The mission of Effingham County Prison is to provide housing, care and treatment, effective programming, and a labor force that supports our local government. Under contract with the Georgia Department of Corrections, Effingham County Prison houses 192 nonviolent inmates that have a sentence ranging from a few months to a few years.
The Effingham County Prison staff take great pride in our duty to protect the citizens of our community. This is accomplished through a team of caring professionals that provides a safe, secure, and structured environment for our staff and inmates. The public is encouraged to call the Prison Administration Office at 912-754-2108 should they have any questions or concerns regarding the inmates or the facility.