Find Released Inmates in Johnson County

Johnson County released inmates records are held by the Sheriff's Office in Wrightsville. This small rural county in east-central Georgia has a modest jail, and records can be checked through the sheriff or by filing an open records request.

Johnson County Sheriff Office Inmate Records

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is in Wrightsville, the county seat. The office handles law enforcement and jail operations for the whole county. With a population under 10,000, Johnson County is one of the smaller counties in this part of Georgia. The jail is small too. But it still processes bookings regularly, and those records are public.

You can reach the sheriff's office by phone. Call the main line to ask about a specific inmate or to check on someone who may have been released. Staff can look up booking data and give you basic info. For copies of records, you may need to file a formal open records request under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. The law gives the office three business days to respond.

Johnson County does not have a large online presence for jail records. Some third-party sites list data from the county, but the best way to get current info is to call or visit the sheriff's office. Smaller counties in Georgia often rely on phone and in-person requests more than online tools. That is the case here.

The state GDC portal can help track inmates who went from Johnson County jail to state prison.

Understanding Johnson County Released Inmates Data

Every booking in Johnson County creates a record. The record has the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and booking date. When the person gets out, the release date is added. That record becomes part of the released inmates file for Johnson County.

Most arrests in Johnson County come from sheriff's deputies or Wrightsville city police. The jail in Wrightsville handles all local bookings. People held on state charges may later transfer to a state prison. In that case, the Georgia Department of Corrections takes over the record. But the original booking data stays with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.

O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists what counts as an open record in Georgia. Booking and release data falls into that category for the most part. Some records are exempt. Juvenile cases, sealed files, and certain victim info may not be available. But the basic facts of who was booked and when they left are public in Johnson County.

Johnson County is in the Oconee Judicial Circuit. Court records for this circuit can show you what happened after an arrest. If someone was charged, went to trial, and was convicted, those court files have the details. The circuit court clerk can help with those requests. That info adds to what the jail records show.

State Resources for Johnson County Searches

The Georgia Department of Corrections at gdc.georgia.gov runs an offender search tool. Use it to find people who went to state prison after their time in the Johnson County jail. The search is at gdc.georgia.gov/offender-info/find-offender. It is free. It shows facility, status, and release dates.

The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov handles parole decisions. If a released inmate from Johnson County is on parole from state prison, this board set the terms. The Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov tracks probation and parole across the state.

For criminal history checks, the GBI at gbi.georgia.gov offers reports under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. You pay a fee and get a report that covers arrests and convictions statewide. This goes well beyond what the Johnson County jail roster shows. It can include records from other counties and state facilities.

The GDC also has an open records request form at gdc.georgia.gov/contact-us/open-records-request. Use it for formal requests about state prisoners who were once held in Johnson County.

How to Request Records in Johnson County

Visit the sheriff's office in Wrightsville. Bring an ID. Ask for the records you need. Staff can look up inmates and print copies. Small counties like Johnson tend to handle these things in person. It is often the fastest way to get what you need.

You can also mail a request. Address it to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office in Wrightsville, GA 31096. Write down the inmate's name and any dates you have. Mention that you are making an open records request under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Include your contact info so they can send the records back or call you with a cost estimate.

Phone calls work for quick questions. The staff can tell you if someone is in custody or has been released. They may not read off the full record over the phone, but they can confirm basic facts. For complete released inmates records, a written request is better.

There is no charge for viewing records in person at the sheriff's office. Copies may cost a small fee. The law says the county can charge for the actual cost of making copies, but they cannot charge for the time spent looking things up. That is spelled out in the Open Records Act.

Johnson County Jail Details

The Johnson County jail is a small facility in Wrightsville. It holds people arrested in the county until they bond out, get charges dropped, or transfer to another facility. The jail is staffed around the clock. Booking happens at any time, day or night.

Visitation rules are set by the jail. Call the sheriff's office for the current schedule. Hours can change. Mail is allowed under the jail's rules. Released inmates from Johnson County are processed out during regular hours when possible. Bond releases can happen at other times depending on when the bond is posted.

O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53 covers release and parole data at the state level. For Johnson County jail releases, the local sheriff handles the record-keeping. The data stays with the county unless the person moves into the state prison system.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Johnson County. Each one keeps its own released inmates records and runs its own jail.