Pickens County Jail & Detention Center

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Pickens County Jail & Detention Center Information

The Pickens County Jail & Detention Center is a 95 bed jail in the city of Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 706-253-8900, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 706-253-8900

Physical Address:
2985 Camp Road
Jasper, GA 30143

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Pickens County Jail & Detention Center
2985 Camp Road
Jasper, GA 30143

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How Do You Find Someone in the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 706-253-8900 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Pickens County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Pickens County Jail & Detention Center Inmate Search

The Pickens County Jail & Detention Center maintains an average of 95 offenders in custody on any given day. The Pickens County Jail & Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Pickens County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,460 offenders.

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About the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center
Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 706-253-8900.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Pickens County Jail & Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Pickens County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Pickens County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Pickens County and other Georgia and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center by going here.


Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Pickens County Jail & Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Pickens County Jail & Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Pickens County Jail & Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

You Can Email Inmate
Pickens County Jail & Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Jail & Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-253-8900 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center?

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center by going here.


Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visits and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Pickens County Jail & Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Pickens County Jail & Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Pickens County Jail & Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

You Can Email Inmate
Pickens County Jail & Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.

Customer Support: 877-810-0914.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Jail & Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-253-8900 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Pickens County Jail & Detention Center uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
2985 Camp Road
Jasper, GA 30143


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Pickens County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Pickens County Jail & Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Pickens County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Georgia, then choose Pickens County Jail & Detention Center
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Pickens County Jail & Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Pickens County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Pickens County Jail & Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Pickens County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Jail & Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-253-8900 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center?

How Do Inmates in Pickens County Jail & Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Pickens County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

For all the information regarding phone calls with Pickens County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Jail & Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-253-8900 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Jail & Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-253-8900 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Pickens County Jail & Detention Center

Search for JailATM services for Pickens County Jail & Detention Center.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Pickens County Jail & Detention Center. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Pickens County Jail & Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Pickens County Jail & Detention Center has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Pickens County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Pickens County Jail & Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Georgia, then choose Pickens County Jail & Detention Center
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Pickens County Jail & Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Pickens County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Pickens County Jail & Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Pickens County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Jail & Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-253-8900 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Since Pickens County Jail & Detention Center contracts with JailATMProdigy Telephone Solutions. they either already or will soon provide you and your inmate the ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages. Try both Jail ATM & Prodigy. They are in the midst of a merger and one or the other will be handling this jail's account.


Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:

  • Viewing it on a device at the jail,
  • Viewing it on a Kiosk in their unit,
  • Print it out, and/or
  • Respond electronically.

Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Pickens County Jail & Detention Center.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Pickens County Jail & Detention Center.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Pickens County Jail & Detention Center.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Pickens County Jail & Detention Center.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.

How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account

NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.

How Do You Send Text or Email Messages to an Inmate in the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center?

To send messages to a Pickens County inmate follow these instructions:

Since Pickens County Jail & Detention Center contracts with JailATM / Prodigy Telephone Solutions. they either already or will soon provide you and your inmate the ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages. Try both Jail ATM & Prodigy. They are in the midst of a merger and one or the other will be handling the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center account.
 
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Pickens County Jail & Detention Center.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Pickens County Jail & Detention Center.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Pickens County Jail & Detention Center.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Pickens County Jail & Detention Center.
- Over the phone 877-810-0914.

For all the information you need regarding messaging a Pickens County inmate at the jail, including how it's done, how much it costs, rules and regulations and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with an inmate is recorded. Use discretion in what you discuss.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Jail & Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-253-8900 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center for a small monthly fee.  


Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

  • Phone Calls
  • Messages (email / texts)
  • Educational applications
  • Entertainment (movies, games, television, music)
  • Pickens County Jail & Detention Center information (rules, guidelines, visitation schedules, etc.)
  • Legal research
  • Medical requests
  • Programs (anger management, drug recovery, job skills, parenting, etc.)

Contact Paytel online, or call the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center directly at 706-253-8900 to rent a tablet for your inmate.


If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Pickens County? Read the following:


Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

  • Phone Calls
  • Messages (email / texts)
  • Educational applications and Entertainment
  • Legal Research
  • and much more!

Contact Paytel online, or call the Pickens County Jail & Detention Center directly at 706-253-8900 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Pickens County Jail & Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Jail & Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-253-8900 for further assistance.

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