Ware County Jail

Ware County Jail, GA Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 16, 2024

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Location 3487 Harris Road, Waycross, GA, 31503
Official Website http://www.waresheriff.com/visitation.cfm

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Ware County County can be found in the Georgia area. Waycross – is the county seat. Ware County has a total population of 35871 and was formed in 1824.

Ware County County has a total area of 899 square miles. The zip codes in Ware County County are 31501, 31502, 31503, 31550, 31552, 31564.

Ware County Sheriff’s Office:

The Ware County Sheriff, Randy Royal, is the head law enforcement officer in the Ware County county. You can reach him by calling 912-287-4326.

Address: 3487 Harris Road, Waycross, Georgia, 31503, 31501, 31502, 31503, 31550, 31552, 31564.

Fax: 912-287-4329

Phone: 912-287-4326

 

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Ware County Jail is located in Ware County County, Georgia state. The specific address of the Ware County Jail is 3487 Harris Road, Waycross, GA, 31503. The Ware County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 46,000. The Ware County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 912-287-4323, the Ware County Jail information line, or fax at or fax912-287-2481.

Jail History and Structure

In 1975, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Waycross. The justice center houses the Ware County county sheriff, Waycross police department offices, and the Ware County Jail. The Ware County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Ware County Jail. Originally, the Ware County Jail could house approximately 2259 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Ware County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Ware County Jail has a 140-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Ware County Jail.

The Ware 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 9, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 13. The youth detained in the Ware County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Ware County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Ware County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2008, a mental health unit was established at the Ware County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Ware County Jail inmates. In 2012, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Ware County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Ware 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 Ware County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Ware County Sheriffs Office

Address 3487 Harris Road, Waycross, Georgia, 31503
Phone 912-287-4326
Fax 912-287-4329
Website website

Ware County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Ware County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 3487 Harris Road, Waycross, GA, 31503
Capacity 239
Facility Type Adult
City Waycross
Postal Code 31503
State Georgia
County Ware County
Official Website http://www.waresheriff.com/visitation.cfm

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Ware 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 Ware County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Ware County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Ware 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

Waycross, Ware County , GA Overview

City of Waycross
mottos:
Headwaters of the Okefenokee
Coordinates:
31.21389°N 82.35500°W
Country:
United States
State:
Georgia
Counties:
Ware
Government:
Mayor:
Michael-Angelo James
Area:
City:
11.98 sq mi (31.02 km2)
Land:
11.89 sq mi (30.78 km2)
Water:
0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2)
Elevation:
131 ft (40 m)
Population (2010):
City:
14,649
Estimate (2019):
13,480
Density:
1,134.11/sq mi (437.88/km2)
Urban:
36,312
Metro:
54,494
Time zone:
UTC−5 (EST)
Summer (DST):
UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes:
31501-31502-31503
Area code(s):
912
FIPS code:
13-80956
GNIS feature ID:
0356622

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