How to Contact an Inmate at Gallia County Jail, OH (OH)

For questions about an inmate, visitation, or jail procedures, call Gallia County Jail at (740) 441-2055. If you need to send paperwork, the fax number is (740) 441-4804.

Gallia County Jail is located in Gallipolis, Ohio. It operates 24/7/365 and houses both male and female inmates.

Mail is one of the most reliable ways to stay in touch. Just make sure the envelope is addressed correctly. Include the inmate's full name and ID number, then send it to: Gallia County Jail, 18 Locust St., Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.

Steps-to-follow

• ✓ Call Gallia County Jail at (740) 441-2055 to confirm the current communication options for your person.
• ✓ Send a letter addressed to the inmate, and include the inmate’s ID number. Mail it to Gallia County Jail, 18 Locust St., Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.
• ✓ Use ICSolutions if you are setting up video visitation or remote calling (as directed by the jail).
• ✓ Use JailATM deposits if you are adding funds to an inmate’s commissary account (as directed by the jail).

1. Ask what remote services apply to your person - Call (740) 441-2055 and confirm whether ICSolutions is used for video visitation and/or inmate calling.
2. Confirm the exact setup steps - Ask whether you need to create an account first, how scheduling works, and what information you’ll need to provide to connect to the right inmate.
3. Check for any current restrictions - Policies can shift based on housing status or operational needs, so confirm what’s allowed right now before you plan around a visit or call.

1. Confirm the deposit provider - Gallia County Jail points to JailATM deposits for commissary funding, so make sure that is still the correct option for your person.
2. Verify the inmate details needed for posting funds - Double-check the inmate name and any required identifier so the deposit lands in the right account.
3. Ask about any limits or special instructions - Before you send money, confirm whether there are deposit limits or timing cutoffs that could affect when funds are available.

1. Confirm the inmate ID format - The jail requires you to include the inmate’s ID number, so verify you have the correct number and how it should appear on the envelope.
2. Recheck the addressing - Address the letter to the inmate and mail it to Gallia County Jail, 18 Locust St., Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.
3. Ask what is allowed inside - Before you mail anything beyond a basic letter, call to confirm what content is accepted and what will be rejected or returned.