Our Detention Division consists of a combination of Deputy Sheriffs and Detention Officers who operate and support a modern detention facility constructed in 1991 which houses 168 inmates. In addition to housing individuals on local charges, the Crisp County Detention Center is an approved federal housing facility, contracted to house inmates for the United States Marshals Service and the United States Bureau of Prisons. These contracts allow for savings in operating costs which would otherwise have to be paid for from local funds.
Within the Detention Division, we have one inmate labor detail, which is made up of low-risk inmates who provide a great service to the county by completing clean-up and maintenance projects, under the supervision of Deputy Sheriff’s. Additionally, inmate labor is utilized for the facility’s kitchen, laundry, cleaning and maintenance requirements. During 2010, these inmate contributed more than 84,000 man hours to the county. Figuring at minimum wage, these services saved local taxpayers an estimated $55,200.00.
Inmates who volunteer for these programs and successfully complete their assignments are eligible to earn early release status. The Detention Center also offers weekly programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), various religious services, and a General Educational Development (GED) programs for inmates who have not graduated high school. The GED program at the Crisp County Detention Center has resulted in a total of more than 90 inmates who have graduated and received their GED Certificate to help them become a more productive citizen and get their lives back on track. We believe the future of our community is tied to education and economics.
Please click one of the following links below to see either the items that are approved for inmates, our inmate visitation schedule, or information on our inmate phone service.
All inmate's are allowed money to be put on there inmate's account to be used for commisary call. There are a couple of ways that inmates can receive money.
- You may bring the money in person to the Detention Center. Only cash will be accepted in person at the Detention Center (no money orders). There is a kiosk in the front lobby that you can deposit the money into and it will be automatically be added to their account.
- You may mail the money to the inmate via the US Mail to be added to their account. (Please note that if you send a money order this way there will be a $2.00 service fee for processing of the money order)
- You may also go online and add the money to their account. To be able to access the you my click Here.
*** Effective immediately a $2.00 service fee will be added to all money orders that are processed. This applies to money orders for inmate accounts and for inmates bond.***
