Access Macon Jail Roster

The Macon jail roster is maintained by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office at the Law Enforcement Center on Oglethorpe Street. Macon and Bibb County merged into a single consolidated government, so the sheriff handles all jail operations for the area. With about 157,056 residents, Macon-Bibb is one of the larger jurisdictions in central Georgia. You can search the Macon jail roster online through the sheriff's inmate search tool, check third-party sites, or contact the office by phone. This page explains how to find inmates, what the jail offers, and your rights under Georgia law when it comes to accessing booking records.

Search Macon Inmate Records Online

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search that covers the Macon jail roster. The tool updates every 30 minutes. You type in a name and get back results showing charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and custody status. It is free and open to anyone. No account or login is needed to use it.

There is a second search option through the Bibb Sheriff iSearch page. Both tools pull from the same database. Use whichever one loads better on your device. The results are the same either way. These are the most reliable ways to check the Macon jail roster from home or on a phone.

You can also call the booking line at 478-746-9441 for direct info about someone on the Macon jail roster. The main sheriff's office number is (478) 621-5555. Staff can look up inmates by phone during business hours.

State Inmate Search for Macon

For real-time data on the Macon jail roster, the Bibb County inmate search is always best. The GDC offender search covers state prison inmates, not county jail detainees. Use it only if the person has been sentenced and transferred from the Macon jail to a state facility.

Macon Jail Facility at Bibb County

The Macon jail is at 668 Oglethorpe St, Macon, GA 31201. It started with 585 beds and was expanded to over 900 in 2007. The facility holds male and female inmates over age 17. It houses both pre-trial detainees and people sentenced to less than one year. Anyone with a longer sentence gets transferred to the state prison system.

The jail has a full infirmary with three full-time nurses, two part-time nurses, and a part-time physician. Medical care is available for inmates who need it. The facility also offers programs including GED classes, religious services, recreation time, a law library, and work release for eligible inmates. The commissary runs through McDaniel Supply Company, and family members can set up accounts to send money.

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office website has complete details on the Macon jail, including programs, rules, and contact info for each department.

Macon Jail Visit Schedule

The Macon jail allows two 45-minute visits per week for each inmate. Hours run Tuesday through Sunday from 8:15 am to 4:00 pm. You can schedule up to three visits, but each must be booked at least 24 hours ahead. All visits are no-contact. You talk through glass with a phone. A max of two people can visit at one time, including children. Kids under 17 must have an adult with them.

There is a dress code. No see-through clothes, tank tops, tube tops, or anything that shows your midriff. Short skirts, shorts, and revealing outfits will get you turned away. Shoes and shirts are mandatory. Leave coats and hoodies in your car. No head coverings or gloves inside the visit area. You cannot bring any personal items in with you. That means no bags, phones, food, drinks, cameras, or reading material.

Note: Visit rules at the Macon jail can change without notice, so call (478) 621-5555 before your first trip.

Macon Jail Records and Georgia Law

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, gives the public access to most Macon jail roster data. File a request with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office for booking logs, inmate lists, or other records. They must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search work are free. After that, the fee depends on staff time. Copies cost $0.10 per page for non-medical files.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, criminal history records from the Macon jail roster can be restricted after certain time limits. Misdemeanors with no disposition are restricted after two years. Non-violent felonies wait four years. Serious violent offenses have a seven-year window. Cases that end in dismissal or acquittal qualify for restriction too. The Bibb County jail must restrict records within 30 days of a written request once the GBI's crime information center has restricted the state-level record. Medical records and security procedures are exempt from public access under the law.

Macon VINE Custody Tracking

You can track inmates on the Macon jail roster through VINE. This free service sends alerts when an inmate's status changes. That includes bond outs, releases, and transfers. Sign up at VINELink or call 1-800-398-2892. Have the person's name or booking ID ready. Choose phone, text, or email for your alerts.

VINE is confidential. The inmate does not know you are tracking them. A live operator is available 24/7. The TTY line for hearing impaired users is 1-866-847-1298. Bibb County is part of the VINE network, so Macon jail roster data feeds directly into the system. The Georgia Department of Corrections handles state inmates who have been transferred out of the Macon jail. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association can help you find the right contact at the Bibb County Sheriff's Office if you need it.

Bibb County Jail Roster

Macon operates under the consolidated Macon-Bibb County government. The county page has complete details on the jail facility, all search tools, and the full contact list for the sheriff's office.

Nearby Qualifying Cities

Warner Robins is the closest qualifying city to Macon. It sits in Houston County to the south. Jail roster records for Warner Robins go through the Houston County Sheriff's Office.