How to contact an inmate at Barrow County Detention Center
This help guide will walk you through how to connect with an inmate. Follow the steps below to find an inmate and send letters and photos:
Barrow County Detention Center inmate search
To contact a person start by searching for the person on the facility website. Perform a search by following these steps:
- Step 1: Enter their first name and last name into the search form and click "Search"
- Step 2: Locate their inmate record
- Step 3: Write down their Inmate ID and any housing information provided
Important! Be sure to enter the persons full name. Nicknames should not be used.
After finding the person you are looking for you can then create a messaging account to send letters and photos.
How to message an inmate
You can use your phone or computer to send emails letters, and photos to an inmate. Messages are sent electronically to inmate tablets or kiosks at the facility. If you would like to send an message, start by searching for an inmate at Barrow County Detention Center .
Sending Photos and Postcards
A great way to send love and support to loved one at Barrow County Detention Center is to send photos and postcards. It only takes a few minutes to send photos from your phone and it makes a huge difference. You can also mail postcards with words of support and inspiration, or design your own postcard for special moments like birthdays and holidays.
Important! Be sure not to send any explicit photos or they may not be approved by the facility. You can also use a photo printing app like Penmate to make sure your photos are printed at the correct size (4x6 or 3x5) and are mailed according to the rules and regulations of Barrow County Detention Center.
Frequently asked questions about Barrow County Detention Center
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How long does it take to deliver a message?
If you're sending an email message your letter is usually delivered within 24-48 hours. For messages sent via mail you should expect delivery within 3-7 days. All messages will need be approved by Barrow County Detention Center.
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How much does it cost to send a message to Barrow County Detention Center?
You can send a message free using your phone or mail a message via USPS for the price of a $0.60 stamp and envelope. You can also purchase credits or e-stamps from services starting at $1.99.
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What services can I use to contact an inmate at Barrow County Detention Center?
Penmate
You can use Penmate to send letters and photos to an inmate from your phone. It's a easy way to stay in touch during your loved one's incarceration. Use the inmate locator to find an inmate's location and contact information, then you can send messages within a few minutes.
Securus messaging
Securus may be another option for communicating with an inmate at Barrow County Detention Center. You can create a friends and family account and purchase credits to send messages. All messages will be reviewed and must be approved by the facility.
JPay
Some county jails and state prisons may support for sending messages with JPay. You must register an account with the system, find your loved one, and purchase stamps to send messages. For some locations you can also attach photos.
Smart Jail Mail
You may also check if Smart Jail Mail is available at Barrow County Detention Center. Smart Jail Mail is operated by Smart Communications and has contracted with some state and county jails. After purchasing credits, your messages and photos are sent to the facility, printed out, and then handed out to your loved one.
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What is the mailing address of Barrow County Detention Center?
Mailing address:
Barrow County Detention Center
652 Barrow Park Dr
Winder , GA 30680
(770) 307-3090Business hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Overview of Barrow County Detention Center
Barrow County Detention Center is a medium-security correctional facility located in Barrow County, Georgia. The facility can house up to 250 male and female inmates who have been convicted of a variety of offenses ranging from minor misdemeanors to serious felonies. The mission of the center is to ensure public safety by detaining jailed inmates and enabling successful reentry into society.
The facility applies state-of-the-art technologies and sound correctional practices to ensure a secure, organized environment, and humane treatment of inmates during detention. The center boasts modern and well-secured alternatives to release, pretrial release supervision, and community-based probation that aim at keeping good order Inside the facility and rehabilitate the facilities perpetrators.
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Generally, the facility implements appropriate confinement protocols, assigns qualified individuals to supervisory positions, and establishes comprehensive programs that guarantee detainees gain skills, including effective decision-making and behaviour control, principles essential for rebuilding society through healthy engagements.
What services are provided by Barrow County Detention Center?
The programs and services offered by the Barrow County Detention Center mainly revolve around the rehabilitation and re-integration efforts enforced within the modern prison system. Like most detention centers in the United States, this institute adheres to strict schedules to govern its daily activities has proper classification practices to meet inmates’ different physical, medical, and mental health needs.
One of the institution’s most notable aspects its apprenticeship/training programs. Working conservatively to contribute their abilities successfully leads to increase inmates chances of fighting off energy upon completing their own rehabilitation program and rejoining American and community life. Barrow emphasizes many musical academics, manufacturing work such as United Recycling Manufacturing Plant and our animal shelter. Teams are allowed to put aside funds for life out at a high rank society career strategy through solid educational and television prospects such as non-repayment coverage publishing ECT schooling. Special working rights that denote absolution i-metric robotics for persons acknowledging grave public rites.”
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