Toombs County Detention Center

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Toombs County Detention Center Information

The Toombs County Detention Center is a 220 bed jail in the city of Lyons, Toombs County, Georgia. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 912-526-1002 EXT 24.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 912-526-1002 EXT 24, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Toombs County Detention Center at 912-526-1002 EXT 24 to get it.

Phone: 912-526-1002 EXT 24

Physical Address:
357 N.W. Broad Street
Lyons, GA 30436

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Toombs County Detention Center
357 NW Broad St.
Lyons, GA 30438

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Toombs County Detention Center
357 NW Broad St.
Lyons, GA 30438

Other Jails and Prisons

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

To search for an inmate in the Toombs 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 912-526-1002 EXT 24 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Toombs County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Toombs County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Toombs County Detention Center maintains an average of 220 offenders in custody on any given day. The Toombs 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 Toombs County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,000 offenders.

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About the Toombs County Detention Center

The 220-bed Toombs County Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Toombs 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 jail is located in the sprawling, single story brick Toombs County Charles Durst Public Safety Complex, which alsio includes the county sheriff and the 911 Center.  It spreads out almost an entire block on W. Broad Street in Lyons, Georgia, right next door and behind the Toombs County Government Center.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 912-526-1002 EXT 24, 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 Toombs County Detention Center 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 daily when using remote connections off site, but on site visits are by appointment only, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

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#
Toombs County Detention Center
357 NW Broad St.
Lyons, GA 30438

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#
Toombs County Detention Center
357 NW Broad St.
Lyons, GA 30438

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Toombs County Detention Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Toombs County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 912-526-1002 EXT 24.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Toombs County Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Toombs County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Toombs County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Toombs County Detention Center?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Toombs County and other Georgia and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Toombs County Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Toombs County Detention Center Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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

The Toombs County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Toombs County.

However if you don't want to use a bail bond agent:

  • You can always pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Toombs County, or in some cases the state of Georgia, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Toombs County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond in Georgia is between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15% or less.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.
  • Pay by cash, cashier's check, money order or credit card at the Toombs County Detention Center, or the courthouse in Toombs County where the offense took place.

Call 912-526-1002 EXT 24 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Toombs County inmate locator.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Toombs County Detention Center Inmate Visitation Schedule

357 N.W. Broad Street
Lyons, GA 30436
912-526-1002 EXT 24

  • First, you must register an account with jailatm, then add Toombs County Detention Center, then your inmate.
  • Second, you can choose a time to visit.
  • Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
  • All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 1 weeks in advance.
  • CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
  • Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
  • Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
  • If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
TUESDAY 3 PM – 5 PM
WEDNESDAY 9 AM – 11AM
FRIDAY 3 PM – 5 PM


REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Toombs County Detention Center by going here.


Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Toombs County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Toombs County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Toombs County Detention Center may have 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.

You Can Email Inmate
Toombs County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Toombs County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-526-1002 EXT 24 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 Toombs County Detention Center?

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Toombs County Detention Center by going here.


Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visits and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Toombs County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Toombs County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Toombs County Detention Center may have 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.

You Can Email Inmate
Toombs County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.

Customer Support: 877-810-0914.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Toombs County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-526-1002 EXT 24 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Toombs County Detention Center 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 912-526-1002 EXT 24 first to ask Toombs County Detention Center if this option is still available.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Toombs County

To deposit money in an Toombs County Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:

  • Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
  • Choose Georgia
  • Choose Toombs County Detention Center
  • View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
  • Search for, then Select your inmate.
  • Choose the amount to send.
  • Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction

Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Toombs County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send. 

Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone:   912-584-6102
Email - [email protected]
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 Toombs 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 Toombs County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-526-1002 EXT 24 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Toombs County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-526-1002 EXT 24 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Toombs County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Toombs 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 Toombs 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#
Toombs County Detention Center
357 NW Broad St.
Lyons, GA 30438



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Toombs County Detention Center
357 NW Broad St.
Lyons, GA 30438



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 Toombs 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 Toombs 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#
Toombs County Detention Center
357 NW Broad St.
Lyons, GA 30438

Toombs County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Toombs County Detention Center 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 Toombs County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Toombs County Detention Center
357 NW Broad St.
Lyons, GA 30438


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 Toombs County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-526-1002 EXT 24 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Toombs County Detention Center uses the services of CommissaryOrder.com to provide commissary for their inmates.


Ordering from CommissaryOrder.com is a simple process:

  • Start here and click ‘PLACE ORDER’
  • Choose Georgia
  • Choose Toombs County Detention Center
  • View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
  • Search for, then Select your inmate.
  • Choose your items. (scroll down to see the items available)
  • Pay for the items.

Commissary Order Fees

In addition to the items you purchase, you will pay a ‘service fee’ for each item selected. The first item you select will cost you a fee of $2.00-3.00, then an additional $0.35 to $0.50 for each item you select after that.

Maximum Amount

Toombs County Detention Center only allows you to purchase a maximum amount of $200.00 worth of products at a time.

Items you may Purchase from CommissaryDeposit.com:

  • Clothing - thermals, underwear, bras, shoes.
  • Stationary, envelopes, stamps, playing cards, board games
  • Toiletries, hygiene, reading glasses, medicated creams, aspirin
  • Soda, energy drinks, coffee, packaged meat & fish, soups, cookies, chips, pastries.

Customer Support

- CommissaryOrder.com only provides customer support via email at [email protected]

Customer Support page.

Inmate Money Deposit Option

If you do NOT want to choose the commissary items for your inmate, but have them decide for themselves, go to CommissaryDeposit.com and send them money direct so they can purchase the items they want.

The fees to send money directly to your inmate are as follows:
$0.01 - $25.00 =    $3.25 + 3%
$25.01 - $100  =     $4.50 + 3%
$100.01 to $200 =  $6.00 + 3%
$200.01 & up =      $7.50 + 3%
(NOTE: The maximum allowed deposit is $260.00)

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Toombs County

To deposit money in an Toombs County Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:

  • Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
  • Choose Georgia
  • Choose Toombs County Detention Center
  • View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
  • Search for, then Select your inmate.
  • Choose the amount to send.
  • Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction

Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Toombs County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send. 

Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone:   912-584-6102
Email - [email protected]
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 Toombs 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 Toombs County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-526-1002 EXT 24 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Toombs County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-526-1002 EXT 24 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Toombs County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-526-1002 EXT 24 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Toombs County

What are the other City and County Jails in Toombs County?

Toombs County County Jails
Toombs County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Toombs County?

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Search for an Inmate in Toombs County

This facility, known as "Toombs County Detention Center" is also known as Toombs County Jail & Detention Center, Charles Durst Detention Center, Toombs County Jail & Detention Center , Toombs County Jail & Detention Center , Georgia, Toombs.