Jail Information · Fayette County · Georgia

Fayette County Jail Information

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office / Jail — address, phone, visitation, and bail help.

If someone you care about was arrested in Fayette County, they are typically held at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office / Jail. This page covers facility contact info, inmate lookup, visitation, mail and phone notes, and how to post a bail bond with Anytime Bail Bonding.

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Nearest office: Jonesboro · Available 24/7 · Free & confidential

Facility

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office / Jail

Primary booking and detention facility for Fayette County arrests.

Fayette County Jail exterior, Office of the Sheriff

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office / Jail

Address: 145 Johnson Avenue, Fayetteville, GA 30214
Jail phone: (770) 716-4720

Inmate Lookup

Looking Up an Inmate in Fayette County

Search current bookings online, or call the jail:

Fayette County inmate lookup →
Jail phone: (770) 716-4720
Search with the person’s full name spelled correctly (FirstName LastName).

Visitation

Visiting Information

Visits must be scheduled in advance by calling the jail. Policies change — confirm on the sheriff site before you go.

Schedule by calling (770) 716-4720
Typical visitation days (confirm before visiting): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday (often no visits Mon/Fri)
Common daytime slots include morning and early afternoon windows; inmate workers may have evening slots — ask when you schedule
Visitors typically need to be 17+ with valid photo ID; children rules and dress code apply
Full rules: Fayette Jail Division →

General bail FAQ →

Mail & Phone

Mail, Money, and Phone Calls

Phone / mail / deposits: Confirm current inmate phone, mail, and commissary options with the jail at (770) 716-4720 or on fayettesheriff.org. Rules change — use the sheriff site as the source of truth.

Bail Bonds

How Bail Works at This Jail

After an arrest in Fayette County, a judge sets bail. Most families use a professional bail bond — a licensed bondsman posts the bond for a non-refundable premium (often about 10%–15% of the total bail in Georgia). Cash bonds may also be available depending on the court and facility.

Anytime Bail Bonding serves Fayette County from our Jonesboro office — available 24/7.

Get Bail Now →
(770) 472-0069

Full bail process guide →

Timing

How Long Until Release?

After bail is posted, release typically takes 2–8 hours depending on booking volume, time of day, and whether any holds (warrants, probation, etc.) are on the inmate. We monitor bonds we handle and keep families updated.

Call (770) 472-0069 for status on a bond we are posting.

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