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Ben Hill County Jail Overview
Ben Hill County is a county in the U.S. state of Georgia. Ben Hill County was established in 1906 and was named in honor of Benjamin Harvey Hill, who was a U.S. Senator from 1877 to 1882. The county seat is Fitzgerald. The county’s land area is 252 sq miles. The zip codes of Ben Hill County are 31750 and 31783.
The Sheriff and main lawman of Ben Hill County Jail is currently Sheriff Lee Cone. He can be called at (229) 426-5161 or emailed at [email protected].
Sheriff’s Department in Fitzgerald, Georgia
Address:
255 Appomattox Road
Fitzgerald, Georgia 31750
Phone: (229) 426-5161
Inmate Search in Ben Hill County Jail
The Ben Hill County Jail does not have an inmate search feature on its website. To search or locate an inmate, visit the Jail directly or call at (229) 426-5161.
Important Jail Information and Procedures
Ben Hill County Jail only allows non-contact visits. Visitations will take place in the Inmate Visitation Room of the Ben Hill County Detention Center. Inmates are allowed 30 minutes of visitation each week. A maximum of four visitors will be permitted to visitors. Children under 12 years of age are not eligible for visits. Inmates should present a valid state or government-approved identification card with a photo such as a Valid Passport, Driver’s License, Military ID Card, etc. Inmates should provide a list of visitors to the Jail Administrator. All visitors are subject to approval by the Jail Administrator before being permitted to visit. All visitations will be monitored and recorded. For further information, visit the link below.
Visitation Hours
Males: Saturday
A – M: 8:30 am to 11:30 am
N – Z: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Females: Sunday
All: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sex Offender Search and Lookup
Individuals convicted of sex-related crimes such as rape, prostitution, sexual assault, child pornography, sex trafficking, and sexual abuse are deemed as sex offenders. Sex offenders are required to get registered with the state or county’s sex offender register. Those who don’t register with the state may be charged with a felony. You can get the list of sex offenders registered with the Ben Hill County Sheriff’s Office by going to the following link.
Bail and Bondsman
If you have been arrested in Georgia on a state felony or misdemeanor charge and have a bond set, there are four ways to post bond for your release such as signature bond, cash bond, property bond, and bonding agency. Posting bond allows the defendant to leave jail while ensuring to show up to answer all charges at future court dates. If the defendant who posted bond does not show up, a warrant will be issued for their arrest.
In Georgia, the percentage a bonding agency can charge is higher than the national average of 10%. In Georgia, 12% to 15% is commonplace when it comes to the non-refundable fee amount a bonding agency will ask for their services. There are other agencies that provide lending services if the defendant does not have the money required for the bonding agency fee. Collateral such as property or vehicle is commonly used.
Applicable Statutes
Code of Georgia Title 17
Criminal Procedure Chapter 6
Bonds and Recognizance Article 2
Sureties Part 2
Professional Bondsmen
Code of Georgia Title 17
Criminal Procedure Chapter 6
Bonds and Recognizance Article 2
Sureties Part 1
General Provisions
Code of Georgia Title 17
Criminal Procedure Chapter 6
Bonds and Recognizance Article 3
Proceedings for Forfeiture of Bonds or Recognizances
| Contact the Ben Hill County Public Defender | |
|---|---|
Public defender’s provide: counsel upon arrest, representation during criminal investigative proceedings, interviewing witnesses, arrange bail, conduct pretrial discovery, withdraw pleas, suppression of evidence motions, jury selection, opening statements, legal research, and more | |
| Name: | Ben Hill County Public Defender |
| Address: | 115 South Sheridan Street, Fitzgerald, Georgia, 31750 |
| Phone: | 229-426-5091 |
| Hours: | N/A |
| Ben Hill County Jail Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Number of Persons Confined | 114 |
| Avg Daily Population | 109 |
| Name of new facility | not applicable |
| Full time payroll | 21 |
| Full time total employees | 21 |
| Total salaries and wages | 514620 |
| Other operating expenditures | 392322 |
| Total construction costs | 0 |
| Equipment, furnishings, etc | 0 |
| Year of original construction | 1996 |
| Year of major renovation | not applicable |
| Name of new facility | not applicable |
Address: 255 APPOMATTOX ROAD FITZGERALD GA 31750
| Ben Hill County Unemployment and Median Household Income | |
|---|---|
| Civilian Labor Force Annual Average, 2016 | 5,662 |
| Number Employed Annual Average, 2016 | 5,205 |
| Number Unemployed Annual Average, 2016 | 457 |
| Unemployment Rate, 2016 | 8.1 |
| Median Household Income Annual Average, 2015 | 30,776 |
Sources: Unemployment – Bureau of Labor Statistics LAUS data, Median Household Income – Census Bureau SAIPE data, Rural Classifications – USDA Economic Research Service | |
| Ben Hill County Poverty Data | |
| Estimate of People of All Ages In Poverty 2014 | 5,549 |
| Estimate Percentage of People of All Ages In Poverty 2015 | 32.5 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Model-based Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) | |
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