Dawson County Sheriffs Office / Dawson County Jail
Sheriff's office19 Tucker Avenue
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Non-emergency(706) 265-2222
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Dawson County custody orientation
One active adult Sheriff jail serves Dawson County. Confirm the person at Dawson County Detention Center before paying or traveling; courts, the historic jail, youth, state, federal/ICE and community-supervision systems are separate.
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Dawson County
| Facility and guide | Street address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson County Detention Center / Dawson County Jail → | 19 Tucker Avenue, Dawsonville, GA 30534 | 706-344-3545 |
Sheriff main: 706-344-3535. Non-emergency: 706-344-3636. The GDC “Dawson County Jail” listing is this same county facility, not a separate state prison; the historic jail at 54 Highway 53 West is not current custody.
Sources: Dawson Sheriff: current detention identity and roster handoff · Dawson Sheriff: current main and non-emergency contacts · GDC: Dawson County Jail county-facility listing · Dawson tourism: historic jail identity
Original directory and other custody systems
The reviewed orientation is above. This older directory is preserved with historical listings and facilities from other systems. Use the current guide for the confirmed facility; adult-jail rules do not automatically apply to youth custody, special programs or other operators.
The local jail
Open a facility for its address, phone and family rules.
Sheriff and police in Dawson County
2 listed agencies. The arresting agency is usually not the holding facility.
Practical information.
Before you visit, call or send.
Start with the general process. Then use the Dawson County Detention Center guide for the local details available there.
Visiting
Schedules, visitor approval, identification and arrival.
Read the guidePhone calls
Calling accounts, approved providers and connection issues.
Read the guideMail & photos
Mailing addresses, permitted contents and delivery rules.
Read the guideMoney & commissary
Deposit methods, account types and fees to check.
Read the guideDifferent custody systems.
Different places to start.
A Dawson County arrest usually means the county jail. A state sentence, a federal case or an immigration hold means a different system with its own locator and rules.
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Who holds someone arrested in Dawson County?
Usually Dawson County Detention Center, (706) 344-3535. The arresting agency books the person and the jail holds them; ask the jail what holds are on the booking before you act on anything.
Does posting bond mean the person comes home?
Not always. A probation or parole hold, another county\'s warrant, or an immigration detainer can keep someone in custody after bond is posted. Ask the jail what holds are on the booking, and ask the bondsman what happens if there are, before you pay.
What should I confirm before visiting?
Confirm the person\'s current facility, the visiting schedule, approval requirements, accepted identification and arrival instructions. Check the facility guide before you travel.
What if I find something that needs correcting?
Send us the page and the detail that needs attention. Do not send private booking documents or other sensitive personal information.
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