Whitfield County Detention Facility

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Whitfield County Detention Facility Information

Whitfield County Detention Facility is a 540-bed jail in Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 706-278-1233.

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 Whitfield County Detention Facility at 706-278-1233 for assistance.

Phone: 706-278-1233

Physical Address:
805 Professional Blvd.
Dalton, GA 30720

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate # and Block #
JailATM.com – Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office
925B Peachtree St. NE, Box 2062
Atlanta, GA 30309

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate # and Block #
Whitfield County Detention Facility
805 Professional Blvd.
Dalton, GA 30720

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Whitfield County Detention Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Whitfield County Detention Facility, 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 706-278-1233 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Whitfield County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Whitfield County Detention Facility Inmate Search

The Whitfield County Detention Facility maintains an average of 540 offenders in custody on any given day. The Whitfield County Detention Facility 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 Whitfield County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 12,080 offenders.

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About the Whitfield County Detention Facility

The Whitfield County Detention Facility in Dalton, Georgia has a capacity of around 544 inmates. The Whitfield County Detention Facility is located at 805 Professional Blvd., Dalton, Georgia, 30720. It can be contacted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling 706-278-1233 or faxing 706-279-3160.

Before this $21 million building opened in July 2003, Whitfield County operated an older facility that was so overcrowded that the county was paying to house inmates at facilities outside the county. The building now encompasses 139,789 square-foot facility, and everything including the jail, the sheriff's office, the 911 center and multiple courtrooms are under one roof, and will meet the county's needs for decades down the road.

78 percent of the Law Enforcement Complex is dedicated to incarceration a total of 110,000 square feet. The detention facility has two, two-story housing pods. One housing pod has 256 beds and the other has 248 beds. Forty beds in a trustee dormitory near central booking bring the facility’s total to 544. The trustee beds are used by inmates being rewarded for good behavior.

The layout is designed to maximize the available beds; with 20 total dayrooms (10 dayrooms per pod-the facility expands the number of different classifications to 20.) Areas can be setup for minimum security, medium security, women and administrative segregation, as needed. Each pod has two external courtyard recreation areas. An additional pod can be added at a  later date with 484 beds, bringing the total bed count in the entire jail to 928 beds.

The facility houses persons arrested by area Law Enforcement Agencies such as the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office and Dalton Police Department and other cities and towns in the county. The Whitfield County Detention Facility allows visitors to visit daily (except Tuesday and Friday) between 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., and 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Inmates are allowed one on-site per week, each limited to 20 minutes. Visitors must be on the Whitfield County Jail's approved visitor list, and onsite visits must be scheduled in advance.

Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail uses a digital service to avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Whitfield County Detention Facility can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.

All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below.  If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 706-278-1233.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What should you know about the booking process at Whitfield County Detention Facility?

Once arrested, the person is taken to Whitfield County Detention Facility 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 Whitfield County Detention Facility 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 Whitfield County Detention Facility at 706-278-1233.

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Directions / Map to the Whitfield County Detention Facility
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Steps to pay bail in Whitfield County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Whitfield County Detention Facility in Dalton 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 706-278-1233.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

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

To learn more about the bail process in Whitfield County, Georgia, visit the Whitfield County Detention Facility Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Whitfield County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Whitfield County Detention Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

805 Professional Blvd.
Dalton, GA 30720
706-278-1233

  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed one ON-SITE visit per week.
  • A maximum of 3 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors 16+ must have a government issued photo ID. 17+ must be with parent or legal guardian.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 706-278-1233 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 am ‐ 10:30 am 
1:00 pm ‐ 3:30 pm 
6:00 pm ‐ 9:30 pm 
MONDAY 8:00 am ‐ 10:30 am 
1:00 pm ‐ 3:30 pm 
6:00 pm ‐ 9:30 pm 
TUESDAY NO ON-SITE VISITS
WEDNESDAY 8:00 am ‐ 10:30 am 
1:00 pm ‐ 3:30 pm 
6:00 pm ‐ 9:30 pm 
THURSDAY 8:00 am ‐ 10:30 am 
1:00 pm ‐ 3:30 pm 
6:00 pm ‐ 9:30 pm 
FRIDAY NO ON-SITE VISITS
SATURDAY 8:00 am ‐ 10:30 am 
1:00 pm ‐ 3:30 pm 
6:00 pm ‐ 9:30 pm 


