Henry County Jail Roster: Find Custody, Charges, Bond and Inmate Services
When someone is arrested in Henry County, finding the name is only the first step. Families may also need to confirm whether the record is current, identify every charge and bond, arrange a visit, fund the inmate account, send an approved postcard or photograph, and locate the correct criminal court.
This guide brings the Sheriff’s published jail rules into one page. Use the official database only for the final live lookup; the sections below explain what the result means and what to do next.
Up to 900 detainees across two facilities.
Staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What should you do first?
Search the legal surname first. Open every plausible result and compare the identity, charges and arrest timing.
Save the exact displayed name, inmate PIN or ID, each charge and every bond entry before arranging services.
Use the appropriate Henry County court—not the jail roster—to verify hearings, filings and final disposition.
How to search the Henry County Jail roster without missing the record
How to interpret a Henry County inmate-search result
| Information | What it tells you | What it does not prove | What to do next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inmate name | The identity entered in the jail system. | A name alone does not confirm that this is the person you are researching. | Compare age, arrest timing and other identifiers. |
| PIN or inmate ID | The identifier assigned for jail services. | It does not describe the court outcome. | Use it accurately for mail, photos, deposits and provider accounts. |
| Booking date | When the person entered the booking process. | It may differ from the arrest or alleged-offense date. | Use it to separate current and older custody events. |
| Criminal charge | The allegation entered during the arrest or booking process. | It does not establish guilt or the final filed charge. | Check the appropriate court case for later changes and disposition. |
| Bond amount | The bond presently connected with the listed charge. | Payment of one bond may not clear another hold or charge. | Call bonding at 770-288-7120 and verify every matter. |
| No bond | Release may require court action or resolution of another matter. | It does not necessarily mean bond can never be set. | Check the court status and ask which authority controls release. |
| Custody status | Whether the database presently lists the person in custody. | It may change while release or transfer is being processed. | Confirm by telephone before pickup, payment or a visit. |
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What happens after someone enters Henry County Jail?
Henry County Jail capacity, purpose and operating hours
Henry County states that its combined facilities have capacity for approximately 900 detainees.
The jail population consists mainly of pretrial and state-sentenced detainees.
The jail facility and field units operate around the clock with rotating staff schedules.
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Main line: 770-288-7100
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., excluding holidays.
The detention facility itself operates continuously.
Henry County cash, property and professional surety bonds
Requirements that apply before posting bond
| Bond type | How it works | Published cost or rule |
|---|---|---|
| Cash bond | Pay the full bond amount. The amount is refunded after final case disposition, subject to lawful application or forfeiture. | Full bond amount plus a $20 bond-writing fee. |
| Card-funded cash bond | Use the county’s identified AYTICS bond-payment service online or by telephone. | Published additional service fee of 10%. |
| Property bond | Use qualifying equity in property located in Henry County. | Prepared property-bond documents must be delivered to the jail in a sealed, untampered envelope. |
| Professional surety bond | An approved state-licensed bonding company signs the bond. | Bonding-company charge is generally 12%–15% and is nonrefundable. |
Cash-bond refund decision
Henry County states that the full cash-bond amount is refundable following final disposition when it has not been forfeited. A person may elect to apply the cash bond toward the defendant’s fines and fees, but that choice must be made when completing the bond paperwork.
County-approved professional bonding companies
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Henry County remote video and on-site visitation rules
Henry County uses ICSolutions technology and the JailATM platform for remote video visits and scheduled on-site visits. Every visit must be scheduled in advance.
Approved family and friends can participate from another location using a reliable internet connection and compatible device.
Family and friends schedule an available on-site session and must follow the facility schedule and entry rules.
Visitor identification and check-in
Clothing that can cause denial
Tank tops, spaghetti straps and bikini-style tops are prohibited.
Short skirts or shorts can cause entry or visit denial.
See-through, revealing or otherwise inappropriate attire is not allowed.
How to deposit money and avoid a rejected Henry County transaction
Henry County uses Access Corrections for inmate funds. Deposited money is credited to the inmate account and may be used for commissary, approved messaging, mail services and other permitted expenses.
Use Access Corrections through its website or mobile application.
Use the kiosk in the Henry County Jail lobby or locate an authorized CashPay Today location.
Call Access Corrections at 1-866-345-1884.
Deposit limits
$300 or less per permitted cash transaction.
$300 weekly limit.
Deposits are blocked while the inmate account balance is $300 or more.
What happens to remaining funds?
| Situation | How the balance is handled |
|---|---|
| Release from custody | The remaining balance is returned to the inmate on a debit card after permitted deductions. |
| Transfer to another facility | The account balance transfers with the inmate. |
| Outstanding debt or fee | Authorized debts and obligations are deducted before the balance is returned or transferred. |
| Release of funds while incarcerated | Funds may be released only to an authorized bonding agent for bond or to the inmate’s attorney of record. |
| Authorized fund release | The entire balance must be released; partial releases are not permitted. |
Possible account deductions
Henry County commissary schedule, limits and indigent care packages
Up to twice each week.
