Who to Call About an Inmate at Meriwether County Detention Center

The Meriwether County Sheriff's Office runs the Meriwether County Detention Center in Greenville. They also handle security for all court proceedings, so most custody and court questions route through this office.

Good news: the Meriwether County Sheriff's Office is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Someone will always answer, though the person who can help with your specific question may need to call you back.

Who picks up depends on when you call and what you need. The Sheriff's Office has sworn deputies, certified detention officers, and administrative staff. For routine questions, administrative staff can usually help. Detention officers and deputies handle custody, housing, and security matters inside the facility.

Prep Before Call

• ✓ Incarcerated person’s full legal name (spell it out)
• ✓ Date of birth (or approximate age if you’re unsure)
• ✓ Your relationship to the person (family, friend, attorney, etc.)
• ✓ Booking number, if you have it
• ✓ Your question in one sentence (write it down so you don’t get flustered)
• ✓ A callback number and the best times to reach you

For most inmate questions, the Meriwether County Sheriff's Office is the right call. They run the detention center, handle court security, and provide law enforcement for unincorporated areas of the county. They often have the clearest picture of what's happening.

If your question involves a police incident inside city limits or something outside county jurisdiction, they'll point you to the right agency. A simple approach: explain what you need, then ask, "Is your office the right place for this, or should I contact someone else?" Follow whatever referral they give you.

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