The Stewart County Correctional Institute is a 351-bed jail located in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 229-928-4582.
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 Stewart County Correctional Institute at 229-928-4582 for assistance.
Phone: 229-928-4582
Physical Address:
346 McMath Mill Road
Americus, GA 31709
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & GDC#
Stewart County Correctional Institute
346 McMath Mill Road - Dorm #
P. O. Box 725
Americus, GA 31709
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & GDC#
Stewart County Correctional Institute
346 McMath Mill Road - Dorm #
P. O. Box 725
Americus, GA 31709
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Stewart County Correctional Institute, 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 229-928-4582 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Sumter County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Stewart County Correctional Institute Inmate Search
The Stewart County Correctional Institute maintains an average of 351 offenders in custody on any given day. The Stewart County Correctional Institute 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 Sumter County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 16,500 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Stewart County Correctional Institute, located on the same property as the Sumter County Jail and the Sheriff's Office, is overseen by the Georgia Department of Corrections. Its inmates are already sentenced and are tasked to hold jobs in the county and surrounding areas, primarily maintenance and other areas where each are skilled. This will prepare them for release, getting them used to having employment and leaving jail with some money in their pocket so that they don't have to resort to crime.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Stewart County Correctional Institute. 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 Stewart County Correctional Institute include:
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 229-928-4582.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Stewart County Correctional Institute in Americus 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 229-928-4582 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Sumter County, Georgia, see the Stewart County Correctional Institute Bail Guide.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Stewart County Correctional Institute? What is the Schedule?
346 McMath Mill Road
Americus, GA 31709
229-928-4582
INSTRUCTIONS
Stewart County Correctional Institute uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stewart County Correctional Institute’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-928-4582 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Stewart County Correctional Institute?
Stewart County Correctional Institute uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stewart County Correctional Institute’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-928-4582 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Stewart County Correctional Institute?
There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Stewart County Correctional Institute uses CommissaryDeposit.com 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.
Choice 2 - 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.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
**Call 229-928-4582 first to ask Stewart County Correctional Institute if this option is still available.
To deposit money in an Stewart County Correctional Institute inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Sumter County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Sumter County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stewart County Correctional Institute’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-928-4582 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Stewart County Correctional Institute?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Sumter County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Sumter County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits 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 Stewart County Correctional Institute’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-928-4582 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Stewart County Correctional Institute, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Stewart County Correctional Institute 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 Stewart County Correctional Institute 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 & GDC#
Stewart County Correctional Institute
346 McMath Mill Road - Dorm #
P. O. Box 725
Americus, GA 31709
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & GDC#
Stewart County Correctional Institute
346 McMath Mill Road - Dorm #
P. O. Box 725
Americus, GA 31709
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 Stewart County Correctional Institute 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Stewart County Correctional Institute 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 & GDC#
Stewart County Correctional Institute
346 McMath Mill Road - Dorm #
P. O. Box 725
Americus, GA 31709
For inmates receiving mail in the Stewart County Correctional Institute 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 Stewart County Correctional Institute:
Inmate's Full Name & GDC#
Stewart County Correctional Institute
346 McMath Mill Road - Dorm #
P. O. Box 725
Americus, GA 31709
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 Stewart County Correctional Institute’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-928-4582 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Stewart County Correctional Institute, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Georgia.
3. Select Stewart County Correctional Institute.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Stewart County Correctional Institute staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Stewart County Correctional Institute's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Stewart County Correctional Institute follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Stewart County Correctional Institute check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Sumter County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stewart County Correctional Institute’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-928-4582 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Stewart County Correctional Institute using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stewart County Correctional Institute’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-928-4582 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Stewart County Correctional Institute have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stewart County Correctional Institute’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-928-4582 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Sumter County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sumter County?
This facility, known as "Stewart County Correctional Institute" is also known as Stewart County Jail & Correctional, Stewart County Jail & Correctional, Georgia, Sumter.