Talbot County Jail

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Talbot County Jail Information

Talbot County Jail is a 22-bed jail in Talbotton, Talbot County, Georgia. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 706-665-8681.

This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.

The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Talbot County Jail at 706-665-8681 for assistance.

Phone: 706-665-8681

Physical Address:
188 Jackson Avenue
Talbotton, GA 31827

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Talbot County Jail
188 Jackson Avenue
Talbotton, GA 31827

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Talbot County Jail
188 Jackson Avenue
Talbotton, GA 31827

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How Do You Find Someone in the Talbot County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Talbot 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 706-665-8681 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Talbot County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Talbot County Jail Inmate Search

The Talbot County Jail maintains an average of 22 offenders in custody on any given day. The Talbot 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 Talbot County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,040 offenders.

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About the Talbot County Jail

The 22-bed Talbot County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Talbot 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.

In 2020 Talbot County added a new jail and sheriff's office at 188 Jackson Street in downtown Talbotton, Georgia.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 706-665-8681, 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 Talbot 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. 

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#
Talbot County Jail
188 Jackson Avenue
Talbotton, GA 31827

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#
Talbot County Jail
188 Jackson Avenue
Talbotton, GA 31827

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What should you know about the booking process at Talbot County Jail?

Once arrested, the person is taken to Talbot County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.

Steps involved in booking at Talbot County Jail include:

  • Confirming identity.
  • Taking mugshots for record.
  • Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Comprehensive physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Access to a free phone call.

Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Talbot County Jail at 706-665-8681.

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

Steps to pay bail in Talbot County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Talbot County Jail in Talbotton for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 706-665-8681.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

  • Payment methods include cash, credit cards, and money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Talbot County are available for assistance.
  • Property within the county can be offered as collateral for bail.

To learn more about the bail process in Talbot County, Georgia, visit the Talbot County Jail Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Talbot County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

188 Jackson Avenue
Talbotton, GA 31827
706-665-8681

Schedule Video Visits online with Paytel

 

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed six 15-minute visits per week.
  • You must arrive 15 minutes prior to the visit.
  • A maximum of one adult and one child are allowed per an on-site video session.
  • Only one infant (under 1 year of age) will be allowed per visit and will not be counted as a visitor
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Any person visiting must not have been incarcerated within the past 180 days.

 

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY NO on site VISITS
MONDAY 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
TUESDAY 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
THURSDAY 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
FRIDAY 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
SATURDAY 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM


Talbot County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Paytel

 

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Remote visits are charged a fee.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

 

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
MONDAY 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
TUESDAY 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
THURSDAY 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
FRIDAY 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
SATURDAY 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call 706-665-8681 for questions or appointments.

Visiting an Inmate at the Talbot County Jail

Talbot 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 Talbot 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 Talbot County Jail

Talbot 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 Talbot 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 Talbot County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-665-8681 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 Talbot County Jail?

Visiting an Inmate at the Talbot County Jail

Talbot 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 Talbot 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 Talbot County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-665-8681 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Talbot County Jail?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Talbot 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 Talbot 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

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 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.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Talbot County Jail
188 Jackson Avenue
Talbotton, GA 31827

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 706-665-8681 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Talbot County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-665-8681 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do Inmates in Talbot County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

For all the information regarding phone calls with Talbot 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 Talbot County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-665-8681 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Talbot County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Talbot 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 Talbot 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#
Talbot County Jail
188 Jackson Avenue
Talbotton, GA 31827



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Talbot County Jail
188 Jackson Avenue
Talbotton, GA 31827



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 Talbot 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 Talbot 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#
Talbot County Jail
188 Jackson Avenue
Talbotton, GA 31827

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Talbot 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 Talbot County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Talbot County Jail
188 Jackson Avenue
Talbotton, GA 31827


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 Talbot County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-665-8681 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Talbot 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 Talbot 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

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 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.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Talbot County Jail
188 Jackson Avenue
Talbotton, GA 31827

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 706-665-8681 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Talbot County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-665-8681 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

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

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Talbot County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Talbot County Jail follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

  • The Talbot County Jail inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
  • 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. 
  • When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Talbot County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.

For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Talbot County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Talbot County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Talbot County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-665-8681 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Talbot 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)
  • Talbot 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 Talbot County Jail directly at 706-665-8681 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 Talbot County Jail

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Talbot 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 Talbot County Jail directly at 706-665-8681 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 Talbot County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Talbot County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-665-8681 for further assistance.

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Search for an Inmate in Talbot County

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