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Kennesaw Jail: A Comprehensive Guide for Inmates

Overview of the Facility

The Kennesaw Jail is a small municipal detention facility located in Kennesaw, Georgia. It primarily holds individuals arrested by the Kennesaw Police Department for misdemeanors and some low-level felonies before they are transferred to the Cobb County Adult Detention Center.

Contact Information

Address: 2539 J.O. Stephenson Ave, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: (770) 422-2505
Website: Kennesaw Police Department

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Kennesaw Jail, you can call the facility directly at (770) 422-2505. For inmates who have been transferred to Cobb County Adult Detention Center, you can use the Cobb County Inmate Search.

Visitation Information

Due to the temporary nature of the Kennesaw Jail, visitation is typically not available. Inmates are usually transferred to the Cobb County Adult Detention Center within 72 hours, where visitation can be arranged.

How to Send Money

For short-term stays at Kennesaw Jail, sending money is generally not necessary. Once transferred to Cobb County Adult Detention Center, inmates can receive funds through various methods, including online payments via JailATM.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Phone calls are typically limited during the short stay at Kennesaw Jail. Once transferred to Cobb County Adult Detention Center, inmates have access to phone services provided by Securus Technologies.

Inmate Services and Programs

Due to the temporary nature of stays at Kennesaw Jail, extensive services and programs are not provided. Long-term services and programs are available at Cobb County Adult Detention Center.

Security and Management Information

The Kennesaw Jail is managed by the Kennesaw Police Department and adheres to local and state regulations for temporary holding facilities.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to contact an attorney. Due to the short-term nature of the facility, visitation rights are limited. Full rights are restored upon transfer to Cobb County Adult Detention Center.

Booking and Release Process

Booking involves fingerprinting, photographing, and collecting personal information. Release typically occurs through transfer to Cobb County Adult Detention Center or after posting bond, if applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do inmates typically stay at Kennesaw Jail?

Inmates typically stay at Kennesaw Jail for no more than 72 hours before being transferred to Cobb County Adult Detention Center.

Can I visit an inmate at Kennesaw Jail?

Due to the temporary nature of the facility, visitation is generally not available at Kennesaw Jail. Visitation can be arranged once the inmate is transferred to Cobb County Adult Detention Center.

How can I find out if someone is being held at Kennesaw Jail?

You can call the Kennesaw Jail directly at (770) 422-2505 to inquire about an inmate's status.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Kennesaw Jail. If you are have completed a Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

2539 J.O. Stephenson Avenue, Kennesaw, GA, 30144

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 770-422-2505 .

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 Kennesaw 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.
How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Kennesaw 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

Kennesaw Jail driving directions

You can use the map plotted on the righ to find the driving directions to Kennesaw 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