Valdosta Released Inmates Search

Valdosta released inmates records are kept by the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office. Valdosta is the county seat of Lowndes County, and the county jail serves as the main holding facility for the city.

Lowndes County Sheriff's Office

The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office manages the jail that holds Valdosta inmates. When Valdosta Police or any other agency in the area makes an arrest, the person is taken to the Lowndes County jail for booking. The sheriff's staff log the charges, record the person's info, and keep the file on hand. After release, the record stays in the system as released inmates data.

Valdosta does not run its own city jail. All people arrested in Valdosta go through the Lowndes County system. This means every booking and release tied to the city is handled by the sheriff's office. If you want info on someone who was held in Valdosta, Lowndes County is the place to check.

Georgia law supports your right to access these records. The Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 lets anyone ask for jail records from the Lowndes County Sheriff. The office has three business days to respond. Basic booking info such as names, charges, and release dates is public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. Active case files may be withheld in some situations, but standard released inmates data is open to the public.

Online Inmate Search for Valdosta

The Lowndes County jail roster is available online. It shows who is currently in the jail and lists recent bookings. You can search by name to find a specific person. The list gets updated as people come in and go out. Released inmates may appear on the list for a short time before the record drops off.

Third-party jail roster sites also carry Lowndes County data that covers Valdosta arrests. These sites pull from public records and put them in a format that is easy to search.

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.

The data on third-party sites may lag behind the official records by a day or two. For the most current info, check the Lowndes County Sheriff's resources or call the jail. Third-party sites are a good backup when the official tools are slow or hard to reach.

VINE at vinelink.com covers Lowndes County. You can sign up for free alerts to get notified when an inmate from Valdosta is released or moved. The system works around the clock. It is a solid way to keep track of someone's status without having to check the jail roster every day.

Georgia State Resources

If someone from Valdosta went to state prison after their time in the Lowndes County jail, you need the state system. The Georgia Department of Corrections at gdc.georgia.gov has a free offender search. It shows status, facility, and release info for state prison inmates. The tool does not cover county jail inmates, only state facilities.

The Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov decides parole cases for state inmates. The Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov monitors people on probation and parole across Georgia. Both cover Valdosta residents who ended up in the state system. O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53 governs how release and parole data gets handled at the state level.

For a wider criminal history check, the GBI at gbi.georgia.gov runs background checks under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. A GBI search pulls records from every county in Georgia. It costs a fee but goes well beyond what a Lowndes County search alone would turn up.

How to Request Valdosta Inmate Records

Start with the online tools. Check the Lowndes County jail roster first. If the record you need is not there, file an open records request with the sheriff's office.

Include the person's name and date of birth in your request. Spell out what records you want. The Lowndes County Sheriff has three business days to respond under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. They can charge for copies but must give you a cost estimate before they start the work.

Walk-in requests work during business hours. Go to the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office with your ID and ask for what you need. Staff can pull up booking data on the spot in most cases. For older records or bigger requests, a written request is better.

For arrest reports from the Valdosta Police Department, contact the PD directly. They keep their own files on arrests and incidents. Jail and custody records stay with the Lowndes County Sheriff since the county runs the jail. You may need to reach out to both agencies if you want the full set of records.

The state GDC open records form at gdc.georgia.gov/contact-us/open-records-request handles requests for state prison records. Use it for anyone who moved from the Lowndes County jail to a state facility. County records stay with the sheriff's office.

Nearby Cities

Valdosta is in south Georgia near the Florida border. No other qualifying cities are nearby.