Chatham County Jail, GA

Chatham County Jail publishes unit-specific schedules for in-person video visitation. Start by checking the posted listing for your loved one's housing unit (for example, Unit 1 shows visits on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM). Since visit times are organized by unit, confirm the correct schedule before requesting a slot. If you can't come in person, at-home video visits are available. You'll need an internet connection and a device with a webcam or front-facing camera. A headset helps with audio. Many at-home sessions use the JailATM platform and may be billed per minute (an example rate shown is 11¢ per minute, or $2.20 for 20 minutes). Before your visit, make sure you're on the approved visitor list, bring a valid government photo ID, and schedule early because slots can fill up.

Chatham County Detention Center supports at-home video visitation through JailATM. The published rate is $0.11 per minute ($2.20 for a 20-minute session, for example). You'll need a stable internet connection, a device with a webcam or front-facing camera, and a headset. If you're using a phone or other mobile device, plan to stay in one location during the visit. After booking, individuals processed into the detention center are allowed to make at least one completed local call or collect long-distance call. Attorney (privileged) video visits are encrypted and are not recorded or monitored, protecting attorney-client privacy. Attorneys can request privileged-user status through a JailATM account.

You have a few options for adding money to an inmate's account at Chatham County Jail. Deposit online through JailATM, or use the public deposit kiosks in the jail lobby (available 24 hours a day). Each transaction through JailATM, a kiosk, or an ATM carries a $2.50 fee. If you prefer mail, send a money order or certified check addressed to Finance and Accounting Services, 1050 Carl Griffin Drive. The daily deposit limit is $300 per visitor, per inmate, unless you're paying bonds, fines, child support, or work-release and provide supporting documents. When someone is released, any remaining balance gets loaded onto a debit card. Bonding and refunds follow separate rules, including a $20 non-refundable bonding fee and document validation for cash bond refunds (typically ready after two business days).