Gordon County Jail

The Gordon County Jail is located in Calhoun, Georgia and is operated by the Gordon County Sheriff's Office Judicial Bureau. 

This 376-bed jail is primarily a holding facility for men and women who have been arrested by local law enforcement, those who've been charged with a criminal offense and are waiting for a court appearance, and for persons already sentenced but waiting for a transfer to a state or federal facility. 

The Gordon County Jail also holds persons found guilty of certain misdemeanors and sentenced to one year or less. However, it does not hold juveniles. They are transferred to the juvenile detention facility in Rome or Dalton, Georgia.

Inmate Search

To find out if your loved one is being held in Gordon County, call the jail at 706-629-1244. Be prepared to provide the inmate’s full name and date of birth.

Bonding someone out of the Gordon County Jail

A criminal bond is a financial guarantee that the arrested person will appear in court on a specified date. A BOND IS NOT A FINE. The person you are posting the bond for must appear before a judge to answer criminal charges. 

A fee of $20.00 is charged for every bond that is written by the jail. This fee may be paid in cash and is non-refundable.

If an inmate has bondable charges, he or she can bond out at any time. A bond can be paid with or without a bail bond agent. The method (cash/surety) and amount of money needed for bonding someone out of the Gordon County Jail depends on their charges. Most crimes, but not all crimes, are bondable offenses.

  • Cash Bond

When you pay a cash bond, it is refunded to you when all court appearances have been made and the case is discharged, dismissed, or a not guilty verdict rendered. Failure to appear at the appointed time will result in forfeiture of the bond amount and may result in a Bench Warrant ordered by the judge.

To sign a cash bond, you must bring a photo identification card and enough cash to cover the bond. The sheriff's office only accepts paper money (no change allowed), money order, or cashier’s check. The entire amount of the cash bond must be paid at the bonding office before the inmate is released. 

  • Surety Bond
When you use a Bail Bondsman for a surety bond, you will be required to pay a fee (usually equal to 10 to 15 percent of the bond amount) that will not be refunded. Only an approved bondsman may be used.

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Visiting Hours and Rules

Each inmate at the Gordon County Jail is allowed two 15-minute visitation sessions daily, via their video visitation option. The service is available daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and again from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

To set up an account and schedule your visit, visit the JailATM website.

Physical Address

Gordon County Jail
2700 U.S. 41 North
Calhoun, GA 30701

Driving Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/Dbc47yqgF1Uv7wk2A

General Phone Number

706-629-1244

Inmate Mailing Address(es)

Inmate’s Name, SO Number
Gordon County Jail
2700 U.S. 41 North
Calhoun, GA 30701

How to Call an Inmate

Inmates at the Gordon County Jail cannot receive incoming phone calls, however, they have access to phones and can make outgoing calls from the inmate housing area. Phone calls are recorded and may be monitored at any time.

How to Send Money

Inmates at the Gordon County Jail are allowed to purchase items from the Commissary—drinks, candy, snacks, paper, pens, and personal hygiene items. At the time of booking, any money an inmate has on them is placed into their commissary account.

Lobby Kiosk

You can deposit money into your inmate's account using the automated Kiosk machine located in the Jail lobby. This machine accepts cash or major credit cards. It will also accept debit cards displaying the VISA® or MASTERCARD® logo.

Online

You can also go online and make a deposit at the JailATM website.

By Mail

A US Postal Service money order made payable to the inmate may be sent through the mail to the following address:

Gordon County Jail
2700 U.S. 41 North
Calhoun, GA 30701

Programs For Inmates

The Sheriff's Office Judicial Bureau is in charge of performing litter control along county and state rights-of-ways using county inmate labor.

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Careers at Gordon County Jail

If you are interested in a career with the Gordon County Sheriff's Office and would like more information about the job openings and opportunities at the Gordon County Jail, click here.

The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for Jailers. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have an accredited High School Diploma or GED, and pass pre-employment physical testing, a background check, oral interviews, a drug screening and physical exams. 

Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours, including alternate weekends, and holidays. Employees receive competitive pay and a full benefit package through Gordon County.

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