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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in Georgia. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across Georgia, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast and reliable access to accurate information about police-level detention. When a loved one is arrested by a local or municipal police department in Georgia, they are typically taken to a police-operated facility first — before being transferred to a county jail. This directory helps you find exactly where they are being held and what steps to take next.
What Are Police Detention Facilities?
Police detention facilities — commonly called police lockups, holding cells, or police jails — are short-term detention facilities operated by local or municipal police departments. They hold individuals for 24 to 72 hours immediately following arrest while booking is completed, charges are filed, and bail arrangements are made.
Unlike county jails or state prisons, police facilities are not designed for long-term incarceration. If searching for a recently arrested loved one, they may still be at the police facility rather than a county jail, especially in the first 24 to 48 hours after arrest.
How Police Facilities Differ From Other Facilities
- Police Detention Facilities: Operated by local police. Hold individuals for 24-72 hours during booking and initial processing only.
- City Jails: Operated by municipal authorities for slightly longer-term detention including pretrial holding and short sentences.
- County Jails: Operated by the county sheriff's office for pretrial detainees and sentences under one year.
- State Prisons: Operated by Georgia's DOC for felony offenses with sentences over one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
What Happens After Arrest in Georgia
- Arrest and Transport: Individual is arrested and transported to the nearest police detention facility.
- Booking and Intake: Photographing, fingerprinting, health screening, belongings search, warrant review (takes several hours).
- Initial Holding: Placed in holding cell while charges are filed and case is reviewed by prosecutors.
- Arraignment/Bail Hearing: Within 24-72 hours, brought before a judge who sets bail or releases them.
- Transfer or Release: Either released or transferred to county jail to await trial.
Finding Someone in Police Detention in Georgia
Browse the directory below to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once booking is complete. Knowing the arrest location and the person's full legal name will help speed up your search.
Getting Bail
For minor charges, bail may be posted directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule. For serious charges, bail is set at arraignment (within 24-72 hours). A bail bondsman can post bail for a 10-15% non-refundable fee.
Hiring a Lawyer
The period immediately following arrest is one of the most critical windows in the legal process. A criminal defense attorney can advise on rights during questioning, attend bail hearings, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.
Calling a Detainee
Phone access at police facilities is typically limited during initial booking. Once intake is complete, detainees can usually make a limited number of collect calls to notify family members or contact an attorney.
Visitation
Visitation at police detention facilities is typically very limited during the initial holding period. Most police lockups do not offer standard visitation. Regular visitation becomes available once transferred to a county jail.
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Police Station by County in Georgia
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Georgia has Police Station spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the Police Station in a specific county within Georgia. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
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Browse the Complete List of Police Detention Facilities in Georgia
The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in Georgia is displayed below. Every active police-operated lockup, holding cell, and short-term detention facility is included. Each entry includes the facility name, operating police department, city, county, address, and contact information. Police detention facilities are the first point of contact in the criminal justice system — where booking, processing, and initial detention occur before any further transfer.
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Willacoochee Town Jail
103 Fleetwood Ave, Willacoochee, GA 31650
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Atkinson | View Details |
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Richmond Hill Jail
PO Box 250
40 Richard R. Davis Drive, Richmond Hill, GA 3132...
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Bryan | View Details |
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Statesboro Police Jail
50 East Main St
PO Box 348, Statesboro, GA 30459
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Bulloch | View Details |
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Villa Rica Jail
101 Main St, Villa Rica, GA 30180
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Carroll | View Details |
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Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools Campus Police Lockup
208 Bull St, Rm 120, Savannah, GA 31401
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Chatham | View Details |
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Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Jail
201 Haberstam St, Savannah, GA 31412
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Chatham | View Details |
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Athens-Clarke County Police Lockup
3035 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605
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Clarke | View Details |
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Winterville Jail
PO Box 306, Winterville, GA 30683
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Clarke | View Details |
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Morrow Police Jail
6311-A Murphy Drive, Morrow, GA 30260
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Clayton | View Details |
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Cobb County GA Police Department Jail
140 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060
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Cobb | View Details |
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Adel GA Police Jail
204 East 3rd St, Adel, GA 31620
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Cook | View Details |
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City of Bainbridge Police Lockup
510 East Louise St, Bainbridge, GA 39819
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Decatur | View Details |
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Clarkston Police Jail
3913 Church St, Clarkston, GA 30021
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DeKalb | View Details |
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Pine Lake GA Jail
459 Pine Drive
PO Box 1325, Pine Lake, GA 30072
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DeKalb | View Details |
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Rincon Police Jail
West 17th St, Rincon, GA 31326
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Effingham | View Details |
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Rome Police Lockup
5 Government Plaza, Rome, GA 30161
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Floyd | View Details |
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Alpharetta Jail
2565 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009
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Fulton | View Details |
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Georgia Capitol Police Lockup
PO Box 1456, Atlanta, GA 30371
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Fulton | View Details |
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Georgia State Patrol Lockup
PO Box 1456, Atlanta, GA 30371
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Fulton | View Details |
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Georgia Tech Police Jail
879 Hemphill Ave Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30332
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Fulton | View Details |
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MARTA Police Department Jail
2424 Piedmont Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30324
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Fulton | View Details |
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Sandy Springs Jail
5995 Barfield Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
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Fulton | View Details |
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Jekyll Island Authority Lockup
One Beachview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
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Glynn | View Details |
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Cairo GA Police Lockup
Four South Broad St, Cairo, GA 39828
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Grady | View Details |
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Whigham Police Lockup
105 West Broad Ave, Whigham, GA 39897
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Grady | View Details |
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