Brantley County Detention Center

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Brantley County Detention Center Information

The Brantley County Detention Center is a 120 bed jail in the city of Nahunta, Brantley County, Georgia. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 912-462-6141.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 912-462-6141, 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.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Brantley County Detention Center at 912-462-6141 to get it.

Phone: 912-462-6141

Physical Address:
95 John Wilson Street
Nahunta, GA 31553

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Brantley County Jail
PO Box 251
Nahunta GA 31553
(white postcards only!)

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Brantley County Jail
PO Box 251
Nahunta GA 31553

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How Do You Find Someone in the Brantley County Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Brantley County 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 912-462-6141 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Brantley County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Brantley County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Brantley County Detention Center maintains an average of 120 offenders in custody on any given day. The Brantley County 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 Brantley County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,000 offenders.

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About the Brantley County Detention Center
The Brantley County Jail in Georgia has a capacity of 120 inmates. It is a regional minimum security jail and houses pre-preliminary prisoners. The facility has been operational since 1987 and hosts around 1268 bookings yearly. The address and contact number for the Brantley County Jail in Georgia is PO Box 251, Nahunta GA 31553 and 912-462-6141 respectively. Visitation rules can be found on the Brantley County Sheriff's Office website. Inmates at the Brantley County Jail in Georgia are allowed two 45-minute onsite video visits each week, with potentially no limit on the number of visits when using the video visitation system. Visits must be scheduled in advance and are free of charge. All visits are non-contact and conducted through a glass partition. Brantley County Jail in Georgia offers inmates counseling sessions and other help for mental health issues. Inmates can be searched for on interopweb.com, though no information is available on the page. Barker v. Brantley County, Ga. was a case that alleged the county lacked a written policy to ensure proper treatment of inmates and failed to allocate sufficient funds to care for them. Visitation hours, prison roster, phone number, sending money and mailing address can be found at nodeathpenalty.org . In 2022-12-16, an inmate named Ferguson with "nothing to lose" was sentenced to prison at 18 for killing a neighbor in Walton County. The Brantley County Jail in Georgia is a medium-security correctional facility that opened in 1920 and can hold up to 330 detainees. It offers inmates the ability to add funds to their commissary through cash, debit or credit card in the lobby kiosk machine, online, or by mail. Visitation hours and rules for inmates at the jail are available on the Madison County Sheriff's website.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

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

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Brantley County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 912-462-6141.

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.

Brantley County Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Brantley 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 Brantley 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 Brantley County 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 Brantley 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 Brantley County 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 Brantley County 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 Brantley County Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

The Brantley County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Brantley County.

However if you don't want to use a bail bond agent:

  • You can always pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Brantley County, or in some cases the state of Georgia, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Brantley County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond in Georgia is between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15% or less.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.
  • Pay by cash, cashier's check, money order or credit card at the Brantley County Detention Center, or the courthouse in Brantley County where the offense took place.

Call 912-462-6141 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Brantley County inmate locator.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Brantley County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Brantley County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

95 John Wilson Street
Nahunta, GA 31553
912-462-6141

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 912-462-6141 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 912-462-6141 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES POD
SATURDAY 3:00PM A
SATURDAY 3:30PM B & C
SATURDAY 9:00AM  D
SATURDAY 11:00AM E
SATURDAY 1:30PM F
SATURDAY 2:30PM G
SATURDAY 8:00PM H
SATURDAY 10:00AM J

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brantley County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-462-6141 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 Brantley County Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brantley County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-462-6141 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Brantley County Detention Center?

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

Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Brantley County Detention Center uses CommissaryDeposit.com 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.

Choice 2 - 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.

Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

**Call 912-462-6141 first to ask Brantley County Detention Center if this option is still available.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Brantley County

To deposit money in an Brantley County Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:

  • Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
  • Choose Georgia
  • Choose Brantley County Detention Center
  • View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
  • Search for, then Select your inmate.
  • Choose the amount to send.
  • Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction

Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Brantley County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send. 

Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone:   912-584-6102
Email - [email protected]
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST

For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Brantley County, go to our Send Money Page for details.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brantley County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-462-6141 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Brantley County Detention Center?

How Do Inmates in Brantley County Detention Center Buy Phone Cards Online & Make Phone Calls?

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

  • Brantley County Detention Center uses the services of Correct Solutions Group.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-618-3516
  • Services for Brantley County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards for your inmate or depositing money into an inmate's commissary account..

For all the information regarding phone calls with Brantley County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits 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 Brantley County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-462-6141 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Brantley County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Brantley County Detention Center ONLY allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office unless noted otherwise.

  • Minimum size: 3.5 Inches by 4.25 inches. Maximum size: 4.25 inches by 6 inches.
  • Postcards mailed with a stamp will be rejected.
  • It is best to only use blue or black ink.
  • Always include your name and return address.


Envelopes
Envelopes with personal letters are NOT allowed.

Postcards MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Brantley County Jail
PO Box 251
Nahunta GA 31553
(white postcards only!)



Legal Mail
Envelopes from an attorney or professionals related to an inmates case ARE allowed.

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Brantley County Jail
PO Box 251
Nahunta GA 31553



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Brantley County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Brantley County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Brantley County Jail
PO Box 251
Nahunta GA 31553

Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Brantley County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon. Due to drug smuggling, not all inmates are even allowed to receive mail in envelopes, as only certain types of postcards are allowed.

For complete information on mail policies and addresses, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brantley County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-462-6141 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Brantley County Detention Center uses the services of CommissaryOrder.com to provide commissary for their inmates.


Ordering from CommissaryOrder.com is a simple process:

  • Start here and click ‘PLACE ORDER’
  • Choose Georgia
  • Choose Brantley County Detention Center
  • View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
  • Search for, then Select your inmate.
  • Choose your items. (scroll down to see the items available)
  • Pay for the items.

Commissary Order Fees

In addition to the items you purchase, you will pay a ‘service fee’ for each item selected. The first item you select will cost you a fee of $2.00-3.00, then an additional $0.35 to $0.50 for each item you select after that.

Maximum Amount

Brantley County Detention Center only allows you to purchase a maximum amount of $200.00 worth of products at a time.

Items you may Purchase from CommissaryDeposit.com:

  • Clothing - thermals, underwear, bras, shoes.
  • Stationary, envelopes, stamps, playing cards, board games
  • Toiletries, hygiene, reading glasses, medicated creams, aspirin
  • Soda, energy drinks, coffee, packaged meat & fish, soups, cookies, chips, pastries.

Customer Support

- CommissaryOrder.com only provides customer support via email at [email protected]

Customer Support page.

Inmate Money Deposit Option

If you do NOT want to choose the commissary items for your inmate, but have them decide for themselves, go to CommissaryDeposit.com and send them money direct so they can purchase the items they want.

The fees to send money directly to your inmate are as follows:
$0.01 - $25.00 =    $3.25 + 3%
$25.01 - $100  =     $4.50 + 3%
$100.01 to $200 =  $6.00 + 3%
$200.01 & up =      $7.50 + 3%
(NOTE: The maximum allowed deposit is $260.00)

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Brantley County

To deposit money in an Brantley County Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:

  • Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
  • Choose Georgia
  • Choose Brantley County Detention Center
  • View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
  • Search for, then Select your inmate.
  • Choose the amount to send.
  • Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction

Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Brantley County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send. 

Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone:   912-584-6102
Email - [email protected]
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST

For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Brantley County, go to our Send Money Page for details.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brantley County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-462-6141 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brantley County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-462-6141 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Brantley County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brantley County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-462-6141 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Brantley County

What are the other City and County Jails in Brantley County?

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Brantley County?

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Search for an Inmate in Brantley County

This facility, known as "Brantley County Detention Center" is also known as Brantley County Jail, Brantley County Sheriff, Brantley County Georgia, Brantley.