Hall County Correctional Institution

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Hall County Correctional Institution Information

Located in Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia, the Hall County Correctional Institution is a 240-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 770-718-2370.

This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.

The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.

Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Hall County Correctional Institution at 770-718-2370 for assistance.

Phone: 770-718-2370

Physical Address:
1694 Barber Road
Gainesville, GA 30507

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & GDC-# / Dorm & County-# (call 770-718-2370 for this information)
Hall County Correctional Institution
1698 Barber Road
Gainesville, GA. 30507

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & GDC-# / Dorm & County-# (call 770-718-2370 for this information)
Hall County Correctional Institution
1698 Barber Road
Gainesville, GA. 30507

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Hall County Correctional Institution?

To search for an inmate in the Hall 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 770-718-2370 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Hall County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Hall County Correctional Institution Inmate Search

The Hall County Correctional Institution maintains an average of 240 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hall 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 Hall County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 28,760 offenders.

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About the Hall County Correctional Institution

The Hall County Correctional Institution in Georgia has a capacity of 240 inmates. It is located at 1694 Barber Road, Gainesville, GA 30507. The phone number for the facility is 770-718-2370.

To search for an inmate, call the number above or search online. Be prepared with the inmate's full legal name and date of birth.

The Hall County Correctional Institution has visiting hours for inmates that are detailed below this section and on the Inmate Visitation Schedule page.

Hall County Correctional Institution provides an inmate labor force to the county and offers rehabilitative services. Hall County Correctional Institution in Georgia is unique in that it offers psychiatric treatments and a substance abuse program for inmates, as well as a 48 week offender treatment program to help lower anger and aggression. It is also built with SPLOST funds and has a complete jail management system, fully electronic locking, and full video surveillance. The facility houses up to 240 adult males and the state pays Hall County $22 per day, per inmate. Inmates are in all types of security levels.

Hall County Correctional Institution provides an inmate labor force to the Hall County cities, towns and governments. About 25% of the inmates work daily for county departments, including Parks and Leisure, Road Maintenance, Resource Recovery and Solid Waste, as well as Gainesville City Public Works and Parks and Recreation departments. The work they provide saves the county and cities over $3 million per year in savings.

In the sections below you will find the answers to all your questions on how to communicate with inmates at this institution, and also how to send them money, gift packages, mail, newspapers, magazines and books.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How is booking conducted at Hall County Correctional Institution?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Hall County Correctional Institution for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Hall County Correctional Institution:

  • Verifying identification information.
  • Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection.
  • Physical search for contraband or weapons.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Granting a free phone call.

The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 770-718-2370.

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Directions / Map to the Hall County Correctional Institution
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for someone arrested in Hall County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Hall County Correctional Institution in Gainesville, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 770-718-2370 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

  • Cash, credit, or money order are accepted forms of payment.
  • You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Hall County.
  • County real estate property can be used as collateral.

For further information on posting bail in Hall County, Georgia, visit the Hall County Correctional Institution Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hall County Correctional Institution? What is the Schedule?

Hall County Correctional Institution Inmate Visitation Schedule & Instructions

1694 Barber Road
Gainesville, GA 30507
770-718-2370

  • Visiting hours are Saturday - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, or
  • Sunday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (not both)
  • Visitors may bring $20.00 each in Quarters
  • Dress appropriately

INSTRUCTIONS


How to Schedule a Visit with an inmate at the Hall County Correctional Institution

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hall County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-718-2370 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Hall County Correctional Institution?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hall County Correctional Institution’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-718-2370 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hall County Correctional Institution?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Hall County Correctional Institution, 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
Emailcustomerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Hall County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Hall County Correctional Institution follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Georgia, then select Hall County Correctional Institution, 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 Hall County Correctional Institution.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hall County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-718-2370 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hall County Correctional Institution?

How Do Inmates in Hall County Correctional Institution Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Hall County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Hall County Correctional Institution uses the services of IC Solutions.
  • Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407
  • Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Hall County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Hall County.
  • Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

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 Hall 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 Hall County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-718-2370 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Hall County Correctional Institution, and what can I send them?

Hall County Correctional Institution Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Hall 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 Hall 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 Full Name & GDC-# / Dorm & County-# (call 770-718-2370 for this information)
Hall County Correctional Institution
1698 Barber Road
Gainesville, GA. 30507



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & GDC-# / Dorm & County-# (call 770-718-2370 for this information)
Hall County Correctional Institution
1698 Barber Road
Gainesville, GA. 30507



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 Hall County Correctional Institution allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Hall 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 Full Name & GDC-# / Dorm & County-# (call 770-718-2370 for this information)
Hall County Correctional Institution
1698 Barber Road
Gainesville, GA. 30507

Hall County Correctional Institution Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Hall 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 Hall County Correctional Institution:
Inmate's Full Name & GDC-# / Dorm & County-# (call 770-718-2370 for this information)
Hall County Correctional Institution
1698 Barber Road
Gainesville, GA. 30507


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 Hall County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-718-2370 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hall County Correctional Institution, and what can I purchase?

Hall County Correctional Institution contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Georgia.
3. Select Hall County Correctional Institution.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Hall County Correctional Institution staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Hall County Correctional Institution's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.


*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Hall County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Hall County Correctional Institution follow these steps:

  • Select Georgia, then select Hall County Correctional Institution, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Hall County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Hall County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Hall County Correctional Institution check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Hall County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hall County Correctional Institution’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-718-2370 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Hall County Correctional Institution using an Online Messaging Service?

Hall County Correctional Institution allows Secure Messaging using a third-party service call Access Corrections.

They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.

Register/Log in here.

After Registering/Logging In:

1.     You choose Hall County Correctional Institution.
2.    You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3.    You add a credit or debit card.
4.    You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5.    You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6.    Hall County Correctional Institution charges a fee for each message sent or received.

Important Things to Know

 - Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
 - ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail. 
 - Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
 - Rates vary and are always subject to change.
 - Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
 - You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
 - You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
 - You may NOT type or send emoticons.
 - You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
 - You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved. 
 - Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
 - You may NOT transfer credits to another email.

Phone: 866-345-1884

Email:  customerservice@accesscorrections.com
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Hall County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Hall County Correctional Institution follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Georgia, then select Hall County Correctional Institution, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Hall County Correctional Institution check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Hall County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hall County Correctional Institution’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-718-2370 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Hall 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 Hall County Correctional Institution’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-718-2370 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Hall County Correctional Institution? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Hall County

What are the other City and County Jails in Hall County?

Hall County County Jails
Hall County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Hall Dawson Forsyth Gwinnett Barrow Jackson Banks Lumpkin White Habersham
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