Georgia inmate records are created when someone is arrested by local law enforcement. The initial paperwork is commonly referred to as a RAP sheet, where the person’s name, address, physical description and criminal activity is recorded. These records are kept in an online database so that later other members of law enforcement, corrections authorities and the general public can perform an inmate search. These records change with each event that takes place in the inmate’s life and they are updated frequently, usually daily.
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is the agency in charge of inmate records for the state. Their central repository makes it easy to perform a Georgia inmate search. As with many corrections websites, the state has a Georgia inmate locator feature on its website called “Find an Offender.” The process for performing a Georgia prison inmate search for offenders located in jail, federal prison or other facilities may be different. When performing an official Georgia inmate search, always contact the state DOC to find an inmate. If someone is interested in finding Georgia inmate records, the Infotracer search tool is a great place to start. It will provide arrests, incarcerations, convictions, court records and more.
Georgia’s prison system is elaborate with many different types of facilities. The Georgia Department of Corrections’ focus is on education and rehabilitation rather than just punishment. Their prison system consists of:
Administrative offices are split among three different regions to oversee and manage all the pieces of the system. Georgia houses more than 52,000 prisoners.
The state of Georgia has the traditional state prisons which house the majority of inmates. They also have specialized treatment programs for inmates suffering with addictions and substance abuse issues. Additionally, they also have reentry programs called “Transitional Centers” to help inmates readjust to society before being released. They have seven probation detention centers for offenders who were sentenced to probation but violated the terms or were sent to probation before being released under supervision. Georgia also has juvenile detention centers for underage offenders and federal prisons for federal inmates.
Georgia’s prison system holds 53,627 residents in various kinds of correctional facilities, from which 40,521 residents are held in state prisons, 67 in juvenile correctional facilities, and 5,066 in local jails.
Correctional Facilities: | Totals: |
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Juvenile Correctional Facilities | 67 |
State Prisons | 40,521 |
Local Jails | 5,066 |
Private Prisons | 7,973 |
Georgia has thirty-four state prisons housing more than 52,000 inmates. They are overseen and managed by the Georgia Department of Corrections. The list includes:
Two of the facilities are women-only prisons and the rest house males only.
The Georgia Department of Corrections makes it very easy for anyone to perform a Georgia prison inmate search. Right on their website, they have a “Find an Offender” feature. To search for an inmate in Georgia, follow the instructions below:
The state of Georgia also has six federal prison facilities. The federal prisons hold prisoners who have broken federal laws. All federal prison facilities are operated and managed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The federal prison facilities in Georgia are:
When performing a Georgia inmate search for prisoners held in federal prison, the process will be different than for state or private prisons. The two systems are not integrated, and all the federal facilities are operated and maintained by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FOB). Someone who wants to lookup a Georgia inmate must either contact the FOB or contact the facility directly and inquire about the inmates there. The FOB does have an inmate locator feature on their website.
The state of Georgia has twenty-one county prisons and dozens of county jails. They are integrated with their other prison systems for administrative purposes. Moving inmates between the jail and prison systems is easier with everything connected. The list of county prisons includes:
Each of the 159 counties in the state also has local jails which are operated and maintained by the county Sheriff’s Office. Many of them have their own website.
2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | |
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Total | 3,100 | 4,896 | 4,887 | 4,946 | 4,902 | 5,066 |
Male | 2,836 | 4,896 | 4,887 | 4,946 | 4,902 | 5,066 |
Female | 264 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
When performing a Georgia jail inmate search, friends and family may have to try a couple of different methods. First, the twenty-one county prisons are connected to the Georgia Department of Corrections website. Therefore, anyone can use the “Find an Offender” feature to find a prisoner incarcerated in jail. If that does not yield any results, they can contact the local Sheriff’s Office where the person was arrested, and they can provide information on the inmates residing there.
