Macon Released Inmates

Macon released inmates records are kept by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Macon and Bibb County share a consolidated government, so one agency runs all jail operations in the area.

Bibb County Sheriff's Office

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for Macon. Sheriff David Davis runs the office. The main phone number is (478) 751-7500, and you can reach the jail at (478) 621-5611. All arrests made in Macon go through the Bibb County jail. Staff handle bookings, hold inmates, and process releases from this one facility.

Since Macon and Bibb County merged into a single government, there is no separate city jail. The sheriff's office is the sole place that keeps released inmates data for the area. If you want to find out who was booked or released, this is where you start. The Office of Professional Standards can be reached at (478) 621-5503 if you have a complaint or need to talk to someone about a specific case.

Georgia law gives you the right to see most jail records. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the Open Records Act lets any person ask for booking data from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The agency has three business days to respond. Names, charges, and release dates are open to the public in most cases under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. Some records tied to ongoing cases may be withheld, but basic booking info is almost always available.

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office website is the main portal for Macon law enforcement and jail services.

From this site you can get to the inmate search tool, file open records requests, and find contact info for jail staff.

Online Inmate Search for Macon

The Bibb County Sheriff runs an online inmate search at inmate.bibbsheriff.us. This tool lets you look up anyone held in the Bibb County jail by name. It shows charges, booking dates, and bond info. Released inmates may still appear on the list for a period after they leave the facility.

The search tool gets updated as new bookings come in and people get released. It covers all arrests in Macon, whether made by the sheriff's deputies or other agencies working in the county. If you are checking on someone who was just picked up, it may take a few hours for the record to show up in the system. Call the jail at (478) 621-5611 for the latest info if you cannot wait.

Third-party sites also carry Macon jail data. These sites pull from public records and put the info in one place so it is easy to search. Keep in mind that third-party data can lag behind by a day or so. For the most current released inmates records, stick with the official Bibb County tools.

The VINE system works for Macon too. Go to vinelink.com to sign up for alerts when an offender gets released or moved. This is a free service that runs around the clock. It is useful if you need to know the moment someone leaves the Bibb County jail.

Georgia State Resources

State tools help when county records fall short. The Georgia Department of Corrections at gdc.georgia.gov has an offender search for anyone in a state prison. If someone from Macon went to state prison after their county jail stay, you can track them there. The search is free to use.

The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov makes parole decisions for state inmates. If a released inmate from Macon is on parole, this board watches over them. The Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov tracks people on probation and parole across the state, including Macon residents. O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53 spells out how release and parole data gets handled at the state level.

The GBI at gbi.georgia.gov runs background checks under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. A GBI criminal history check pulls records from across Georgia. It costs a fee but covers more ground than just searching Bibb County alone. The Bibb County Sheriff's website also links to the GBI Sex Offender Registry and Macon Regional Crimestoppers for more resources.

How to Request Macon Inmate Records

Start with the online tools. The Bibb County inmate search at inmate.bibbsheriff.us is the fastest way to check. If you need official copies or cannot find what you want online, file an open records request with the sheriff's office.

You can send your request by mail to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Put the person's name and date of birth in the letter. Say what records you need. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the office must respond within three business days. They can charge for copies but have to give you a cost estimate first. Most requests for released inmates data are simple and get filled quickly.

Walk-in requests work too. Go to the sheriff's office with your ID and tell staff what you need. They can look up booking data, charges, and release dates while you wait. The office at 704 Hawthorne Street handles open records requests in person during business hours.

For state prison records, use the GDC open records request form at gdc.georgia.gov/contact-us/open-records-request. This is for people who went to a state facility after being held in the Bibb County jail. County records stay with the sheriff's office.

Nearby Cities

Warner Robins is the closest qualifying city to Macon. It sits just south in Houston County.