Dekalb County Jail

Dekalb County Jail

Georgia County Jail / Detention Center
Mailing Address
DeKalb County Jail
[Inmate Full Name] [Booking/ID Number]
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Physical Address
4425 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
Governing Agency
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
Inmate ID
Booking / Inmate ID Number — Required
Last Verified
October 1, 2026

Facility Mailing and Service Information

Incoming personal correspondence is inspected for contraband and security concerns. Mail may be scanned for electronic delivery; legal/privileged mail follows separate procedures.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: October 1, 2026
Photograph acceptance is facility-specific. Confirm current size, quantity and content restrictions before mailing photos.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: October 1, 2026
Books, magazines and packages are handled separately from ordinary personal mail and may require direct shipment from an approved publisher or retailer. Confirm current rules before ordering.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: October 1, 2026
Do not place cash or personal checks in ordinary inmate correspondence. Use the jail's current approved inmate-account or commissary deposit method.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: October 1, 2026
Confirm the inmate's current housing, visitor approval requirements, identification rules and current onsite/video visitation schedule before travel.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: October 1, 2026

How to Address Your Letter

Use the inmate's full booked/legal name and booking or inmate ID number and include the sender's complete return address. Routine personal mail is processed through the listed off-site mail center; verify current routing and identifier requirements before sending.

About Dekalb County Jail

Dekalb County Jail is a Georgia county detention facility. Verify the inmate's current booking status, identifier, housing location and the sheriff's current mail-routing rules before sending correspondence.

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