Paulding County Booking Lookup, Bond, Video Visits, Commissary and Court Help
Finding someone in Paulding County custody is only the beginning. Families often need to know whether the booking is current, what the listed bond means, which building accepts bonds, how video visitation works, when commissary money must arrive, what kind of mail the jail actually accepts, and where to look for the criminal case.
This guide brings those Paulding County rules together so the reader can solve the full problem without bouncing between a dozen government pages. Use the official inmate portal only when a live search is required; the steps, fees, addresses, deadlines, mail rules, bond requirements, hearings and records procedures are explained below.
Current county jail capacity published by the Sheriff’s Office.
Current Jail Division address in Dallas, Georgia.
Main Paulding County Jail telephone number.
County-published fee required on all bond types.
Current county procedures checked against official sources.
Choose the fastest Paulding County inmate-search path
Start with Paulding County’s Online Offender Lookup. Use the person’s legal name, open the likely record and compare the booking information before taking another action.
Search first, but remember that intake and booking must be completed before a public custody record can be relied on. Call the jail when the arrest was recent and no result appears.
Use the jail search to confirm custody, then use the Paulding criminal case system to check court filings and proceedings.
How to search the Paulding County Jail inmate roster correctly
How to interpret a Paulding County booking result
Treat a jail record as a custody and booking record—not a final criminal judgment. Use it to establish who is housed, why the person was booked, which case is involved and what action to take next.
| Record item | What it helps answer | What you should do |
|---|---|---|
| Inmate ID | Identifies the person in the jail system. | Save it for mail, phone calls to the jail and service transactions. |
| Booking date | Shows when the current jail booking began. | Use it to separate a current booking from an older record. |
| Charge | Describes an allegation or offense associated with the booking. | Check the criminal court record because charges can later change. |
| Bond | May show whether a bond amount or status is associated with a charge. | Confirm the amount and every case before paying anything. |
| Case number | Connects the booking with the court file. | Copy it exactly for the Paulding criminal case search. |
| Custody / housing | Helps establish whether the person is presently in Paulding custody. | Recheck before visitation or release pickup. |
| Release information | May indicate that custody has ended or is changing. | Call before driving to the jail because release processing can take additional time. |
No Paulding County inmate record found? Follow this order
Paulding County has different addresses for jail, bond, visitation and records
Several important Sheriff’s Office functions are located in the Watson Government Complex, but they do not all use the same street number. This is one of the easiest ways for a visitor to arrive at the wrong office.
Dallas, GA 30132
Use for: Jail Division, inmate accounts and ordinary inmate postcard address.
Phone: 770-443-3030
Dallas, GA 30132
Use for: Bonding, onsite video visitation and Keefe inmate-account kiosk.
Phone: 770-443-3030
Dallas, GA 30132
Use for: Sheriff’s Office, Records Division and Warrants/Civil Division.
Sheriff: 770-443-3010
Dallas, GA 30132
Use for: Magistrate Court, Superior/State Court Clerk and first-appearance viewing.
What happens after someone is booked into Paulding County Jail?
Paulding County describes the jail’s primary function as receiving, processing and housing people charged with felony or misdemeanor violations. If a person cannot make bond, the person remains in custody while the case moves toward court.
Paulding County Jail bond types, fees, documents and release checks
Paulding County publishes four bond routes: cash bond, professional bondsman, property bond and attested property bond. The Sheriff’s Office states that a $20 fee is required on all bonds.
| Bond type | What Paulding County requires | Important cost or risk |
|---|---|---|
| Cash bond | Anyone may post it. The full bond amount must be posted. A person posting bond must show picture ID. | County says the cash is returned to the person who posted it at the conclusion of the criminal trial or plea, subject to the bond process. |
| Professional bondsman | Use a professional bonding company. An approved-bondsmen list is available in the Bonding and Visitation Center lobby. | County says professional fees may be about 12%–15%, can change, and are non-refundable. |
| Paulding property bond | Property must be in Paulding County and the owner must provide required deed, tax, mortgage and ID documents. | The property must have twice the bond amount in clear unencumbered equity. |
| Attested property bond | Used when property is outside Paulding County. The property-county Sheriff’s Office prepares and seals the bond for return to Paulding. | Do not open or tamper with the sealed envelope; Paulding may reject a tampered bond. |
Cash bond: exact county rules to know
If the bond is $1,200, the county’s example says $1,200 must be posted.
Paulding County says a cash bond may be posted by anyone.
Anyone posting bond for an arrestee must produce picture identification.
The county states that credit cards and checks drawn on personal or business accounts are not accepted for cash bond.
