The Fulton County Jail, built in 1983, is a 500-bed maximum security facility in Atlanta, Georgia. The jail provides housing for adult inmates who cannot make bail and are waiting for trial and court dates. Inmates here have been accused of anything from misdemeanors to capital murder. To conduct a Fulton County inmate search, click here.

Jail Address

901 Rice St NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30318

Fulton County Inmate Search

To conduct a Fulton County inmate search, click here.

Visitation / Fulton County Inmate Search

Visitation is conducted via a video conferencing system that is offered in a central area where visitors are permitted to see and talk to inmates using video telephones. Each inmate in the facility is permitted to have two video visits each day; each visit is 25 minutes long. Information about video visitation is not provided over the phone. For more information on video visitation, please click here. Before scheduling a visit with a jail inmate, it is highly recommended that you first confirm the inmate’s presence by conducting a Fulton County inmate search here.

Visitation Hours / Fulton County Inmate Search

Visitation hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and continue after 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Inmates are given specific days for visitation from friends and family. However, before scheduling a jail visit, it is advisable to confirm the inmate’s presence by conducting an inmate search here. If a visitor is more than 10 minutes late, the visitor is denied entry into the facility and must reschedule the visit. The days chosen are based on the first letter of their last name.

Monday and Thursday: Inmates with last names A-L

Tuesday and Friday: Inmates with last names M-Z

Saturday and Sunday: Open visitation (children permitted)

Visitation Rules

• A valid state I.D is required for both professional and regular visitors.
• No personal belongings are allowed in the facility.
• All visitors must be scheduled ahead of time unless the visitor lives more than 50 miles away. (Documentation showing the address is required.)
• Every visitor to the facility must arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the visit.
• No electronic devices of any kind are permitted inside the facility during visitation.
• Children under the age of 17 are not allowed in the facility during weekdays.

Visitation Dress Code

• No sunglasses are allowed during visitation.
• Visitors may not wear tight or revealing clothing.
• Head coverings are prohibited.
• Pajamas are prohibited.
• Jackets are to be removed upon entry into the facility.
• No high heels or open-toed shoes are allowed during visits.
• No shirts with inappropriate graphics are permitted during visitation.
• Shirts and shoes are required during visits.
• No shirts with inappropriate logos on them (e.g., violent images) are allowed.

Inmate Mail / Fulton County Inmate Search

Inmates are permitted to receive mail while incarcerated. However, before sending mail to an incarcerated person, you should first confirm the inmate’s presence by conducting a Fulton County inmate search here. To write to an inmate, send a properly addressed envelope containing the sender’s name and return address to:

Inmate Full Name, Inmate Number
Inmate Housing Unit
901 Rice Street Northwest
Atlanta, GA, 30318

Jail Programs

Each inmate is provided with food, clothing, and medical care (including mental health care). The jail offers worship and many self-improvement programs such as GED and Smart Entry (a program that allows younger inmates to learn new skills and knowledge so they are prepared for the world outside of jail). They also offer anger management and substance abuse courses.

Sheriff’s Office

The Fulton County Sheriff is responsible for enforcing laws, investigating potential problems within the county, providing safety and protection to residents, and running the county jail.

Sheriff’s Office Address

185 Central Avenue Southwest
Atlanta, Georgia, 30303

About the County / Fulton County Inmate Search

The county, which is located in the northcentral part of Georgia, was founded in 1853. It was the 144th county to be established in the state, and it is home to the state capitol, Atlanta. A jail is also located in the county. To conduct a Fulton County inmate search, click here.

Demographics / Fulton County Inmate Search

As of 2023, the county had an estimated population of 1,110,549, making it the most highly populated county in Georgia. The county is known for upscale living environments and economic growth. Many famous individuals are from the county, including Martin Luther King Jr. Some of the county’s residents are incarcerated at the local jail. To conduct a Fulton County inmate search, click here.

Communities

Cities:

• Alpharetta
• Atlanta
• Chattahoochee Hills
• College Park
• East Point
• Fairburn
• Hapeville
• Johns Creek
• Milton
• Mountain Park
• Palmetto
• Roswell
• Sandy Springs
• South Fulton
• Union City

Former unincorporated communities:

• Campbellton
• Ocee
• Red Oak
• Sandtown
• Serenbe
• Shake Rag