Oconee County GA Jail

Oconee County GA Jail basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 706-769-3930

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Oconee County GA Jail is a medium-security detention center located at 1110 Experiment Rd Watkinsville, GA which is operated locally by the Oconee County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Oconee County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Watkinsville Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

How do I contact the Jail Administrator?

Captain Chuck Johnson is responsible for the day to day operations in the Jail. He can be reached at (706) 769-3930 during business hours. To contact him after hours, call the dispatch center at (706) 769-5665.

My relative is in jail. What do I do?

If you someone you know is in jail, they will either have a bond issued immediately after booking or within 72 hours of their arrest, depending upon the charges. They will have ample opportunity to reach someone to arrange a bond. See the "Bonding" entry in the Jail Administration section for further details. [link to Bonding section on Jail page]

My relative in jail is sick/injured. What can I do?

The Oconee County Jail has a doctor trained in emergency medicine under contract who is responsible for all inmate medical needs. We use outside medical sources, when required, to provide inmate care. If you know an inmate that is sick or injured, the inmate must make a request to see the doctor. The jail staff will assist him or her as required. The jail staff and the Sheriff are not doctors, and can not give medical advice to an inmate. The jail physician makes all medical decisions.

How can I give my friend/relative in jail money for the store?

You may insert cash into our kiosk located at the Oconee County Sheriff's Office or you may go to www.mycarepack.com. This link will take you to the Canteen's website where you will scroll down to Oconee County GA. Follow the rest of the instructions directing you how to buy items from the store for an inmate currently incarcerated in our jail.

How can I get someone out of jail?

See the "Bonding" entry in the Jail Administration section. [Click here to go to "Bonding" section]

How does an inmate earn "good time"?

Inmates EARN the privilege of "good time" based on behavior, type of sentence, and participation in work details. Good time can be revoked for jail infractions. Good time is a privilege that must be maintained by an inmate.

Why do inmates only make collect phone calls?

Inmates are only allowed to contact people who wish to have contact with them. Collect calls ensure that only people who want calls from the jail actually receive them.

visitation Info

PRISON_NAME – Visitation at PRISON_ADDRESS, PRISON_CITY, PRISON_STATE_ABBR

• Monday 9am – 6pm
• Tuesday 9am – 6pm
• Wednesday 9am – 6pm
• Thursday 9am – 6pm
• Friday 9am – 6pm

All visits are non-contact and conducted through a glass partition. This facility may also have a video visitation option, please call PRISON_PHONE for more information and updates to the current rules and regulations.

Inmates are allowed 2 visitors per day