Stephens County Detention Center

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Stephens County Detention Center Information

The Stephens County Detention Center is a 194-bed jail located in Toccoa, Stephens County, Georgia. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 706-886-2514.

This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.

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

This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Stephens County Detention Center at 706-886-2514 for assistance.

Phone: 706-886-2514

Physical Address:
1677 Scenic Drive
Toccoa, GA 30577

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Stephens County Detention Center
1677 Scenic Drive
Toccoa, GA 30577

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Stephens County Detention Center
1677 Scenic Drive
Toccoa, GA 30577

Other Jails and Prisons

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

To search for an inmate in the Stephens 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 706-886-2514 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Stephens County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Stephens County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Stephens County Detention Center maintains an average of 194 offenders in custody on any given day. The Stephens 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 Stephens County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,160 offenders.

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About the Stephens County Detention Center
Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking process explained for Stephens County Detention Center

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Stephens County Detention Center. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.

It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.

The booking steps at Stephens County Detention Center include:

  • Identification verification.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA sample collection.
  • A full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
  • Providing a phone call.

Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 706-886-2514.

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

What are the bail options in Stephens County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Stephens County Detention Center in Toccoa for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 706-886-2514 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

  • Cash, credit, and money orders are accepted payment methods.
  • Licensed bail bond agencies in Stephens County can provide assistance.
  • County real estate may also be used as collateral for bail.

For more information about bail in Stephens County, Georgia, see the Stephens County Detention Center Bail Guide.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Stephens County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1677 Scenic Drive
Toccoa, GA 30577
706-886-2514

  • Visits are 15 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list. Five people max.
  • The actual visitation times depends on the inmate and their housing location. Call 706-886-2514 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day.
  • 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 706-886-2514 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

HOUSING DAY TIME
A POD Bottom Tier
A POD Top Tier
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SAT 0900 – 0920 AM
0930 – 0950 AM
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A POD Top Tier
ODD
SUN 0900 – 0920 AM
0930 – 0950 AM
B POD Bottom Tier
B POD Top Tier
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SAT 1000 – 1020 AM
1030 – 1050 AM
B POD Bottom Tier
B POD Top Tier
ODD
SUN 1000 – 1020 AM
1030 – 1050 AM
C POD Bottom Tier
C POD Top Tier
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SAT 100 – 120 PM
130 – 150 PM
C POD Bottom Tier
C POD Top Tier
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SUN 100 – 120 PM
130 – 150 PM
D POD Bottom Tier
D POD Top Tier
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SAT 200 – 220 PM
230 – 250 PM
D POD Bottom Tier
D POD Top Tier
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SUN 200 – 220 PM
230 – 250 PM
F POD Bottom Tier
F POD Top Tier
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SAT 500 – 520 PM
530 – 550 PM
F POD Bottom Tier
F POD Top Tier
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SUN 500 – 520 PM
530 – 550 PM
G POD Bottom Tier
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SAT 600 – 620 PM
630 – 650 PM
G POD Bottom Tier
G POD Top Tier
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SUN 600 – 620 PM
630 – 650 PM
H POD Bottom Tier
H POD Top Tier
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SAT 700 – 720 PM
730 – 750 PM
H POD Bottom Tier
H POD Top Tier
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SUN 700 – 720 PM
730 – 750 PM

Stephens County Detention Center uses Smart Communications for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their loved ones.

How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.

Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.

Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.

This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stephens County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-886-2514 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 Stephens County Detention Center?

Stephens County Detention Center uses Smart Communications for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their loved ones.

How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.

Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.

Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.

This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stephens County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-886-2514 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

How to Deposit Money in an Inmate's Account in Stephens County Detention Center

To deposit money into the account of a Stephens County inmate, follow these instructions:

  • To deposit money you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for the Stephens County inmate you want to send money.
  • When you locate the Stephens County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them money.
  • Stephens County Detention Center may need to approve the deposit, but more than likely, it will be approved.

For all the information you need to send money to a Stephens County Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, what payment methods you can use, how much you can send, and more, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stephens County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-886-2514 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How to Set up a Phone Account and Receive Calls from an Inmate in Stephens County Detention Center

To communicate by telephone with a Stephens County inmate, follow these instructions:

  • To receive phone calls from a Stephens County inmate you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for Stephens County inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Stephens County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Stephens County Detention Center will then need to approve the request before you can receive phone calls.

For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a Stephens County Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, how often you can receive calls and when you can receive them and more, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: Your phone calls will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case. Anything discussed on the calls may be used in your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stephens County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-886-2514 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Stephens County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Stephens 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 Stephens 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#
Stephens County Detention Center
1677 Scenic Drive
Toccoa, GA 30577



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Stephens County Detention Center
1677 Scenic Drive
Toccoa, GA 30577



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 Stephens 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Stephens County Detention Center 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#
Stephens County Detention Center
1677 Scenic Drive
Toccoa, GA 30577

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Stephens County Detention Center

To communicate by text or email with an Stephens County inmate, follow these instructions:

  • To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for Stephens County inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Stephens County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Stephens County Detention Center will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Stephens County Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stephens County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-886-2514 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stephens County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-886-2514 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Stephens County Detention Center uses a secure messaging service call Smart Communications so that inmates can communicate electronically with friends and family members on the outside.


SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.

  • The message can be sent with postage paid and will be free to open and read for the recipient.
  • Or, the message can be sent collect / "COD" for free and will be paid for by the recipient.
  • To send or receive a message you MUST open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for inmates, prisoners, or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • They will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.
  • Sending messages with SmartMail is just like sending an e-mail, except it is contained within the SmartJailMail web site. Messages can be delivered instantly or may be held for review depending on the destination facility.
  • Electronic messages are delivered much more quickly than traditional paper mail to the correctional facility so you can stay connected.

More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Stephens County Detention Center

To communicate by text or email with an Stephens County inmate, follow these instructions:

  • To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for Stephens County inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Stephens County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Stephens County Detention Center will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Stephens County Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stephens County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-886-2514 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Stephens County Detention Center Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Stephens County Detention Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
  • Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Stephens County Detention Center at 706-886-2514 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Stephens County:

  • Keeps inmates busy.
  • The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
  • Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
  • Allows communication with family members.
  • Educational programming.
  • Legal research.
  • Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

Stephens County Detention Center Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Stephens County Detention Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
  • Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Stephens County Detention Center at 706-886-2514 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Stephens County:

  • Keeps inmates busy.
  • The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
  • Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
  • Allows communication with family members.
  • Educational programming.
  • Legal research.
  • Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stephens County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-886-2514 for further assistance.

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