BUFORD, GA Phillips State Prison View
Phillips State Prison is a Georgia state correctional facility in Buford, Gwinnett County, operated by the Georgia Department of Corrections. It houses adult male state inmates who have been sentenced to prison, rather than people held only for initial booking or routine pretrial detention. The facility’s role is to provide secure custody, supervision, and correctional programming for inmates assigned by the state prison system. Local arrests, first appearances, and most bond matters are generally handled through county jails and courts before any transfer to a state prison.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Phillips State Prison
To find someone held here, use the official inmate search link available on this page for the facility’s roster or offender lookup. Inmate rosters and offender records typically show the person’s name, booking or receive date when available, charges or offenses, sentence information, facility location, and custody status. Records do not always appear immediately after an arrest, transfer, or booking because identification, records review, and processing can take several hours. If the person was recently arrested in Gwinnett County, also check the county jail or court records, since state prison records usually apply to sentenced inmates already transferred to state custody.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Phillips State Prison?
Visitation is usually limited to people who are approved under Georgia Department of Corrections rules. Contact the facility or check the official visitation instructions before going, because schedules, approval steps, and visit types can change.
What do I need to bring when visiting Phillips State Prison?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and follow the dress code and property rules. Visitors may be searched, and items such as phones, bags, or prohibited property may not be allowed inside.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates generally cannot receive direct incoming calls. They may be able to place calls or use video services through the approved provider if the account is funded and the contact is allowed.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Use the inmate’s full name and identification number, and address the mail exactly as the facility requires. Mail is screened for safety, and prohibited items, altered materials, or unclear addressing may cause mail to be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary lets inmates buy approved items such as snacks, hygiene products, and writing supplies. Family or friends may be able to add funds through the approved deposit system, subject to fees, limits, and facility rules.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Phillips State Prison?
Because this is a state prison, most people held here are already sentenced, so bail is usually not handled at the facility. If the inmate has a pending case or bond issue, contact the court, clerk, or sheriff’s office in the county where the charge was filed.
What happens during the intake process at Phillips State Prison and when will the inmate appear in the system?
Intake can include identity verification, records review, medical screening, security classification, and housing assignment. Records may take several hours or longer to appear online after booking, transfer, or processing, so check the official search again later if no result appears right away.