$50 per store call.
8:45 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
Housing-area kiosk.
Inmates without disciplinary sanctions may place commissary orders twice weekly when sufficient money is available in the account. Orders are submitted through kiosks in the housing areas.
Friends and family may purchase available gift packs through Access Corrections.
Holiday or operational schedule changes are communicated to inmates inside the facility.
Indigent care package
An inmate who has had no funds for more than 14 days may request an indigent care package through an Inmate Request Form. The package is limited to personal hygiene items, writing supplies and mailing supplies.
Henry County postcard rules: ordinary letters are not accepted
Ordinary personal correspondence must be sent as a qualifying white postcard. The jail does not accept standard personal letters. Legal mail, money orders and approved photographs follow separate procedures.
Acceptable postcard requirements
Postcards that will not be accepted
No defaced cards, plastic covering, wrappers, tape, labels or stickers.
No paint, crayon, marker, watermark, stain, perfume, lipstick or other biohazard.
No nudity, weapons, gang references, illegal activity or security threats.
Legal and privileged mail
Privileged correspondence includes mail involving legal counsel, courts, government agencies and elected officials. Incoming privileged mail is opened in the inmate’s presence and inspected for contraband but is not read or censored as ordinary correspondence.
Money order by mail
ATTN: Inmate Accounts
120 Henry Parkway
McDonough, GA 30253
How to send photographs and soft-cover books
Photograph rules
Five per envelope.
4 by 6 inches.
Not accepted.
Clearly write “PICTURES.”
Name and PIN on each back.
Inmate’s Full Name and PIN
505 Hampton Road
McDonough, GA 30253
Photograph content restrictions
Books and periodicals
Books must be purchased and sent directly from a publisher or bookstore. An inmate may possess up to three books, including commissary puzzle books.
Periodicals require advance approval through an Inmate Request Form. Family or friends pay for the subscription after approval.
Henry County inmate calls, prepaid accounts and electronic messages
Telephone call types
The charge is deducted from the inmate’s available account balance.
A family member or friend funds a prepaid ICSolutions account in advance.
The receiving party is billed through the eligible telephone account.
During intake, the inmate receives a personal telephone PIN. The inmate must protect that PIN because the Sheriff’s Office does not accept responsibility for a lost, stolen, borrowed or misused passcode.
Ways to establish or fund a prepaid phone account
ATTN: Customer Service Department / Prepaid Account
2200 Danbury Street
San Antonio, TX 78217
Electronic messages
$0.25 per sent or received message.
Friends and family register through JailATM.
Messages may be monitored, intercepted, reviewed and recorded.
Medical, dental and mental-health requests in Henry County Jail
The inmate submits a sick-call request through the kiosk in the housing pod or block.
Henry County states that medical requests are evaluated in most cases within the next 24 hours.
The inmate should immediately notify jail staff so medical personnel can be contacted.
Dental and psychological care
Regular dental and psychological needs are handled through the sick-call process unless medical staff determine that the situation is an emergency.
Medication rules
- Prescription medication must be approved by the facility’s licensed physician.
- Medical personnel administer approved medication according to the physician’s instructions.
- Limited non-prescription medication may be purchased through commissary.
- An indigent inmate may request certain non-prescription medication for medical review.
Family medical-information hotline
Henry County asks family members to provide important continuity-of-care information through the medical hotline at 404-465-4404. The county states that someone should respond within one to two business days.
Public defenders, court contacts and inmate law-library access
Inmates may contact the Public Defender’s Office through the inmate-kiosk email system.
Telephone: 770-288-7460
Henry County identifies Lister, Holt & Dennis for misdemeanor cases.
Telephone: 770-210-8200
FastCase law-library access
Henry County provides inmates access to FastCase, a national legal-research database containing cases, statutes, regulations, court rules and bar publications. An inmate representing themselves may use the resource for case preparation.
Which Henry County court handles the case?
| Court | Published phone | Typical reason to call |
|---|---|---|
| Magistrate Court | 770-288-7700 | Initial warrants, hearings and matters assigned to Magistrate Court. |
| State Court | 770-288-7800 | Misdemeanor and applicable traffic case information. |
| Superior Court | 770-288-8022 | Felony and other Superior Court criminal-case information. |
| Juvenile Court | 770-288-6866 | Eligible juvenile matters, which often have restricted public access. |
| Probate Court | 770-288-7602 | Probate Court matters and records rather than ordinary adult criminal prosecution. |
Henry County inmate clothing and property pickup deadlines
The inmate has 15 days from admission to arrange collection of clothing.
Designated pickup is available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
The designated collector must present valid picture identification.
