Bryan County Jail – Pembroke, GA

Bryan County Jail is in Bryan County, Georgia and is the correctional facility for the region. Know someone incarcerated at Bryan County Jail? This guide will tell you about anything you might want to know about Bryan County Jailsuch as the following: Find out who’s in jail at Bryan County Jail? Find mugshots and inmate photos. The jail’s phone number and address. How to post bail. Booking and intake procedures. Bryan County court information. And much more…

The prospect of going to jail is a daunting and scary thought, not only for the person who goes to jail, but also their family and friends. The goal of this guide is to give you all the information and tips you need to make getting locked up a little less stressful. If you have specific questions, just ask it, and also any tips or comments that might be a benefit to others is appreciated.

Do you know someone that is incarcerated and don’t know how to locate them?

Has a friend or family member who has been arrested and you want to find out what jail they’re in?

To see who is in jail at Bryan County Jail you need to navigate to their web site and use the inmate search.

The Bryan County Jail Inmate List has information on persons who have been arrested and are in custody, which includes status, how much their bail is, and times you can visit. You can find information on anyone booked or released within the last 24 hours. Inmates are listed alphabetically by last name. You can get their arrest information faster if you have the arrestee’s name, date of birth, or inmate ID.

If the person you are looking for may be in a different jail you should check our Georgia county jail guide: Georgia County Jails Directory

A mugshot, or jail booking picture, is a photograph that the jail takes when you are processed at the jail intake. A mugshot is actually two photos one face photo and a side picture. Your name and booking number will be in the photos, and they are stored.

Mugshots of Bryan County Jail prisoners can be found online, or you can see them at the Bryan County Jail. When you search for mugshots on the website you have to input the person’s legal name, and a booking date.

Want to get your mugshot taken off of the Bryan County Jail site? This is difficult, since your mugshot is a matter of public record. You will need to file a ‘Petition to Expunge’. Basically, this means that your arrest record will be sealed, and unavailable to the public. It is difficult to do this, and you will most likely need the services of a lawyer.

Read our in-depth tutorial about getting your mugshot taken down, the various websites with mugshots, and the websites that offer to remove your mugshot for you: How To Remove Your Mugshot from the Internet

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If you’re arrested and put in jail, your only thought is about getting out. After you’ve gone through the intake process, bail will be set by the magistrate. If you don’t get a bail set this might mean that you will either be released, or you have to stay in jail until your trial.

If you do bail out of jail you will have to agree to be in court on your court date, and until then you are not allowed to leave town.

Typically, a prisoner can earn early release in exchange for good behavior when they follow the rules and area a good inmate while they’re in jail.

If you prove to be trustworthy, you might be given work release detail. You will either have to go back to the jail every day when you’re finished at your job, or you might be allowed to sleep in a halfway house when you are not working.

Your bail is how much money that you are required to pay in order to be released from jail until your court date. The amount of bail that is set depends on the seriousness of your crime. You will have to pay ten percent of the total that was determined so you can get out of jail. If you miss your court appearance, the person that paid your bail won’t get their money back.

To find out someone’s bail amount you will need to call the Bryan County Jail. If you’ve got the person’s information, like name, address and date of birth, they will tell you the bail amount. You can also see the bail amount on the Bryan County Jail site.

Bailing out of jail is never fun, but in some cases, it is simple to do if you have the money. First, you have to find out if their bail is a Cash Only Bond situation. If this is the case, you will not be able to use the services of a bail bondsman. Cash only – the jail won’t accept checks. As soon as you’ve posted (paid) bond, the inmate will be released into your care. If this person doesn’t violate any of the terms of their release, the bail money you posted will be returned to you.

If bail is set too high, or you just can’t afford it, you should hire a bail bondsman. Bail bondsmen generally have a fee of 10 to 15 percent of total bail, and usually charge a minimum of $100. The money you pay to the bail bondsman is non-refundable and is typically cash only. If their bail has been set particularly high, the bondsman might request to use your personal assets as collateral for the bond in addition to whatever their charges are.

You can find a bail bondsman go to: Bail bondsman

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• Get Time Off For Good Behavior
• Work Release Programs
• Time Served
• Pre-Trial Release Programs
• Released On House Arrest
• Be Released on Your Own Recognizance

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The jail intake process is made up of these steps:

• You will be placed in a holding cell. If the jail is really busy, you will have to wait a while to get processed.
• First, have to answer a number of questions, like what is your full name, address, date of birth and a contact person.
• They’ll also ask you about your psychological and medical history.
• You’ll be given an inmate ID.
• Your fingerprints will be taken.
• You will have your mugshot taken.
• Any property you have will be taken from you and stored until you are discharged.
• You will be allowed to make a telephone call so you can talk to a member of your family, friend, or bondsman to arrange bail.
• If they expect that you will make bail and be released quickly, you might be able to keep wearing your own clothes, but if you are not expected to make bail quickly you will be given a jail issued jumpsuit.

