The Clarke County Correctional Institution is a 839-bed jail located in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 706-613-3400.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Clarke County Correctional Institution at 706-613-3400 for assistance.
Phone: 706-613-3400
Physical Address:
2825 County Farm Road
Athens, GA 30605
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Clarke County Correctional Institution
2825 County Farm Road
Athens, GA 30605
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's first and last name
Clarke County Correctional Institution
2825 County Farm Road
Athens, GA 30605
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Clarke County Correctional Institution, 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 706-613-3400 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Clarke County offender's Criminal Court Case online. The Athens Clarke County Jail maintains a Public Records Access page, that keeps a running list of recent arrests in Clarke County, as well as other relevant court information.
Clarke County Correctional Institution Inmate Search
The Clarke County Correctional Institution maintains an average of 839 offenders in custody on any given day. The Clarke County Correctional Institution 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 Clarke County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 36,120 offenders.
The following charts of Clarke County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Clarke County Corrections Department, the state of Georgia Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Clarke County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Clarke County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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The Clarke County Correctional Institution is located in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia and has a capacity of around 112 inmates. The Clarke County Correctional Institution, not to be confused with the Athens-Clarke County Jail, houses only minimum (and some medium) security sentenced inmates that are under the jurisdiction of the Georgia Department of Corrections. They contract with the Clarke County Board of Commissioners to provide low-cost inmate labor to the county.
The Georgia Department of Corrections pays the county $22 per day per state offender. The inmates are sentenced for up to 12 months at the work release center. Only healthy offenders are housed at the prison due to the work requirement of each offender. Skilled and semi-skilled offenders are assigned to the Coweta County Road Department, Fleet Maintenance, and Environmental Management. It's a win-win for the county as they not only get free labor to do the public's work, but get paid for it.
The Clarke County Correctional Institution opened in 1987 and has a capacity to hold 112 state and county sentenced male offenders.
Inmates can be looked up online on the Georgia Department of Corrections Inmate Search. You can view their mugshot, criminal charges, date of birth, projected release date, case numbers and more.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quicklyFriends and family of inmates in the Clarke County Correctional Institution can arrange to send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 706-613-3400.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Clarke County Correctional Institution for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Clarke County Correctional Institution typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 706-613-3400.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Clarke County Correctional Institution in Athens for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 706-613-3400 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Clarke County, Georgia, visit the Clarke County Correctional Institution Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Clarke County Correctional Institution? What is the Schedule?
2825 County Farm Road
Athens, GA 30605
706-613-3400
INSTRUCTIONS
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clarke County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-613-3400 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 Clarke County Correctional Institution?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clarke County Correctional Institution’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-613-3400 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Clarke County Correctional Institution?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clarke County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-613-3400 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Clarke County Correctional Institution?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Clarke County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Clarke 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 Clarke County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-613-3400 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Clarke County Correctional Institution, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Clarke County Correctional Institution 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 Clarke County Correctional Institution 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 first and last name
Clarke County Correctional Institution
2825 County Farm Road
Athens, GA 30605
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's first and last name
Clarke County Correctional Institution
2825 County Farm Road
Athens, GA 30605
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 Clarke County Correctional Institution 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Clarke County Correctional Institution 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 first and last name
Clarke County Correctional Institution
2825 County Farm Road
Athens, GA 30605
For inmates receiving mail in the Clarke County Correctional Institution 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.
All mail is to be shipped to the Clarke County Correctional Institution:
Inmate's first and last name
Clarke County Correctional Institution
2825 County Farm Road
Athens, GA 30605
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clarke County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-613-3400 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Clarke County Correctional Institution, and what can I purchase?
The company is called Union Supply Direct of Georgia
Ways to Order
or
GA Property & Quarterly Package Program
c/o Union Supply Direct
Dept. 421, P.O. Box 619059
Dallas, TX 75261-9059
Food
Clothing
Games
Personal
Hygeine
There is a $2.95 shipping and handling charge for all orders. These charges are non-refundable for all orders.
GDC has set a maximum spending limit for State Prisons* and ITFs of $100 per offender or 15 lbs. per package (based on which limit is reached first) and $50 per offender or 7 lbs. per package (based on which limit is reached first) for Probation Detention Centers. Multiple orders will be consolidated into one package not to exceed these limits.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clarke County Correctional Institution’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-613-3400 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Clarke County Correctional Institution using an Online Messaging Service?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Clarke County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Clarke 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 Clarke County Correctional Institution’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-613-3400 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Clarke County Correctional Institution have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clarke County Correctional Institution’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-613-3400 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Clarke County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Clarke County?
This facility, known as "Clarke County Correctional Institution" is also known as Clarke County Prison & Correctional Institution, Athens-Clarke County Corrections Department, Clarke County Prison & Correctional Institution, Georgia, Clarke.
