Rabun County Sheriff’s Office
Jail Info
Clear answers, essential contacts, and guidance for inmates, families, and the Rabun County community.
Jail Info
The Sheriff serves as the official jailer of the county, carrying the responsibility of overseeing the safe and secure operation of the Rabun County Detention Center. This includes ensuring the proper confinement, health, safety, and overall welfare of inmates, while also protecting their rights throughout their time in custody. Every aspect of jail operations is guided by professionalism, accountability, and adherence to state standards.
The Rabun County Detention Center is a 102-bed facility located at 175 Boen Creek Road in Tiger, Georgia. Jail personnel are responsible for maintaining compliance with Georgia Crime Information Center requirements and Uniform Crime Reporting standards, ensuring accurate records and reporting at all times. In addition to daily operations, the jail division also manages and implements the inmate work detail program, supporting both facility needs and community initiatives.
Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act Quarterly Report
Use the links below to view the 2025 quarterly reports.
Important Phone Numbers
- Public Defender’s Office: 706-754-6427
- District Attorney’s Office: 706-782-4501
- Superior Court Clerk: 706-782-3615
- Probate Court: 706-782-3614
- Rabun County Probation Office: 706-212-0069
- Clayton Police Department: 706-782-2181
- Mountain City Police Department: 706-746-2621
- Dillard Police Department: 706-746-5861
- Sky Valley Police Department: 706-746-5584
- Tallulah Falls Police Department: 706-754-6040
Inmate Account Information
How can I put money on an inmate account to be used for commissary?
- We have a Jail ATM Kiosk in the lobby that accepts cash, debit cards, and credit cards. There is a $3.25 charge for all transactions.
- You may go to JailATM.com.
- You may mail a money order to 175 Boen Creek Road Tiger, GA. 30576 with the inmate’s name and I.D. #.
Court Schedule Information
When is an inmate scheduled for court?
Contacting the inmates’ attorney is the best way to find out when an inmate will be going to court.
Court dates are set by the court of jurisdiction over the charges, including Clayton, Dillard, Mountain City, Probate, or Superior. For example, a Probate charge would be handled by the Probate Judge and the court date would be set by Probate Court.
Probation or Parole Violations are settled in a variety of ways. Questions about court dates for an inmate whose only charge is a Violation of Probation or Parole should be directed to the inmate’s Probation or Parole Officer.
Inmate Release Information
When is an inmate scheduled for release?
Exact release dates are not made public information for several reasons, the most common are listed below:
- Additional Rabun County warrants may be pending.
- The inmate may have a hold for charges in another jurisdiction and may need to be transported after completing their time in Rabun County.
In most cases, the inmate will be allowed to make a phone call to arrange transportation after being released.