Habersham County Jail

Habersham County 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: 706-754-6666

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Habersham County Jail is a medium-security detention center located at 1000 Detention Dr in Clarkesville, GA. This county jail is operated locally by the Habersham County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Habersham County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Clarkesville Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

There are new detainees delivered to the jail daily, you can see arrest records here. Some are released after putting up bail, are released to a pretrial services caseload, are placed under supervision by a probation agency, or are released on their own recognizance with an agreement to appear in court. If there is no release, the inmate must wait here at the jail for their court appearance as a guest of the County, getting a bed and three square meals.

Trustees are inmates who work in the jail as cooks, as orderlies for the staff, in the laundry or in the commissary. The trustees are paid a very small amount for their time and some jail gives the trustees a few days off their sentence in exchange for their work.

When an inmate arrives in jail they are put together in a large holding cell with other inmates in the intake. While in intake they are under heightened observation. Violent and out of control inmates are segregated.

Can I Get Work Release?

Work release is when you are released from jail during the day so that you can go to work. At the end of the day, you return to jail for the night. There are a number of requirements to be able to get into the work-release program. Most programs require your employer to fill out some paperwork. If you want to get into the work release program then apply prior to being sentenced to jail. This will minimize the amount of time you spend in jail waiting to get into the program.

Can I call my family in Jail?

Habersham County Jail has a phone program where inmates make outbound calls only, you cannot call into jail. Since you are paying for those calls don't make it a habit of accepting collect-calls, they are over $15 each. The alternative is to set up an account through their third-party phone company which charges steep fees for each minute used. You are paying for them to call you. Click here if you are going to speak a lot and need a discount on the calls.

Remember – These phone calls are recorded and conversations can be used against you or the inmate so do not discuss your case over these phone lines.

visitation Info

Habersham County Detention Center – Visitation

Inmate visitation is held on scheduled days (See Schedule below). All visitors, prior to visiting an inmate at the Detention Center, must be put on the inmate’s visitation list by the inmate, and then the list has to be approved by Detention Center staff. All visitors must have identification to be presented at the time of the visit and must not wear any clothing that is considered provocative. Children visiting must be accompanied by an adult, or they will not be permitted to visit. If the visitation rules are not followed by the visitor, the inmate will not be permitted to visit, or the visit will be terminated by Detention staff.

Visitation Schedule Saturday

Saturday Male Visitation

• Inmates with the last names beginning with A through M
• 1300 Hrs. To 1500 Hrs.

Saturday Females Visitation

• D Block & B Block
• Inmates with the last names beginning with A through M
• 1500 Hrs. To 1600 Hrs.

Inmates in Protective Custody C Block

• 1600 Hrs. To 1630 Hrs.

Visitation Schedule Sunday

Sunday Male Visitation

• Inmates with the last names beginning with N through Z
• 1300 Hrs. To 1500 Hrs.

Sunday Females Visitation D Block & B Block

• Inmates with the last names beginning with N through Z
• 1500 Hrs. to 1600 Hrs.

Inmates in Protective Custody C Block

• 1600 Hrs. To 1630 Hrs.

An attorney may visit any time.  Clergy should contact Jail administration to schedule an appointment. (Lt. Chastain or Capt. Hendrix)

Visitation Rules – All inmates, with the exception of those who have lost their visiting privileges through the disciplinary process, will be allowed to schedule one (1) visit weekly with a duration of 20 minutes. A maximum of two (2) adults or children age 18 or older may visit an inmate at one time. Minor children age 18 and under may accompany adults as space permits. Visitors under the age of 18 are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the visit. At no time will facility staff be permitted to supervise any visitor’s children.

• Visitors will not be allowed to bring handbags, purses, bags, cameras, cell phones, or other recording devices into the Detention Facility.
• Visitors will not be allowed to bring food or drinks into the Detention Facility
• Visitors should check with the staff for approval to bring any items not mentioned above into the Detention Facility. Failure to do so could result in confiscation of the items or criminal charges.
• Proper attire will be required for all visitors. Inappropriate clothing such as halter tops, swimwear, revealing clothing, see-through clothing, sleepwear, or any other clothing that may be deemed unacceptable will not be permitted. The Detention Staff will advise a visitor if their clothing is unacceptable
• Visitors who appear to be under the influence of any intoxicant or display unruly behavior will not be permitted to visit and are subject to arrest
• Visitors will be required to submit to a search of their person by Detention Facility staff. Searches may be conducted by electronic means, physical pat-down, or both. Failure or refusal to submit to a search of his/her person will result in denial of visitation
• Visitors are required to proceed directly to the visitation room upon entering the Detention Facility. Visitors must remain at the room at all times until the conclusion of their visit and will not be allowed to wander around the facility.
• Visitors and inmates are required to display appropriate behavior during visits. Vulgar language is not permitted.
• Visitors are required to leave the visitation area upon announcement of the end of the visitation period or at any time as directed by a member of the Detention staff. Loitering in visitation corridors is not permitted.
• Visitors are not permitted in any other area of the Detention Center without a staff escort.

VALID GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID REQUIRED: A valid government-issued photo ID is required to be shown by visitors, age 16 and above before visitation will be allowed. Acceptable ID’s are state-issued drives license or ID Card, military ID card, or passport, etc.

SPECIAL VISITS: Requests for special visits outside established schedules must be approved by Captain Hendrix or Lt. Chastain

TERMINATION OR DENIAL OF VISIT: Visits may be terminated or denied for violation of the visitation rules by visitors or inmates or when there is a reason to believe the visit may not be in the best interest of the security and welfare of the Detention Center. In the event of an emergency situation or condition, visitation may be modified, restricted or canceled until further notice