Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office

General Information about the Detention Center.

· Where is the Detention Center (county jail)?

· What is the main phone number at the jail?

· How do I find out information such as court dates and bond amounts?

· I've been the victim of a crime and want to know when the perpetrator is being released or moved. Whom do I contact?

· What is the inmate’s charge, bond, court date, release date?

Inmate Contact/Visiting

· What information do I have to write on the envelope to ensure that an inmate receives mail

· What items can an inmate receive in the mail?

· Can the inmate make Phone Calls

· Can I call or leave a message for an inmate in the Adult Detention Center?

· Can I visit an inmate?

· Is there a minimum age requirement for visitors?

· On what day can I visit the inmate?

· How long are the visits?

· Do I need a picture identification to visit?

· If I live out of town can I visit an inmate?

· What type of property can I leave for an inmate?

· How do I arrange to make a professional visit?

Inmate Money/Possessions

· How do I leave an inmate money and in what form?

· Where is the best place to get a cashier’s check/money order?

· What information do I have to put on the Money Order?

· Do I make the money order  out to the inmate or the Adult Detention Center?

· How long will it take to deposit the money into the inmate’s account?

· How long does it take before the inmate has access to his/her money?

· Is there a limit to the amount of money I can place into an inmate’s account?

· How can an inmate get his money after he or she is released?

· Can I get information about an inmate’s account? (how much money does he/she have in their account, what have they purchased from the commissary, etc.)?

· Can an inmate’s money be used to bond  him/her out of jail?

· How can an inmate release money from his/her account?

· What can an inmate purchase with the money I leave in his/her account?

· Can inmates purchase tobacco products from the commissary?

Inmate Privileges

· What programs are available to inmates in the Detention Center?

· Are inmates allowed recreation?

· Are inmates allowed to wash their clothes?

· Are inmates allowed medical prescriptions?

· Are inmates allowed to go to a family member's funeral?

 

Where is the Detention Center?
The facility is located in downtown Dahlonega at 385 East Main Street.

What is the main phone number at the jail?
Call 706-864-3006, to receive directions to the Detention Center, information on visiting days and hours, and general court information. You can also be connected to staff for additional information concerning inmate programs; inmate visiting; the inmate’s charge, bond, court dates and release date; and inmate finance, commissary, property and mail.

How do I find out information such as court dates and bond amounts?
Call the Booking Desk staff at 706-864-3006 Ext. 502 or 503.

I've been the victim of a crime and want to know when the perpetrator is being released or moved. Whom do I contact?
Call the Booking Desk staff at 706-864-3006 Ext. 502 or 503.

What is the inmate’s charge, bond, court date, release date?
You may obtain this information from the staff member assigned to the Booking Desk in the Detention Center lobby.

What information do I have to write on the envelope to ensure that an inmate receives mail?
Inmate’s full name (first name, middle name or initial, and last name)
Lumpkin County Detention Center
385 East Main Street
Dahlonega, Georgia 30533

What items can an inmate receive in the mail?
Inmates can receive personal and legal correspondence. There is no restriction on the number of letters sent or received. Sexually explicit items may not be received. All incoming mail is opened and checked for contraband. Money sent in the form of a cashier’s check or money order will be held and deposited into the inmate’s financial account. Cash and personal checks will not be accepted. Illegal items discovered in the inmate’s incoming mail will be seized. The inmate will be notified if the item is seized. Both parties are subject to criminal charges for any illegal items discovered in the inmate’s incoming mail. C.O.D. and postage due mail will not be accepted.

Can the inmate make phone calls?
Yes. Upon admission, inmates are allowed reasonable access to phones to make official and personal outgoing phone calls. Upon classification and transfer to an assigned housing area, inmates are allowed to make personal collect phone calls (local and long distance).

Can I call or leave a message for an inmate in the Detention Center?
Inmates may not receive incoming phone calls. Only verified emergency messages will be delivered to inmates.

Can I visit an inmate?
Once an inmate has been classified and moved to the general population (usually after the first three days), the inmate is allowed two visits each week. No more than three visitors are allowed during that one visit per week. If scheduling permits, visits are up to 30 minutes in length. Visitors must fill out visitation sheet and present a valid picture identification card.

Visiting is a privilege and will be treated as such. Any visitor entering the visiting area is subject to search. A visitor not consenting to search will not be allowed to enter the facility. Violation of any visitation rule will result in immediate termination of visit and/or loss of future visitation privileges. Visitors are permitted to take only their identification and their keys to the visiting area. All other items, to include cell phones, should be left at home or in the visitor's vehicle. The Sheriff's Office assumes no liability for any items lost, stolen or left unattended in the lobby.

 

On what day can I visit an inmate?

· Saturday and Sunday: Tuesday and Thusday.

· Visitation runs from 12pm to 3pm during the weekends.

