How to Contact an Inmate at Chatham County Detention Center
Trying to reach someone at Chatham County Detention Center? Start with what's available right after booking, then move to video visits and account-based options once they're housed.
Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.
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.
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Trying to reach someone at Chatham County Detention Center? Start with what's available right after booking, then move to video visits and account-based options once they're housed.
Chatham County Jail routes most personal mail and photos through JailATM for scanning and electronic delivery. Use the correct address for what you're sendingâthe jail treats unapproved items as contraband, and improperly addressed mail may be returned, discarded, or destroyed.
Chatham County Jail routes most personal mail through an electronic mail vendor. The key: use the right address for what you're sending, and always include the inmate's full name and ID number.
Chatham County Jail routes most personal mail and photos through JailATM. You can send messages electronically at JailATM.com or mail them to JailATM's scanning address. Always include the inmate's full name and inmate ID number to avoid delays.
At-home video visits through JailATM cost $0.11 per minute. The rate is listed as $2.20 for a 20-minute session.
You'll need a stable internet connection and a device with a webcam or front-facing camera, plus a headset. If you're using a mobile device, stay in one location during the visit.
Attorney video visits are encrypted and are not recorded or monitored to protect privilege. To register as a Privileged User, create a JailATM account and submit a Privileged User Request. Select "Chatham Attorney, GA" and provide the required professional information for approval.
Bonding someone out of Chatham County Jail is straightforward once you understand the fees and accepted payment methods. Here's what you need to know about the $20 bonding fee, card surcharges, and property bond requirements.
Video visitation at Chatham County Detention Center follows set weekday hours, and your in-person schedule depends on housing unit. Here's the Unit 1 schedule, what you need for at-home visits, costs, and who to call if something goes wrong.
Planning a video visit is much easier when you know your loved one's housing unit and the hours for that unit. Below you'll find schedule details, tech and cost info, and the steps for registering as an attorney for private (privileged) video visits.