Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Gordon County Jail?
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Gordon County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Gordon County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Calhoun police department at 706-629-1244 and find out about the inmate directly.
Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Gordon County Jail?
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It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Georgia inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Georgia.
Q. What are the visitation rules of Gordon County Jail?
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Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
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For more information one can call 706-629-1244.
Gordon County Jail Visitation Hours
| Sunday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
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| Monday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Tuesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Wednesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Thursday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Friday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Saturday |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Map & Directions for Gordon County Jail
More Information
Gordon County Jail holds adult male and female inmates serving a sentence or awaiting trial for offenses they committed in Gordon County. The county jail does not hold minors. The medium security correctional facility runs under the management of Gordon County’s sheriffs and the Georgia Department of Corrections. It is located at Calhoun, GA, 30701.
Primarily, Gordon County Jail hosts sentenced offenders who are waiting to be transferred to a state or federal prison, as well as those who are waiting to appear before a court of law. Those accused and waiting to appear in court can post bail to gain their way out of the jail.
Moreover, Gordon County Jail serves as a correctional facility for inmates serving a one year sentence. Many inmates incarcerated at the facility were found guilty of misdemeanor and felony offenses like drunk driving, misconduct, burglary, forgery, sexual assault, and theft.
Gordon County Jail allows friends and relatives to visit their loved ones in jail. However, before visiting, relatives should first confirm if they are on the inmate’s visitation list by contacting the correctional facility. A legal guardian must accompany visitors aged below 16 years if they wish to meet their loved one in jail. Visitors must adhere to the visitation rules and procedures. Otherwise, both the visitors and the inmate would lose their visitation privileges.
Family members who are unable to visit their inmates can connect through phone calls or mails. As well, Gordon County Jail allows relatives and friends to send money, care packages, and other essential items. Relatives should confirm if Gordon County Jail permits the thing they are about to send since inmates cannot receive barred items.
Gordon County Jail provides various education programs to inmates who wish to develop some useful skills as they serve their sentence. The program helps the inmates to start a meaningful life after jail, thereby reducing their risk of recidivism. Besides the education program, the county jail provides work release programs. It has a cafeteria that offers three meals, individual cells that house inmates, a TV facility where inmates watch their favorite programs, and washrooms where inmates clean up.
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