· Visitation runs from 6:15pm to 9pm during the weekdays.

· Visitor check-in/sign-up is in the Detention Lobby of the Detention Center.

Inmates will not be removed from programs for personal visits. Professional visitors such as attorneys, probation and parole officers, and law enforcement officers are allowed to visit any time except during meal hours.

 

How long are visits?
Up to 30 minutes.

Is there a minimum age requirement for visitors?
Yes, visitors must be at least 18 years of age, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by the parent or legal guardian to visit inmates.

Do I need a picture identification to visit?
Yes, a valid State or Federal picture identification must be presented to visits any inmate.

If I live out of town, can I visit an inmate?
Yes. You must follow the same rules as county residents to visit an inmate.

What type of property can I leave for an inmate?

· Money order or cashier’s check.

· During the first five days of incareration family/ friends may bring up to 5 sleeved t-shits; 5 pairs of socks: 5 pairs of underwear. Females may also have 5 bras (without underwire or padding), all must be white and in their original package. Do not bring these items from home. After the first five days the inmate may purchase all items such as socks, underwear, hygiene items, snacks, over the counter medications, and stationery from the inmate commissary once per week.

· No other items can be left for the inmate.

 

How do I arrange to make a professional visit?
Inmates are allowed confidential, unscheduled visits with attorneys, probation officers, law enforcements officials, paralegals and law clerks. We encourage professional visits to take place between the hours of 8 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sunday through Saturday, but such visits may take place outside of business hours. Visiting professionals must verify their identity with professional credentials and picture identification and sign in and out in the Detention Center lobby. Professional visitors are not allowed to escort family members or friends into the facility to visit the inmate.

How do I leave an inmate money and in what form?
Only money orders and cashier’s checks are accepted (no personal checks or cash). The money order or cashier’s check must be made out to the inmate's full name and include the inmate’s number or birthdate. Include your name and address, and turn it over to an officer at the Detention Center lobby. You may send it to the inmate in the mail. However, if the money order is not properly filled out, or is illedgible, it will be returned with whatever correspondance was enclosed. Cash and personal checks will not be accepted.

Where is the best place to get a cashier’s check/money order?
Most banking facilities and convenience stores will issue cashier’s check/money order.

What information do I have to put on the money order?
Include the inmate's full name, inmate number or birthdate, and your name and address.

Do I make the money order out to the inmate or the Detention Center?
Make it payable to the inmate, not the Lumpkin County Detention Center.

How long will it take to deposit the money into the inmate’s account?
The money will be deposited into the inmate’s account on the next business day after it is received. Business days are Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

How long does it take before the inmate has access to his/her money?
The inmate has access to the money the day after it is deposited.

Is there a limit to the amount of money I can place into an inmate’s account?
No, there is no limit.

How can an inmate get his money after he or she is released?
Inmate funds will be mailed to the address given by the inmate at the time of release. Please allow two weeks for the check too arrive. If it does not arrive, you may contact the Inmate Services Clerk at 706-864-3006 Ext.520. You will be asked to provide an address so that your funds (in the form of a check) can be mailed.

Can I get information about an inmate’s account? For example, how much money does he/she have in the account, what has he/she purchased from the commissary, etc.?
Information about an inmate’s account cannot be released to anyone but the inmate, even if the person asking for the information is the one placing the money into the inmate’s account.

Can an inmate’s money be used to bond him/her out of jail?
The inmate can release the money to anyone he/she wishes, including a bonding company or the magistrate’s office, by completing and signing a release of funds form.

How can an inmate release money from his or her account?
The inmate must complete and sign a release of funds form.

What can an inmate purchase with the money I leave in his/her account?
An inmate may purchase commissary items such as snacks, toiletries, and over the counter medications; medical and dental services. Note: Inmates will still receive medical and dental services even if they have no money in their accounts.

Can inmates purchase tobacco products from the commissary?
No. The Detention Center is a smoke-free facility.

What programs are available to inmates in the Detention Center?

· Mental health

· Religious services and programs

· Law library services

Are inmates allowed recreation?
Yes, inmates have access to physical exercise activities as well as passive recreation such as board and card games. Inmates also have access to television in the dayrooms of their housing areas.

Are inmates allowed to wash their clothes?
Linens, towels, washcloths and personal clothing items are washed twice per week.

Are inmates allowed medical prescriptions?
Medications may be dropped off at the Detention Lobby for all inmates confined to the Detention Center. All prescriptions must be in their original container and have the inmate's name on them.

Are inmates allowed to go to a family member's funeral?
Funeral transports are made only in the North Georgia area. There will be cost to the family for the overtime salary and expenses of deputies. Once arrangement have been made for the funeral, contact the Warrants/ Court Services Lieutentant for information at 706-864-0414 Ext.540