Houston County Detention

Houston County Detention handles all visitation through PayTel's video system. You'll need to set up a PayTel account and schedule visits through their platform. Remote video visits placed from the housing units last 20 minutes per session and cost $0.30 per minute. The facility also has a front-lobby PayTel kiosk that normally allows authorized inmates one 30-minute visit per week, but those kiosks are currently out of service. Attorneys and court personnel can visit in person Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Before your visit, make sure you're on the inmate's approved list, schedule ahead of time, and follow the facility's requirements for ID, dress code, and appointment confirmation.

Houston County Detention uses PayTel for video visitation. To connect with an inmate, you'll need to create an account at paytel.com. Inmates can place remote video visits from their housing units for up to 20 minutes per session, billed at $0.30 per minute through PayTel. Like many jails that rely on third-party vendors, expect to manage a separate account, fund it ahead of time, and follow specific scheduling rules. Before trying to schedule or receive a remote visit, set up and verify your PayTel account and complete any facility-specific approval or scheduling steps listed by the jail.

There are a few ways to add funds for someone at Houston County Detention: online transfers through approved vendors, deposits at lobby kiosks or ATMs, or mailed money orders that include the facility's required voucher. For online or phone deposits, you'll need the state, facility name, and the inmate's name or ID. Double-check everything to avoid delays or returned payments. Keep in mind that deposited funds may go toward any outstanding debts on the inmate's account first. You also need to be on the inmate's approved sender or visitor list before sending money, and in-person transactions require readable identification. Using a false ID can get you removed from the facility. For civil process, send forms and payment to Houston County Sheriff's Office, 201 Perry Parkway, Perry, GA 31069. Fingerprinting costs $20 cash only and requires an appointment.