Forsyth County GA Detention Center

County Jail

Last Updated: May 21, 2024
Address
202 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Cumming, GA 30040
Beds
227
County
Forsyth
Phone
770-781-2226
Fax
678-513-5987
Email
jrgomez@forsythco.com

Forsyth Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of Forsyth County GA Detention Center

You can support your loved ones at Forsyth Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 770-781-2226.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about Forsyth County GA Detention Center. From visitation guidelines to contacting jail staff, we're here to support you as you navigate this challenging time. Take a look around and let us help you understand how to best support your family member or friend in custody.

The Forsyth Co Jail, located at 202 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Cumming, GA, is a secure detention center operated by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses individuals awaiting trial or sentencing, typically for less than two years. It accepts inmates from various jurisdictions, including surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service, and the Cumming Police Department.

New detainees are regularly admitted to the jail, with some being released on bail or placed under pretrial services caseloads. Others await their court appearances at the facility, receiving necessary accommodations such as bedding and meals. View all arrest records here.

After processing, inmates are assigned to a housing area based on classification. Appeals to classification must be submitted in writing within ten days, explaining any perceived inaccuracies. A written response will follow. Classifications are reviewed periodically, considering changes in charges or behavior. Compliance with jail rules typically results in a lower classification and more privileges, while rule violations or additional charges lead to a higher classification and fewer privileges. Notices are issued for reclassification, and appeals follow the same procedure as initial classifications. Inmates serving as trustees within the jail undertake various tasks, including cooking, laundry, and commissary management, often receiving minimal compensation or sentence reduction for their services.

Books and magazines ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. Prisons and jails enforce this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate.

Inmate workers are chosen based on conduct and cooperation with staff. Participation in the community service program can reduce sentences by one day for every 24 hours of work. Inmate workers receive double feeding trays and two mattresses. Commissary is available weekly, with orders submitted via kiosk two days in advance. On holidays, orders may be doubled. Indigent inmates must miss two commissary days to receive a weekly indigent pack containing basic hygiene items, and indigent mail is stamped only for the Attorney of Record or the Court. Upon receiving commissary items, inmates must present their ID, check their order, and sign for it in the presence of the commissary employee.

The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Georgia. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Forsyth County GA Detention Center.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Forsyth County Jail - Visitation

Visitation is conducted on Saturday and Sunday only, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It is the inmate's responsibility to sign up for visitation on Monday evening. They must inform the Deputy signing them up for visitation as to who will be visiting. Inmates are restricted to two adult visitors and one child (17 years and younger) at a time in the visitation room. It is also the inmate's responsibility to inform their visitors of their assigned date of visitation beforehand.

​All visitation is conducted via video chat. Each visitation time is preprogrammed in the video visitation system. The visitation will start at the prescribed time and end automatically 30 minutes later. If visitors are late the session duration cannot be changed.

​Purses, diaper bags, or car seats are not allowed in the video visitation room. Appropriate attire and conduct is required. It is at the screening Deputy's discretion to determine if the session will be allowed or ended early based on attire and/or behavior during visitation.

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