Monroe County GA Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: April 08, 2024
Address
145 L Cary Bittick Dr, Forsyth, GA 31029
Beds
168
County
Monroe
Phone
478-994-7041
Fax
478-994-7012
Mailing Address
PO Box 1248 ​, Forsyth, GA 31029

Monroe 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

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You can support your loved ones at Monroe Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 478-994-7041.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about Monroe County GA Jail. 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 Monroe Co Jail, located at 145 L Cary Bittick Dr in Forsyth, GA, is a secure detention center operated by the Monroe 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 Forsyth 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.

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.

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.

The Detention Division of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office currently has the ability to house 168 inmates while at full capacity and additionally have nationally accredited medical facilities for inmates if needed. Currently, there are 34 certified detention deputies who handle the day to day operations for this facility such as intake and booking operations, prisoner transports and pickups and other duties which they are assigned.

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 Monroe County GA Jail.

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

Monroe County GA Jail - Visitation

Visitation with family members, relatives and friends will be allowed as posted. Each visit may last up to thirty (30) minutes, but, may be limited to ensure equal visitation periods for all eligible inmates.

​Current inmate visitation schedule:

Saturday

  • ​B-Block 8:00am - 10:00am
  • C-Block 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • D-Block 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • F-Block 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Male inmate worker 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Female inmate worker 6:00pm - 8:00pm

​Sunday

  • C-Block 8:00am - 10:00am
  • D-Block 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • B-Block 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • F-Block 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Male inmate worker 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Female inmate worker 6:00pm - 8:00pm​​​​

Each inmate may designate up to three (3) persons as visitors during the admissions procedure. No visitors under the age of 17 (unless the spouse of the inmate or accompanied by an adult) are allowed. Any change in the designated persons must be submitted in writing to the Booking Officer for approval. Visitation by legal counsel, ministers and other privileged individuals will be conducted with the most privacy available and will not be limited or restricted during normal hours. However, such visitations may be suspended or delayed during scheduled facility programs and services. All contact visitation (including those noted above) and special visits require specific approval. Written requests should be submitted to the Jail Administrator for approval. ​

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