Find Released Inmates in Fannin County

Fannin County released inmates records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Blue Ridge. Sheriff Dane Kirby runs the office, and his staff track all bookings and releases at the Fannin County jail.

Fannin County Sheriff Office Inmate Search

The Fannin County Sheriff's Office is the primary source for released inmates data in this part of north Georgia. Sheriff Dane Kirby leads the department. Chief Deputy Major Keith Bosen and Captain Justin Turner also serve on the command staff. The office sits at 645 West First St. in Blue Ridge. You can call them at (706) 632-2044. Non-emergency lines are (706) 632-6022 and (706) 632-6043.

The sheriff's office runs a Criminal Investigations division led by Lt. Terry Stanley. They also have a Uniform Patrol Division and a Jail Division. The jail is at the same address as the main office. You can reach jail staff at (706) 632-2045 if you need to ask about a specific inmate or release date. Staff can look up who is in custody and who has been let go from the Fannin County facility.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, jail records in Fannin County are public. You have the right to ask for them. The sheriff's office must respond to open records requests within three business days. There may be a small copy fee, but they have to tell you the cost up front before they charge you.

The Fannin County Sheriff's Office website shows the main page for the agency.

From this site you can find contact info, division details, and links to inmate data for Fannin County.

Released Inmates Records in Fannin County

Each time someone is booked into the Fannin County jail, the staff make a record. That file has the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and the date they came in. When that person gets out, the record stays. It turns into a released inmate record. These files are held by the Fannin County Sheriff's Office and can be pulled up on request.

Georgia law sets rules for how this data gets handled. O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53 deals with parole and release info at the state level. For county jails like the one in Fannin County, the sheriff is the one who tracks who comes in and goes out. The Georgia Department of Corrections at gdc.georgia.gov tracks state prison inmates. If someone held in the Fannin County jail was later sent to state prison, you would need to check both places to see the full picture.

O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 spells out what records can be exempt from public view. Most basic booking data is not exempt. Names, charges, and release dates are public in almost all cases. Some records tied to ongoing investigations may be held back, but that is the exception, not the rule.

How to Request Fannin County Inmate Records

Walk into the sheriff's office at 645 West First St. in Blue Ridge. Bring ID. Tell the staff what you need. They can look up bookings, charges, and release dates for people held at the Fannin County jail. If the files are on hand, you can get copies right there. Most simple requests are handled on the spot.

You can also call (706) 632-2044 to ask about a specific inmate. Give the staff as much info as you can. A full name helps. A date of birth narrows things down even more. If you want formal records, you may need to file an open records request in writing. Send it to the Fannin County Sheriff's Office at 645 West First St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513. The office must reply within three business days under Georgia law.

Mail works too. Write a letter with the inmate's name, what records you want, and your return address. Include a phone number so they can reach you if they have questions. The fee for copies is usually small, often just a few cents per page.

Georgia State Resources for Fannin County

The Georgia Department of Corrections runs a statewide offender search at gdc.georgia.gov/offender-info/find-offender. This tool covers state prison inmates but not county jails. If someone from Fannin County ended up in a state facility, you can find their status and release date through the GDC search. It is free to use and open to the public.

The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov handles parole decisions for people in state prisons. The Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov tracks people on probation and parole across Georgia. That includes anyone from Fannin County who is on supervised release. The GBI at gbi.georgia.gov offers background check services under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. These checks pull criminal history data from the state database and cost a fee.

The GDC also has an open records request form at gdc.georgia.gov/contact-us/open-records-request. Use this if the person you are looking for did time in a state prison after being held in Fannin County.

Fannin County Jail Details

The Fannin County jail sits at 645 West First St. in Blue Ridge. Call (706) 632-2045 to reach the jail. The facility holds people arrested in Fannin County, whether by sheriff's deputies, city police, or other agencies. Those awaiting trial and those serving short sentences are kept here. People found guilty of misdemeanors with sentences of a year or less may serve their time in the Fannin County jail.

Anyone sentenced to more than a year goes to state prison. The Fannin County jail handles the transfer to the Georgia Department of Corrections when that happens. Visitation rules and hours are set by jail staff. Call ahead to find out the current schedule, as it can change based on staffing or security needs.

The Fannin County Sheriff's Office also runs community programs. The Shop with a Cop program, led by Lt. Darvin Couch, provides Christmas gifts for local children. These community ties help build trust between the sheriff's office and the people of Fannin County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Fannin County in north Georgia. Each one has its own jail and keeps its own released inmates records.