Cartersville Released Inmates
Cartersville released inmates records are managed by the Bartow County Sheriff's Office. All jail bookings and releases for Cartersville go through the Bartow County jail.
Cartersville Quick Facts
Bartow County Sheriff and Cartersville Records
Cartersville is the county seat of Bartow County in northwest Georgia, along I-75 between Atlanta and Chattanooga. The Cartersville Police Department handles law enforcement in the city. But the Bartow County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail. All arrests in Cartersville that result in jail time lead to bookings at the Bartow County jail.
When someone is booked in, the jail staff create a record. It includes the person's name, charges, bond amount, and arrest date. Once released, the file stays in the system. It becomes part of the Bartow County released inmates data. The sheriff's office holds these records, and the public can access them under Georgia law.
Bartow County has an online inmate inquiry tool. This lets you search for people who are in the jail right now or who have been released. It is a useful starting point for anyone looking for Cartersville released inmates.
VINELink is a free service that lets you track an offender's custody status in Georgia. You can sign up for alerts by phone, email, or text when an inmate is released or transferred.
VINELink covers jails and prisons across Georgia. You can search by name or offender ID to get current status info.
This tool shows booking info, charges, and release status for inmates at the Bartow County jail, including people from Cartersville.
Searching Cartersville Released Inmates Online
The Bartow County inmate inquiry tool is the fastest way to find released inmates from Cartersville. Go to the sheriff's online portal and search by name. You can see charges, booking dates, and whether someone has been released. The tool is free and works at any time.
Third-party jail sites also compile Bartow County booking data. These sites list names, charges, and dates. They can be handy as a backup if the official site is slow. But the data on third-party sites may lag behind by a day or two. For the most current info, use the official tool or call the Bartow County jail.
Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public access to most jail records. That covers released inmates data at the Bartow County Sheriff's Office. If the online tools come up short, file a formal open records request. The sheriff must respond within three business days per O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.
When searching for a released inmate from Cartersville, have these details:
- The person's full name
- Date of birth if available
- Approximate arrest or booking date
For arrest reports from Cartersville police, contact the Cartersville Police Department. They keep their own arrest files. The jail booking and release records are with the Bartow County Sheriff.
Georgia State Resources for Cartersville
The Georgia Department of Corrections has a free offender search at gdc.georgia.gov/offender-info/find-offender. This covers state prison inmates, not county jail inmates. If someone from Cartersville went to state prison after their Bartow County jail stay, you can find them here. The search shows their status, facility, and release date.
The Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov handles parole for state inmates. The Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov tracks people on probation and parole across Georgia. Both agencies may have data on people originally arrested in Cartersville who entered the state system.
The GBI at gbi.georgia.gov provides criminal history checks under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. A background check through the GBI pulls records from the whole state. There is a fee. It gives you a wider view than what Bartow County jail records alone show.
O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53 deals with how release and parole data gets handled at the state level. County jails keep their own records. State prisons use the GDC system. If you need the complete picture on someone from Cartersville, check both the Bartow County Sheriff and the GDC.
How to Request Cartersville Inmate Records
The Bartow County Sheriff's Office is right in Cartersville since it is the county seat. Visit during business hours with your ID. Staff can look up booking data, charges, and release dates for anyone who went through the Bartow County jail. Copies are usually available while you wait.
You can also send a request by mail. Write to the Bartow County Sheriff's Office in Cartersville. Include the inmate's name, date of birth, and which records you want. Put your return address and a phone number in the letter. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the office has three business days to respond. Copy fees apply, but they must tell you the cost before they start.
For arrest reports written by Cartersville police officers, contact the Cartersville Police Department. They keep arrest files separate from the jail records. The booking and release data is at the Bartow County Sheriff's Office. Know which type of record you need before you reach out.
The GDC open records form at gdc.georgia.gov/contact-us/open-records-request covers state prison records. Use it if someone from Cartersville went to a state facility after their time in the Bartow County jail.
Bartow County Released Inmates
Cartersville is the county seat of Bartow County. All jail records go through the Bartow County Sheriff's Office. The county jail handles bookings from Cartersville and every other city in the county. For full details on the county system, tools, and resources, see the Bartow County released inmates page.