Pulaski County Detention Center – Hawkinsville, GA

Pulaski County Detention Center is in Pulaski County, Georgia and is the primary jail for this area. Looking for someone in Pulaski County Detention Center? This site tells you all about everything related to Pulaski County Detention Center,such as: How to do a jail inmate search. Find mugshots and inmate photos. The jail’s phone number and address. Bail and how to get out of jail. Booking and intake procedures. Court records. And more…

The thought of going to jail is a scary situation, not only for whoever is incarcerated, but also their family and friends. This guide is designed to give you all the advice and information that you’ll need to make helping someone get out of jail a little less stressful. If you have questions, please feel free to ask it in the comment section below, and please leave any feedback or comments that might help others is appreciated.

Do you have a family member, loved one, or friend that is in jail and want to find out where they are?

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

To see who’s in jail at Pulaski County Detention Center you should go to their link and use the inmate lookup.

The Pulaski County Detention Center Inmate Search is a list of people who are in jail, including current status, bail amount, and visiting hours. Also, you can get info on anybody arrested and processed or discharged within the last 24 hours. Inmates are listed alphabetically by their last name. You’ll be able to find their arrest information more quickly if you enter your friend or family member’s first and last name, birth date, or inmate ID Number.

If the person you are looking for is in a different jail you can look here: Georgia Jails

A mugshot, also known as a booking picture, is a photo that the jail takes during jail intake processing. A mugshot is make of one and a profile picture. Your name and jail ID number will appear on the pictures, and they are stored at the jail.

Mugshots of Pulaski County Detention Center prisoners can be seen on the website, or you can go in person to the Pulaski County Detention Center. When you search for mugshots on the website you will need to enter the person’s full name, and the arrest date, if you have it.

Do you want to have your mugshot erased from the Pulaski County Detention Center site? This is difficult, since your mugshot is a public record. To get your mugshot taken down you will need to file a Petition to Expunge with the court. Basically, this means that all of your arrest records will be sealed, so no one will be able to see them. Depending on your situation, this may be a longshot.

To learn more about removing your mugshot, the various mugshot sites, and the websites that offer to remove your mugshot for you: How To Remove Your Mugshot from the Internet

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Obviously, if you are incarcerated, your primary thought is about when you get out. After you’ve gone through booking, bail is determined either through a preset bail schedule or a magistrate. If there is no bail set this may mean that you will either be free to go until your trial, or you must remain in jail until your trial.

If you are released you will have to promise to go to your court date, and you will not be permitted to leave the county.

Usually, prisoners can earn early release in exchange for good behavior if they follow the rules and don’t cause any problems while they are in jail.

If you follow the rules, you may be allowed to do work release. Either you will have to stay jail each day when you’re finished at your job, or you may be allowed to move into a halfway house when you are not working.

Bail is how much money that you have to pay in order to be released from jail until you go to court. The amount you will be required to pay all depends on how serious your crime is. You will have to pay 10 percent of the total set so you can be released. If you miss your scheduled court date, that person will lose that money.

To find out someone’s bail amount you have to call the jail. If you have all the pertinent information, like name, address and date of birth, they will tell you what their bail is set at. You can also find out how much their bail is on the Pulaski County Detention Center site.

Having to bail someone out of jail is an unpleasant situation, but thankfully, it is really easy if you have the money. First of all, you need to find out if their bail is a “Cash Bond Only”. If it is, you can’t use the services of a bondsman. They only accept cash at the jail, so you have to take cash – the jail will not accept a check. Once you have paid the bond, the prisoner will get released. If the conditions of bail are not violated, you’ll get your money back.

If the bail amount is too high, or you can’t afford it, you should try to hire a bail bondsman. They generally have a fee of 10-15% of the total bail amount, and usually charge a minimum of $100. The money you pay to the bail bondsman will not be returned to you and must be paid in cash. If the bail is extremely high, the bondsman will request to use your personal assets as collateral.

To talk to a bail bondsman go to: Find a bail bondsman

Have you ever hired a Bail Bondsman because you or someone you know got arrested? If you have, post a comment below and tell about it, and let us know how it worked out.

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• Early Release For Good Behavior
• Work Release Programs
• Get Out For Time Served
• Be Released on a Pre-Trial Release Program
• Get Released on House Arrest
• Get Released on Your Own Recognizance

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The jail intake process is made up of these steps:

• You will get put in a holding cell. If the jail is really busy, you will have to wait a while to get processed.
• You will answer some simple questions, like what is your full legal name, your address, birthdate and an emergency contact.
• You will also be asked about your psychological and medical history.
• You’ll be given an inmate ID.
• You will get fingerprinted.
• You will get your mugshot taken.
• All of your personal property will be taken away from you and stored until you get released.
• You will then be allowed to make a telephone call so you can call family, friends, or bail bondsman.
• If you are expected to be released shortly, they will let you keep wearing your own clothes, if not you will be given a jail jumpsuit.

