FAQs

What is first appearance?: This is the inmate’s first court hearing on current charges. A Judge may set a bond at this hearing. This hearing is not open to the public.

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Jail

All visitors must be age 17 or older, must have a valid state ID or drivers license.
Inmates must schedule a 45 minute time slot one day prior to the visit. An inmate may have only two visits per week.
Only two adults and two children over the age of three per visit.
Children under the age of three are only allowed to visit on the first Sunday of every month.
Children (16 and under) must be accompanied by an adult parent or legal guardian.
Children must be supervised at all times by a parent.
Visitors must be properly attired. Clothing of a provocative/revealing nature will not be allowed.
Any visitor creating a disturbance will be subject to being banned from our facility.
Any visitor caught bringing in contraband to inmates will be prosecuted (42-5-18 Giving inmates items without consent of authority).
The Fayette County Jail reserves the right to refuse entry to any person or persons.
All visitors are subject to search; any visitor who refuses to be search will be denied entry.
No purses or packages are allowed in our facility (pay lockers are located in the lobby).
Food and drinks are prohibited.
Questions about visitation? Please call 770-716-4734.

3. How can I receive telephone calls from an inmate?: Inmates are allowed to make telephone calls daily. These are collect calls and the cost is incurred by the recipient. Download a brochure: Telephone guide - English, Guia de Servicio Telefonico- Espanol.

4. What can I bring to an inmate?: Eyeglasses or reading glasses can be brought to an inmate.

5. What is first appearance?: This is the inmate’s first court hearing on current charges. A Judge may set a bond at this hearing. This hearing is not open to the public.

Mail to:
145 Johnson Avenue
Fayetteville, GA 30214

Include the inmates' name, housing unit and inmate ID number if known. Inmate mail must meet the following requirements:

All incoming personal mail for inmates must be in the form of plain postcards (no photographs or pictures), with postage embossed, pre-printed or ink stamped, that comply with current U.S. Postal Service regulations regarding postcards (no larger than 4 ¼ inches high by 6 inches long by 0.016 inch thick). Personal mail other than postcards will be returned to sender.
Other than writing, postcards must have no alterations such as labels, stickers, perfume, lipstick, biohazards, stains, coverings, etc. Any alterations will result in the postcard being returned to the sender.

7. How can I post bond on an inmate?: Find information about bonds on the Bond Information Page.

8. How do I report sexual abuse and sexual harassment on behalf of an individual in custody?: To file a report on behalf of an individual in custody, call the PREA HOTLINE 1-888-951-2417

9. If I have further questions regarding the Jail or inmates, how can I obtain information?: Call the Fayette County Jail at 770-716-4720 or check the Current Inmate Lookup Page.