Find Released Inmates in Jefferson County

Jefferson County released inmates records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Louisville, Georgia. The county sits in east-central Georgia and processes all local jail bookings through the sheriff's facility.

Jefferson County Sheriff Office Inmate Search

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is the main source for released inmates data in this part of east-central Georgia. The office runs the county jail in Louisville and handles all bookings for the area. Staff log every person who comes in. They record names, charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and release info. This builds the Jefferson County released inmates database over time.

Louisville is the county seat and was once the capital of Georgia. The town is small but the sheriff's office stays busy. Local arrests from the sheriff's deputies and any city police in the county all get processed at the Jefferson County jail. Each booking creates a record that stays on file even after the person gets out.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act gives the public a right to see jail and booking records. You can ask the Jefferson County Sheriff for copies of released inmates data. The office has three business days to respond to a formal written request. Fees for copies are allowed but an estimate must come first.

The GDC offender search tool covers state prison inmates, including those who may have been transferred from the Jefferson County jail to a state facility.

The GDC portal is free to use and runs around the clock. Search by name or GDC ID number.

Released Inmates Records in Jefferson County

When someone gets booked into the Jefferson County jail, a record is created. The file has the person's full name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, bond amount, and booking date. Release info gets added when the person leaves custody. Bond, time served, transfer, or court order. All of these create a released inmate record in Jefferson County.

Jefferson County has about 15,400 residents. The jail is not as busy as those in metro Atlanta counties, but it processes a steady stream of bookings. Rural counties in Georgia often see arrests tied to drug cases, DUIs, and property crimes. The records from these cases stay on file with the sheriff's office in Louisville.

Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 42-5-50 sets standards for county jails. The Jefferson County jail must meet these rules for record keeping, inmate care, and facility management. The sheriff is responsible for all of it. Records going back years may be on file, though digital records may only go back to when the current system was put in place.

O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists exemptions to the Open Records Act. Some records are off limits. Medical files, certain law enforcement investigation details, and data sealed by court order do not have to be released. But basic booking and release info for Jefferson County inmates is public in most cases.

Jefferson County Online Inmate Lookup

Third-party jail roster sites may list some Jefferson County data. These sites pull from public records and post names, charges, and booking dates for free. The data can lag a day or two behind what the jail has. For the most current released inmates info, call the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Louisville.

The GDC offender search at gdc.georgia.gov/offender-info/find-offender covers people in the state prison system. If someone from Jefferson County went from the county jail to a state facility, this tool tracks them. It shows the facility, sentence details, and projected release date. The search is free and does not need an account.

O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53 governs parole decisions in Georgia. The Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov handles parole for state inmates, including those from Jefferson County. Their Parolee Database lets you search for people already on parole.

For people on probation after release, the Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov tracks that info statewide. Released inmates from Jefferson County on state supervision show up in their system.

How to Request Jefferson County Inmate Records

Walk into the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Louisville during business hours. Bring your ID. Tell staff what records you need. They can look up booking data, charges, and release dates for Jefferson County released inmates. Copies are usually available on the spot for a small fee.

Mail requests work too. Send a letter to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Louisville, GA. Include the inmate's name, date of birth if you have it, and what records you want. Put your return address and phone number on the letter. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the office must respond in three business days. They give a cost estimate before pulling records.

You do not have to live in Jefferson County to request records. Georgia law lets anyone file. No reason is needed.

For state prison records, use the GDC open records form at gdc.georgia.gov/contact-us/open-records-request. That covers inmates who served time in a state facility after being held in Jefferson County.

State Resources for Jefferson County

The GBI at gbi.georgia.gov handles criminal background checks under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. These checks pull data from all Georgia counties, including Jefferson. A fee applies. The GBI also runs the Georgia Sex Offender Registry under O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12. Released inmates from Jefferson County who must register appear on that public list.

O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 sets rules for booking photos. The law stops sites from posting mugshots and then charging money to take them down. Record restriction is also possible under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. People with dismissed or acquitted cases in Jefferson County may apply to have their arrest record sealed from public view.

The GDC puts out annual reports called the Profile of Inmate Releases. These cover statewide data on people who left state prison each fiscal year. Age, race, offense type, and sentence length are all in there. If you want big picture data on released inmates in Georgia, these free reports from gdc.georgia.gov are a good place to look.

Jefferson County Jail Details

The Jefferson County jail is in Louisville. The sheriff runs the facility and staffs it with jailers who work in shifts around the clock. All bookings for arrests made in Jefferson County come through here. The jail holds people awaiting trial, serving short sentences, or waiting for transfer to another facility.

Visitation rules and hours are set by the jail. Call ahead to find out the current schedule. Rules can change based on staffing or security. Mail and phone calls are allowed under the jail's guidelines. Released inmates from the Jefferson County jail are processed out during business hours in most cases.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Jefferson County in east-central Georgia. Each one runs its own jail and keeps its own released inmates records.