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Nelson Jail Guide for Inmates

Overview of the Facility

Nelson Jail is a small local detention facility located in Nelson, Georgia. It primarily serves the city of Nelson and surrounding areas in Pickens County.

Contact Information

Address: 5 School Street, Nelson, GA 30151
Phone: (770) 735-2211
Website: Not available
Email: Not available

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Nelson Jail, contact the facility directly at (770) 735-2211. Due to the small size of the facility, online inmate search may not be available.

Visitation Information and Hours

For visitation information and hours, please contact the jail directly. Visitation policies may vary depending on the current situation and inmate status.

How to Send Money

Contact the jail directly for information on how to send money to inmates. Online payment systems are not available for this facility.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Information about phone calls and video visitation options is not readily available. Please contact the jail for specific details on communication options for inmates.

Inmate Services and Programs

Due to the small size of the facility, information about specific inmate services and programs is limited. Contact the jail directly for details on available services.

Security and Management Information

Nelson Jail is managed by the Nelson Police Department. For specific information about security measures and management practices, contact the facility directly.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have certain legal and visitation rights. For detailed information about these rights at Nelson Jail, consult with the facility or a local legal aid organization.

Booking and Release Process

The booking and release process may vary depending on the circumstances. For specific information about these procedures at Nelson Jail, contact the facility directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are inmates allowed to have at Nelson Jail?

Contact the jail directly for a list of approved items. Generally, personal belongings are limited for security reasons.

How can I post bail for someone at Nelson Jail?

For information on posting bail, contact the Nelson Jail or the Pickens County Court. The process and requirements may vary depending on the case.

Are there medical services available at Nelson Jail?

Basic medical services are likely available, but for specific information about medical care at Nelson Jail, contact the facility directly.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

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

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

1985 Kennesaw Avenue PO Box 100, Nelson, GA, 30151

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 770-735-2211 .

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 Nelson 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.

Nelson 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

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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

Nelson Jail driving directions

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