Lamar County Released Inmates Search

Lamar County released inmates records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Barnesville. The county sits in west-central Georgia and runs a jail that processes all local bookings and releases.

Lamar County Sheriff Office Inmate Information

The Lamar County Sheriff's Office is based in Barnesville. The sheriff runs the jail and all law enforcement operations for the county. When someone is arrested in Lamar County, they go to the county jail for booking. Staff record the person's name, charges, date of birth, and bond amount. That data stays in the system after the person leaves custody.

Lamar County is not large. With about 18,300 people, the jail handles a moderate number of bookings. But every booking creates a record, and every released inmate has a file that the public can access. Georgia's Open Records Act, set out in O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, gives you the right to see these records. The sheriff's office must respond to open records requests within three business days.

To check on a specific inmate, call the Lamar County Sheriff's Office in Barnesville. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody or has been released. For copies of the full record, you may need to submit a written request. Smaller counties like Lamar tend to handle things more by phone and in person than through online tools.

Georgia's GDC portal tracks state prison inmates who may have started their case in Lamar County.

How Lamar County Keeps Released Inmates Records

The booking process is the same across Georgia. When someone comes into the Lamar County jail, staff create a record. It has all the arrest details. Charges can range from misdemeanors to felonies. Bond info is added if bond is set. When the person gets out, the release date and reason go into the file. Bond-out, charges dropped, time served, or transfer to another facility are the main reasons people leave the jail.

Lamar County is in the Towaliga Judicial Circuit. Court records from this circuit cover cases that move past the arrest stage. If someone was indicted, tried, or pled guilty, those files are with the circuit court clerk. Jail records tell you who was booked and when they left. Court records tell you what happened with the case. You may want both to get the full story on a released inmate.

O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 defines which records are open and which are not. Most jail booking data is public. Sealed records, juvenile files, and certain protected info are exempt. For Lamar County released inmates, the standard booking and release info is almost always available to anyone who asks.

Online Search Options for Lamar County

Lamar County does not have a large online jail roster system. Some third-party sites pull booking data from the county. These can be useful but may not have the most current info. Check sites like Georgia Jail Roster for listings. The data shown may be a day or more behind what the sheriff has.

For the most accurate released inmates data, contact the sheriff's office directly. A phone call can confirm whether someone is in custody. An in-person visit lets you view records on the spot. These methods are more reliable in smaller counties.

The Georgia Department of Corrections runs a statewide offender search at gdc.georgia.gov/offender-info/find-offender. This tool covers state prison inmates. If someone from Lamar County went to state prison after their local arrest, you can look them up there. It is free to use and shows current status, facility, and sentence info.

State Agencies for Lamar County Searches

The Georgia Department of Corrections at gdc.georgia.gov is the main state resource for prison records. It does not cover county jail inmates, but it picks up where the county leaves off if someone goes to prison. The GDC also has an open records request form at gdc.georgia.gov/contact-us/open-records-request.

The Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov handles parole for state prisoners. If a Lamar County released inmate later served state time and got paroled, this board made that decision. The Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov tracks people on probation and parole, including those in Lamar County.

The GBI at gbi.georgia.gov can run criminal history checks under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. A fee applies. The report covers all of Georgia, not just one county. For Lamar County released inmates, a GBI check gives a broader view of a person's record than the jail roster alone.

Requesting Records from Lamar County

In person is the simplest way. Go to the sheriff's office in Barnesville. Bring ID. Ask for the records. Staff can pull up inmate data and give you copies. A small copy fee may apply.

Mail requests are an option too. Send your request to the Lamar County Sheriff's Office in Barnesville, GA 30204. Include the person's name and any other details you have. Reference O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 so the staff know this is a formal open records request. They have three business days to respond.

Phone calls get you quick answers. The jail staff can confirm if someone is currently held or has been released from the Lamar County jail. For full records or copies, a written request is usually needed. But the phone is good for a fast check.

O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53 governs how the state handles release and parole data. For county-level releases in Lamar County, the sheriff's office manages the records. The state picks up the tracking only if the person moves into the state prison system or goes on state probation.

Lamar County Jail Facility

The Lamar County jail serves the whole county. All arrests from sheriff's deputies, Barnesville police, and state agencies working in the area go through this facility. The jail is staffed around the clock. Bookings happen at any time.

Visitation rules are set by the jail administration. Call the sheriff's office for current hours and rules. Schedules can change. Released inmates from Lamar County get processed out and receive their belongings at the time of release. Bond releases happen once the paperwork clears. Other releases depend on the court or on time served.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Lamar County in west-central Georgia. Each one has its own jail and released inmates records system.