Clothing that should be collected within 15 days
Property held until release
Personal property such as phones, keys, wallets and jewelry remains with the Property Clerk and is returned to the inmate at release. Once released, the person has 30 days to return for additional remaining property.
Money in the inmate’s possession
Money collected during booking is placed in the inmate account and documented with a receipt. The county states that funds are not released to another person while the inmate is in custody except through the limited authorized account-release rules.
How to request a Henry County arrest, incident or jail record
McDonough, GA 30253
Information requested on the Sheriff’s form
Documents to name specifically
The responding agency’s record describing the event and initial action.
The record associated with the arrest and booked allegations.
Available custody, identification and intake documentation maintained by the jail.
A releasable affidavit or narrative supporting arrest when maintained by the agency.
Follow-up agency reports, subject to active-investigation and legal exemptions.
Records concerning booked property, authorized release or final return.
Henry County jail and Sheriff’s Office phone numbers
| Service | Phone | Use this number for |
|---|---|---|
| General information | 770-288-7100 | Sheriff’s Office routing and general questions. |
| Inmate information | 770-288-7038 | Current custody, identity and inmate-status questions. |
| Inmate bonding | 770-288-7120 | Bond amount, method and release-process questions. |
| Inmate visitation | 770-288-7083 | On-site or remote visitation scheduling problems. |
| Open Records | 770-288-7043 | Sheriff reports and jail-record requests. |
| Medical hotline listed by Sheriff contact page | 770-288-6954 | Published inmate medical contact routing. |
| Family medical-information line | 404-465-4404 | Providing continuity-of-care information to the medical provider. |
| Warrant services | 770-288-7100 | Sheriff warrant questions and correct-unit routing. |
| Tip line | 770-288-7023 | Providing crime or public-safety information. |
| Internal Affairs | 770-288-7164 | Employee-conduct complaints handled through Internal Affairs. |
Henry County Sheriff’s Office location in McDonough
Information extracted for this Henry County guide
Search purpose, inmate-information contacts, jail capacity, operating hours and custody limitations.
Bond methods, account limits, commissary schedule, calls, electronic messages, visits, mail, photographs and property.
Sick-call procedure, family medical-information line, public-defender contacts, law-library access and open-records instructions.
Henry County Jail inmate-search questions answered
How do I search the Henry County Jail roster?
Use the Sheriff’s official inmate database. Search broadly by surname, open each possible result and compare identifying information, charges and bond entries.
What number should I call for inmate information?
Call 770-288-7038. Prepare the full legal name, birth date, arrest date, arresting agency and any known case or booking information.
Why is a recent arrest not online?
The person may still be completing intake or remain temporarily with another arresting agency. Retry the search and call inmate information.
Does a listed charge mean the person was convicted?
No. The roster shows an allegation associated with custody. The final filed charge and disposition must be checked through the appropriate court.
What is the Henry County bond fee?
The Sheriff publishes a nonrefundable $20 fee for each bond written.
How much is the online card bond fee?
Henry County states that its AYTICS card-payment option carries an additional 10% service fee.
Can I use Henry County property for a bond?
Qualifying equity in property located in Henry County may be used. Prepared documents must be delivered to the jail in a sealed, untampered envelope.
How do I schedule a Henry County inmate visit?
Create or use a JailATM account and schedule the remote or on-site session in advance. Bring valid government photo identification for on-site entry.
How much money can I deposit?
Cash deposits are limited to $300 or less, while internet deposits have a $300 weekly limit. New deposits are blocked when the inmate account already contains $300 or more.
How often can an inmate order commissary?
An eligible inmate may order twice per week and spend up to $50 per store call. Published order cutoffs are 8:45 a.m. Monday and Thursday.
Can I send a normal letter?
No. Ordinary correspondence must be a qualifying white pre-stamped or metered postcard. Legal mail, photographs and money orders have separate rules.
Where do I send inmate photographs?
Mark the envelope PICTURES and include the inmate’s name and PIN at 505 Hampton Road, McDonough, GA 30253. Up to five non-Polaroid photographs sized 4 by 6 inches or smaller are accepted.
How much does inmate email cost?
Henry County publishes a charge of $0.25 per electronic message through JailATM.
Are inmate phone calls private?
No. Henry County states that telephone calls are recorded and monitored.
How does an inmate request medical attention?
The inmate submits a sick-call request through the housing-area kiosk. Emergency needs should be reported immediately to jail staff.
How can family provide medication or medical information?
Call 404-465-4404 to provide continuity-of-care information. Staff cannot disclose protected medical information without the inmate’s signed release.
When can inmate clothing be collected?
The designated person has 15 days after admission and may collect approved property Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with valid photo ID.
How do I request an arrest report?
Email HCSOOpenRecordsRequest@co.henry.ga.us, fax 770-288-7116 or submit the request to HCSO Open Records at 120 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253.