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Once bail has been posted, you will be allowed to go home after you get discharged. Getting discharged from jail will take between 10 minutes to all day long. Or, simply, the faster you can pay your bail, the quicker you can get released from jail. It also depends on whether or not you have a cash bond or if a magistrate needs to figure out how much your bail will be. For a minor charge, you will get booked and released on your own recognizance. When you have completed your jail sentence and are given a release date, plan to be discharged at any time that day – but usually in the morning.

If you have a, or if you must start a jail sentence, you really should follow the rules and turn yourself in willingly. If you have a warrant, go to the jail reception area, and tell them that you think they might have a warrant for your arrest. They will do a record check, and if they find one, they will ask that you surrender yourself and you will be taken into custody. If you are reporting to serve out your sentence, report on the date and time that the sentence order or court paperwork states. Ensure that you are not late to report. Be sure to only bring required items when you go, for example your driver’s license or ID, any prescription medication you might take, as well as a sentencing order from court.

To have visitors, you need to provide each visitor’s name to the jail. Your visitor’s names will be put in a log of approved visitors as an authorized visitor. Every visitor must provide identification. Any visitors that gets to visitation or that is not an approved visitor will not be able to attend visitation.
Jail visitation policies change often, so we suggest that you double-check the jail site before you try to visit an inmate.

The only phone calls that inmates are allowed to make are with a pre-paid phone card or account, or are collect calls . These phone calls are much more expensive than phone calls made outside of jail. Phone calls are restricted on when you can make phone calls, how long you can talk, and how often you can make calls, but inmates must keep in mind lots of people want to use the phone – so you have to share. If you break the rules, phone calls may be limited or eliminated altogether.

Phone Number: (912)653-3800

All mail must be sent using the actual US Postal Service, and not courier or delivery, or hand delivered. You shouldn’t use any other form of delivery. You should print the prisoner’s name, inmate ID number, and the jail address on the envelope. Do not mail a box or package, envelope with padding or insulation, plastic bag, or an envelope with metal inside. Any mail sent to inmates will be opened and inspected by the jail administration, and the mail will get returned to the sender if the jail decides it is inappropriate.

Use this address when sending a letter to someone incarcerated at Bryan County Jail:

Bryan County Jail
95 Public Safety Way
Pembroke, GA 31321

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Bryan County Jail
95 Public Safety Way
Pembroke, GA 31321

The inmate mail policy at Bryan County Jail is always changing, so you should review the the Bryan County Jail website when you send a letter to an inmate there.

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If you have been arrested, you should know you still have rights, the first of which is the right to request an attorney. You won’t get many phone calls in jail, so it is important to ask a friend or family member to locate a lawyer when you call. I know you’re probably asking yourself right now ‘do I really need an attorney?’ You are not required to have an attorney for some criminal charges, a criminal attorney will advise you about your rights, protect your interests and help you through the court system. The quicker you get an attorney working on your charges, the better your chances.

For more information about the benefits of and how to hire an attorney, click: Find an Attorney

If you cannot afford a lawyer, you will be given a public defender for a lawyer. In addition, the Public Defender Office has a number of staff such as investigators, experts in forensics and case workers. All Public Defenders are full-fledged attorneys, members of the Georgia State Bar and are completely licensed to practice law as an agent of the court.

Have you ever had to use a court appointed attorney? Are you satisfied with how they handled your case and represented you in court?

All court records are public records. They include a case file with a docket sheet and each of the documents that have been filed in the case. You are able to access your court records with the website, or at the Clerk of Court’s office where the case was filed.

The Bryan County Clerk of Court is an officer of the court that maintains the records. They also administer the oath in a court case, and also read the verdict when delivered by the jury. All court records from your case are maintained at Clerk of Court.

Court costs and court fees are the costs from your court case, such as filing fees, motion fees and various court charges. If you are low income and have court appointed legal counsel or a Public Defender, you can get a waiver for these fees.

The magistrate is the type of judge that rules on your court case. They do different functions, such as determining how much your bail will be, writing arrest warrants, and presiding over initial court appearances and detention hearings.

A pre-sentencing report is completed with information about the defendant’s background and as much detail about the arrestee’s life and public history, which the judge will take into account when determining your sentence. Information, details, and character witnesses will be requested from the defendant, his or her family members, and in some circumstances the victim. Keep in mind you are able to request to see your own copy of the pre-sentencing report before your sentencing, so you have the opportunity to review it and correct any mistakes.

After being convicted of a crime, you will be given a sentence for your crime. There are a number of different options, ranging from community service and probation, to incarceration in jail or prison. Depending on the severity of the crime, you could be taken into custody immediately, or you could get a date that you are required to surrender and report to jail to serve out your sentence.

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Do you want to find out if somebody you know is incarcerated, or has been an inmate in the past?

