Search Terrell County Released Inmates

Terrell County released inmates records are held by the Sheriff's Office in Dawson. Search booking data, access jail rosters, and find inmate records using local and state tools.

Terrell County Sheriff Office Inmate Records

The Terrell County Sheriff's Office in Dawson is where all released inmates records are kept for this small southwest Georgia county. Terrell County has about 9,000 residents. It is a rural area with a low population. The jail is small and processes a limited number of bookings each year compared to larger Georgia counties. All local arrests end up at the Terrell County jail, whether they were made by the sheriff's deputies or the Dawson city police.

You can call the sheriff's office to ask about someone. With such a small population, the jail staff usually know who is in custody. They can tell you if a person has been released and give you the basic facts about their booking. For official records, file a request under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act. The office must respond within three business days.

Dawson is the only town of note in Terrell County. The sheriff's office is the hub for all law enforcement records in the area. Walk-ins work well here. Bring an ID and let the staff know what you need. For a county this size, the process is usually quick and simple.

The GDC portal tracks state inmates from Terrell County and across Georgia.

How Terrell County Booking Records Work

Every arrest in Terrell County leads to a booking at the county jail. Staff record the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and booking date. Photos and fingerprints go on file. When the person gets released, the date and reason are added. All of this stays in the system. It becomes a released inmate record that can be looked up later.

Georgia law makes most of these records public. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 sets out what counts as a public record. Booking logs and arrest data from the Terrell County jail are included. The sheriff may redact personal details like medical information or social security numbers. But the core booking facts are open. Anyone can ask for them.

Terrell County is in the Southwestern Judicial Circuit. Court records tied to Terrell County cases go through this circuit. The booking record from the jail and the court file are different documents. If you need both, you make separate requests. The sheriff has jail data. The clerk of court has case files.

Because Terrell County is small, the total number of released inmates records is not large. That means searches go fast. Staff can pull up what you need without digging through thousands of files. It also means digital records may not go back as far as bigger counties.

Online Search for Terrell County Inmates

Terrell County does not run its own online inmate search tool. For a county of 9,000 people, that is not unusual. The sheriff handles records in person and by phone. But you can still search some online resources for Terrell County released inmates.

Third-party jail roster sites sometimes list Terrell County data. These sites collect public booking information from Georgia counties. Coverage for very small counties is hit or miss. Some sites have it, some don't. Check a few different ones. The data may be a day or two behind the sheriff's records.

The Georgia Department of Corrections runs a free offender search at gdc.georgia.gov/offender-info/find-offender. This covers state prison inmates. If someone from Terrell County was sentenced to state prison, this search will show them. It gives you current status, release dates, and facility info. County jail records are not in this system, though. The full GDC site at gdc.georgia.gov has more resources including facility locators and statistical reports.

State Resources for Terrell County

The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov makes parole decisions for state inmates. O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53 sets out the board's powers. If someone from Terrell County went to state prison and is eligible for parole, this board handles the decision. Their website shows hearing dates and parole information.

The Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov tracks people on probation and parole across Georgia. Released inmates from Terrell County who are on state supervision fall under DCS. The agency monitors compliance with release conditions and has local offices in the area.

The GBI at gbi.georgia.gov offers statewide criminal background checks under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. This paid service gives you a report covering arrests and convictions from every Georgia county, including Terrell. It is the most complete criminal history option if you need to go beyond just the county jail records.

For open records on state inmates from Terrell County, use the GDC form at gdc.georgia.gov/contact-us/open-records-request. This is for state prison records only. County jail records go through the Terrell County Sheriff's Office.

Getting Records from Terrell County

Contact the Terrell County Sheriff's Office in Dawson for released inmates records. Call for a quick answer. For copies of booking records, put your request in writing with the person's name, date of birth if you have it, and what documents you need. Mail or drop off your request at the sheriff's office in Dawson, GA 39842.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the office has three business days to respond. Copy fees are low for simple requests. The staff will tell you the cost before they do the work. For a small county like Terrell, the process moves fast. Most requests get handled within a few days.

Walk-ins work well in Dawson. The sheriff's office is the main point of contact for all law enforcement records in Terrell County. Bring your ID and explain what you need. Staff can check the system quickly for current or recently released inmates. Older records may take a bit more time to locate but the volume is small enough that nothing takes very long.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Terrell County in southwest Georgia. Each has its own jail and manages its own released inmates records.