Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Jones County Jail?
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Jones 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 Jones County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Gray police department at 478-986-4992 and find out about the inmate directly.
Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Jones 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 Jones 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 478-986-4992.
Jones 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 Jones County Jail
More Information
Jones County was formed in 1807. Named for US Congressman James Jones, this tiny settlement grew into a center of trade and culture. Of course with that influx of trade, an element of crime is certain to accompany it. Still, while most offenses are not considered terribly serious, citizens realized a jail was necessary.
Located in Gray, Georgia, the Jones County Jail facility houses offenders for the entire county of Jones as well as surrounding areas. Originally designated as the Village of Clinton, the jail was little more than with the jail being little more than a blockhouse. At the time, jails were usually drab unadorned cells simply designed to detain prisoners. Little consideration was given to comfort or convenience in such a crude building.
In 1905 the courthouse, today a historical monument, was built in Gray, Georgia. This included facilities to house offenders.
As the population increased as did a better understanding of the type of facilities needed to house offenders, better jail systems slowly supplanted the earlier less humane facilities.
Over the ensuing years, with the change of times, the jail facility has changed, grown and been modernized several times over. The historic Jones County Courthouse was built in 1905 with new jail facilities supplanting earlier cellblocks.
Today, seldom used for dangerous criminals save in emergencies, the Jones County Jail this is normally a facility for prisoners considered a medium or minimal risk.
The sheriff stresses the importance of family and friends maintaining contact with the mental well being of inmates but advises these to call ahead to arrange for a visit before making a trip to the jail. Many citizens are unaware of the fact that prisons today - by and large - charge inmates for everything.
There is no “free ride” for inmates. Family, as well as prisoners, should be aware that every need must be paid for. This may include charging for toothpaste, soap, stamps, books as well as many other products. These costs are frequently higher than the cost of the same items bought in the street. Therefore it is suggested that friends and family send or bring the necessary items to the jail.
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