The state of Georgia has twenty-six juvenile detention centers. There are basically two types: Regional Youth Detention Centers (RYDCs) for short-term youths awaiting trial and Youth Development Campuses (YDCs) which are secure, long-term facilities housing sentenced offenders. The list of these institutions includes:
2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | |
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Total | 90 | 93 | 92 | 96 | 80 | 67 |
Male | 87 | 92 | 87 | 94 | 75 | 64 |
Female | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
The entire juvenile detention system is run and managed by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice . Typically, juvenile records are sealed and sometimes expunged after an offender turns 18. Therefore, only family, friends and authorized agents will have access to juvenile detention center inmates. The DJJ does have information on their website on how to contact an offender, send gifts or visit someone incarcerated there.
Georgia also employs four private prisons to hold 7,974 of their prisoners. The four prisons are owned and run by two companies: Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) and the GEO Corporation. Both of the companies are accredited and offer the same resources to inmates as the state prisons do. The privately run and operated prisons in Georgia are as follows:
All four private prisons are overseen by the umbrella organization of the Georgia Department of Corrections. Therefore, all private prison inmates will show up in a Georgia inmate search using the same method for state prisons. Follow the instructions below:
Georgia’s Department of Corrections is dedicated to serving the inmate population with more than just punishment for crimes they have committed. The state has numerous treatment centers to help inmates with addictions find cures and help with anger management, mental illness and other afflictions. They also have a program of reentry to ease inmates back into society by first moving them to a low-security transitional center and help with getting a job and securing living arrangements.
The state treatment facilities, work camps and transitional centers are all connected to the Georgia Department of Corrections. Therefore, the process for locating a Georgia inmate is the same as with state and private prisons. Simply follow the instructions below:
There are more than 52,000 prisoners in Georgia. Of those, the majority (87%) are male and the rest female. More than half are African-American. The number one reason inmates in Georgia are in prison is due to larceny and burglary, followed closely by motor vehicle theft. Only a small percentage (.2%) of people are in prison in Georgia because of serious crimes like murder. Less than one percent (.82%) are incarcerated due to rape. However, more than 7% are in prison due to aggravated assault and other violent crimes.
Georgia’s incarceration rate for year-end 2016 under state prison or local jail jurisdiction per 100,000 population was 512, which is higher than an average incarceration rate by 14%. The number of Georgia prisoners at the year-end of 2016 was 53,627, from which 7% were female prisoners, whereas the number of male prisoners was 49,839 in 2016.
2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
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Total | 547 | 542 | 532 | 517 | 504 | 512 | 506 |
Male | 1 | 1 | 1 | 991 | 963 | 978 | 966 |
Female | 74 | 68 | 69 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 70 |
Many Georgia inmates will go back home to family and friends once they are released from prison. However, the Georgia prison system includes a series of transitional centers where many select prisoners can ease their way back into society and receive assistance with getting a job, finding housing and continuing their education. These types of transitional facilities are aimed at reducing recidivism.
Parole works when an inmate is released early before completing their sentences. Parole is only granted when an inmate has displayed good behavior and has proven to the parole board that they do not pose a danger to society. They are released early but with some very strict regulations such as having to check in regularly with their parole officer. Parole is a supervisory program designed to rehabilitate offenders while also keeping residents safe.
Type of Parole Entry: | Number of Parolees: |
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State Parole Population: | 22,386 |
Entries: | 9,434 |
Exits: | 11,461 |
Change in 2016: | -8% |
An offender may be granted probation instead of prison if their crime is a single, first-time offense. After their trial and they are found guilty, the judge will factor in the circumstances, their previous law-abiding behaviors and other issues to determine whether or not to sentence them to jail or prison. In many cases they will sentence probation. When this happens, the offender can remain free but must follow strict rules for a period of time. They must check in regularly with their probation officer and if they violate any of the rules, they will immediately go to prison.
Type of Parole Entry: | Number of Parolees: |
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State Probation Population: | 0 |
Entries: | 0 |
Exits: | 0 |
Change in 2016: | 0% |