Property bond: bring everything before you drive
Attested property bond for property outside Paulding County
Professional bonding company
The Sheriff’s Office posts its approved professional-bondsmen list in the main lobby of the Bonding and Visitation Center at 90 Constitution Boulevard. The Sheriff’s Office will not recommend one company over another.
Before paying any bond
Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: 770-443-3030
Paulding County Jail first appearance schedule and public viewing
Paulding County uses video conferencing for all first appearance hearings held at the jail.
| Day | Time | How the inmate appears |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 a.m. | Video conference with a Magistrate judge. |
| Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. | Video conference with a Magistrate judge. |
| Friday | 10:00 a.m. | Video conference with a Magistrate judge. |
What happens at first appearance?
The defendant is advised of criminal charges that have been filed and the Magistrate judge may determine whether a bond will be set. Paulding County specifically warns that this is not a formal bond hearing.
Can family watch?
The inmate is not transported out of the jail for this hearing and members of the public are not admitted to the secure jail area. To watch the hearing, the public may go to the Magistrate Courtroom at the Paulding County Courthouse at the scheduled time.
Magistrate Courtroom
280 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132
Paulding County states that when the courthouse is closed, the public may go to the Jail Visitation and Bonding Center at 90 Constitution Boulevard to view the first appearance.
How Paulding County Jail visitation works
Paulding County uses video visitation. The visitor does not conduct a traditional contact visit inside a jail housing unit. Video visits can be conducted from an internet-connected smart device or using the visitation service available at the Bonding and Visitation Center.
Go to the Bonding and Visitation Center at 90 Constitution Boulevard.
Video visitation can be conducted using an internet-connected smart device.
The Sheriff’s Office states that each inmate receives one free off-site video visitation per week.
Before scheduling or traveling
Important rules outside the visitation building
Paulding County publishes an unusually specific security rule: visitors may not loiter, smoke or use a cellphone within 100 feet of the Bonding and Visitation Center.
Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: 770-443-3030
Fax: 770-443-3045
How to send money to a Paulding County Jail inmate
Paulding County uses Access Corrections for inmate commissary accounts. The county publishes three deposit routes.
Use Access Corrections after verifying the exact inmate.
Use the Keefe kiosk in the Bonding and Visitation Center at 90 Constitution Boulevard.
Commissary schedule and $50 limit
Each inmate is assigned one commissary purchase day per week based on housing location. Paulding County permits an inmate to spend up to $50 on that commissary day.
What commissary carries
What happens to unused money at release?
Upon release from Paulding County Jail, the inmate is issued a debit card loaded with the remaining funds credited to the inmate account.
Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: 770-443-3030
Published hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Paulding County Jail mail: postcards only
Inmate’s Name and ID Number
190 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132
Postcard requirements
Can the postcard have a picture?
Yes. Paulding County says a 3″ × 5″ postcard may depict an image, but the image cannot contain:
Images containing nudity are not allowed.
Images depicting violence are prohibited.
Images depicting illegal activity are prohibited.
What happens if you send something else?
If mail contains something other than the permitted postcard, the material is returned to the sender. Paulding County specifically states that letters sent to the jail remain unopened and are returned.
Phone calls and communication: what Paulding County publicly confirms
Paulding County’s current public jail pages clearly publish the video-visitation process and commissary provider, but the pages reviewed for this guide do not publish a complete current inmate-telephone provider, rate chart or phone-account setup procedure.
Ask these questions in one call
How to find the Paulding County criminal case after locating an inmate
The jail roster tells you about custody. Paulding County’s criminal case search helps answer what happened after the arrest—case number, filings, pleadings and court activity.
First Floor, Room 1109
Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: 770-443-7533
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Room 1023
Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: 770-443-7527
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Criminal record questions: 770-443-7529
The division receives, files, stores and retrieves criminal court records and criminal indictments.
Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: 770-443-7561
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Public defender help after a Paulding County arrest
The correct public defender depends on whether the person faces a felony or misdemeanor case.
The Paulding County Public Defender’s Office represents qualifying indigent defendants charged with felony offenses in Superior Court.
Phone: 770-443-3463
Office: 1387 Industrial Blvd North, Suite 103, Dallas, GA 30132.
Paulding County directs misdemeanor defendants to the State Court Public Defender.
Phone: 678-981-4380
How to obtain a Paulding County arrest report or proof of incarceration
The Sheriff’s Records Division maintains arrest and incarceration records, fingerprints, photographs and court documents for people housed in Paulding County Jail.
Submit an Open Records request to the Sheriff’s Records Division.
Paulding County provides a separate Proof of Incarceration Request Form.