Have you ever been arrested and gone through the jail intake procedure? If you have, you should tell our readers about your experience. How long did it take to get through intake? How were you treated? Do you have any things that might help other people that get arrested get through the process?

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When you pay your bail, you will be discharged from jail. This process can take from 30 minutes to quite a few hours. In other words the quicker you post bail, the faster you will get discharged from jail. Also, it will depend on whether you have a cash bond amount or if a judge still needs to determine how much to set your bail at. For lesser charges, you will simply be booked and released on your own recognizance. When you have completed your jail sentence and have a discharge date, plan to get discharged between 9am and noon.

If there is a, or if you need to begin your jail sentence, it is highly recommended that you follow the rules and turn yourself in. In the case of an outstanding warrant, go down to the jail processing area, and tell the intake officer that you think there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest. A record check will be run, and if they find one, you will be taken into custody. When reporting to serve a sentence, report at the exact time and date that the sentence order states. Be very careful that you don’t show up late. Make sure that you only bring allowed items when you go to jail, like your driver’s license or even ID, any prescription medication you might take, and the sentencing order.

The inmate need to give each visitor’s full name to the jail before anyone can visit them. Your visitors will be put in a log of visitors for the requesting inmate. All visitors will have to provide proof of identification. Any visitors showing up late or that does not have a visitation order will be turned away.
Visitation procedures frequently change, so double-check the official Pulaski County Detention Center jail site before you try to go to visitation.

The only phone calls that inmates are allowed to make are made through a jail approved pre-paid phone account or phone card . Calls made in jail are generally pricier than phone calls made at home. Phone calls are restricted on how often you can use the phone, but inmates should keep in mind that every inmate wants to use the phone too, so they can call their family. If you break the jail rules, phone calls might get reduced or eliminated altogether.

The Pulaski County Detention Center phone number is: (478) 783-4011

All inmate mail is required to be sent via the actual US Postal Service, and not courier or delivery, or hand delivered. You cannot use any other form of mail delivery. You should print the prisoner’s name, prisoner number, and jail address on the envelope. Do not mail a box, envelope with padding or insulation, plastic or paper bag, or an envelope with metal in it. All mail sent to inmates is opened and inspected and read by the officers at the jail, and will get returned to the sender if the jail decides it is inappropriate.

Use this address when sending a letter to someone incarcerated at Pulaski County Detention Center:

Pulaski County Detention Center
34 Bridge Blvd.
Hawkinsville, GA 31036

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Pulaski County Detention Center
34 Bridge Blvd.
Hawkinsville, GA 31036

The Pulaski County Detention Center inmate mail policy changes frequently, so review the official Pulaski County Detention Center site when send a letter to someone in jail there.

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When you’ve been arrested, you have rights, one of these being the right to request an attorney. You don’t get to make many phone calls when you get arrested, so it is important to get a friend or family member to find an attorney for you. You’re probably asking yourself ‘but do I really need an attorney’ You’re not required to have an attorney in all cases, a criminal defense lawyer will advise you about your rights, protect your interests and show you the way through the criminal justice system. The faster you get a lawyer involved with your criminal case, the better.

For more info on this, read: Find an Attorney

If you’ve been arrested and cannot afford an attorney, the courts will assign you a public defender, which is a free lawyer. The Public Defender’s Office has access to investigators, crime scene and forensics experts as well as social case workers. All Public Defenders are real attorneys, members of the State Bar and are licensed to practice law in Georgia.

Have you or someone you know had to use the services of a Public Defender? Do you think they properly handled your case?

All court records are public records. They contain a case file containing a docket and each of the motions, documents, and evidence in the case. You have the ability to access the records and documents in your court case using the internet service, or by going to the Pulaski County Clerk of Court.

The Clerk of Court is an officer and clerk of the court that manages court records. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath for all court participants, and also read the jury’s verdict. All records from your case are maintained at the Pulaski County Clerk of Court.

Court fees and costs are all costs from your case, such as for example filing charges, motion and claim fees, and court appearance fees. If you cannot afford these fees and have a court appointed attorney, you can get a waiver for these fees and won’t have to pay them.

The Pulaski County magistrate is the person that rules on your court case. Magistrate judges do different tasks, which include deciding a bail amount, issuing warrants for arrest, and presiding over initial court appearances and detention hearings.

A pre-sentencing report is put together with background information and information about the defendant’s life and history, which the magistrate judge will review when decide your sentence. Information, details, and character witnesses will be requested from the defendant, the defendant’s family, and in some circumstances the victim of the crime. Bear in mind that you can ask to receive a copy of the pre-sentencing report prior to sentencing, so you can 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 to probation, to incarceration in either jail (short term) or prison (long term). Depending on the particulars of your trial, the severity of your crime, and any sentencing guidelines that they judge will use, you may be taken into custody immediately, or given a date that you are required to surrender and report to jail to serve your sentence.

