The Detention Division of the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office falls under the Headquarters Bureau, which is headed by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The Adult Detention Center is located at 202 Veterans Memorial Blvd. and the Detention Commander is Maj. Tom Wilson.
Bonding Companies
Below is a list of bonding companies that are authorized to provide bonding services at the Forsyth County Adult Detention Center. This list is in alphabetical order and no attempt is made to promote any particular bonding company.
- Bad Luck Bail Bonds- 770-888-2862
- Forsyth Bail Bonds, LLC- 770-889-9995
- Jailbusters- 770-888-6837
- L&W C Bonding Company- 770-889-3915
- Lone Wolf Bonding Company- 770-888-3838
- One Call, Inc- 770-888-8447
- Roswell Bonding- 770-993-8920
Sheriff’s Office personnel are not allowed to give out the names and telephone numbers of bonding companies. It is a violation of state law and Sheriff’s Office policy to make recommendations, give advice, or become involved in any way with the bonding process. Please do not call the Detention Center for names and phone numbers of bonding companies. Detention Center Personnel have been directed not to give this information out, but to refer callers to the Sheriff’s office Web Site, and the Local Phone Book.
Cash/Credit Card Bonds
You may now pay a cash bond with a credit card by logging on to http://forsyth.cashbondonline.com or by calling 888-726-6301.
Visitation
Visitation is conducted on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am until 7:30 pm. Each inmate is given an opportunity to sign up for one 40 minute slot on Thursday, Saturday or Sunday. It is the responsibility of the inmate to notify the person(s) he or she would like to see. Sheriff's Office personnel are not allowed to release visitation hours. Please see the inmate handbook for complete visitor regulations. If any visitor regulation is violated, that visitor will be asked to leave the premises and the visitation will be concluded.
Programs
The following programs are available to inmates at the Forsyth County Detention Center.
- G.E.D. Program
- Volunteer church services
- Alcoholics Anonymous
To participate in the G.E.D. program an inmate should forward a written request to the director.
Contact Information
Detention Division phone numbers:
- Booking Desk: 770-781-2226
- Maj. Tom Wilson, Detention Division Commander: 770-781-3046
- Capt. Johnny Gomez, Asst. Detention Division Commander: 770-781-3070
Inmate Handbook
The following links are provided as a courtesy to those that may have family members or friends incarcerated in the Forsyth County Adult Detention Center. The rules and regulations contained herein are not all-inclusive and may be changed at any time without notice.
Click here to download a copy of the Inmate Handbook (ENGLISH)
Click here to download a copy of the Inmate Handbook (SPANISH)
Did you know many incidents can now be reported by telephone? If you would like to speak to a deputy about an incident that is not in progress you may do so by calling the appropriate precinct during normal business hours. 