Whitfield County Detention Facility Inmate Visitation Schedule

 

805 Professional Blvd.
Dalton, GA 30720
706-278-1233

  • First, you must register an account with jailatm, then add Whitfield County Detention Facility, 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
SUNDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
MONDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
TUESDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
WEDNESDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
THURSDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
FRIDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
SATURDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM


REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
MONDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
TUESDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
WEDNESDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
THURSDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
FRIDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
SATURDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Whitfield County Detention Facility 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, Whitfield County Detention Facility 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
Whitfield County Detention Facility 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
Whitfield County Detention Facility 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
Whitfield County Detention Facility 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 Whitfield County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-278-1233 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 Whitfield County Detention Facility?

Whitfield County Detention Facility Inmate Visitation Schedule

 

805 Professional Blvd.
Dalton, GA 30720
706-278-1233

  • First, you must register an account with jailatm, then add Whitfield County Detention Facility, 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
SUNDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
MONDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
TUESDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
WEDNESDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
THURSDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
FRIDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
SATURDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM


REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
MONDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
TUESDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
WEDNESDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
THURSDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
FRIDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM
SATURDAY 5:30AM - 11:30PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Whitfield County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-278-1233 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Whitfield County Detention Facility?

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
Whitfield County Detention Facility 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 Whitfield County Detention Facility 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 # and Block #
Whitfield County Detention Facility
805 Professional Blvd.
Dalton, GA 30720


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 Whitfield County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Whitfield County Detention Facility follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Whitfield County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Georgia, then choose Whitfield County Detention Facility
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Whitfield County Detention Facility, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Whitfield 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 Whitfield County Detention Facility, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Whitfield County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Whitfield County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-278-1233 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Whitfield County Detention Facility?

How Do Inmates in Whitfield County Detention Facility Make Phone Calls?

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

For all the information regarding phone calls with Whitfield 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 Whitfield County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-278-1233 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Whitfield County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Whitfield County Detention Facility 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 Whitfield County Detention Facility 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 # and Block #
JailATM.com – Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office
925B Peachtree St. NE, Box 2062
Atlanta, GA 30309



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate # and Block #
Whitfield County Detention Facility
805 Professional Blvd.
Dalton, GA 30720



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 Whitfield County Detention Facility 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 Whitfield County Detention Facility 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 # and Block #
Whitfield County Detention Facility
805 Professional Blvd.
Dalton, GA 30720

Whitfield County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Whitfield County Detention Facility 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 Whitfield County Detention Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate # and Block #
JailATM.com – Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office
925B Peachtree St. NE, Box 2062
Atlanta, GA 30309


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 Whitfield County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-278-1233 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Whitfield County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-278-1233 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

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

How to Email an Inmate at Whitfield County Detention Facility

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Whitfield County Detention Facility - 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 Whitfield County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-278-1233 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Whitfield County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Whitfield County Detention Facility now offers Jail ATM Tablet Rentals to their inmates.


Jail ATM is the same company that handles inmate money deposits and other services. Inmates can use their commissary accounty to order these.

The tablets can be rented on a daily basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for many activities.

All inmates receive some free time on the tablets each day. Purchasing a Gold Pass allows inmates access to the tablet for an extended period of time without interruption. The current fee for a 24-hour rental is $4.99, however Whitfield County Detention Facility may have a monthly rental plan. The tablet should last 5-7 hours on a single charge. An inmate with a Gold Pass, may return the discharged tablet and take another one provided there is still time remaining on the Gold Pass.

Tablet Services:

  • Games – Play tested and approved games.
  • Radio – Stream approved radio stations.
  • Law Library – If your facility has online access to a law library, this can be displayed on the tablet for easy access by the inmates.
  • Library – A large listing of books is found in the online library.
  • Secure Browser – Sites included are up to the discretion of the facility and include options in categories such as Education, Music, Video, Sports, News, as well as Religious and Spiritual sites. Keyboard function is disabled to prevent unauthorized communication via dialogue or comment fields.
  • Email and Messaging – For less than the price of a stamp, inmates can send and receive secure email from friends and family. All messages are archived for future reference and key words may be flagged for investigation.
  • Video Calling 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Whitfield County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-278-1233 for further assistance.

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Search for an Inmate in Whitfield County

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