Wilkes County Released Inmates Lookup

Wilkes County released inmates records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Washington, Georgia. The county has about 10,000 residents and handles all jail bookings through its local detention facility.

Wilkes County Sheriff Office Records

The Wilkes County Sheriff's Office is in Washington, Georgia. Do not confuse this with Washington County, which is a different county with its seat in Sandersville. Wilkes County is in the eastern part of the state and Washington is its county seat. The sheriff runs the jail and handles all local arrests.

Every booking creates a record. Staff log the person's name, charges, bond amount, date of birth, and booking date. When the person gets released, that info goes into the file. These records make up the Wilkes County released inmates data. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the public can access this information through the Open Records Act.

The sheriff's office has three business days to respond to a written request. Fees for copies are allowed but an estimate must come first. Because Wilkes County is a smaller county, requests tend to get handled without much delay. Call the office in Washington for the fastest answers about a current or former inmate.

The GDC portal covers state prison inmates and can be used to track people from Wilkes County who moved into the state system.

Released Inmates Data in Wilkes County

Wilkes County sits in east Georgia along the Savannah River region. The county has a small population, so the jail does not see a heavy volume of bookings. But each arrest still generates a record. The data is the same as you would find in any Georgia county. Name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, bond, booking date, and release date.

The Washington Police Department also makes arrests in the county seat. People arrested by city officers get booked through the Wilkes County jail. The sheriff's booking records cover both county and city arrests. If you are looking for someone arrested in Washington, the Wilkes County system should have that record.

O.C.G.A. § 42-5-50 covers how county jails must operate in Georgia. The Wilkes County jail follows these state standards. The sheriff is the one who makes sure the jail meets all requirements, including proper record keeping for released inmates data.

Online Tools for Wilkes County

Third-party jail roster sites may list some Wilkes County booking data. Because the county is small, there may not be many entries at any given time. These sites pull from public records and are free to view. Search by name to check for Wilkes County released inmates.

For the most current data, contact the sheriff's office in Washington. A phone call gets you a quick answer. Staff can look up a name and tell you if the person is in the jail or has been released. Online tools are good for a general check, but direct contact works best for Wilkes County.

The GDC offender search at gdc.georgia.gov/offender-info/find-offender tracks state inmates. If someone from Wilkes County went to state prison, this tool shows their status, facility, and release info. It is free and works at all hours.

O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53 governs parole in Georgia. The Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov handles parole decisions for state inmates, including any from Wilkes County.

How to Request Wilkes County Records

Go to the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office in Washington during business hours. Tell staff what you need. Bring your ID. They can pull up booking data and hand you copies.

Written requests can be mailed to the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office in Washington, GA. Include the person's name and what records you want. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the office has three business days to respond. Most Wilkes County released inmates requests are simple and low cost.

For state records, the GDC form at gdc.georgia.gov/contact-us/open-records-request handles inmates who served in a state facility.

State Resources for Wilkes County

The Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov tracks probation and parole across Georgia. That includes people from Wilkes County. The GBI at gbi.georgia.gov runs background checks under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. A fee applies. These pull from every county in the state.

O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12 requires sex offenders to register. Released inmates from Wilkes County who must register are on the GBI's online sex offender registry. Anyone can search it for free.

Georgia law lets anyone request records from Wilkes County. No residency requirement. No need to state a reason.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Wilkes County in east Georgia. Each runs its own jail and keeps separate released inmates records.