Habersham County Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: March 08, 2024
Address
1000 Detention Dr, Clarkesville, GA 30523
County
Habersham
Phone
706-754-6666
Fax
706-754-1932
Email
hjones@habershamga.com

Habersham 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.

The phone carrier is AmTel Communications, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

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 Habersham County Jail

You can support your loved ones at Habersham Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 706-754-6666.

The Habersham County Jail, situated at 1000 Detention Dr in Clarkesville, GA, serves as a medium/low-security detention center operated by the Habersham County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses inmates awaiting trial or sentencing, with most sentenced individuals staying for less than two years. It accepts inmates from various jurisdictions, including surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service, and the Clarkesville Police Department.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records here.

Inmates who serve as trustees work within the jail, performing tasks such as cooking, serving as staff orderlies, working in laundry facilities, or managing the commissary. These trustees receive minimal compensation for their work, with some facilities offering a reduction in sentence duration in exchange for their services.

The jail provides a phone program allowing outbound calls only, and inmates cannot receive incoming calls. However, accepting collect calls can be costly, with fees exceeding $15 per call. Alternatively, individuals can set up an account through a third-party phone company, although this may entail steep fees per minute of usage. You are paying for them to call you. If you are going to speak often, click this link for discounts on their calls. It's essential to note that all phone calls are recorded, and conversations can potentially be used against both the caller and the inmate. Therefore, discussing sensitive matters related to legal cases over these phone lines is discouraged.

Inmate Locator

Habersham County Jail publishes the names of the inmates currently in their facility in Georgia. Your search should start with this locator first to see if your loved one is there.

The second box is the InmateAid Inmate Search. This database of inmates is user-generated content to access and utilize any or all of the InmateAid services. If you need our assistance creating your inmate profile to keep in touch, email us at aid@inmateaid.com and we will assist you in locating your inmate.

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

Habersham County Detention Center - Visitation

Inmate visitation is held on scheduled days (See Schedule below). All visitors, prior to visiting an inmate at the Detention Center, must be put on the inmate’s visitation list by the inmate, and then the list has to be approved by Detention Center staff. All visitors must have identification to be presented at the time of the visit and must not wear any clothing that is considered provocative. Children visiting must be accompanied by an adult, or they will not be permitted to visit. If the visitation rules are not followed by the visitor, the inmate will not be permitted to visit, or the visit will be terminated by Detention staff.

Visitation Schedule Saturday

Saturday Male Visitation

  • Inmates with the last names beginning with A through M
  • 1300 Hrs. To 1500 Hrs.

Saturday Females Visitation

  • D Block & B Block
  • Inmates with the last names beginning with A through M
  • 1500 Hrs. To 1600 Hrs.

Inmates in Protective Custody C Block

  • 1600 Hrs. To 1630 Hrs.

Visitation Schedule Sunday

Sunday Male Visitation

  • Inmates with the last names beginning with N through Z
  • 1300 Hrs. To 1500 Hrs.

Sunday Females Visitation D Block & B Block

  • Inmates with the last names beginning with N through Z
  • 1500 Hrs. to 1600 Hrs.

Inmates in Protective Custody C Block

  • 1600 Hrs. To 1630 Hrs.

An attorney may visit any time. Clergy should contact Jail administration to schedule an appointment. (Lt. Chastain or Capt. Hendrix)

Visitation Rules - All inmates, with the exception of those who have lost their visiting privileges through the disciplinary process, will be allowed to schedule one (1) visit weekly with a duration of 20 minutes. A maximum of two (2) adults or children age 18 or older may visit an inmate at one time. Minor children age 18 and under may accompany adults as space permits. Visitors under the age of 18 are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the visit. At no time will facility staff be permitted to supervise any visitor’s children.

  • Visitors will not be allowed to bring handbags, purses, bags, cameras, cell phones, or other recording devices into the Detention Facility.
  • Visitors will not be allowed to bring food or drinks into the Detention Facility
  • Visitors should check with the staff for approval to bring any items not mentioned above into the Detention Facility. Failure to do so could result in confiscation of the items or criminal charges.
  • Proper attire will be required for all visitors. Inappropriate clothing such as halter tops, swimwear, revealing clothing, see-through clothing, sleepwear, or any other clothing that may be deemed unacceptable will not be permitted. The Detention Staff will advise a visitor if their clothing is unacceptable
  • Visitors who appear to be under the influence of any intoxicant or display unruly behavior will not be permitted to visit and are subject to arrest
  • Visitors will be required to submit to a search of their person by Detention Facility staff. Searches may be conducted by electronic means, physical pat-down, or both. Failure or refusal to submit to a search of his/her person will result in denial of visitation
  • Visitors are required to proceed directly to the visitation room upon entering the Detention Facility. Visitors must remain at the room at all times until the conclusion of their visit and will not be allowed to wander around the facility.
  • Visitors and inmates are required to display appropriate behavior during visits. Vulgar language is not permitted.
  • Visitors are required to leave the visitation area upon announcement of the end of the visitation period or at any time as directed by a member of the Detention staff. Loitering in visitation corridors is not permitted.
  • Visitors are not permitted in any other area of the Detention Center without a staff escort.

VALID GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID REQUIRED: A valid government-issued photo ID is required to be shown by visitors, age 16 and above before visitation will be allowed. Acceptable ID’s are state-issued drives license or ID Card, military ID card, or passport, etc.

SPECIAL VISITS: Requests for special visits outside established schedules must be approved by Captain Hendrix or Lt. Chastain

TERMINATION OR DENIAL OF VISIT: Visits may be terminated or denied for violation of the visitation rules by visitors or inmates or when there is a reason to believe the visit may not be in the best interest of the security and welfare of the Detention Center. In the event of an emergency situation or condition, visitation may be modified, restricted or canceled until further notice

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