Index of Augusta and Richmond County Resources on this page:
About the Bail Bond Release Process | Getting the Bail Bond Release Process Started
Augusta and Richmond County Online Resources
Richmond County Jail Addresses
Augusta-Richmond County Law Enforcement Center Information
Charles B. Webster Detention Center Information
General Questions and Answers about the Richmond County Correctional Institution
How to Ensure a Speedy Release Process
About Bail and the Bail Bond Release Process:
The Bail Bond Release Process is fairly standard across the United States with a few exceptions, but typically, you can expect a similar process in nearly every major U.S. city.
When a friend or relative gets arrested, depending on the charge a judge may or may not allow the defendant to be released out on Bail. Sometimes the judge will allow the defendant to be released on their own recognizance, or R.O.R. Bail. In this case, you would not need to post a Bond.
If the judge sets Bail in the amount of $10,000, then someone has to post that entire Bond amount. Most people don't have an extra $10,000 laying around, so Bail Bond Agencies were created to enable people to have a friend or relative freed from jail without requiring them to post the entire amount of the Bond.
A Bail Bond Agency will typically collect a premium of 10% of the bail amount from the person seeking the Bond. The percentage is usually 10%, sometimes 12% and the percentage required is dictated by law in every city with Bail Bond Agencies. If you're trying to get a friend or relative out of jail, you will have to pay the percentage the premium requires.
On a $10,000 bond, a 10% premium means you'll have to come up with $1000. Financing is available at times, and collateral may or not be required as well. After the requirements of the premium can be met, the Bail Agent will take care of everything else, including all necessary paperwork and other services which include trips to the jail and sometimes the courthouse as well.
Every situation is different, but we pride ourselves on our customer service and we will be happy to help make this as easy as possible for you. Please note, however, especially in larger metropolitan areas, detention facilities are often short on staff or resources and this tends to slow down processing in these areas. No matter how quickly we work, we cannot control the unexpected delays that may occur with a defendant's release. We will be happy to stay with you through the process and will keep you updated on their release status and any other related needs you may have along the way.
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Getting the Bail Bond Release Process Started:
Call us TOLL FREE at 1-877-WHY-JAIL (1-877-949-5245) or (727) 557-4344 and speak with one of our professional, licensed and insured Bail Surety Agents.
Our agent will need to know specific information about the person who is detained, so please have the following information ready before making the call to help speed up the process for everyone:
- What is their Full Legal Name?
- What is their Date of Birth?
- What County, City and State is the person being held in?
- What is the booking number?
- What is the charge / what are the charges?
- How much is the bail amount / how much are the bail amounts?
Other information you may want to consider being prepared to provide about the person you are trying to free would be their personal history, such as where they work or go to school, information about previous arrests, residency information, and contact information for friends, family and relatives.
We will contact the jail facility in order to determine more specifics about the Bail information and special conditions, if any, and etc.
Next, you'll provide your Bail Agent with a percentage of the total bail amount which is usually around 10%. The Bail Bond Agency will then cover the other 90% of the Bail Amount and post the bond. Cash, Check, and Credit Cards are accepted and financing may or may not be available for those who qualify.
Your Bail Agent will contact you as soon as the arrangements have been completed. Again, remember some larger cities will take a little longer than others, every situation is a little different. Please have patience and remember that we will be here to answer any questions you may have during the entire process.
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Augusta and Richmond County Online Resources:
Richmond County Sheriff's Website | Georgia State Board of Pardons and Parole
Georgia Department of Corrections | Georgia Dept. of Corrections Offender Search
Richmond County Jail Addresses:
Augusta-Richmond County Law Enforcement Center
401 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30901
Ph: (706) 821-1113
Charles B. Webster Detention Center
1941 Phinizy Rd.
Augusta, GA 30906
Ph: (706) 821-1101
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Augusta-Richmond County Law Enforcement Center Information:
For General Information
If you have a question concerning a release date, bail amount, sentence information, or other inmate-related inquiry, please call the Booking Desk at one of the following numbers:
Booking Desk: (706) 821-1110
Booking Desk: (706) 821-1115
Duty Supervisor: (706) 821-1116
Property Room: (706) 821-1587
These phone lines are often busy as the number of calls into this section is high, both day and night. If you can't get through, wait a few minutes and try one of the numbers again. Please be patient!
