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Q1. What are the Visitation Requirements and Schedule?
A1. The requirements for an inmate visit are as follows:
1. The inmate must have been incarcerated for at least
48 hours before he/she is eligible for visitation.
2. The inmate must not be scheduled for court or awaiting
transfer to another jurisdiction.
3. Visitation is scheduled on Wednesdays and Sundays.
(Check time schedule on the back). Time schedules are
grouped alphabetically by the inmate's last name. For
example, if the inmate's name is Joe Smith, his time
schedule group would be M-Z because his last name
begins with the alphabet S.
4. The inmate must place the visitor(s) name and time of
visit on the visitor's registry in his/her assigned housing
pod. The inmate is responsible for notifying all visitors
of reserved time. All visits are limited to twenty (20)
minutes.
5. All visitors are required to bring certified photo
identification for scheduled visits and must report
at the scheduled time. Anyone under 17 years of
age must be accompanied by an adult with proper
identification.
6. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all
times prior to and during visitation at this facility.
7. A supervisor must approve all out-of-town visits. A
photo identification from another county (of at least
50 miles distance) or state is required before approval
can be granted. This visit must not disrupt routine
jail operations.
8. No personal items are allowed in the visitation area.
A public locker can be utilized for the rental fee of .50
cents (2 quarters).
Q2. How do I contact Federal Inmates?
A2. All inquires about Federal inmates must be made by
contacting either of the two agencies below:
U.S. Marshall's: Inmate Location and Charges
Tel: 202.307.3198
The City of Atlanta's Department of Corrections is not
allowed to provide any information regarding any Federal
inmates who may or may not be housed at the Federal
Annex.
Q3. When are Attorney Client Visits?
A3. Attorneys may visit inmate-clients, except during
emergencies, on a 24-hour per day, 7 days per week
schedule. Non-contact visits occur in the interview booths
located in the Bonds Lobby or mezzanine levels of the
respective housing pods. Contact visits, while more time
consuming to arrange, will be facilitated by the Watch
Supervisor upon request. Attorney briefcases and
packages will be inspected prior to entering the facility.
Attorneys who are not known to staff must present a
current bar card and driver's license prior to admission.
APPOINTMENT SERVICE
Attorneys reporting to the facility for an inmate-client visit
without prior notice may endure a delay due to the
inmate's movement to another facility or involvement
in an institutional program at the time of the visit.
Q4. How do I get to the Fulton County Jail?
A4. The Fulton County Jail is located at
901 Rice Street, NW
Atlanta, Ga 30318 404.853.2079
Directions: Take I-20 West to Ashby Street
Exit and turn right
Keep straight
Cross Bankhead Highway
Cross Railroad Tracks
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
Keep straight
Turn right onto Marietta Street/Blvd
See sign 1/2 block
Q5. How do I leave money for an inmate?
A5. The requirements for inmate deposits are as follows:
1. All deposits to inmate accounts are accepted twenty-
four hours/seven days a week. All deposits must be
placed in the drop box located in the public lobby,
near public transactions.
2. U.S. Postal Money Orders must be used for deposits to
an account. The maximum amount accepted for an
inmate account deposit is $50.00. No cash or checks
accepted.
3. To ensure the proper credit to an inmates account you
must provide the correct full name and the inmates
personal ID number. This information may be obtained
at the lobby control desk.
4. Any inquiry concerning a deposit should be addressed
at the lobby control desk for referral to the Inmate
Accounts/Commissary Section. (The Inmate Accounts/
Commissary Section operates Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m.).
5. All property deposits must be approved through Inmate
Services before being accepted. A receipt will be issued
to you as a record of your deposit. Please keep this
receipt in case of future inquiries.
Q6. How do I make a cash bond?
A6. The cash bond requirements are outlined as follows:
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
An inmate or any person on his behalf may obtain his
release by posting the entire amount of bond in cash at
the jail, provided the inmate has bondable charges, the
cash is paid in an approved manner, and the person
posting the bond has approved identification.
ACCEPTABLE CASH TENDER
CASH MONEY - No silver, no personal, government
or employer checks.
MONEY ORDER - U. S. Postal Service or Western
Union or a Major Bank. Must be made payable to cash,
City of Atlanta, or Atlanta City Detention Center. Must
be dated within 7 hours of presentation to jail.
REFUND - The cash bond will be refunded in full to the
payor by the City Bond Administrator (Atlanta City Court
104 Trinity Avenue, S.W.) within 10 days following
completion of the case in court.
