DeKalb County Jail
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- Facility Type
- County Facility
- Security Level
- Pretrial / Sentenced
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- Not available
- Operated By
- DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
DeKalb County Jail Inmate Communication Overview
DeKalb County Jail is the county detention facility in Decatur, Georgia, operated by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. It houses pretrial and sentenced inmates from across DeKalb County on Memorial Drive, east of Atlanta. The jail serves as the county's main intake point and holds a large daily population from the Atlanta metro area.
Communication at DeKalb County Jail runs through Securus Technologies. Families set up Securus accounts to receive phone calls, schedule video visits, and exchange electronic messages with inmates. Inmates can make outgoing calls using inmate debit accounts, and friends and family can fund prepaid accounts through the Securus website or app.
Visits must be scheduled at least a day in advance through the Securus system, and visitors need to be on the inmate's approved list. Mail is limited to postcards, which must follow strict size and content rules. Money for commissary can be deposited through lobby kiosks or the county's deposit service.
Facility Information
Contact details and location information for this correctional facility.
Address
4415 Memorial Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
Main Phone
(404) 298-8500
Administrative line — not for inmate calls
Communication Options
Available communication services at DeKalb County Jail.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Provider: Securus
Available. Electronic messaging through Securus eMessaging.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Provider: Securus
Available. Video visits scheduled through Securus; visitors must be on the approved list.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Provider: Securus
Available. Photo attachments through Securus messaging where enabled.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: Securus
Available. Inmate-initiated calls via inmate debit or prepaid Securus accounts.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Deposits through lobby kiosks or the county's deposit service.
Communication Providers at DeKalb County Jail
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
Securus
Phone calls, video visits, and eMessaging through Securus.
View Securus ServicesCommunication Rules at DeKalb County Jail
- Set up a Securus account to receive calls, schedule video visits, and send messages.
- Schedule visits at least 24 hours in advance; visitors must be on the approved list.
- Mail is postcard-only with strict size, ink, and content rules.
- Inmates make outgoing calls using inmate debit; fund accounts through Securus.
- Only one visit per week per inmate is allowed.
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Frequently Asked Questions — DeKalb County Jail
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- How do I receive calls from a DeKalb County Jail inmate?
- Create a Securus account and fund a prepaid calling option. Inmates place outgoing calls using inmate debit.
- How do video visits work?
- Register and schedule through Securus. Visits are available daily in morning and evening blocks, one visit per inmate per week, and must be booked at least 24 hours ahead.
- What mail is allowed?
- Postcards only, unaltered, in blue or black ink, addressed to the inmate's name and SPN at 4415 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032.
- How do I add money?
- Deposit cash or debit at the lobby kiosks, use TouchPay at 866-232-1899, or mail a Western Union or USPS money order marked for inmate accounting.
- Can I message an inmate?
- Yes, through Securus eMessaging once you have an account and the inmate is on your contact list.
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