Oconee County Jail
The Oconee County Jail is located in Watkinsville, Georgia and is operated by the Oconee County Sheriff's Office.
When someone is arrested, they are given the opportunity to post bond and be released, or they are held until their case is disposed of by the courts. The function of this jail is to receive and process people who have been arrested by local law enforcement.
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.
The Oconee County Jail houses individuals who have been sentenced to serve up to one year of confinement in a local setting, as well as individuals 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 Oconee County, click here or call the jail at 706-769-3930. Be prepared to provide the inmate’s full name and date of birth.
Bonding someone out of the Oconee 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 Oconee 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. Approved bonding companies are:
Aaron Bonding
706-353-3190
Classic Bonding
706-354-8655
Watkinsville Bonding
706-769-4180
www.cashbondonline.com
1-888-726-6301
Credit/Debit Accepted
For more information about bonds in Oconee County, click here.
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Oconee County Jail
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Visiting Hours and Rules
Inmate visitation at the Oconee County Jail is handled by iWebVisit. Visiting hours at the jail are on Wednesdays and Sundays, or visit Oconee County Ga. inmate visitation set up or log into your visitation account for remote video visits.
Physical Address
Oconee County Jail
1140 Experiment Station Road
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Driving Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/f6cyu9woXzxS9BDu5
General Phone Number
706-769-3930
Inmate Mailing Address(es)
Oconee County Jail
Inmate Name/Inmate Number
1140 Experiment Station Road
Watkinsville, GA 30677
How to Call an Inmate
Inmates at the Oconee 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. Phone calls are recorded and may be monitored at any time.
Inmate phone calls are handled through Paytel. Visit their website to set up a prepaid phone account so you can accept calls from your inmate.How to Send Money
If you wish to deposit money into an inmate's account, go to JailATM and click on the "Send Money Now" tab and enter your information, or click on the Gift Packs tab and select Oconee County Ga from the drop down menus to send a care package filled with commissary items.
To deposit money in person, visit the Oconee County Jail lobby and use the kiosk.
Programs For Inmates
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Careers at Oconee County Jail
If you are interested in a career with the Oconee County Sheriff's Office and would like more information about the job openings and opportunities at the Oconee County Jail, click here.
Applications are currently being accepted for Jailers. The salary range is $36,816 - $54,707 (Non-certified), or $38,353 - $56,991 (Certified, based on experience).