STATE PENALTY ASSESSMENT - At the time bail is
posted an additional fee of 15% of the total bail amount up
to a maximum of $50, must also be paid. This fee is
refunded when the inmate's case is completed in court.
If the inmate fails to appear for court, the fee is converted
to a penalty collected by the State of Georgia.
ADDITIONAL FEES - An additional fee of 10% for General
Cases and/or 15% for Traffic offenses must be paid. These
fees are for jail construction and police training funds. The
amount of three (3) dollars per offense (victim/witness
program) must be paid at the time bail is posted.
ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION
If posting the cash bond in the form of cash money the
payor must present one piece of identification displaying
his full name and signature. Acceptable identification
includes a valid Georgia Driver's License, major credit
card, school or work identification card, or membership
card of a professional organization.
The person posting the cash bond in the form of money
order must present one piece of identification displaying
his full name, signature, current address and recent
photograph and one of the above mentioned identifications.
Acceptable identification includes Georgia Driver's
License, Georgia Photo Identification Card, or any
verifiable facsimile.
Q7. How do I make a property bond?
A7. The property bond requirements are outlined as follows:
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. Only standard Warranty Deeds will be accepted for real
property bonds. The Department of Corrections will
accept no other deed.
2. Any real residential or commercial property such as a
home, condominium or business may be posted as
security for a bond. The owner(s) need not reside or
work at the location of the property.
3. The property must be located in the state of Georgia.
4. The owner(s) of the property must be present at the
time the bond is approved and written.
5. Property that is owned jointly or solely by the defendant
may be pledged as security for bond.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
1. The original or legible, court-certified copy of the
Warranty Deed showing a valid notary seal. The notary
seal must clearly show the county in which the deed is
filed, the date the deed was filed, and the notary
signature.
2. A Property Affidavit from the Sheriff's Office for the county
in which the property is located if outside Fulton County.
3. If the property is jointly owned and one of the owners is
deceased, the other owner(s) must provide court
documents showing legal transfer of the property to the
remaining owner(s) via Warranty Deed. (A death
certificate is not sufficient because heirs cannot be
held liable for bond forfeiture).
4. Two pieces of identification, one of which must display a
recent photograph, date of birth, current address and
signature; the second piece of identification must display
a similar name, address and signature. Examples of
acceptable identification include Georgia Driver's
License, Georgia photo identification card, generally
recognized credit card, and professional organization
membership card. If the name on the identification does
not correspond to the name on the Warranty Deed, then
the owner must present a legal document showing that
the name was changed through marriage, divorce or other
legal proceeding.
MINIMUM PROPERTY VALUE
1. The market value of the property (based on the most
recent tax assessment) must be equal to twice the
amount of the bond over and above the amount of the
Georgia Homestead Exemption (currently $5,000) and
any liens and encumbrances, including the unpaid
balance of the loan.
2. The property may be posted as security for more than
one bond on the same or different defendants, if the
net market value after each prior bond is still sufficient.
Each time the property is secured against a bond, a
new lien is attached to the property in the amount
of that bond.
Q8. Who do I contact for an impounded vehicle?
A8. Atlanta Police Department
Property Control Unit
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RELEASE OF PROPERTY
AND IMPOUNDED VEHICLES
PROPERTY: Property must be claimed within sixty
(60) days from date brought into the Property Control
Unit.
The owner of the property can authorized pick up by
another person. To do so the owner must complete a
notarized signed letter authorizing the release. The
notarized authorization must include a description of
the property, owner's name, address and phone number.
The letter must also include the name of the person
authorized to pick up the property. The person picking
up the property must present valid identification.
EVIDENCE: Items turned in as evidence can be released
by Court Order or the arresting officer signing for the
release.
IMPOUNDED VEHICLES
The Impound Release Section of the Property Control
Unit is open twenty-four (24) hours. In order to obtain a
release of an impounded vehicle the owner must present
a current tag registration or title.
A bill of Sale less than twenty-one days will be accepted.
If the Bill of Sale is more than twenty-one days old transfer
of ownership must be completed prior to releasing.
The owner of an impounded vehicle can authorized
another person to secure a release on an impounded
vehicle. The owner must complete a Letter of
Authorization. The owner of the vehicle must have their
signature notarized. The letter of authorization must
include the owner's name, address and phone number.
The letter must include a description of the vehicle, tag
number and V.I.N. and the person designated to secure
a release. The person authorized to obtain the release
must present a current tag registration or title showing
the owner as listed on the letter has a legal right to
the vehicle.
PLEASE NOTE THAT MONIES HOUSED IN THIS UNIT
CAN ONLY BE RELEASED MONDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
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