Send Photos & Mail at Chathom Jail, AL

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Overview

Chatham Jail offers at-home video visits through JailATM. You'll need a device with a webcam or front-facing camera, plus an internet connection. A headset helps with audio quality. On mobile? Stay in one spot to avoid signal drops. Visits cost 11 cents per minute—$2.20 for a 20-minute session. You'll need to create and fund a JailATM account to schedule visits. Attorneys can request privileged-user status through JailATM (Settings → Advanced → Privileged User Request, then select "Chatham Attorney, GA"). Once approved, these visits are encrypted and won't be recorded or monitored. For technical help or questions, contact the Chatham County Sheriff's Office or the facility's video visitation support line.

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Quick Facts

  • Chatham Jail offers at-home video visitation through JailATM.
  • At-home video visits cost 11 cents per minute or $2.20 for a 20-minute session.
  • Visitors need an internet connection, a device with a webcam or front-facing camera, and a headset; mobile users should stay in one location to avoid signal loss.
  • Attorneys can request privileged-user status in JailATM and privileged video visits will be encrypted and not recorded or monitored once approved.
  • Individuals processed into the detention center are permitted to make at least one completed local or collect long-distance call using a holding cell phone after processing.

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Common Questions

How do I make a video visit with someone at Chatham Jail?

Use JailATM to place an at-home video visit from a device with a webcam (or front-facing camera) and an internet connection. Use a headset, and if you’re on mobile, stay in one spot to reduce signal loss.

How much does a video visit cost at Chatham Jail?

At-home video visits cost 11 cents per minute. You can also choose a 20-minute session for $2.20.

How can an attorney request a privileged video visit at Chatham Jail?

In JailATM, go to Settings → Advanced → Privileged User Request and select “Chatham Attorney, GA.” After approval, privileged video visits are encrypted and won’t be recorded or monitored.

Do I have to use JailATM to send non-legal mail to an inmate at Chatham County Jail?

Yes. All non-legal and non-commercial mail must be sent through JailATM or mailed to the facility’s approved vendor address in Atlanta. The vendor scans it, delivers it electronically to the inmate, and destroys the originals after scanning.

Can I email photos or send photo attachments to an inmate at Chatham County Jail?

No. Photographs must be mailed to the vendor address for review and scanning, and photo attachments by email aren’t allowed.

What happens if I send mail without the correct address or send a 'Return to Sender' letter?

Mail that isn’t properly addressed may be returned or discarded under the facility’s policy effective Aug 1, 2020. Letters marked “Return to Sender” received after Feb 22, 2021 will be destroyed.

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