Located in Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, the Decatur County Jail is a 175-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 229-248-3050.
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Decatur County Jail at 229-248-3050 for further assistance.
Phone: 229-248-3050
Physical Address:
912 Spring Creek Road
Bainbridge, GA 39817
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Jail ID#
Decatur County Jail
912 Spring Creek Road
Bainbridge, GA 39817
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Jail ID#
Decatur County Jail
912 Spring Creek Road
Bainbridge, GA 39817
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Decatur County Jail, 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 229-248-3050 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Decatur County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Decatur County Jail Inmate Search
The Decatur County Jail maintains an average of 175 offenders in custody on any given day. The Decatur County Jail 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 Decatur County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,600 offenders.
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The 175-bed Decatur County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Decatur 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.
The gated, 2-story tan concrete law enforcement center is directly across the street from the Springcreek Mini-Storage facility, on Georgia Highway 253 in Bainbridge.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 229-248-3050, 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 Decatur County Jail 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.
Visiting days and times are Wednesday thru Sunday, with Saturday and Sunday visits reserved for children.
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 & Jail ID#
Decatur County Jail
912 Spring Creek Road
Bainbridge, GA 39817
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 & Jail ID#
Decatur County Jail
912 Spring Creek Road
Bainbridge, GA 39817
Each inmate is allowed to receive a one-time package of personal items while they are in jail.
After that delivery anything needed must come through the commissary.
Items allowed with the delivery:
6 pair white briefs/boxers (males only)
6 pair white panties (female only)
3 white tee shirts w/sleeves (male/female)
3 white wireless bras (female only)
6 pair white socks (male/female)
1 set white or cream thermal underwear (male only)
1 set white or gray sweat clothes (female only)
1 paperback Bible (Religious preference ex: King James, Quran, etc)
1 paperback Religious Book
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Decatur County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Decatur County Jail:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Decatur County Jail at 229-248-3050.
After being arrested and booked into Decatur County Jail in Bainbridge, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 229-248-3050 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Decatur County, Georgia, visit the Decatur County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Decatur County Jail? What is the Schedule?
912 Spring Creek Road
Bainbridge, GA 39817
229-248-3050
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 229-248-3050 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
General Population
Wednesday – Sunday 12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Protective Custody
Wednesday – Sunday 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Children Visits
Saturday – Sunday 12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
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, Decatur County Jail 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
Decatur County Jail 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
Decatur County Jail 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
Decatur County Jail 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 Decatur County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-248-3050 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 Decatur County Jail?
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, Decatur County Jail 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
Decatur County Jail 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
Decatur County Jail 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
Decatur County Jail 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 Decatur County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-248-3050 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Decatur County Jail?
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
Decatur County Jail 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 Decatur County Jail 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 & Jail ID#
Decatur County Jail
912 Spring Creek Road
Bainbridge, GA 39817
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 Decatur County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Decatur County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Decatur County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Decatur County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-248-3050 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Decatur County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Decatur 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 Decatur 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 Decatur County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-248-3050 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Decatur County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Decatur County Jail 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 Decatur County Jail 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 & Jail ID#
Decatur County Jail
912 Spring Creek Road
Bainbridge, GA 39817
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Jail ID#
Decatur County Jail
912 Spring Creek Road
Bainbridge, GA 39817
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 Decatur County Jail 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 Decatur County Jail 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 & Jail ID#
Decatur County Jail
912 Spring Creek Road
Bainbridge, GA 39817
For inmates receiving mail in the Decatur County Jail 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 Decatur County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Jail ID#
Decatur County Jail
912 Spring Creek Road
Bainbridge, GA 39817
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 Decatur County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-248-3050 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Decatur County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Decatur County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Decatur County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Decatur County Jail 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
Decatur County Jail 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 Decatur County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Decatur County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Decatur County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Decatur County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-248-3050 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Decatur County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Decatur 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 Decatur 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 Decatur County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-248-3050 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Decatur County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Decatur County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-248-3050 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Decatur County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Decatur County?
This facility, known as "Decatur County Jail" is also known as DECATUR COUNTY JAIL, Georgia, Decatur.
