Richmond County Jail is a part of the local law enforcement center and is operated by the county sheriff s office. It issues several items for inmates, such as writing papers, envelopes, shower shoes and pencils. The jail also issues personal hygiene items, including toothbrushes, toothpastes, shampoos, soaps, razors and deodorants. Additionally, the jail provides towels, washcloths, bed sheets and blankets. Located in Augusta, Ga., the jail provides in-house medical, dental and mental health treatment through the medical contractor. It provides a visitor program that allows inmates to interact with their immediate family, including mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons, daughters, grandparents and spouses. Richmond County Jail also operates a detention center.