Find Cook County Released Inmates

Cook County released inmates records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Adel, Georgia. This is a small county with about 17,000 people in the south-central part of the state. The sheriff runs the county jail and maintains all booking logs, charge records, and release data. Cook County does not have an extensive online search tool for its jail, so most released inmates lookups go through phone calls, in-person visits, or formal open records requests under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70.

Cook County Sheriff Inmate Data

The Cook County Sheriff's Office in Adel handles all released inmates records for the area. The sheriff runs the county jail and oversees all bookings and releases. When someone is arrested in Cook County, they get booked into the jail. Staff record the person's name, charges, booking date, and bond amount. When the person leaves, the release date and reason are added to the file. These are the core Cook County released inmates records you can request.

Because Cook County is small, the jail does not process a huge number of bookings compared to larger counties. That can be a plus when you need records. Staff often know the cases and can pull up info fast. A phone call to the Cook County Sheriff's Office is usually the quickest way to check on a released inmate. Ask for the jail division and give them the person's name.

The Georgia Department of Corrections statewide portal covers inmates who moved from Cook County to state prison.

This tool from the GDC lets you search for state prison inmates, including those originally booked in Cook County before transfer to a state facility.

How to Search Cook County Released Inmates

Cook County does not have a public-facing inmate search on its website. That means you need to use other methods to find released inmates data. Here are your options.

Phone calls are the fastest. Call the Cook County Sheriff's Office in Adel and ask about a specific person. Give the name and date of birth if you have it. Staff can check their system right then and tell you the booking date, charges, and release date. This works for both current inmates and people who were released from the Cook County jail in the past.

In-person visits give you the most detail. Go to the Cook County Sheriff's Office during business hours. Bring your ID. Staff can pull up records and make copies. You can look at booking logs, charge sheets, and release documents. If you need official copies for legal purposes, this is the best route. The Cook County jail staff deal with these requests and can usually help you the same day.

Open records requests work for formal documentation. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives you the right to ask for public records from the Cook County Sheriff. Write out what you need and send it to the office. Be specific. Include names, dates, and types of records. The sheriff must respond within three business days. Fees for copies are usually small in Cook County.

Open Records Law in Cook County

Georgia's Open Records Act is your tool for getting Cook County released inmates data. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 says any person can ask for public records from any government agency. That includes the Cook County Sheriff, the county clerk, and the local courts. You do not need to be a Cook County resident. You do not need to give a reason for your request.

The agency has three business days to respond. They can charge for copies. The law says they must give you a cost estimate before they start. Most Cook County released inmates requests are simple and cost just a few dollars. If the sheriff's office does not follow the law, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-73 allows penalties. The Georgia Attorney General's office can get involved if an agency refuses to comply.

For the best results, make your request in writing. Email works if the Cook County Sheriff's Office accepts it. Otherwise, send a letter. Keep it short and clear. State the records you want and any identifying details about the inmate.

State Agencies for Cook County Records

The Georgia Department of Corrections has a free offender search at gdc.georgia.gov/offender-info/find-offender. This covers state prison inmates. If someone from the Cook County jail got sent to a state facility, the GDC site shows where they are, how long their sentence is, and when they might get out. It is free to use and does not require an account.

The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov handles parole decisions for state inmates under O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53. If a Cook County inmate gets paroled from state prison, this board sets the terms. The Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov manages the actual supervision in the community. People on parole or probation in Cook County report to DCS officers.

The GBI at gbi.georgia.gov runs criminal history checks under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. These pull data from every county, including Cook. There is a fee. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, Georgia law enforcement agencies share arrest data through a central system. A booking in Cook County goes into statewide databases that other agencies can search.

For GDC open records requests about state inmates from Cook County, use the form at gdc.georgia.gov/contact-us/open-records-request.

Cook County Booking Process

Understanding how the booking process works in Cook County helps you know what records exist. When someone is arrested, the officer brings them to the Cook County jail. Staff take personal info, record the charges, and set an initial bond if the charge allows one. A booking record is created at that moment. It includes the person's name, date of birth, address, charges, arresting agency, and booking date and time.

If the person posts bond, they get released. The record shows the release date and "bond" as the reason. If they stay in jail until their court date, the record tracks that too. Some people get sentenced to time served and walk out. Others get transferred to state prison after sentencing. Each step adds to the Cook County released inmates record. All of this data is public and available through the sheriff's office.

Third-Party Resources for Cook County

Several websites compile jail data from counties across Georgia, including Cook County. These third-party sites pull from public records and show names, charges, and booking dates. They can be a useful starting point if you want a quick look at Cook County released inmates data without making a phone call.

Keep in mind that third-party sites sometimes lag behind the sheriff's actual records. Data may be a day or two old. For the most current Cook County released inmates info, a direct call to the sheriff's office is always better. The third-party sites are good for a broad search or to confirm basic facts, but they should not be your only source for important decisions about Cook County inmate data.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Cook County in south-central Georgia. Each has its own jail and maintains separate released inmates records.