Located in Ellaville, Schley County, Georgia, the Schley County Jail is a 16-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 229-937-2101.
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 Schley County Jail at 229-937-2101 for further assistance.
Phone: 229-937-2101
Physical Address:
48 Pecan Street
Ellaville, GA 31806
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Schley County Jail
PO Box 89
Ellaville, GA 31806
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Schley County Jail
PO Box 89
Ellaville, GA 31806
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Schley 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 229-937-2101 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Schley County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Schley County Jail Inmate Search
The Schley County Jail maintains an average of 16 offenders in custody on any given day. The Schley 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 Schley County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 920 offenders.
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The 16-bed Schley County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Schley 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 small, brick, one-story jail is located across from the county courthouse trailer on Pecan Street in Ellaville, Georgia is right around the corner of W. College Street.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 229-937-2101, 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 Schley 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 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30AM to 10:30AM, and Saturdays from 1:00 to 2:00PM.
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#
Schley County Jail
PO Box 89
Ellaville, GA 31806
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#
Schley County Jail
PO Box 89
Ellaville, GA 31806
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Schley 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 Schley County Jail:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Schley County Jail at 229-937-2101.
After being arrested and booked into Schley County Jail in Ellaville, 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 229-937-2101 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Schley County, Georgia, visit the Schley County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Schley County Jail? What is the Schedule?
48 Pecan Street
Ellaville, GA 31806
229-937-2101
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 229-937-2101 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| TUESDAY | 9:30AM - 10:30AM |
| THURSDAY | 9:30AM - 10:30AM |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM - 2:00PM |
Schley County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
Schley County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate with video.
It works like this:
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 Schley County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-937-2101 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 Schley County Jail?
Schley County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schley County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-937-2101 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Schley County Jail?
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Schley County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Schley County Jail
PO Box 89
Ellaville, GA 31806
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 229-937-2101 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schley County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-937-2101 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Schley County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Schley County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Schley 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 Schley County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-937-2101 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Schley County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Schley 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 Schley 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#
Schley County Jail
PO Box 89
Ellaville, GA 31806
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Schley County Jail
PO Box 89
Ellaville, GA 31806
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 Schley County Jail 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 Schley County Jail 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#
Schley County Jail
PO Box 89
Ellaville, GA 31806
Postcards
The Schley 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.
Envelopes
The Schley County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Schley County Jail
PO Box 89
Ellaville, GA 31806
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Schley County Jail
PO Box 89
Ellaville, GA 31806
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 Schley County Jail 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 Schley County Jail 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#
Schley County Jail
PO Box 89
Ellaville, GA 31806
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schley County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-937-2101 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Schley County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Schley County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Schley County Jail
PO Box 89
Ellaville, GA 31806
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 229-937-2101 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schley County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-937-2101 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Schley County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
How inteleMESSAGE Works
Cost to send messages
Paytel App Download
Check to see if Tablets are Available in Schley County Jail for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Schley County Jail follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Schley County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Schley County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schley County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-937-2101 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Schley County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Schley County Jail directly at 229-937-2101 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:
How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Schley County? Read the following:
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Schley County Jail directly at 229-937-2101 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 Schley County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Schley County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-937-2101 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Schley County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Schley County?
This facility, known as "Schley County Jail" is also known as Schley County Jail, Georgia, Schley.
