Find Released Inmates in Dodge County

Dodge County released inmates records are available through the Sheriff's Office in Eastman. The sheriff's website has a jail population page where you can search inmates by name and view arrest dates.

Dodge County Sheriff Office Inmate Search

The Dodge County Sheriff's Office is the main source for released inmates data in the county. The phone number is 478-559-1130. The office is in Eastman, the county seat. Call the office to ask about a specific person's booking status or release date. Staff can look up records in the system while you are on the phone.

The sheriff's website has a jail population page that shows who is in custody. You can search by inmate name. The tool lists inmates along with their arrest dates. This is useful for checking whether someone has been released or is still being held. Released inmates may drop off the active list, but their records remain on file with the office.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act, you can ask for booking and release records from the Dodge County Sheriff's Office. The office must respond within three business days. They may charge for copies, but they have to tell you how much before doing the work.

The Dodge County Sheriff's Office website is the main online resource for the agency.

From this site you can access the jail population tool and find contact details for the Dodge County Sheriff's Office.

Dodge County Jail Population Search

The jail population page on the Dodge County Sheriff's website is a handy tool. It shows people currently held at the jail. You can search by name to find a specific person. The page lists the arrest date for each inmate, which helps narrow things down if you are looking for a particular booking.

The Dodge County jail population page shows current inmates by name and arrest date.

This tool lets you check who is in the Dodge County jail right now, sorted by arrest date.

Once someone is released, they may no longer show up on the active jail population list. But the record does not go away. The sheriff's office keeps it on file. You can call 478-559-1130 to ask about a past inmate's release date and charges. For a formal copy of the record, file an open records request.

Released Inmates Records and Open Records

Booking records in Dodge County are public records. When someone gets booked in, staff log the name, charges, bond amount, and arrest date. When that person is released, the record stays on file. These files can be pulled up later by staff or through a public records request.

Some records are restricted under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. Active investigation files, juvenile records, and sealed court data cannot be released. But for standard adult booking and release info, the Dodge County Sheriff's Office will give you what you ask for. The response time is three business days by law.

To file a request, call the office at 478-559-1130 or write a letter to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office in Eastman, GA. Include the inmate's name, date of birth if you know it, and what records you need. Ask for a cost estimate before they make copies.

Third-Party Inmate Data for Dodge County

Outside websites also compile jail data for Dodge County. These sites gather public records and post them online in a searchable format. They can be a good backup when the official sheriff's site is hard to reach.

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.

Third-party data may be a day or two behind what the sheriff's office has. For the most current released inmates info, always check with the office directly. Call 478-559-1130 for a quick answer on whether someone is still in custody or has been let go.

Georgia State Resources for Dodge County

The Georgia Department of Corrections at gdc.georgia.gov tracks state prison inmates. If someone from Dodge County was sent to a state facility after their county jail stay, you can search for them there. The tool is free and shows release dates, facility info, and current status.

The Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov manages parole decisions statewide. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53, parole records are held by this board. The Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov watches over people on probation and parole across Georgia. The GBI at gbi.georgia.gov handles background checks under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. These state tools can fill in gaps when Dodge County records only tell part of the story.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Dodge County in central Georgia. Each one runs its own jail and keeps its own released inmates records.