Access Crisp County Released Inmates

Crisp County released inmates records are handled by Sheriff Billy Hancock's office in Cordele, Georgia. The county has about 23,606 residents and sits in south-central Georgia. The Crisp County jail is a 200-bed facility built in 2004, with minimum, medium, and maximum security levels. Sheriff Hancock's office keeps all booking records, charge data, and release logs. You can search for Crisp County released inmates through the jail roster, by phone at 229.276.2646, or through an open records request under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70.

Crisp County Sheriff Jail Records

Sheriff Billy Hancock runs the Crisp County Sheriff's Office at 196 GA Highway 300 South, Cordele, GA 31015. The main office number is 229.276.2600. The jail phone is 229.276.2646. Staff at the jail can check on any person who has been booked into or released from the Crisp County facility. The jail was built in 2004 and has a capacity of 200 inmates across minimum, medium, and maximum security levels.

The Crisp County jail keeps thorough records. Every booking creates a file with the inmate's name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, booking date, and bond amount. When the person is released, the file gets updated with the release date and reason. These are the core Crisp County released inmates records that you can access as a member of the public.

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How to Search Crisp County Released Inmates

There are several ways to find released inmates data from Crisp County. The best method depends on what you need and how fast you need it.

The jail roster is a good starting point. It shows current inmates at the Crisp County facility. If the person you are searching for is not on the roster, they may have been released. At that point, a phone call or records request will get you the details. The roster helps you narrow things down before you make contact with the Crisp County jail staff.

Phone calls are fast. Dial 229.276.2646 to reach the Crisp County jail. Give staff the person's name and date of birth. They can tell you if that person was booked in, what the charges were, and when they were released. This is the quickest way to check on one or two people. Staff handle these calls on a regular basis.

Open records requests give you written documentation. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, you can ask for booking records, release logs, and other documents from the Crisp County Sheriff. Put your request in writing. Include names, dates, and the types of records you want. The sheriff must respond within three business days. Fees for copies are usually small.

Crisp County Jail Visitation

The Crisp County jail has visitation hours Monday through Friday. Morning visits run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Midday visits are from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Afternoon visits run from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call the jail at 229.276.2646 to check current rules and confirm the schedule before you go. Bring a valid ID with you to the Crisp County facility.

Visiting someone can also help you figure out if they have been released. If you arrive at the Crisp County jail and the person is no longer there, staff will tell you. That is a quick way to confirm a release. For the actual release date and details, follow up with a phone call or open records request to the Crisp County Sheriff's Office.

Third-Party Resources for Crisp County

Third-party sites can be a good starting point, but they sometimes lag behind the actual Crisp County records by a day or two. For the most current released inmates info, a direct call to 229.276.2646 is always the best bet. The jail staff can tell you right away if someone has been released and when it happened.

Open Records Process in Crisp County

Georgia's Open Records Act gives you the right to ask for Crisp County released inmates records. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 is the statute. Any person can make a request. You do not have to be a resident. You do not need a reason. The agency must respond within three business days.

For sheriff and jail records, send your request to the Crisp County Sheriff's Office at 196 GA Highway 300 South, Cordele, GA 31015. For broader county records, the Board of Commissioners handles open records at 210 South 7th Street, Cordele, GA 31015. Their phone number is (229) 276-2672. Either office can point you in the right direction for Crisp County released inmates data.

The agency can charge for copies but must give you a cost estimate first. Most Crisp County requests are simple and cheap. If an agency refuses your request or breaks the rules, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-73 allows penalties. You can file a complaint with the Georgia Attorney General if needed.

State Resources for Crisp County

The Georgia Department of Corrections at gdc.georgia.gov runs a free offender search. Go to gdc.georgia.gov/offender-info/find-offender to look up state prison inmates. If someone left the Crisp County jail and went to a state facility, you can track them here. The site shows location, sentence details, and release dates.

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

The GBI at gbi.georgia.gov does statewide criminal history checks under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. These pull from every county, including Crisp. There is a fee for the check. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 requires law enforcement agencies to share arrest data through a central database. A booking in Crisp County goes into that system. For GDC records, file a request at gdc.georgia.gov/contact-us/open-records-request.

Nearby Counties

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