Atlanta City Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Atlanta City 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 404-865-8001 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Fulton County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Atlanta City Detention Center Inmate Search

The Atlanta City Detention Center maintains an average of 1300 offenders in custody on any given day. The Atlanta City 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 Fulton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 151,140 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Atlanta City Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Atlanta City Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

254 Peachtree Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-865-8001

• 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 404-865-8001 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 404-865-8001 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Atlanta City Detention Center Inmate Visitation Rules, Guidelines and Scheduling

254 Peachtree Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-865-8001

What are the rules for visiting an inmate?

• The inmate must be incarcerated for at least 48 hours before he/she is eligible for visitation.
• The inmate must not be scheduled for court or awaiting transfer to another jurisdiction.

When can I visit an inmate?

• Visitation is scheduled on Wednesday and Sundays.
• There is no movement during shift change and the facility count between shifts, which means no visits during this time.

Who sets up the visit, me or my inmate?

• The inmate must place the visitor(s) name and time of visit on the visitor’s registry in his/her assigned housing pod.
• The list must be completed a day before the scheduled visit day.
• The inmate is responsible for notifying all visitors of reserved times by contacting you by phone.

How long are visits?

• All visits are limited to thirty (30) minutes.

What else do I need to know about coming to visit an inmate?

• All visitors are required to bring certified photo identification for scheduled visits and must report at the scheduled time.
• Anyone under 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult with proper identification.
• A supervisor must approve all out-of-town visits.
• A photo identification from another county (of at least 50 miles distance) or state is required before approval can be granted. This visit must not disrupt routine jail operations.
• No personal items are allowed in the visitation area. A public locker can be utilized for the rental fee of .50 cents (2 quarters).

Are attorney visits the same, or is there more flexibility?

• Attorneys reporting to the facility for an inmate-client visit without prior notice may endure a delay due to the inmate’s movement to another facility or involvement in an institutional program at the time of the visit.
• Attorneys may visit inmate-clients, except during emergencies, on a 24-hour per day, 7 days per week schedule.
• Non-contact visits occur in the interview booths located in the Bonds Lobby or mezzanine levels of the respective housing pods.
• Contact visits, while more time consuming to arrange, will be facilitated by the Watch Commander upon request. Attorney briefcases and packages will be inspected prior to entering the facility.
• Attorneys who are not known to staff must present a current bar card and driver's license prior to admission.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Atlanta City Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 404-865-8001 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Atlanta City Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Atlanta City Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 404-865-8001 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Atlanta City Detention Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Atlanta City Detention Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Fulton County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Atlanta City Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Georgia, then select Atlanta City Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Atlanta City Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Atlanta City Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 404-865-8001 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Atlanta City Detention Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Atlanta City Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Fulton County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Fulton County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Atlanta City Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 404-865-8001 for further assistance.

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

Atlanta City Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Atlanta City 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 Atlanta City 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 Name
Department of Corrections
254 Peachtree Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate Name
Department of Corrections
254 Peachtree Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

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 Atlanta City 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Atlanta City 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 Name
Department of Corrections
254 Peachtree Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

Atlanta City Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Atlanta City 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.

All mail is to be shipped to the Atlanta City Detention Center:
Inmate Name
Department of Corrections
254 Peachtree Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

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 Atlanta City Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 404-865-8001 for further assistance.

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

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Fulton County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Atlanta City Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Georgia, then select Atlanta City Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Atlanta City Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Atlanta City Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 404-865-8001 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Atlanta City 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 Atlanta City Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 404-865-8001 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Atlanta City 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 Atlanta City Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 404-865-8001 for further assistance.

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