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Answers based on the directory data for Georgia, United States: how many facilities there are, in which municipalities, of what type and how to contact them.

How many prisons are there in Georgia?

Georgia (United States) has 157 facilities in 122 localities. By type: Local and county jails (95), Prisons and penitentiaries (50), Juvenile detention centers (8), Immigration detention (2), Forensic psychiatric facilities (1), Women's prisons (1). The municipalities with the most facilities are Atlanta, Rome, Albany.

In which municipalities of Georgia are there correctional facilities?

The directory lists facilities in 122 localities of Georgia. Open the municipality you are interested in to see the profile of each facility.

What types of facility are there in Georgia?

Georgia has these categories: Local and county jails (95), Prisons and penitentiaries (50), Juvenile detention centers (8), Immigration detention (2), Forensic psychiatric facilities (1), Women's prisons (1). Examples: Albany Transitional Center, Atlanta City Detention Center, Atlanta Transitional Center, Augusta State Medical Prison.

Local and county jails 95

Prisons and penitentiaries 50

Juvenile detention centers 8

Immigration detention 2

Forensic psychiatric facilities 1

Women's prisons 1

How do I contact a facility in Georgia?

Of the facilities in Georgia listed in the directory, 46 show a phone number, 48 a website and 2 an email address. Visiting hours and requirements are set by each prison administration and change often: always confirm them by phone or on the official website before you travel.

What is the largest facility in Georgia?

Among the facilities in Georgia with a recorded capacity (5), the largest is Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison (2,300 places).

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