Stephens County GA Jail

Stephens 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: 706-886-2525

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Stephens County GA Jail is a medium-security detention center located at 70 N Alexander St Tocca, GA which is operated locally by the Stephens 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. Stephens County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Tocca Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

The Stephens County Jail is primarily a pre-trial detention center where persons accused of crimes, who cannot bond out, await their court dates. It also houses persons sentenced to serve up to twelve (12) months and persons sentenced for more serious offenses until space is available at State facilities. It is the mission of the Jail Division to operate the jail in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the community while, at the same time, providing for a safe, humane and secure environment for staff and inmates. The division prides itself on the dedication, integrity, and honesty of the professional men and women who make the jail function efficiently. These officers work very hard and willingly go beyond the requirements of their normal duties. These devoted individuals ensure that inmates appear for court, serve their sentences, or awaiting transfer to another facility. They are also responsible for safeguarding the inmates’ constitutional rights; arranging adequate housing, meals and recreation as required by law; and providing reasonable access to visitation, religious services, and programs.

In addition to the professional staff at the Jail, the Sheriff’s Office is also responsible for providing inmates with access to appropriate medical, dental, and mental health treatment. To this end we have contracted with CorrectHealth which is responsible for the 24-hour healthcare of our inmate population.

It is important to include the full name of the inmate when sending correspondence since it is not unusual to have more than one inmate with the same name.

When sending money to an inmate, U.S. Postal money orders are preferred. Funds from this source are immediately credited to the inmate’s account for use as a bond (where applicable) or for purchases from the commissary. There is a minimum of a ten-day waiting period on any other type of money order. Personal checks will not be accepted. Please do not send cash through the mail since it can be easily lost or stolen. The Sheriff's Office will not assume responsibility for any cash sent through the mail that is lost or stolen.

Unfortunately, there are many ways that drugs and other contraband can be introduced into a jail facility. As a result, the following common items which lend themselves to the introduction of contraband may not be sent to an inmate in custody:

• stamps
• stationery
• writing instruments
• items containing glue
• oversized greeting cards
• credit cards
• blank checks
• plastic items
• jewelry
• anything used to conduct a business
• candy
• food
• Polaroid pictures or sexually explicit photographs

Medical Care – The Sheriff's Office provides all inmates with appropriate medical care as determined by professional medical and legal standards. Sheriff's Office personnel are unable to discuss inmate medical issues with any third party due to Federal HIPAA law.

Money for inmate’s Commissary Account should be received no later than 12:00 pm on Monday afternoon for store use. Any money deposited after that deadline will not be available for use until the following week. No more than $100 will be accepted at any time. Money possessed by an inmate at the time of booking in this facility will automatically be placed on the Inmate Commissary Account. The purpose of money posted on the Inmate Commissary Account is for store purchases only. If the inmate wishes to release all or part of this money to a friend or relative, the inmate must fill out a separate property release form for this purpose; the friend or relative must be on the inmate's visitation list. Money can be released only one time per booking. Inmates that are on restriction for any reason cannot release money. At no time will money be transferred between inmates’ accounts. Money release is limited to Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm; no release on weekends, Wednesdays, or holidays. There are no exceptions to these rules.

visitation Info

Stephens County Jail – Visitation

Visitation Schedule
Saturday
A Pod Even Cells Bottom Tier 0900-0920AM
A Pod Even Cells Top Tier 0930-0950AM

B Pod Even Cells Bottom Tier 1000-1020AM
B Pod Even Cells Top Tier 1030-1050AM

C Pod Even Cells Bottom Tier 100-120PM
C Pod Even Cells Top Tier 130-150PM

D Pod Even Cells Bottom Tier 200-220PM
D Pod Even Cells Top Tier 230-250PM

F Pod Even Cells Bottom Tier 500-520PM
F Pod Even Cells Top Tier 530-550PM

A Pod Even Cells Bottom Tier 600-620 PM
A Pod Even Cells Top Tier 630-650 PM

A Pod Even Cells Bottom Tier 700-720PM
A Pod Even Cells Top Tier 730-750PM

Sunday
A Pod Even Cells Bottom Tier 0900-0920AM
A Pod Even Cells Top Tier 0930-0950AM

