Find Released Inmates in Decatur County

Decatur County released inmates records are held by the Sheriff's Office at 912 Spring Creek Road in Bainbridge. The office runs an online inmate bookings search and keeps all jail data on file for public access.

Decatur County Sheriff Office Inmate Search

The Decatur County Sheriff's Office is at 912 Spring Creek Road, Bainbridge, GA 39817. The main phone number is 229-248-3044. The fax is 229-248-3850. The jail has its own phone line at 229-248-3050. Call the jail line for direct questions about who is in custody or who has been released.

The sheriff's office runs an online inmate bookings search. This tool lets you look up people currently held at the Decatur County jail. It shows names, charges, and booking dates. Note that images are not available on the site. The sheriff's office cites O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 and O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 as the reasons for not posting booking photos online. Charges shown on the site are not final until a prosecutor or court reviews them.

Released inmates show up in the system as well. Once someone leaves the jail, their record stays on file. You can search for them by name. If the data you need is not on the website, call the jail at 229-248-3050 or file an open records request.

The Decatur County Sheriff's Office website is the main portal for the agency.

From this page you can get to the inmate bookings search and other jail services.

Online Inmate Bookings Tool

The Decatur County inmate bookings tool is one of the better online search options in southwest Georgia. You can look up anyone who has been booked into the county jail. The tool shows the person's name, charges, and booking date. It does not show photos, but it gives enough details to find the right person.

The Decatur County inmate bookings page shows the search tool on the sheriff's website.

This page lets you search for current and recently released inmates from the Decatur County jail.

The charges listed on the bookings page are not the final word. A prosecutor or judge may change or drop charges after the booking. So what you see on the site may differ from the final outcome. For court records and case dispositions, check with the Decatur County Clerk of Court.

Released Inmates Records and Open Records

Booking records in Decatur County are public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. You can ask for them by walking into the sheriff's office or by sending a written request. The jail address for mail is 912 Spring Creek Road, Bainbridge, GA 39817. Include the inmate's name and any other details you have, like date of birth or booking date.

The office must respond within three business days. They can charge for copies. Ask for a cost estimate before they run anything. For most released inmates records, the process is straightforward and does not take long.

If you need to send money to an inmate who is still in the Decatur County jail, you can use JailATM.com. The mailing address for personal mail through JailATM is Decatur County Jail, Inmate Name/Number, 925B Peachtree St. NE, Box 2062, Atlanta, GA 30309. Legal mail goes straight to the jail from the attorney's office. Money orders can be mailed to the jail at 912 Spring Creek Road. Do not try to pay bail or bond over the phone. The sheriff's office says all bond matters must be handled in person or through a bail bondsman.

Third-Party Inmate Search for Decatur County

Outside websites also list Decatur County jail data. These sites pull from public records and can be a quick way to find someone.

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 site compiles booking and arrest data from Decatur County and makes it searchable online.

Third-party sites can lag behind the official records by a day or two. For the most current data, always check with the Decatur County jail by calling 229-248-3050. Staff there can look up any current or past inmate in the system.

Georgia State Resources for Decatur County

If you need records from the state level, the Georgia Department of Corrections at gdc.georgia.gov tracks state prison inmates. Anyone from Decatur County who went to state prison after a county jail stay will show up there. The tool is free to use and shows release dates, facility location, and current status.

The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov handles parole cases. O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53 governs parole records at the state level. The Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov tracks probation and parole statewide. The GBI at gbi.georgia.gov provides criminal background checks under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Decatur County in southwest Georgia. Each one has its own jail and released inmates records.