Barrow County Jail, GA

Mail rules at Barrow County Detention Center are strict but straightforward. Send all mail and money orders to 652 Barrow Park Drive, Winder, GA 30680, and always include the inmate's full name and ID number. Personal mail? Postcards only—legal correspondence is the one exception. Postcards must be plain white, between 3 x 5 and 4 x 6 inches, and written in blue or black ink with a complete return name and address. Skip the postcard rules and it comes back to you. The facility also bans sexually explicit language, pictures, or gestures, plus biohazards like lipstick or perfumes. For sending funds, only money orders work—anything else in the envelope gets returned.

Barrow County Detention Center offers several ways to handle bond and inmate funds. You can post cash bonds, property bonds, transfer property bonds, or use an approved bonding company listed by the Sheriff's Office. Property bonds can use home equity, but the inmate cannot be an owner. All named owners must be present with ID when posting. For property bonds over $12,000, bring proof of equity from the mortgage company—and the property must be current on taxes. Transfer property bonds require a sealed envelope from the sending county; bring it to Barrow County unopened. Cash bonds can be posted online through CashBondOnline, which sends documents instantly to the jail and court and offers seven-day support. For inmate deposits, use the lobby ATM kiosk—it accepts cash, debit, and credit cards with a $2.50 fee per transaction. A bonding fee also applies: $20 for the first five charges and $5 for each additional charge, no matter how you post bond. Money orders are accepted by mail only and must include the inmate's name and ID number.

Barrow County Detention Center is at 652 Barrow Park Drive, Winder, GA 30680. The main line is (770) 307-3080. Questions about items you can bring or drop off? Call that number and choose option 1. Third-party directories sometimes have outdated info, so verify the phone number and address on the facility's official website or county corrections page before relying on them. When you call, have the inmate's full name and booking number ready (if you know it), plus your name, best way to reach you, and a clear description of what you need. For records, property release, or other formal requests, ask which department handles it and whether forms or fees apply.

Want to support the Barrow County Jail library? You can donate books and magazines daily—but only paperbacks. Hardbound books aren't allowed, and the library won't take requests for specific titles for individual inmates. The jail welcomes paperback religious texts (Bibles, Qur'an, Tanakh), along with educational, self-help, and Spanish-language paperbacks. Some materials will be rejected: anything with nudity or explicit sexual content, instructions for making weapons, and certain crime-related nonfiction. Review the facility's library policy before dropping anything off so you don't bring prohibited items. Check the Barrow County Jail facility page for the latest details and any changes to drop-off procedures.