For Visitation and Policy Information
If you have a question regarding the Visitation Policy or restrictions on allowable items, please contact the Jail Administration offices:
Secretary: (706) 821-1113
Secretary: (706) 821-1114
Secretary: (706) 821-1586
Fx: (706) 821-1106
For Information about Identification-Related Problems
If you have a question or problem concerning a jail record due to an alias, false name situation, or other identification-related problem, contact the Jail Administrative Sergeant or
Officer:
Administrative Sergeant: (706) 821-1590
For Serious Inquiries or Policy Requests
Serious inquiries or requests for policy exceptions should be directed to the office of Major William E. “Gene” Johnson or Captain William H. “Bill” Reeves, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Major W.E. Johnson: (706) 821-1112
Captain W.H. Reeves: (706) 821-1109
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Charles B. Webster Detention Center
For General Information
If you have a question concerning a release date, bail amount, sentence information, or other inmate-related inquiry, you should call the main number during business hours and the Central Control Station after hours.
Main Lobby: (706) 821-1101
Central Control Station: (706) 821-1616
For Visitation and Policy Information
If you have a question regarding the Visitation Policy or restrictions on allowable items, contact the Jail Administration offices:
Secretary: (706) 821-1102
Secretary: (706) 821-1608
Secretary: (706) 821-1606
Fx: (706) 821-1632
For Serious Inquiries or Policy Requests
Serious inquiries or requests for policy exceptions should be directed to the office of the Assistant Chief Jailor, Captain Chester V. Huffman, Jr., between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Captain C.V. Huffman: (706) 821-1577
Lieutenant T.J. Elim: (706) 821-1579
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1. What are the directions to Richmond County Correctional Institution?
From Atlanta: I-20 East then Bobby Jones Expressway East exit; Exit Windsor Spring / Peach Orchard Rd. (#6) and turn right on to Peach Orchard Rd.; Travel approximately two miles then turn right on Tobacco Rd.; RCCI on left.
From Savannah: I-16 North to Statesboro then Hwy 25 North to Augusta; Turn left on to Tobacco Rd.; RCCI on left.
2. What are the Visitation procedures?
Visitation is held on Saturdays, Sundays, and county holidays from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Only immediate family members (parents, brother, their spouses, sisters, and their spouses, wives or common law wives, grandparents, children or stepchildren) are allowed to visit. All inmates are given the opportunity to complete a visitation list.
Visitors are not permitted to wear shorts or revealing clothing to the visitation area. Visitors who arrive and are not in the proper attire will be denied admittance. Kissing / hugging are permitted when entering and exiting the visitation area only. All visitors over the age of 16 years old are required to present identification before admission.
No personal item may be given to an inmate during visitation. You may bring change (money) to the visitation area to use the vending machines.
3. How can I find out when an inmate will be released?
We cannot release this information. Please contact the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Parole for release information at (404) 656-5651.
4. What are the transfer procedures?
Generally, inmates are eligible for transfers after completing 12 months of assignment and have maintained six months clear record - no disciplinary infractions. All transfers must be approved by the Georgia Department of Corrections. For more information please call the Georgia Department of Corrections at (404) 656-4987.
Inmates at other institutions must go through their assigned Counselors to obtain a transfer.
5. Do inmates have access to telephones?
Yes, all inmates have access to telephones unless their privileges are restricted due to disciplinary infractions. Inmates are limited to 20 phone numbers, and they can only call these numbers. All calls are collect.
6. Can I send packages and money to inmates?
Inmates are allowed to receive one ten pound package per month in addition to the pre-approved Christmas package. All inmates have access to the Inmate's Commissary. Each inmate has an account and may receive money only through postal money orders, money orders signed by a bank official or a cashiers check sent through the mail. Money orders can be for any amount.
Cash money and personal checks are not allowed and will be returned to the sender!
7. What services and programs are offered to inmates?
The following services and programs are offered to inmates:
- GED
- Medical / Dental Services
- Library Services
- Counseling Services
- Religious Programs / Activities
- Inmates' Choir
- Recreational Activities
- OJT-Food Service
- Maintenance
- Landscaping
- Janitorial
- Flagman
- Orderly
- Painting
- Laundry Operations
- (HEO)-Heavy Equipment Operator (Tractor Drivers)
- Re-Entry (Pre-Release) Program
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In order to serve you best and to help ensure a fast release process, please have the following information ready:
- The full name and date of birth of the arrestee.
- The name and location of the jail including city and state.
- The bail amount.
- The date of the arrest.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and conveniently located less than 1 mile from the Courthouse and County Jail, we work hard to ensure a smooth and speedy release.
If you are unsure of certain information, no problem - we will gladly assist you, answer your questions, and educate you about the bail bonding process as we work towards a solution.
Bail Bonds in Augusta - Call us TOLL FREE at 1-877-WHY-JAIL (1-877-949-5245) or call (727) 557-4344.
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