Contact Information for Assistance (24/7)

Receiving and Discharge/Booking — 912-651-3700
Front Lobby — 912-652-7785
Shift Commander — 912-652-7710

Sheriffic News - Fourth Quarter 2020

Inmates that mail letters to their families and friends should start using the following return address:

JailATM.com – Chatham County Jail
INMATE ID # - Inmate Full Name
925B Peachtree Street, NE, Box 2062
Atlanta, GA  30309

All letters marked Return to Sender will be destroyed if received after Feb. 22, 2021.

Inmates should be mindful that if their family or friends send money orders or certified checks for deposit in your account, these items should be addressed:

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
Finance and Accounting Services
Inmate ID # - Inmate Full Name
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA  31405

Mail not correctly addressed will be returned to sender.

Soft cover books (ordered through a commercial vendor), magazine subscriptions, legal mail, and religious material should still be addressed to:

Inmate ID # - Inmate Full Name
Chatham County Jail
1074 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA  31405

*Note:  Only the above listed items are authorized to be received in the mail.  All other items will be considered contraband and will be destroyed.

SPECIAL NOTICE

Thursday, June 17, 2021 - Sheriff John T. Wilcher of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has issued the following statement:

Be aware of current phone call scams stating the individual is from the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, you missed jury duty and will be arrested if you do not pay a fine. Some call stating they are from social security and the Internal Revenue Service. One of the phone numbers, amongst many others the scammers are using is 912-348-0973.

The Chatham County Sheriff's Office does not collect payment over the phone. Legal matters are only communicated in person.

If you receive a call and are uncertain about the situation, hang up and contact the Chatham County Sheriff's Office directly to inquire 912-652-7634.

Previous Special Notices


Choose a Career That Matters

The mission of the Chatham County Sheriff's Office is to enforce state law and provide the finest public safety services to the people of Chatham County, which includes protecting the judiciary, executing orders of the courts, supporting our law enforcement partners and providing for the care, custody and control of legally incarcerated inmates.

 

Message From Sheriff John T. Wilcher

Let me take this opportunity to welcome you to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office Web Site. Inside, you will find information about our agency and its various functions.

Also included in this site are phone numbers and E-mail addresses that you can access for further information as well as our 'Frequently Asked Questions' page for general and specific information.

This site will be updated on a regular basis, so I encourage you to visit often. You can reach me at (912) 652-7609 or (912) 660-1012.

 

Who We Are

The Chatham County Sheriff's Office serves all the municipalities and unincorporated areas of Chatham County. The men and women of the Sheriff's Office are highly trained in a variety of areas to ensure that the citizens of our community are served the highest levels of professionalism and excellence. Our core values follow the acronym SHERIFF:

  • Safety
    We keep law, policy and procedure at the forefront of our organization as to provide the safest environment for our officers, inmates and citizens.
  • Honor
    We take pride in every action, every day and ensure that our conduct and performance is a reflection of the upmost professionalism.
  • Excellence
    We exhibit the highest standards of law enforcement service and personal responsibility both on- and off-duty.
  • Reliability
    We serve citizens equally and consistently, always showing fairness, dignity and respect.
  • Integrity
    We strive to uphold the highest moral standards and treat all people with respect.
  • Focus
    We remain focused on our obligation to protect the citizens of Chatham County by providing a well-trained staff that has the highest standards of honesty and ethical conduct.
  • Family
    We are not just employees, we are family members.