Pooler Jail Roster Records

The Pooler jail roster is part of the Chatham County detention system, which handles all bookings for cities in the Savannah metro area. Pooler has a population of about 31,171 and is one of the fastest growing cities in the Savannah region. When Pooler Police arrest someone, the person gets booked into the Chatham County Detention Center. You can look up inmates through the Chatham County Sheriff's booking search tool online. This page covers how to search the Pooler jail roster, what resources are available, and the state laws that govern access to these records.

Chatham County Jail and Pooler Arrests

The Chatham County Sheriff's Office runs the detention center that holds Pooler inmates. Chatham County covers a large area around Savannah, and the jail handles bookings from Pooler, Savannah, and other cities in the county. The facility processes a high volume of arrests each year.

The Chatham County booking search lets you see recent bookings. This is the official tool from the sheriff's office. You can view bookings from the past day or expand the search to see more. The results show names, charges, booking dates, and mugshots. It is free and does not need an account.

Pooler Police handle law enforcement within city limits. When they make an arrest, the person goes straight to the Chatham County jail. The booking process records the charges, assigns a booking number, and sets bond amounts where applicable. From that point on, the inmate appears on the Chatham County jail roster. Pooler does not operate its own jail facility.

If you are looking for someone on the Pooler jail roster, start with the Chatham County booking tool. It is the most current source. The system updates as new bookings happen throughout the day. People who bond out or get released are removed from the active roster.

How to Search the Pooler Jail Roster

The Chatham County Sheriff's booking page is your best starting point. Go to the site, and it shows recent bookings by default. You can browse through the list or use name filters if available. The results include charges, booking dates, and custody status.

For state prison inmates, use the GDC offender search. This tool tracks people who have been sentenced and transferred from the Chatham County jail to a state facility. Anyone with a sentence over one year moves to state custody. The GDC tool is free and lets you search by name or offender ID.

The GDC facility directory shows where state inmates are housed. If someone from Pooler was sentenced to state time, this directory helps you locate which facility they went to.

If you cannot find someone through online tools, call the Chatham County Detention Center directly. Staff can look up inmates by name and tell you their current status.

Pooler VINE Custody Notifications

Crime victims in Pooler can track inmates with VINE. This free service alerts you when an inmate's custody status changes. If someone on the Pooler jail roster bonds out, gets released, or is transferred, you get notified by phone, text, or email.

Call 1-800-398-2892 to sign up. You need the inmate's name or booking ID. Set a four-digit PIN and choose your alert method. VINE runs 24/7 with a live operator available at all times. For TTY access, call 1-866-847-1298. Chatham County participates in VINE, so Pooler inmates are covered. The service is confidential.

Pooler Jail Records and Georgia Open Records

Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, most Pooler jail roster records are public. You can file an open records request with the Chatham County Sheriff's Office for booking logs, inmate data, and related documents. The law requires a response within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, fees are based on the lowest-paid employee's hourly rate.

O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37 allows certain criminal history records to be restricted. Misdemeanor arrests with no outcome get restricted after two years. Non-violent felony arrests without conviction wait four years. Violent offenses take seven years. The GBI handles restriction through the Georgia Crime Information Center. Once restricted, the record comes off the public jail roster.

People whose Pooler charges were dismissed can request restriction as well. Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74, agencies that wrongly deny a records request face fines up to $1,000 for the first violation and $2,500 for each one after that within 12 months.

O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66 deals with first offender probation. People who complete the program can have their booking records restricted. The arrest no longer shows on the public Pooler jail roster after that. This is limited to first offenders who finished without violations.

State Resources for Pooler Inmates

The Georgia Department of Corrections tracks state inmates after sentencing. The GDC main office is at 300 Patrol Road, Forsyth, GA 31029. Call (404) 656-4661 for state inmate questions. If someone from Pooler got sentenced to state prison, the GDC system is where you find them after the transfer from Chatham County.

The GBI runs the Georgia Crime Information Center. You can get your own criminal history record for a fee of up to $15. This is a formal background check and separate from the jail roster but helpful for personal verification.

Nearby Cities

Pooler is close to several other qualifying cities in the coastal Georgia area. Savannah shares the Chatham County jail system. Other nearby cities fall under different county jurisdictions but are still within the region.

Chatham County Jail Roster

For full details on the Chatham County jail system, visit the county page. It covers all facilities, the booking search tool, and sheriff contact info.