Turner County Jail

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Turner County Jail Information

Located in Ashburn, Turner County, Georgia, the Turner County Jail is a 150-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 229-567-2401.

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 Turner County Jail at 229-567-2401 for further assistance.

Phone: 229-567-2401

Physical Address:
1301 Randall H. Whiddon Drive
Ashburn, GA 31714

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Turner County Jail
1301 Industrial Drive
Ashburn, GA 31714

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Turner County Jail
1301 Industrial Drive
Ashburn, GA 31714

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How Do You Find Someone in the Turner County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Turner 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 229-567-2401 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Turner County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Turner County Jail Inmate Search

The Turner County Jail maintains an average of 150 offenders in custody on any given day. The Turner 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 Turner County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,280 offenders.

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About the Turner County Jail

The Turner County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Turner 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 white concretesingle story building that the Turner County Jail shares with the county Sheriff is on the corner of Randall H Whiddon (aka Industrial Blvd) and County Farm Road (aka County Rd 219) in Ashburn, Georgia. 

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 229-567-2401, 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 Turner 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#
Turner County Jail
1301 Industrial Drive
Ashburn, GA 31714

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#
Turner County Jail
1301 Industrial Drive
Ashburn, GA 31714

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How booking works at Turner County Jail

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Turner 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 Turner County Jail:

  • Verification of personal details.
  • Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection if required.
  • Search of the individual.
  • Confiscation of personal property.
  • Providing a phone call.

The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Turner County Jail at 229-567-2401.

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

Paying bail for someone in Turner County

After being arrested and booked into Turner County Jail in Ashburn, 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 229-567-2401 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

  • Cash, credit cards, or money orders are acceptable forms of payment.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Turner County can facilitate the process.
  • Collateral in the form of property within the county can be used for bail.

To get more information on the bail process in Turner County, Georgia, visit the Turner County Jail Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Turner County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1301 Randall H. Whiddon Drive
Ashburn, GA 31714
229-567-2401

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 229-567-2401 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • 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 229-567-2401 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Turner County Jail 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, Turner County Jail 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
Turner County Jail 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
Turner County Jail 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
Turner County Jail 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 Turner County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-567-2401 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 Turner County Jail?

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Turner County Jail 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, Turner County Jail 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
Turner County Jail 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
Turner County Jail 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
Turner County Jail 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 Turner County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-567-2401 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

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

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Turner County Jail uses Jail ATM 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.

Option 3 - 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. Call the Turner County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Turner County Jail
1301 Industrial Drive
Ashburn, GA 31714


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Turner County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Turner County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Turner County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Georgia, then choose Turner County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Turner County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Turner County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Turner County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Turner County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Turner County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-567-2401 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

Collect Calls

  • Almost every jail, including Turner County Jail, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
  • Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.

Direct Calls

  • Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
  • To find out about Turner County Jail phone services, call 229-567-2401 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
  • Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Turner County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-567-2401 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Turner County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Turner 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 Turner 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#
Turner County Jail
1301 Industrial Drive
Ashburn, GA 31714



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Turner County Jail
1301 Industrial Drive
Ashburn, GA 31714



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 Turner 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 Turner 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#
Turner County Jail
1301 Industrial Drive
Ashburn, GA 31714

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Turner 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 Turner County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Turner County Jail
1301 Industrial Drive
Ashburn, GA 31714


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 Turner County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-567-2401 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Turner County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Turner County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Turner County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Turner County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Turner County Jail has 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.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Turner County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Turner County Jail follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Georgia, then choose Turner County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Turner County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Turner County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Turner County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Turner County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Turner County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-567-2401 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

How to Email an Inmate at Turner County Jail

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Turner County Jail - Sending and Receiving Messages.



How It Works:

Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.

To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Turner County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-567-2401 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Turner County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-567-2401 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Turner County Jail? What does it look like?
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Search for an Inmate in Turner County

This facility, known as "Turner County Jail" is also known as Turner County Jail & Detention Center, Turner County Jail & Detention Center, Georgia, Turner.