Located in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, the Muscogee County Correctional Institution is a 575-bed facility. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate details at 706-641-5800.
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 Muscogee County Correctional Institution at 706-641-5800 for further assistance.
Phone: 706-641-5800
Physical Address:
7175 Sacerdote Lane
Columbus, GA 31908
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & State or County ID#
(The ID# corresponds to whether the inmate is a state or county inmate)
Muscogee County Prison
P.O. Box 84041
Columbus, GA 31908-4041
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & State or County ID#
Muscogee County Prison
P.O. Box 84041
Columbus, GA 31908-4041
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Muscogee 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 706-641-5800 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Muscogee County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Muscogee County Correctional Institution Inmate Search
The Muscogee County Correctional Institution maintains an average of 575 offenders in custody on any given day. The Muscogee 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 Muscogee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 34,680 offenders.
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Muscogee County State Prison and Correctional Institution in Columbus, Georgia has a capacity of 575 inmates. All have been sentenced and are doing their time, however approximately 25 of these are county inmates, the remainder are state inmates.
Each day the Muscogee County Correctional Institution dispatches 425 inmates for outside details, and 150 inmates remain inside the facility, providing services and maintenance of city property. The outside details add to the city's workforce in maintaining infrastructures and providing services.
Replacing these 425 inmates with regular city employees at G2 pay scale plus benefits would cost the Columbus Consolidated Government $10,251,000 annually, saving taxpayers a substantial amount of money.
The Muscogee County Prison and Correctional Institution is located at 7175 Sacerdote Lane in Columbus, Georgia and can be reached by calling 706-641-5800. The prison is spread out over a large acreage with two pods with twelve dormitories, each with 48 beds. There is also twenty Isolation/Segregation cells, and two medical cells. It is considered both a minimum security and medium security lockup.
Some of the programs available at this facility are a General Education Diploma, Literacy education, Stress Management, Self-Growth, AA/NA, Substance Abuse Education, various Worship Services, Bible Study, and the following vocational training: Food Service, Building Maintenance, Laundry Services, and Auto Repair.
For answers to all of your questions regarding visitation, schedules, phone, mailing and sending money and commissary, check out the appropriate sections below, or call the facility at 706-641-5800.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Muscogee County Correctional Institution 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 Muscogee County Correctional Institution:
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 706-641-5800.
Once someone is booked at Muscogee County Correctional Institution in Columbus 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 706-641-5800 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Muscogee County, Georgia, see the Muscogee County Correctional Institution Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Muscogee County Correctional Institution? What is the Schedule?
7175 Sacerdote Lane
Columbus, GA 31908
706-641-5800
INSTRUCTIONS
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-641-5800 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 Muscogee County Correctional Institution?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee County Correctional Institution’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-641-5800 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Muscogee County Correctional Institution?
Muscogee County Correctional Institution uses the services of JPAY for you to send money to an inmate's trust fund / commissary account.
You can send money to an inmate/offender's commissary/spendable account through the Send Money page.
There are several ways to send money to an inmate/offender.
You will need:
Inmate's Correctional ID number and last name
The facility name or receive code.
You can visit the MoneyGram website to find locations near you.
5. Money Order - Inmate's Name must be on the Money Order
Inmate Name and Inmate ID#
6. Lobby Kiosk
You can use a debit or credit card in the lobby kiosk to send funds to an inmate/offender.
Muscogee County Correctional Institution uses the services of JPAY for you to send money to an inmate's trust fund / commissary account.
You can send money to an inmate/offender's commissary/spendable account through the Send Money page.
There are several ways to send money to an inmate/offender in Muscogee County.
You will need:
The Muscogee County Inmate's Correctional ID number and their last name
Muscogee County Correctional Institution or the receive code.
You can visit the MoneyGram website to find locations near you.
5. Money Order - Inmate's Name must be on the Money Order
Inmate Name and Inmate ID#
Muscogee County Correctional Institution address.
6. Lobby Kiosk
You can use a debit or credit card in the jail lobby kiosk to send funds to an inmate/offender.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Muscogee County Correctional Institution.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-641-5800 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Muscogee County Correctional Institution?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Muscogee 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 Muscogee 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 Muscogee County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-641-5800 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Muscogee County Correctional Institution, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Muscogee 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 Muscogee 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 & State or County ID#
(The ID# corresponds to whether the inmate is a state or county inmate)
Muscogee County Prison
P.O. Box 84041
Columbus, GA 31908-4041
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & State or County ID#
Muscogee County Prison
P.O. Box 84041
Columbus, GA 31908-4041
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 Muscogee County Correctional Institution 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Muscogee County Correctional Institution 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 & State or County ID#
Muscogee County Prison
P.O. Box 84041
Columbus, GA 31908-4041
Postcards
The Muscogee 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.
Envelopes
The Muscogee County Correctional Institution also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & State or County ID#
(The ID# corresponds to whether the inmate is a state or county inmate)
Muscogee County Prison
P.O. Box 84041
Columbus, GA 31908-4041
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & State or County ID#
Muscogee County Prison
P.O. Box 84041
Columbus, GA 31908-4041
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 Muscogee County Correctional Institution 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Muscogee County Correctional Institution 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 & State or County ID#
Muscogee County Prison
P.O. Box 84041
Columbus, GA 31908-4041
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-641-5800 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Muscogee County Correctional Institution, and what can I purchase?
The company is called Union Supply Direct of Georgia
Ways to Order
or
GA Property & Quarterly Package Program
c/o Union Supply Direct
Dept. 421, P.O. Box 619059
Dallas, TX 75261-9059
Food
Clothing
Games
Personal
Hygeine
There is a $2.95 shipping and handling charge for all orders. These charges are non-refundable for all orders.
GDC has set a maximum spending limit for State Prisons* and ITFs of $100 per offender or 15 lbs. per package (based on which limit is reached first) and $50 per offender or 7 lbs. per package (based on which limit is reached first) for Probation Detention Centers. Multiple orders will be consolidated into one package not to exceed these limits.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee County Correctional Institution’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-641-5800 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Muscogee County Correctional Institution using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee County Correctional Institution’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-641-5800 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Muscogee 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 Muscogee County Correctional Institution’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-641-5800 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Muscogee County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Muscogee County?
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