Inmate Visitation- Wednesday and Sunday
Males 1:00-3:00 and 7:30-9:30
Females 12:00- 1:00 and 6:30-7:30
Each inmate is allowed 30 minutes of visitation time per day. Only soft covered bibles and money orders will be accepted at visitation. All other items can only be accepted at the bonding window with approval of a supervising officer.
Proper dress during visitation is required. No halter tops, tank tops, short shorts, etc. If a Detention Officer deems that any individual wishing to visit is inappropriately dressed, that individual will not be permitted to visit an inmate until such time as he or she is properly dressed. No mobile telephones are allowed in the visitation area. Each visitor must provide a verifiable picture identification in order to visit; visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Visitor parking is available in the gravel parking lot to the right at the entrance to the Sheriff’s Office and Jail. Please refrain from parking in the asphalt parking lot. This area is for official vehicles only.
Bonding Procedures – All bonds require a $13.00 processing fee that is in addition to the bond amount. This must be cash only. Please present the correct amount as change will not be made.
There is no bonding between the hours of 5:30- 6:30 am and 5:30-6:30 pm due to shift change.
Cash Bond- The jail accepts only cash or money orders for cash bonds. Bond payment must be the exact amount required for the bond.
Property Bond- Property bonding is only available between the hours of 8:00 am and 10:00 pm. You must provide a current tax statement showing the taxes have been paid and also showing the fair market value of the property. Property bonds can only be used for one bond. Fair Market value must be worth double the amount of the bond amount. For example, if the property bond is $30,000.00 then the fair market value must be equal to or greater than $60,000.00.
Bonding Companies- There are several bonding companies that are available around the clock to the public. Bonding companies charge 12% of the property bond amount up to $10,000.00. For any amount over $10,000.00, bonding companies charge 15% of the property bond amount. Detention Officers cannot recommend a bonding company. The decision as to which bonding company is utilized must be made by the inmate.
Transfer Bond- Please consult with a Detention Officer if you own property in Union County wish to bond someone who has been arrested in another county within the State of Georgia. He or she will advise you as to the proper procedure to utilize in order to complete that transaction.
Inmate Telephone Procedures – Inmates are allowed to make a collect telephone call once booking is completed. Telephones are accessible to inmates in general population as well. Telephone cards may be purchased by inmates from commissary as outside telephone cards will not operate with the inmate telephone system and will not be accepted.
If you experience any problems receiving telephone calls from inmates, please contact Eagle-Tel at (888) 884-4889 in order to establish an account.
Inmate Mail Procedures- United States Postal Service is the only provider from whom any mail will be accepted. All inmate mail will be screened for security. Mail addressed to an inmate must contain the return address. Money orders are accepted via mail. No checks or cash will be accepted for inmate accounts.
Addressing - “Inmate Name”
378 Beasley Street
Blairsville, GA 30512
Mail not following these guidelines will not be forwarded to the inmate and will be returned to the sender.
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