To find this out you need to visit the jail website and do an inmate search, and search by:

• Name.
• Birth date.
• Their booking date.
• and their jail inmate ID.

If you’re not sure if this person is in jail or not, you can call the jail confirm whether they’ve been arrested or not.

If you have an outstanding warrant, you can check the court records on the Bryan County court website or you can call the jail directly. You have to have the person’s first and last name. Or, you can just go the jail in person and inquire at the information desk. Bear in mind that there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you will be taken into custody immediately.

If you have a first and last name, and the date of their arrest, contact the jail, on the phone, go there in person, or you can check online. Arrest records are a matter of public record and this information is available to anyone.

Civil processes are when someone has been served with papers, like court orders. You can access civil process orders by going to the Sheriff’s office, either by phone or through their website.

All people registered as sex offenders are listed and registered on a sex offender database. Those listed on these databases have been convicted of a sex crime. You can access sex offenders online, but bear in mind that you can’t find the actual address, but rather the address block that they live on.

Court Records are public records. These records include a court case file that contains a docket and all documents filed in your court case. You can access court records online, or at the clerk’s office of the court where the case was filed.

Every state keeps a record of a person’s criminal background. These databases are all linked and you can track criminal backgrounds from other states. You can go to courthouse and check in person, or you can check online. It helps to know which county the crime occurred in, and in the event that the crime was in a different state entirely, you might have to pay a fee for a more intensive search.

A criminal history search you will be able to get a report detailing any arrests, charges, or convictions that may be on a person’s record for these crimes:

• DUI or DWI.
• Drug Possession.
• Kidnapping.
• Sexual offenses including rape, assault.
• Violent crimes.
• Breaking and entering, theft, larceny.

During a criminal records search, you generally won’t learn if they have had any moving violations, like:

• Speeding or reckless driving.
• Drivers license suspended or revoked.
• Traffic accidents.
• Minor infractions or moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To search for driving records, you have to do a search for their driving history.

Have you ever had to look for criminal records online? How hard was it? Was your search online or did you make a phone call to the Bryan County courthouse? Did you get information that was correct? There are lots of reasons that people search for criminal records, and your story may make it easier for others.

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Most Wanted

For Federal crimes, the FBI has their list of the Ten Most Wanted Criminals. In Bryan County,The Sheriff’s Department has their own list of the most wanted criminals, that you can access online.

FBI Ten Most Wanted List: External Link

Bryan County Top Ten Most Wanted List: Link


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

Just the thought of getting locked up in Bryan County Jail is very scary, eventually you will become accustomed to the daily routine there. You should expect a wake-up alarm at about six in the morning, and then roll call. Next, you will eat breakfast. After breakfast, you will work in the work program or other activity that you are assigned. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it’s lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.

Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don’t know what to expect. If you have spent any time in Bryan County Jail, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.

Dress Code

When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the Bryan County Jail uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.

How To Send Money to an Inmate

You will have your own ‘bank account’ while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.

The rules for sending funds to people in jail changes, so be sure to double check the official Bryan County Jail site before you send any funds.


Commissary

The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.

Inmate Medications

If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.

Meals

You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it’s not much different from what you would eat at home.

Pods / The Yard

The jail is designed in a ‘pod’ layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.

Gangs

As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being ‘primed’ to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don’t get involved.


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News and Media

News

Photos / Pictures

Videos


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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Bryan County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Bryan County Jail, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.

Apply for a Job at Bryan County Jail

Requirements:

• You must be over the age of 21.
• You must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You must be a US Citizen.
• You must pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You must pass a drug test.
• You must have a good level of fitness.
• You must be in good health.
• You must have a valid Driver’s License
• An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.


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Family Resources

There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.

If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.

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Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• You have the right to protection from the accused.
• You have the right to notification.
• You have the right to attend proceedings.
• You have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• You have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• You have the right to restitution.
• You have the right to a speedy trial.
• You have the right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

• Spouses and children of all victims.
• Parents and guardians of minor victims.
• Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
• Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Sex Offender Information and Search

All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.

Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.


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Reviews

Reviews of this Jail

Have you ever been a prisoner in this jail? Do you have a friend or family member that spent time there? Have you ever visited a prisoner at Bryan County Jail?

If yes, then we would like you to write a review about it. Tell us about what you experienced so that others will know what to expect.

Things you could put in your comment:

• Jail conditions.
• Jail, yard and pod layout and facility
• Jail staff and Guards
• Jail food and commissary
• Visitors
• The other inmates – what are they like?
• Prisoner safety
• Gangs
• Programs and activities


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Tell Your Story

Anybody that’s ever been locked up has at least one story to tell about it. Why were you locked up? Did you get fair treatment? What was your daily routine in jail? Tell us about the other inmates. Did going to jail affect your life? How?

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Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Make some good friends in jail? Do you want to reconnect with somebody you met when you were locked up? Then send them a message by posting a comment below.

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Links and Resources

Main Bryan County Jail Website


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