B Pod Even Cells Bottom Tier 1000-1020AM
B Pod Even Cells Top Tier 1030-1050AM

C Pod Even Cells Bottom Tier 100-120PM
C Pod Even Cells Top Tier 130-150PM

D Pod Even Cells Bottom Tier 200-220PM
D Pod Even Cells Top Tier 230-250PM

F Pod Even Cells Bottom Tier 500-520PM
F Pod Even Cells Top Tier 530-550PM

A Pod Even Cells Bottom Tier 600-620 PM
A Pod Even Cells Top Tier 630-650 PM

A Pod Even Cells Bottom Tier 700-720PM
A Pod Even Cells Top Tier 730-750PM
 

Visitation Rules
Visitors, who are on the inmate’s visitation list, are assigned to a visitation booth during that inmates scheduled visitation time. The inmate is then taken to the visitation area in the jail and assigned to a monitor that is connected to the visitation center. Attorneys will be able to visit their client from a private booth or will be able to have face-to-face contact in the jail area. 

        Inmate is allowed only one (1) visiting session each scheduled visitation day.

        Inmates in disciplinary segregation may be visited only by their attorneys, law enforcement officials, and the facility chaplains.

        Each visit is limited to fifteen (15) minutes.  Only two (2) visitors at one time, however a maximum of five (5) individuals (including children over two years of age) will be permitted to visit during a visitation session.  No Child under two years of age are allowed to visit.

        Visitors must complete the registration process at the visitation desk ten (10) minutes before the scheduled visitation to attend the current visitation session.  After registration, the visitor must remain in the lobby until the inmate’s name is called.

        All visitors must pass a security screening.  Only two attempts to successfully complete the screening will be permitted. For this reason, visitors should leave all personal items in their vehicles.  The only items allowed are the visitor's ID and one(1) automobile key.

      Visitors who have criminal records or who have been previously incarcerated may not be allowed to visit.  This decision will be made on a case by case basis.

        Intoxicated visitors are not allowed to visit and may be arrested.

        Food, drink, and tobacco products are not allowed in the lobby, visitation area, or anywhere within the facility.

        All visitors under the age of eighteen must be accompanied by an adult.

        All visitors sixteen years of age and older must present a government issued photo identification card in order to visit.

        Children must be kept under control at all times and may not be left unattended at any time.

        Contact visits are not permitted.

        Visitors are not allowed to pass anything to inmates.  Attempting to pass items could result in criminal prosecution.

        Visitors are not permitted to stand or loiter anywhere near a perimeter fence.

     Visitors are not permitted to attempt to communicate with inmates from the facility parking lot. Such actions will result in the individual being barred from the premises and his/her visitation privileges suspended or revoked.

        Visitors are prohibited from inappropriately exposing themselves to inmates.

        Visitors must be appropriately dressed in order to visit an inmate.

Dress Code
Men must wear a shirt with sleeves, pants or shorts at/below the knee, and shoes. 

Women must wear a top with sleeves (halter-tops, tank tops, and bare midriffs are not allowed), pants or shorts at/below the knee, and shoes.  Alternatively, women may wear a conservative dress ending no more than two inches above the knee.  Shoulder straps on dresses must be two inches wide or wider–no spaghetti straps or strapless dresses.  Form fitting clothing, stretch clothing of any type, clothing worn in a suggestive manner, or clothing that reveals undergarments is not allowed.

The Jail Sergeant’s decision is final regarding the appropriateness of clothing allowed on the visitor’s concourse.

Failure to comply with any of these rules will result in immediate termination of the visit and the temporary or permanent barring of the visitor from further visitation.