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Guide to Metro Transitional Center, Georgia

Overview of the Facility

The Metro Transitional Center, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a minimum-security facility that focuses on the reintegration of female inmates into society. It offers a range of programs aimed at providing the inmates with skills and training essential for their successful reentry into the community.

Contact Information

Locating an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Metro Transitional Center, you can use the Georgia Department of Corrections' offender search tool available on their website. You will need the inmate's full name or offender ID to perform the search.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation at Metro Transitional Center is typically allowed on weekends, but the hours and rules can vary, so it’s important to verify the current schedule and regulations by contacting the facility directly. All visitors must be on the inmate's pre-approved list.

Sending Money

Family and friends can send money to inmates at Metro Transitional Center using JPay, a third-party service that allows money transfers online. Visit the JPay website to create an account and transfer funds.

Phone Calls and Video Visitation Options

Inmates at Metro Transitional Center are allowed to make phone calls through a system provided by Securus Technologies. For video visitation, family members can schedule a session through the Securus website or app, subject to the facility’s schedule and availability.

Inmate Services and Programs

Metro Transitional Center offers various programs including educational opportunities, vocational training, and work release programs, all designed to aid in the rehabilitation and reintegration process of inmates.

Security and Management Information

The center is operated under the Georgia Department of Corrections and maintains security with a focus on rehabilitation and community reintegration rather than high-level security measures typical of higher security prisons.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at the Metro Transitional Center have the right to receive visits and are provided with legal resources to ensure their rights are maintained. Visitation is considered a privilege and is subject to restrictions based on institutional requirements and inmate behavior.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Facility

Q: What items can I bring during visitation?

Visitors are generally not allowed to bring anything other than a photo ID into the visitation area. For specific rules, contact the facility directly.

Q: How can I send a care package?

Care packages must be sent through approved vendors. The Georgia Department of Corrections website provides a list of approved vendors.

Famous Inmates

No records of famous inmates available for Metro Transitional Center.

Recent News

No recent news stories related to Metro Transitional Center have been identified.

What Do Inmate Families/Friends Think?

Inmate Families and Friends feedback is a very significant role in understanting the prison culture, how some institution works as sometimes they are the only ones that can share the experience with others.

Categories

Inmate Safety

2

Inmate Food Quality

1.5

Inmate Privacy

1

Visitation Rights

3.5

Treatment of Visitors

1

Commissary Items and Prices

1

Phone Availability

3

Safety of Inmate Personal Property

5.5

Cleanliness of Facility

5.5

How Inmates Treat Each Other

6

How Officers Treat Inmates

1

Educational Program Quality

3

Recreational Program Choices

2.5

Warden

1

Library Quality

3.5

Mental Health Programs

3

Drug Rehabilitation Programs

3

Reviews

F

Family Member

This place is awful. The staff at this facility needs training, including the warden. Zero bedside manners.

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Metro Transitional Center Inmate Searcher

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General Stats for Georgia

Georgia Total Number of Inmates

91,152

Georgia Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

341,434

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

427

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

19,447

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

10,148

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

6,525

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

93.5

43,331

Female

6.5

3,011

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

45.31

507

Detained

54.42

609

Diverted

0

0

Prisons and Jails in Georgia