Sumter County Jail, GA Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 18, 2024

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Sumter County County can be found in the Georgia area. Americus – is the county seat. Sumter County has a total population of 29847 and was formed in 1831.

Sumter County County has a total area of 482 square miles. The zip codes in Sumter County County are 31709, 31710, 31711, 31735, 31743, 31764, 31780.

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office:

The Sumter County Sheriff, Pete Smith, is the head law enforcement officer in the Sumter County county. You can reach him by calling 229-924-4094.

Address: 352 McMath Mill Rd, Americus, Georgia, 31719, 31709, 31710, 31711, 31735, 31743, 31764, 31780.

Fax: 229-924-3450

Phone: 229-924-4094

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Sumter County Jail is located in Sumter County County, Georgia state. The specific address of the Sumter County Jail is 352 McMath Mill Road, , PO Box 726, Americus, GA, 31709. The Sumter County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 57,000. The Sumter County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 229-924-4094, the Sumter County Jail information line, or fax at or fax229-924-3450.

Jail History and Structure

In 1978, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Americus. The justice center houses the Sumter County county sheriff, Americus police department offices, and the Sumter County Jail. The Sumter County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Sumter County Jail. Originally, the Sumter County Jail could house approximately 2157 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Sumter County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Sumter County Jail has a 144-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Sumter County Jail.

The Sumter 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 8, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 11. The youth detained in the Sumter County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Sumter County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Sumter County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2005, a mental health unit was established at the Sumter County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Sumter County Jail inmates. In 2010, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Sumter County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Sumter 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 Sumter County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Sumter 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 Sumter County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Sumter County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Sumter County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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

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