Lamar County Detention Center

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Lamar County Detention Center Information

Located in Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia, the Lamar County Detention Center is a 155-bed facility. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate details at 770-358-5159.

This jail serves as the processing center for offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They are brought here for booking and processing, and depending on their charges, they may be held until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.

Use the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody at this facility.

Inmates with sentences under one year will serve their time at this jail, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page offers helpful information regarding inmate services like the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

Make sure to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number, as it is often needed for correspondence or communication. If you're unable to locate it online, you can call Lamar County Detention Center at 770-358-5159 for further assistance.

Phone: 770-358-5159

Physical Address:
121 Roberta Drive
Barnesville, GA 30204

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lamar County Detention Center
Facility 5262
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lamar County Detention Center
121 Roberta Drive
Barnesville, GA 30204

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Lamar County Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Lamar County 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 770-358-5159 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Lamar County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Lamar County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Lamar County Detention Center maintains an average of 155 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lamar County 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 Lamar County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,380 offenders.

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About the Lamar County Detention Center

The 155-bed Lamar County Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Lamar 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 one-story, multi-colored brick building on Roberta Drive in Barnesville, Georgia, is just down the street and around the corner from US-Highway 341. Roberta Drive is the street that has the Zaxby's Chicken fast food restaurant on the corner.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 770-358-5159, 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 Lamar County Detention Center 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 Saturdays and Sundays, the schedule based on the gender and last names.

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 & Inmate ID#
Lamar County Detention Center
Facility 5262
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419

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 & Inmate ID#
Lamar County Detention Center
121 Roberta Drive
Barnesville, GA 30204

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Understanding the booking process at Lamar County Detention Center

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Lamar County Detention Center where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.

It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.

The following steps outline the booking procedure at Lamar County Detention Center:

  • Personal identification verification.
  • Taking photographs (mugshots).
  • Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
  • Possibly collecting DNA samples.
  • Performing a full-body search.
  • Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
  • Allowing one phone call.

Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 770-358-5159.

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Directions / Map to the Lamar County Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in custody in Lamar County

Once someone is booked at Lamar County Detention Center in Barnesville after an arrest, there are several outcomes:

1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 770-358-5159 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

  • Cash, credit card, or money order can be used for payment.
  • A licensed bail bond agent in Lamar County can help cover bail.
  • Property within the county can also be used as collateral.

For detailed information about the bail process in Lamar County, Georgia, see the Lamar County Detention Center Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lamar County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Lamar County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

121 Roberta Drive
Barnesville, GA 30204
770-358-5159

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depends on the inmate's last name. Call 770-358-5159 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 770-358-5159 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Male Last Names Ending A - N
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday

Male Last Names Ending
O - Z - 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sunday 

Female
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Saturday

Visiting an Inmate at the Lamar County Detention Center

Lamar County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.

It works like this:

  • To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
  • After your inmate sends the invite you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
  • At that point you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
  • If you already have an account, you will need to access your account from the website www.paytelconnect.com or Pay Tel Connect™.
  • You will then need to agree to the terms of use and accept the iinmate as a contact.
  • Lastly, you will nned to send in a picture of your state ID and selfie.
  • Once the Lamar County Detention Center approves your photos, your inmate can send you a request for a visit or you can set up a visit yourself.

Visiting an Inmate at the Lamar County Detention Center

Lamar County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate with video.

It works like this:

  • To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
  • Then you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
  • Then you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
  • The Lamar County Detention Center requires you upload a copy of your ID and a selfie.

For more information, including dress codes, rules and guidelines, visiting hours and more, check out our Visitation Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lamar County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-358-5159 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 Lamar County Detention Center?

Visiting an Inmate at the Lamar County Detention Center

Lamar County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.