The Sheriff’s Office says case reports are generally available for public access in about 3–5 business days, subject to legal restrictions.
Ways to submit a Records request
Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: 770-443-3010
Fax: 770-505-5524
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Warrant questions: jail roster and warrant status are not the same thing
A person can have an outstanding warrant without appearing on the current Paulding County jail roster. Conversely, a person already in jail can have multiple warrants or cases.
Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: 770-443-3049
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Use the tip line to provide information about a wanted person. Do not attempt to apprehend someone yourself.
What families should know about release from Paulding County Jail
Georgia VINE custody notifications for victims and families
Georgia operates the statewide VINE victim-notification system for available custody-status information and notifications. Georgia’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council describes VINE as providing status updates through phone, online and mobile access.
- You need notice of a custody-status change.
- A release or transfer affects a victim’s safety plan.
- You do not want to repeatedly refresh the jail lookup.
Automated notices can be delayed. If a release creates an immediate safety concern, use a broader safety plan and emergency services when necessary.
Paulding County Jail map and arrival checklist
Paulding County jail-help contact directory
| Question | Office | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Is the inmate still in Paulding custody? | Jail Division | 770-443-3030 |
| Where do I post bond or attend video visitation? | Bonding and Visitation Center | 770-443-3030 |
| How do I add commissary money? | Access Corrections / Inmate Accounts | 866-345-1884 / 770-443-3030 |
| How do I get an arrest report? | Sheriff Records Division | 770-443-3010 |
| Is there an outstanding warrant? | Warrants/Civil Division | 770-443-3049 |
| What happens at first appearance? | Magistrate Court | 770-443-7533 |
| How do I locate the felony court record? | Superior Court Clerk | 770-443-7527 |
| How do I ask about felony public defender representation? | Paulding Public Defender | 770-443-3463 |
| How do I ask about misdemeanor public defender representation? | State Court Public Defender | 678-981-4380 |
| What if there is an emergency? | Emergency services | 911 |
Paulding County jail-search tips that prevent common mistakes
Use the Sheriff’s current Jail Division address, not an older Industrial Way listing.
Do not walk into 190 Constitution Boulevard expecting the public bonding/visitation lobby.
Arrest-report requests and warrant questions go through Sheriff’s Office divisions at 180 Constitution Boulevard.
A normal envelope and letter will be returned unopened.
If an inmate wants a commissary order, funds need to arrive before midnight on the night before the assigned commissary day.
The county says the professional bondsman’s service fee is non-refundable.
A $10,000 bond requires $20,000 in clear unencumbered equity under the county rule.
It can address bond, but Paulding County specifically distinguishes it from a formal bond hearing.
The court-search format is much easier when you already have the exact CR number.
Official information reviewed and final live actions
The important rules from Paulding County’s official pages have already been incorporated above. These links are retained mainly for actions that require a live county, court or authorized payment system.
Paulding County Jail inmate search FAQs
How do I search for an inmate in Paulding County Jail?
Use Paulding County Sheriff’s Online Offender Lookup. Search the person’s name, open the likely result, verify the identifying and booking information and save the inmate ID and case number before taking another action.
What is the Paulding County Jail phone number and current address?
The current Jail Division address is 190 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, GA 30132. The jail phone number is 770-443-3030.
Where do I go to post bond or use onsite video visitation?
Use the Bonding and Visitation Center at 90 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, GA 30132.
How does inmate visitation work?
Paulding County uses video visitation. Visits may be conducted remotely from an internet-connected smart device or at the Bonding and Visitation Center. The Sheriff states that each inmate receives one free off-site video visitation per week.
How do I send money to a Paulding County inmate?
Use Access Corrections online, call 866-345-1884, or use the Keefe kiosk in the Bonding and Visitation Center. Do not send cash or money orders through inmate mail.
How much can an inmate spend at commissary?
Paulding County permits up to $50 on the inmate’s assigned weekly commissary day. Funds must be deposited by midnight the night before that day for the inmate to receive the order.
Can I send a regular letter to Paulding County Jail?
No. The jail currently accepts only 3 × 5 postcards for ordinary inmate mail. Letters are returned unopened.
What types of bond does Paulding County accept?
The Sheriff’s Office publishes cash bond, professional bondsman, property bond and attested property bond. A $20 fee is required on all bonds.
What do I need for a Paulding County property bond?
You need the warranty deed, current tax statement, current mortgage statement, picture ID for all owners, all people named on the deed present unless an applicable death document is provided, and twice the bond amount in clear unencumbered equity.
When are first appearance hearings?
The current published schedule is Monday at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., and Friday at 10:00 a.m. The inmate appears by video conference with a Magistrate judge.