Mitchell County Jail

When someone is arrested in Mitchell County, they are given the opportunity to post bond and be released, or they are held until their case is disposed of by the courts. This jail is primarily a holding facility for men and women who have been arrested and a pre-trial facility to house persons who can't bond out and are awaiting their court date.

This jail houses individuals who have been sentenced to serve up to one year of confinement in a local setting, as well as those who've been sentenced for more serious crimes and are waiting for bed space to become available with the Georgia Department of Corrections. 

Inmate Search

To find out if your loved one is being held in Mitchell County, call the jail at 229-336-2030. Be prepared to provide the inmate’s full name and date of birth.

Captain Russell Sheppard is the Jail Administrator for the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office. Any questions or concerns should be addressed to him or the Shift Supervisor on duty.

Bonding someone out of the Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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. 

Funerals

Family members who want their inmate to attend a funeral must contact the Sheriff's Office. There will be charges for providing this service and it must be approved by the Sheriff. The Sheriff reserves the right to deny any funeral request.

Prison Insights

Visiting Hours and Rules

Visitors must schedule on-site visitation at the Mitchell County Jail at least six hours in advance. You can do this at the visitation station in the Mitchell County Justice Center lobby, or by visiting www.icsolutions.com. You must have an ICSolutions account to visit with your inmate.

ALL VISITORS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER (AT NO COST) AND SCHEDULE VISITS. 

You must maintain and bring the confirmation code for your visit in order to login to the visitor kiosk and begin your scheduled visitation. 

Inmates are allowed a maximum of two 30-minute on-site video visits per week, beginning on Fridays at 9:00 a.m. and ending on Sundays at 3:00 p.m. (maximum of four visitors at a time). 

Inmates are allowed unlimited offsite remote video visits, seven days per week between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Visitation times are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis.  

There is no charge for on-site visitation. Off-site visitation is $7.50 per 30 minute visit.

DO NOT send money orders for inmates directly to the jail—they WILL NOT be accepted. ANYONE attempting to send contraband to an inmate at the Mitchell County Justice Center will be prosecuted and prohibited from any further contact. 

How to Call an Inmate

Inmates at the Mitchell County Jail cannot receive incoming phone calls. However, the inmates do have access to phones and can make outgoing calls from the inmate housing area during daytime hours. Phone calls are recorded and may be monitored at any time. 

To create an account and purchase prepaid phone services with ICSolutions, choose any of the following:

How to Send Money

Inmates purchase items via commissary which is ordered once a week from Keefe Commissary or they may purchase on-hand snack kits provided by Keefe Commissary as permitted by jail staff. Inmates who have funds available can purchase up to $80 per week from the commissary. 

To deposit funds to an inmate’s account, use the kiosk in the jail lobby, visit AccessCorrections.com, or call (866)345-1884. You will need the inmate’s identification number. Inmates may also receive a care package once a quarter. Visit www.mitchellcountypackage.com for the latest updates on this package program.

You may also place money on an inmate's account by choosing one of the following:

Visit ICSolutions or call an ICSolutions Customer Care Representatives, available 24 hours a day, every day at 1-888-506-8407.

You can also send a cashier's check or money order by mail to: 

    ICSolutions
    Attn: Customer Service
    2200 Danbury Street
    San Antonio, TX 78217

Make sure to include your inmate's name, number, and facility name on the memo line.

Programs For Inmates

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Inmates who wish to attend religious services are allowed to do so. They are currently conducted on Thursdays, and Bibles are provided to inmates upon request and availability.

Pictures of Mitchell County Jail

Careers at Mitchell County Jail

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