Thomas County Jail
The Thomas County Jail is located in Thomasville, Georgia and operated by the Thomas County Sheriff's Office. The function of this jail is to receive and process people who have been arrested by local law enforcement. The daily average inmate population is 170 inmates. However, the facility can house a maximum of 270 prisoners.
This jail serves as a temporary holding facility, as well as a pre-trial facility to house persons who can't bond out and are waiting for their court date. When someone is arrested in Thomas county, they are usually given the opportunity to post bond and be released, or they are held until their case is disposed of by the courts.
The Thomas County Jail also 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 within the Georgia Department of Corrections.
Inmate Search
To find out if your loved one is being held in Thomas County, call the jail at (229) 225-3312. Be prepared to provide the inmate’s full name and date of birth.
If someone you know is in the Thomas County Jail, they will either have a bond issued immediately after booking or within 72 hours of their arrest, depending upon the charges. They will be given plenty of opportunities to reach someone by phone to arrange a bond.
Bonding someone out of the Thomas 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 Thomas 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
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Thomas County Jail
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Visiting Hours and Rules
Call the Thomas County Jail at (229) 225-3312 for visiting hours and information.
Physical Address
Thomas County Jail
921 Smith Avenue
Thomasville, GA 31792
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General Phone Number
(229) 225-3312
Inmate Mailing Address(es)
Inmate’s Full Name
Thomas County Jail
921 Smith Avenue
Thomasville, GA 31792
How to Call an Inmate
Inmates at the Thomas 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.
How to Send Money
Friends and family can place money on an inmate's account at the Thomas County Jail in one of two ways:
In Person
Bring a money order to the lobby of the Thomas County Jail and an officer will post the money order on the inmate’s account. The jail officer will need to see your photo ID for this procedure.
US Mail
When sending money to an inmate by mail, the jail prefers U.S. Postal money orders. Personal checks will not be accepted. Do not send cash through the mail. Make sure to write the inmate's name and number on the money order.
Mail the money order to:
Inmate’s Full Name
Thomas County Jail
921 Smith Avenue
Thomasville, GA 31792
Programs For Inmates
This information is not publicly available.
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Careers at Thomas County Jail
If you are interested in a career with the Thomas County Sheriff's Office and would like more information about the job openings and opportunities at the Thomas County Jail, click here.
The sheriff's office accepts applications for sworn and civilian personnel continually throughout the year. Applications can be mailed, or picked up at the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office located at 921 Smith Avenue in Thomasville, Ga. Monday—Friday from 8:00am—5:00pm.
