Putnam County Jail

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Putnam County Jail Information

Located in Eatonton, Putnam County, Georgia, the Putnam County Jail is a 120-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 706-485-8557.

This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.

The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.

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

This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Putnam County Jail at 706-485-8557 for further assistance.

Phone: 706-485-8557

Physical Address:
111 Ridley Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Jail
111 Ridley Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Jail
111 Ridley Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024

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How Do You Find Someone in the Putnam County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Putnam 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 706-485-8557 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Putnam County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Putnam County Jail Inmate Search

The Putnam County Jail maintains an average of 120 offenders in custody on any given day. The Putnam 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 Putnam County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,200 offenders.

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About the Putnam County Jail

The Putnam County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Putnam 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 two story, white concrete Putnam County Jail sits right behind the brick-face Putnam County Sheriff's Department at the end of Ridley Drive, right off of Recreation Park Road in Eatonton, Georgia.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 706-485-8557, 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 Putnam 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 onsite are Thursdays. Check out our visitation page for details.

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#
Putnam County Jail
111 Ridley Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024

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#
Putnam County Jail
111 Ridley Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How booking works at Putnam County Jail

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Putnam County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.

It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.

The following steps make up the booking process at Putnam County Jail:

  • Verification of personal details.
  • Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection if required.
  • Search of the individual.
  • Confiscation of personal property.
  • Providing a phone call.

The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Putnam County Jail at 706-485-8557.

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

Paying bail for someone in Putnam County

After being arrested and booked into Putnam County Jail in Eatonton, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 706-485-8557 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

  • Cash, credit cards, or money orders are acceptable forms of payment.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Putnam County can facilitate the process.
  • Collateral in the form of property within the county can be used for bail.

To get more information on the bail process in Putnam County, Georgia, visit the Putnam County Jail Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Putnam County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

111 Ridley Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024
706-485-8557

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 706-485-8557 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 706-485-8557 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Female inmates and those inmates in Dormitory 1000 will receive visitors at any time during normal visitation hours.

Those inmates in Dormitories 2000 and 3000 will receive visitors from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm on Thursdays and from 1:30 pm until 2:30 pm on Sundays.

Those inmates in Dormitories 4000 and 5000 will receive visitors from 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm on Thursdays and from 2:30 pm until 3:30 pm on Sundays.

Visiting an Inmate at the Putnam County Jail

Putnam County Jail 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 Putnam County Jail 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 Putnam County Jail

Putnam County Jail 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 Putnam County Jail 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 Putnam County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-485-8557 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 Putnam County Jail?

Visiting an Inmate at the Putnam County Jail

Putnam County Jail 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 Putnam County Jail 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 Putnam County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-485-8557 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Putnam 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
Putnam 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 Putnam 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.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Jail
111 Ridley Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024


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 Putnam County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Putnam 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 Putnam County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Georgia, then choose Putnam 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 Putnam County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Putnam 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 Putnam County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Putnam County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Putnam County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-485-8557 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do Inmates in Putnam County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

For all the information regarding phone calls with Putnam 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 Putnam County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-485-8557 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Putnam County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Putnam 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 Putnam 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Jail
111 Ridley Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Jail
111 Ridley Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024



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 Putnam 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 Putnam 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Jail
111 Ridley Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Putnam 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 Putnam County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Jail
111 Ridley Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024


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 Putnam County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-485-8557 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

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

Search for JailATM services for Putnam County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Putnam County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Putnam 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

Putnam 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 Putnam County

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

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


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Putnam County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-485-8557 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Putnam 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 Putnam County Jail 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 Putnam 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 Putnam County Jail for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.

How to Email an Inmate at Putnam County Jail

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Putnam 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 Putnam County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-485-8557 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Putnam County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Putnam County Jail 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)
  • Putnam County Jail 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 Putnam County Jail directly at 706-485-8557 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 Putnam County Jail

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Putnam 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 Putnam County Jail directly at 706-485-8557 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 Putnam County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Putnam County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-485-8557 for further assistance.

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