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Inmate Guide: Dalton Jail, Georgia

Overview of the Facility

Dalton Jail, also known as the Whitfield County Jail, is a detention facility located in Dalton, Georgia. It serves Whitfield County and houses both pre-trial detainees and convicted inmates serving shorter sentences.

Contact Information

Address: 805 Professional Boulevard, Dalton, GA 30720
Phone: (706) 278-1233
Website: https://www.whitfieldcountyga.com/sheriff/jail.htm

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Dalton Jail, you can use the online inmate search tool available on the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office website. Alternatively, you can call the jail directly and provide the inmate's name and date of birth.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation at Dalton Jail is typically conducted through video visitation. Visitors must schedule appointments in advance. For the most up-to-date visitation schedule and procedures, please contact the jail directly or check their website.

How to Send Money

Inmates at Dalton Jail can receive money through various methods:

  • Online: Through the jail's contracted service provider (please check with the jail for the current provider)
  • Kiosk: Located in the jail lobby
  • Mail: Money orders can be sent to the jail address

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates are allowed to make collect calls or use pre-paid phone accounts. Video visitation is available and must be scheduled in advance. Contact the jail for more information on current phone and video services providers.

Inmate Services and Programs

Dalton Jail offers various services and programs to inmates, which may include:

  • Educational programs
  • Religious services
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Medical and mental health services

Security and Management Information

The Dalton Jail is operated by the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office. It employs trained correctional officers and follows standard security protocols for county jails in Georgia.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at Dalton Jail have the right to legal counsel and can meet with their attorneys. Visitation rights are subject to jail policies and may be restricted based on an inmate's custody level or disciplinary status.

Booking and Release Process

Upon arrival, inmates go through a booking process that includes fingerprinting, photographing, and a health screening. Release procedures vary depending on the circumstances of the inmate's detention or sentence completion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to visitation?

Visitors are typically not allowed to bring any items into the visitation area. All personal belongings must be stored in lockers provided in the lobby.

How can I send mail to an inmate?

You can send mail to an inmate by addressing it to: Inmate's Full Name, Inmate ID Number, Whitfield County Jail, 805 Professional Boulevard, Dalton, GA 30720. All mail is inspected before delivery to inmates.

What are the accepted forms of ID for visitation?

Visitors must present a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID card, or passport.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Dalton Jail. If you are have completed a Dalton Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Dalton Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Dalton Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

301 Jones Street, Dalton, GA, 30722

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 706-278-9085 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Dalton Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

Dalton Jail Inmate Searcher

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How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Dalton Jail inmate search website

Step 2


Enter inmate id and personal information

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

Step 3


Enter inmate id and personal information

Click on the 'Submit' button

Dalton Jail driving directions

You can use the map plotted on the righ to find the driving directions to Dalton Jail.

General Stats for Georgia

Georgia Total Number of Inmates

91,152

Georgia Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

341,434

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

427

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

19,447

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

10,148

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

6,525

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

93.5

43,331

Female

6.5

3,011

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

45.31

507

Detained

54.42

609

Diverted

0

0

Prisons and Jails in Georgia