Chatham County Detention Center is a 2433-bed facility based in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 912-652-7700.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Chatham County Detention Center at 912-652-7700 for assistance.
Phone: 912-652-7700
Physical Address:
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate DIN # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
JailATM.com – Chatham County Jail-GA
925B Peachtree Street, NE, Box 2062
Atlanta, GA 30309
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate DIN # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
(legal mail & subscriptions)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
Finance and Accounting Services
Inmate ID # - Inmate Full Name
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
(money orders for inmates)
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Chatham 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 912-652-7700 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Chatham County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Chatham County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Chatham County Detention Center maintains an average of 2433 offenders in custody on any given day. The Chatham 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 Chatham County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 50,660 offenders.
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The Chatham County Sheriff's Detention Complex in Georgia has a maximum capacity of 2433 inmates, with an average daily population of around 2000. The jail is currently being expanded to be able to hold 2774 beds by the year 2025.
The Chatham County Sheriff's Office can be contacted for general information, corrections, jail records, programs and cashier services at 912-652-7700.
For bookings within 24 hours of the office opening, contact Receiving and Discharge/Booking at 912-651-3700, Front Lobby at 912-652-7785 or Shift Commander at 912-652-7710.
Bookings within 72 hours of the office opening should contact Inmate Visitation at 912-652-7790.
Chatham County Corrections in Georgia offers a variety of therapeutic, educational and literacy programs for eligible inmates. The jail also has rules to ensure safe custody, decent living conditions, fair treatment and protection of all inmates. In recent years, there have been reports of uncounted deaths in the prison system, as well as an officer charged with smuggling drugs to inmates.
The Chatham County Detention Center is designed and equipped, with 184 beds, to handle the special needs of persons with disabilities. It also has a segregation unit with 74 beds, and an Infirmary.
The Chatham County Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Chatham County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 912-652-7700, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Chatham County Detention Center also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate DIN # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
JailATM.com – Chatham County Jail-GA
925B Peachtree Street, NE, Box 2062
Atlanta, GA 30309
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate DIN # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
(legal mail & subscriptions)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
Finance and Accounting Services
Inmate ID # - Inmate Full Name
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
(money orders for inmates)
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Chatham County Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Chatham County Detention Center:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Chatham County Detention Center at 912-652-7700.
Once an individual is booked at Chatham County Detention Center in Savannah, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 912-652-7700 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Chatham County, Georgia, visit the Chatham County Detention Center Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Chatham County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
912-644-5120
VISITATION SCHEDULE
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
912-644-5120
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, Chatham County 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
Chatham County 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
Chatham County 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
Chatham County 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 Chatham County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-652-7700 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Chatham County Detention Center?
Visitation Hours & Schedule
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chatham County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-652-7700 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Chatham County Detention Center?
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
Chatham County 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 Chatham County 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.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate DIN # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
(legal mail & subscriptions)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
Finance and Accounting Services
Inmate ID # - Inmate Full Name
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
(money orders for inmates)
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.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Chatham County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Chatham County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Chatham County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chatham County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-652-7700 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Chatham County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Chatham County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Chatham 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 Chatham County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-652-7700 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Chatham County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Chatham County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Chatham County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate DIN # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
JailATM.com – Chatham County Jail-GA
925B Peachtree Street, NE, Box 2062
Atlanta, GA 30309
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate DIN # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
(legal mail & subscriptions)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
Finance and Accounting Services
Inmate ID # - Inmate Full Name
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
(money orders for inmates)
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Chatham County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Chatham County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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 DIN # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
(legal mail & subscriptions)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
Finance and Accounting Services
Inmate ID # - Inmate Full Name
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
(money orders for inmates)
Postcards
The Chatham County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.
Envelopes
The Chatham County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate DIN # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
JailATM.com – Chatham County Jail-GA
925B Peachtree Street, NE, Box 2062
Atlanta, GA 30309
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate DIN # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
(legal mail & subscriptions)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
Finance and Accounting Services
Inmate ID # - Inmate Full Name
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
(money orders for inmates)
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Chatham County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Chatham County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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 DIN # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
(legal mail & subscriptions)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
Finance and Accounting Services
Inmate ID # - Inmate Full Name
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
(money orders for inmates)
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chatham County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-652-7700 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Chatham County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Chatham County Detention Center.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Chatham County Detention Center.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Chatham County 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
Chatham County 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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Chatham County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Chatham County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Chatham County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chatham County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-652-7700 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Chatham County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Chatham County Detention Center - Sending and Receiving Messages.
How It Works:
Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.
To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chatham County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-652-7700 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Chatham County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Jail ATM is the same company that handles inmate money deposits and other services. Inmates can use their commissary accounty to order these.
The tablets can be rented on a daily basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for many activities.
All inmates receive some free time on the tablets each day. Purchasing a Gold Pass allows inmates access to the tablet for an extended period of time without interruption. The current fee for a 24-hour rental is $4.99, however Chatham County Detention Center may have a monthly rental plan. The tablet should last 5-7 hours on a single charge. An inmate with a Gold Pass, may return the discharged tablet and take another one provided there is still time remaining on the Gold Pass.
Tablet Services:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chatham County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-652-7700 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Chatham County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Chatham County?
This facility, known as "Chatham County Detention Center" is also known as Chatham County Corrections, Chatham County Sheriff, Chatham County Jail & Detention Ctr , Chatham County Jail & Detention Ctr , Georgia, Chatham.
