FOLKSTON, GA D. Ray James CI View
D. Ray James CI is a correctional institution in Folkston, Charlton County, Georgia. It is a privately operated federal contract facility operated by The GEO Group under contract with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The facility primarily houses adult male federal inmates, generally sentenced inmates rather than local county pretrial detainees. It is not the Charlton County jail and does not serve as the main booking facility for local arrests. Its role is to provide secure custody, housing, and inmate services for the federal correctional system in southeast Georgia.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at D. Ray James CI
To find someone held at D. Ray James CI, use the official inmate search link available on this page. Federal contract facilities are usually searched through the Bureau of Prisons inmate locator rather than a county jail roster. Jail rosters typically list a person’s name, booking date, charges, and custody status, but federal inmate records may show different information, such as register number, age, release date, and current facility. Records do not always appear immediately after arrival or booking. Processing, identity checks, and database updates can take several hours or longer, so try again later if the person is not listed right away.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at D. Ray James CI?
Visits usually require the inmate to place you on an approved visitor list before you can come to the facility. Contact the facility or check the official visiting rules for current visiting days, hours, dress code, and scheduling requirements.
What do I need to bring when visiting D. Ray James CI?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Minors generally must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and personal items allowed inside are usually limited.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates generally cannot receive incoming calls, but they may place outgoing calls through the approved phone system. Calls may require an account or prepaid funds, and all calling options are subject to facility rules and monitoring.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Use the inmate’s full legal name, register number if available, and the facility mailing address. Mail is screened for security, and items such as cash, contraband, or unauthorized materials may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary lets inmates buy approved items such as hygiene products, snacks, writing supplies, and other basic goods. Family or friends may be able to add funds through the approved deposit system, but limits and fees can apply.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at D. Ray James CI?
This facility generally houses federal inmates and is not usually where local county bail is set or posted. If the person has a pending case, bond information normally comes from the court or the detention facility handling the pretrial case.
What happens during the intake process at D. Ray James CI and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff verify identity, review records, inventory property, complete health screening, and assign housing or classification. Search records may take several hours or longer to update, so an inmate may not appear in the system immediately after arrival.