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Want to find out if some you know is currently in jail, or has been an inmate in the past?

To do so, you should go to the Pulaski County jail website, and search using:

• Name.
• Birthdate.
• Approximate booking date.
• and their jail ID.

If you think that they are currently in jail, you should call the jail find out if they’ve been arrested.

If you think you might have a warrant out for your arrest, you can find out by checking the court records on the Pulaski County court website or you can call the court. This requires a first and last name. Or, you can just go the jail in person and ask the officer in charge. Bear in mind that if there is an arrest warrant out for you, they will take you into custody immediately.

If you know the person’s first and last name, and the date of their arrest, contact the Pulaski County jail, on the phone, in person, or look online. Arrest records are in the public record and these records are freely available.

A Civil Process is when you get served with papers, which can be a court order. You can access civil process orders by going to the Sheriff’s office, on their website or by phone.

All people registered as sex offenders are registered and listed on both a national and state sex offender database. The people listed on these databases have been tried by jury and convicted in a court of law of a sex crime. You are able to see this information online, but keep in mind that you will not be able to get the street address, just the neighborhood block they live on.

Court Records are public records. These records include a case file that contains a court docket and any documents and filings filed in your court case. You can access the court records on the website, or at the Pulaski County Clerk of Court office in the jurisdiction where the case was filed.

Each and every state keeps a record of a person’s criminal background. These databases are all connected so you are able to track criminal convictions from other states. Go to courthouse and make an inquiry, or check online. You must know which county the crime occurred in, and if the crime was in a different state entirely, you may have to pay for a more complete search.

A criminal history search you can find out if someone has been arrested, charged, or convicted for any crimes they may have committed, which could include:

• Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
• Drug crimes like possession or trafficking.
• Kidnapping.
• Sexual offenses including rape, assault.
• Violent crimes.
• Breaking and entering, theft, larceny.

If you do a criminal records check, you won’t find if someone had:

• Speeding.
• Lost their driver’s license or license revoked or suspended.
• Traffic accidents.
• Other moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To search for this information, you must do a search for their driving record.

Have you ever needed to find criminal records? How easy was it? Was your search online or did you have to call the courthouse? Was the information correct? There are many reasons that folks look up criminal records, and your account may make it easier for others.

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Most Wanted

On a Federal level, the FBI keeps a list of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. In Pulaski County, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department has their own list of the most wanted criminals, that you can access online.

FBI Top Ten Most Wanted List

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department’s Ten Most Wanted List


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

Just the thought of serving a jail sentence in the Pulaski County jail is very scary, soon you will become accustomed to the daily routine there. Prisoners get an alarm to wake up at about 6:00 AM, and then roll call. Next, you will eat breakfast. After breakfast, you will work in the work program that you’ve been assigned to. 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 Pulaski County Detention Center, 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 Pulaski County Detention Center 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 money to Pulaski County Detention Center inmates could change, so review the official website before send funds to someone in jail there.


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

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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Pulaski County Detention Center

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Pulaski County Detention Center, 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 Pulaski County Detention Center

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:

• Victims have the right to protection from the accused.
• Victims have the right to notification.
• Victims have the right to attend proceedings.
• Victims have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• Victims have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• Victims have the right to restitution.
• Victims have the right to a speedy trial.
• Victims 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 an inmate at Pulaski County Detention Center? Do you have a friend or family member that is an inmate there? Have you ever visited an inmate in this jail?

If yes, then please tell us about it. Write about what you experienced so that other people can learn what to expect.

Things you can include in what you write:

• Jail conditions.
• Jail facility and layout
• Jail staff and Guards
• Jail food and commissary
• Visitation Days
• The other inmates.
• Prisoner safety
• Gangs
• Programs and activities


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Tell Your Story

Everbody that’s been incarcerated has some stories to tell about the whole experience. Why’d you get arrested? Did you experience fair treatment? What was your daily routine in jail? What about the other inmates? How did getting locked up affect your life?

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Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Did you meet some cool folks in jail? Are you trying to send a message to somebody you met when you were locked up? Leave a message for them here.

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Links and Resources

Main Pulaski County Detention Center Website
Pulaski County Detention Center Inmate Search
View Pulaski County Detention Center Mugshots
Pulaski County Detention Center Bail Amount Link

Pulaski County Detention Center Visitation Procedures
Pulaski County Detention Center Jail Mail Policy Link
Pulaski County Detention Center Inmate Inquiry Link
Pulaski County Warrants
Pulaski County Detention Center Arrest Inquiry
Pulaski County Detention Center Send Money Procedure
Jobs at Pulaski County Detention Center


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