The Doraville Detention Center is a 57-bed jail located in Doraville, Fulton County, Georgia. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 770-455-1000.
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 Doraville Detention Center at 770-455-1000 for assistance.
Phone: 770-455-1000
Physical Address:
3750 Park Avenue
Doraville, GA 30360
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name - inmate #
Doraville Jail
3750 Park Avenue
Doraville, GA 30360
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Doraville 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 770-455-1000 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Fulton County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Doraville Detention Center Inmate Search
The Doraville Detention Center maintains an average of 57 offenders in custody on any given day. The Doraville 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.
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The Doraville Jail in Georgia has a capacity of 17 inmates in its 7 basic cells and 9 inmates in its 3 transient calming cells. It is a medium to maximum security prison facility and typically holds inmates for no longer than 48-72 hours. There are 6 jails and prisons within 11.6 miles of the Doraville City Jail, located at 3750 Park Avenue, Doraville, GA, 30340. The Doraville Jail in Georgia is located at 3750 Park Avenue, Doraville, GA 30340. The contact number for the jail is 770-455-1716 and 770-455-1000. Inmates can be searched for on the Doraville Jail website. The Doraville Jail in Georgia allows visitation daily between the hours of 10am to 7pm. Inmates are allowed two 30-minute visits per week at the visitation center. The jail can be reached 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling 770-455-1000. Visitation hours for DeKalb County Jail are 8 to 11:45am and 4 to 9:50pm, with inmates housed on 8NE Pod 400 and 3SW Pod 200 housing units not allowed on-site or off-site visits. The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into violence and conditions inside Georgia prisons in 2021. Cell phone videos have revealed shocking conditions inside the prisons, while Instagram posts have exposed ongoing problems at the DeKalb County Jail. The Doraville Jail in Georgia is a short-term police jail that serves as a holding facility for inmates awaiting transfer to the DeKalb County Jail. It has 52 beds and 5 holding cells in the intake area, and houses inmates with low level misdemeanors to those charged with violent crimes such as robbery, rape, and murder. The city of Doraville had a population of 8,330 as of the 2010 census, and the jail was closed in order to minimize liability for Doraville.
There are three county jails in Fulton County and one city jail. They are the Fulton County Jail, the Alpharetta Annex, the Marietta Annex and the Atlanta City Jail. There is also the Doraville Detention Center and for juveniles the Fulton County Regional Youth Detention Center.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Doraville Detention Center 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 Doraville Detention Center 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 770-455-1000.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Doraville Detention Center in Doraville 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 770-455-1000 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 Fulton County, Georgia, visit the Doraville Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Doraville Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
3750 Park Avenue
Doraville, GA 30360
770-455-1000
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 770-455-1000 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Doraville Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-455-1000 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 Doraville Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Doraville Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-455-1000 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Doraville Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Doraville Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-455-1000 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Doraville Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Doraville Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-455-1000 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Doraville Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Doraville 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 Doraville 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:
3750 Park Avenue
Doraville, GA 30360
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
3750 Park Avenue
Doraville, GA 30360
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 Doraville 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 Doraville 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:
3750 Park Avenue
Doraville, GA 30360
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Doraville Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-455-1000 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Doraville Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Doraville Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-455-1000 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Doraville 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 Doraville Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-455-1000 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Doraville 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 Doraville Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-455-1000 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Fulton County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Fulton County?
This facility, known as "Doraville Detention Center" is also known as Doraville Jail, Doraville Jail, Georgia, Fulton.
