Search Putnam County Released Inmates

Putnam County released inmates records can be found through the Sheriff's Office in Eatonton. Use local and state tools to search jail rosters and booking data.

Putnam County Sheriff Office Inmate Records

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office in Eatonton keeps all released inmates records for this area of middle Georgia. The county has about 22,000 residents and sits along Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair. The sheriff runs the jail and handles all bookings and releases. Whether someone is picked up by sheriff's deputies, Eatonton police, or another agency in the county, they end up at the Putnam County jail.

Call the sheriff's office to ask about an inmate. They can tell you if a person is in custody or has been released. For paper copies of booking records, you need to file an open records request under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. The law gives you the right to see arrest and booking data from the Putnam County jail. The office must get back to you within three business days.

Eatonton is a small town and the sheriff's office is straightforward to deal with. Walk-in requests work fine for basic lookups. The staff can check the system quickly and give you an answer about current or recently released inmates in Putnam County.

The GDC portal tracks state prison inmates from Putnam County who moved from the county jail into the state system.

Understanding Putnam County Released Inmates Data

Every booking at the Putnam County jail generates a record. That record has the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, arresting agency, and the date they came in. When the inmate leaves, the release date and reason go into the file. Reasons for release include posting bond, serving a sentence, transfer to another facility, or charges being dropped. All of this stays on record.

Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 makes most of these records public. Booking logs from the Putnam County jail are not secret. Anyone can ask to see them. The sheriff's office may redact personal details like social security numbers or medical notes, but the basic facts about who was booked and when they got out are open. This applies to current and past inmates alike.

Putnam County is part of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. Court records for cases that started with a Putnam County arrest are handled by the circuit. The clerk of court in Eatonton can help with court files. These are separate from jail records but often relate to the same case. If you need both types of records, plan on making two separate requests.

Online Search for Putnam County Inmates

Putnam County does not have a large online inmate search portal. For a county of 22,000, that is normal. The sheriff handles most records in person or over the phone. Still, some online options exist for searching Putnam County released inmates.

Third-party jail roster sites sometimes list Putnam County inmates. These sites collect public booking data from Georgia counties and put it in searchable form. Not every third-party site has data for smaller counties like Putnam, but it is worth checking a few. The information may be a day or two behind what the sheriff has.

The state's offender search at gdc.georgia.gov/offender-info/find-offender covers people in state prisons. If someone from Putnam County went from the county jail to a state prison, you can find their record there. It shows release dates, current facility, and parole status. The search is free. It does not include county jail records, though. For those, you still need to go through the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.

The full GDC website at gdc.georgia.gov has additional resources beyond the offender search. Facility information, statistical reports, and open records request forms are all available there. For Putnam County released inmates who ended up in the state system, this is a key resource.

State Agencies and Putnam County Records

The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov decides parole for state inmates under O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53. If someone from Putnam County went to state prison and the board granted parole, that decision is on file with the board. You can search for parole hearing dates and outcomes through their site.

The Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov manages everyone on probation or parole in Georgia. Released inmates from Putnam County who are on supervision show up in the DCS system. The agency has offices across the state, and their website explains the supervision process.

For statewide criminal history checks, the GBI at gbi.georgia.gov provides background check services. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request a criminal history report that covers all Georgia counties, including Putnam. There is a fee for this service, but it gives you the most complete criminal record information available at the state level.

Filing Records Requests in Putnam County

To get Putnam County released inmates records, start with the sheriff's office in Eatonton. Call for a quick status check. For official records, put your request in writing. Include the name of the person, a date of birth if you have it, and what specific records you want. Be clear. The more detail you give, the faster the staff can help you.

The sheriff's office must respond within three business days under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. They will quote a fee for copies before doing any work. Most requests for basic booking data from Putnam County are simple and get processed quickly. If you need a large batch of records or records going back many years, expect it to take a bit longer. The staff will keep you informed about the timeline.

You can also request state prison records through the GDC open records process at gdc.georgia.gov/contact-us/open-records-request. Use this when someone from Putnam County moved from the jail to a state facility. County and state records are in different systems, so check both if needed.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Putnam County in middle Georgia. Each keeps its own jail records and released inmates data.