Lincoln County Jail

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Lincoln County Jail Information

The Lincoln County Jail is a 80-bed jail located in Lincolnton, Lincoln County, Georgia. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 706-359-7320.

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 Lincoln County Jail at 706-359-7320 for assistance.

Phone: 706-359-7320

Physical Address:
145 School Street
Lincolnton, GA 30817

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Lincoln County Jail
145 School Street
PO Box 970
Lincolnton, GA 30817

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Lincoln County Jail
145 School Street
PO Box 970
Lincolnton, GA 30817

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How Do You Find Someone in the Lincoln County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Lincoln 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 706-359-7320 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Lincoln County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Lincoln County Jail Inmate Search

The Lincoln County Jail maintains an average of 80 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lincoln 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 Lincoln County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,800 offenders.

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About the Lincoln County Jail

The Lincoln County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Lincoln 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 jail is located in the red brick Lincoln County Law Enforcement Center is located on School Street, directly behind the county courthouse, which is on Humphrey Street in Lincolnton, Georgia. It shares the building with the county sheriff.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 706-359-7320, 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 Lincoln 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 weekends, with different times for men and women. Shedule is on our Visitation page.

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: 

Lincoln County Jail
145 School Street
PO Box 970
Lincolnton, GA 30817

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:

Lincoln County Jail
145 School Street
PO Box 970
Lincolnton, GA 30817

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How does the booking process work at Lincoln County Jail?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Lincoln County Jail 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 Lincoln County Jail typically includes the following steps:

  • Verifying identity.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
  • DNA collection, if required.
  • Conducting a thorough search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a free phone call.

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 706-359-7320.

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Directions / Map to the Lincoln County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Lincoln County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Lincoln County Jail in Lincolnton 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 706-359-7320 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

  • Bail can be paid using cash, a money order, or a credit card.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Lincoln County can assist with payment.
  • Real estate located in the county can be used as bail collateral. 

For more information on the bail process in Lincoln County, Georgia, visit the Lincoln County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lincoln County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Lincoln County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

145 School Street
Lincolnton, GA 30817
706-359-7320

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times depends on the inmate. Call 706-359-7320 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits 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 706-359-7320 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY
males
9:00AM - 11:30AM
SUNDAY
females
2:00PM - 4:00PM
SATURDAY
males
9:00AM - 11:30AM
SATURDAY
females
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-359-7320 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 Lincoln County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-359-7320 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lincoln County Jail?

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
Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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.
Lincoln County Jail
145 School Street
PO Box 970
Lincolnton, GA 30817


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 Lincoln County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Lincoln County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Lincoln County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Georgia, then choose Lincoln County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Lincoln County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Lincoln County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-359-7320 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lincoln County Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Lincoln County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-359-7320 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lincoln County Jail, and what can I send them?

Lincoln County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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:
Lincoln County Jail
145 School Street
PO Box 970
Lincolnton, GA 30817



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Lincoln County Jail
145 School Street
PO Box 970
Lincolnton, GA 30817



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 Lincoln County Jail 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 Lincoln 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:
Lincoln County Jail
145 School Street
PO Box 970
Lincolnton, GA 30817

Lincoln County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Jail:
Lincoln County Jail
145 School Street
PO Box 970
Lincolnton, GA 30817


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 Lincoln County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-359-7320 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lincoln County Jail, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Lincoln County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Lincoln County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Lincoln County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Lincoln 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

Lincoln 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.

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

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

  • Go to JailATM, choose Georgia, then choose Lincoln County Jail
  • 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 Lincoln County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lincoln County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-359-7320 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lincoln County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

How to Email an Inmate at Lincoln County Jail

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Lincoln County Jail - Sending and Receiving Messages.



How It Works:

Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.

To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-359-7320 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-359-7320 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Lincoln County Jail? What does it look like?
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