It works like this:

  • To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
  • After your inmate sends the invite you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
  • At that point you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
  • If you already have an account, you will need to access your account from the website www.paytelconnect.com or Pay Tel Connect™.
  • You will then need to agree to the terms of use and accept the iinmate as a contact.
  • Lastly, you will nned to send in a picture of your state ID and selfie.
  • Once the Lamar County Detention Center approves your photos, your inmate can send you a request for a visit or you can set up a visit yourself.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lamar County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-358-5159 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lamar County Detention Center?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

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
Lamar County Detention Center 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 Lamar County Detention Center 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 & Inmate ID#
Lamar County Detention Center
121 Roberta Drive
Barnesville, GA 30204


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.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Lamar County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Lamar County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Lamar County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Georgia, then choose Lamar County Detention Center
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Lamar County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Lamar County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Lamar County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Lamar County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lamar County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-358-5159 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lamar County Detention Center?

How Do Inmates in Lamar County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

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

For all the information regarding phone calls with Lamar County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental 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 Lamar County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-358-5159 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Lamar County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Lamar County 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 Lamar County 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's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lamar County Detention Center
Facility 5262
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lamar County Detention Center
121 Roberta Drive
Barnesville, GA 30204



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Lamar County Detention Center 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lamar County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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 & Inmate ID#
Lamar County Detention Center
121 Roberta Drive
Barnesville, GA 30204

Lamar County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Lamar County 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.

Envelopes
The Lamar County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lamar County Detention Center
Facility 5262
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lamar County Detention Center
121 Roberta Drive
Barnesville, GA 30204



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Lamar County Detention Center 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lamar County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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 & Inmate ID#
Lamar County Detention Center
121 Roberta Drive
Barnesville, GA 30204

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lamar County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-358-5159 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Lamar County Detention Center

Search for JailATM services for Lamar County Detention Center.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Lamar County Detention Center. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Lamar County Detention Center 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

Lamar County Detention Center 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.

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Lamar County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Georgia, then choose Lamar County Detention Center
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Lamar County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Lamar County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Lamar County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lamar County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lamar County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-358-5159 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lamar County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Lamar County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel. 

How inteleMESSAGE Works

  1. The Lamar County Detention Center inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
  2. Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages. 
  3. When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Lamar County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
  4. An on-line prepaid or direct bill account is required to use messaging. 
  5. You must visit the Pay Tel website, login to your account, and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link in order to send or check for messages. You will not be notified of messages by any other method.
  6. All messages are subject to monitoring and review and should never be used for privileged attorney-inmate communications.
  7. If a message is rejected for any reason, the sender’s account will be automatically credited for the cost of the message.
  8. Free messages which are rejected will not be refunded or restored.

Cost to send messages

  1. The sender of the message is charged $.50 per message. Rates are subject to change.
  2. For friends and family outside of a facility, this amount is deducted from the prepaid account balance or charged to your direct bill account.
  3. For inmates, the amount is charged to the inmate and deducted from the inmate’s debit account.
  4. There is no charge to read a message that was sent to you.

Paytel App Download

Check to see if Tablets are Available in Lamar County Detention Center for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.

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

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Lamar County Detention Center follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

  • The Lamar County Detention Center inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
  • Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages. 
  • When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Lamar County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.

For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Lamar County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Lamar County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lamar County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-358-5159 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Lamar County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Lamar County Detention Center for a small monthly fee.  


Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

  • Phone Calls
  • Messages (email / texts)
  • Educational applications
  • Entertainment (movies, games, television, music)
  • Lamar County Detention Center information (rules, guidelines, visitation schedules, etc.)
  • Legal research
  • Medical requests
  • Programs (anger management, drug recovery, job skills, parenting, etc.)

Contact Paytel online, or call the Lamar County Detention Center directly at 770-358-5159 to rent a tablet for your inmate.


If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Lamar County Detention Center

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Lamar County? Read the following:


Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

  • Phone Calls
  • Messages (email / texts)
  • Educational applications and Entertainment
  • Legal Research
  • and much more!

Contact Paytel online, or call the Lamar County Detention Center directly at 770-358-5159 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Lamar County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lamar County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-358-5159 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Lamar County

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

Lamar County County Jails
Lamar County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

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Search for an Inmate in Lamar County

This facility, known as "Lamar County Detention Center" is also known as Lamar County Jail & Detention Center, Lamar County Jail & Detention Center, Georgia, Lamar.