How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
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.
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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.
Visiting is easier when you walk in knowing the schedule and costs upfront. Here's what the facility has published so far, plus a few things you should confirm before making the trip.
Can't make it to the jail during visiting hours? Chatham County Jail offers video visits you can do from home. Here's what you need to know about the provider, costs, and the posted in-person schedule for Unit 1.
Check the jail's published unit-specific in-person video visitation schedules. Find your loved one's housing unit, then use that unit's listing to confirm the days and times.
Yes. At-home video visits are available with an internet connection and a device with a webcam or front-facing camera, and a headset is recommended for audio.
At-home video visits shown in vendor materials may be billed per minute (example: 11¢ per minute, or $2.20 for 20 minutes) through JailATM. Friends and family can add money online at JailATM.com. The Sheriff's Office notes it is not responsible for that website.
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.
Getting a cash bond back is mostly paperwork — but it has to be the right paperwork, from the right person, with the right signatures. Follow these steps to avoid a wasted trip or a rejected mail request.
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.
