Who to Call and How to Look Up Someone at Emanuel County Jail Right Now
Need to find someone fast or reach the right office on your first try? Start with the contact info below, then use the county's Current Inmates search for the quickest lookup.
Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office physical address: 125 South Main Street, Swainsboro, GA 30401. Sheriff’s Office mailing address: P.O. Box 703, Swainsboro, GA 30401.
- ✓ 478-237-7526
- ✓ 478-237-3651
- ✓ 478-237-8771
- ✓ 478-237-1225
- ✓ emanuelcosheriff@gmail.com
- ✓ emanuelcojail@gmail.com
Emanuel County offers a public, searchable database for people currently held at the jail. If you need to confirm whether someone is in custody, this Current Inmates search is usually faster than calling.
- Go to the “Current Inmates” page - It’s listed under the jail’s “Inmate Services and Support” section.
- Search for the person - Enter the name or other identifying details the search tool asks for.
- Review the results - Use the listing to confirm you’ve found the right person and note any details you’ll need when you call the jail.
For bail or bond questions, Emanuel County publishes guidance on posting bail, including procedures, requirements, and contact info for bonding inquiries. Start with the county's published bonding information, then call to confirm what's needed for that specific person and situation.
- ✓ Check the county’s “Bonds” information under “Inmate Services and Support” so you’re following the published procedure.
- ✓ Call 478-237-8771 or 478-237-1225 for jail-related bonding questions.
- ✓ If you’re not getting through by phone, email emanuelcojail@gmail.com with the person’s name and your question.
- ✓ For sheriff’s office inquiries, call 478-237-7526 or 478-237-3651, or email emanuelcosheriff@gmail.com.
- Call the published numbers first - Start with the jail numbers (478-237-8771, 478-237-1225), then try the sheriff’s office numbers (478-237-7526, 478-237-3651).
- Email if you can’t get through - Use emanuelcojail@gmail.com for jail questions and emanuelcosheriff@gmail.com for sheriff’s office questions.
- Double-check the county’s contact page - If you’re unsure you’re using the right contact point, the county’s published contact info is the best reference.
Note: Emanuel County Jail uses HomeWAV for inmate communication and visitation technology. If your question is about remote visitation or messaging, knowing that provider name can help you get routed to the right support.
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