Ben Hill County Jail

Ben Hill County Jail, GA Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 18, 2024

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Location 255 Appomattox Road, Fitzgerald, GA, 31750
Official Website http://www.benhillcounty.com/departments/sheriff.htm

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Ben Hill County County can be found in the Georgia area. Fitzgerald – is the county seat. Ben Hill County has a total population of 16996 and was formed in 1906.

Ben Hill County County has a total area of 250 square miles. The zip codes in Ben Hill County County are 31750.

Ben Hill County Sheriff’s Office:

The Ben Hill County Sheriff, Lee Cone, is the head law enforcement officer in the Ben Hill County county. You can reach him by calling 229-426-5161.

Address: 255 Appomattox Road, Fitzgerald, Georgia, 31750, 31750.

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Phone: 229-426-5161

 

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Ben Hill County Jail is located in Ben Hill County County, Georgia state. The specific address of the Ben Hill County Jail is 255 Appomattox Road, Fitzgerald, GA, 31750. The Ben Hill County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 48,000. The Ben Hill County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 229-426-5160, the Ben Hill County Jail information line, or fax at or fax229-426-5164.

Jail History and Structure

In 1985, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Fitzgerald. The justice center houses the Ben Hill County county sheriff, Fitzgerald police department offices, and the Ben Hill County Jail. The Ben Hill County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Ben Hill County Jail. Originally, the Ben Hill County Jail could house approximately 2385 inmates.

Over the years, the Ben Hill County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Ben Hill County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Ben Hill County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Ben Hill County Jail has a 131-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Ben Hill County Jail.

The Ben Hill County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 10, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 16. The youth detained in the Ben Hill County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Ben Hill County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Ben Hill County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2005, a mental health unit was established at the Ben Hill County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Ben Hill County Jail inmates. In 2011, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Ben Hill County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Ben Hill County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Ben Hill County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Ben Hill County Sheriffs Office

Address 255 Appomattox Road, Fitzgerald, Georgia, 31750
Phone 229-426-5161

Ben Hill County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Ben Hill County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 255 Appomattox Road, Fitzgerald, GA, 31750
Facility Type Adult
City Fitzgerald
Postal Code 31750
State Georgia
County Ben Hill County
Official Website http://www.benhillcounty.com/departments/sheriff.htm

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Ben Hill County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Ben Hill County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Ben Hill County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Ben Hill County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Ben Hill County Jail.

The Ben Hill County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Ben Hill County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Ben Hill County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Ben Hill County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County , GA Overview

mottos:
"History, Harmony, Heritage"
Coordinates:
31.71556°N 83.25639°W
Country:
United States
State:
Georgia
Counties:
Ben Hill, Irwin
Government:
Mayor:
Jim Puckett
Area:
Total:
9.10 sq mi (23.57 km2)
Land:
8.95 sq mi (23.19 km2)
Water:
0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2)
Elevation:
361 ft (110 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
9,053
Estimate (2019):
8,662
Density:
967.61/sq mi (373.59/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−5 (EST)
Summer (DST):
UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code:
31750
Area code:
229
FIPS code:
13-29528
GNIS feature ID:
0355809

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