Find Atkinson County Jail Roster

The Atkinson County jail roster lists all people held at the county jail in Pearson, Georgia. Sheriff David Moore leads the office and oversees the detention facility at 20 Smith Ave W. You can check who is in custody by calling the jail at 912-422-3291 or the sheriff's office at 912-422-3611. Atkinson County is a small county with about 8,284 people, so the jail roster is usually short. Online inmate data is also posted through third-party search sites that pull booking records from the county. Visiting happens on Saturdays at 12:30 p.m.

Atkinson County Sheriff and Jail

Sheriff David Moore runs the Atkinson County Sheriff's Office. Chief Deputy and Investigator D. Knapik also serves the office. The main address is P.O. Box 157, 20 Smith Ave W, Pearson, GA 31642. The office phone is 912-422-3611 and the fax is 912-422-7467. You can email the staff at atcoso@atkinson-ga.org. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Atkinson County jail sits at the same address as the sheriff's office. The jail phone number is 912-422-3291, which is a separate line from the main office. The fax for the jail is 912-422-7467. If you need to ask about someone on the Atkinson County jail roster, the jail line is the fastest way to get an answer. Staff can tell you if a person is in custody and what their charges are.

Atkinson County covers 345 square miles in south-central Georgia. Pearson is the county seat and the only real town in the county. Most arrests that go on the Atkinson County jail roster come from the sheriff's office or from state patrol stops in the area.

Atkinson County Inmate Search

Looking up inmates in Atkinson County takes a phone call or a web search. The county does not have a big online portal like some of the larger Georgia counties do. But you can still find jail roster data through various online search tools.

When you search for an Atkinson County inmate online, the listing will show the person's name, booking date, and charges. Bond info may or may not be listed. For exact details on a bond amount or court date, call the jail at 912-422-3291. The staff can give you the most current info since the online roster may lag behind by a few hours.

You can also try the statewide GDC offender search if the person has been moved to a state prison. That tool does not show county jail inmates. It only covers people held in Georgia Department of Corrections facilities.

Visiting Atkinson County Jail Inmates

Visitation at the Atkinson County jail happens on Saturdays starting at 12:30 p.m. This is the one set time each week when you can see someone on the jail roster in person. The rules for visits are typical of small Georgia county jails. You should call ahead to make sure the schedule has not changed. Holidays and lockdowns can cancel visits without warning.

Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. Dress must follow jail rules. Most Georgia jails do not allow revealing clothing, hats, or anything that could hide items. Children must be with an adult. The visit may be short so plan what you want to say. If you cannot make the Saturday visit, call 912-422-3291 to ask if there are other options.

Note: Visitation times at the Atkinson County jail can change without notice, so always call first.

Atkinson County Jail Roster Records Law

Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 gives the public a right to see jail records. This covers the Atkinson County jail roster and booking data. You can file a written request with the sheriff's office. They have three business days to reply. The first 15 minutes of staff time for searching records is free.

Criminal history records in Georgia fall under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37. An individual can check their own record for up to $15 through the Georgia Crime Information Center. If a record on the Atkinson County jail roster was later dismissed or ended in acquittal, the person can ask for it to be restricted. Misdemeanor arrests with no case outcome get restricted after two years. Felony arrests that are not violent get restricted after four years. The jail must comply with restriction requests within 30 days.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains the statewide criminal history database. Arrest data from the Atkinson County jail feeds into this system. For formal background checks, the GBI is the state-level source. The VINE system at 1-800-398-2892 can also track custody changes for inmates at many Georgia county jails, including Atkinson County. You can register for free alerts through VINELink.

Atkinson County Jail Contact

Here is how to reach the Atkinson County jail and sheriff's office:

• Sheriff's Office Phone: 912-422-3611
• Jail Phone: 912-422-3291
• Fax: 912-422-7467
• Email: atcoso@atkinson-ga.org
• Address: 20 Smith Ave W, Pearson, GA 31642
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Atkinson County Sheriff's Office is the only law enforcement agency that puts people on the local jail roster. City police from Pearson may make arrests, but those people go to the Atkinson County jail for booking. The roster tracks everyone held in the facility, no matter which agency brought them in. For state-level records, the GDC facility directory lists all Georgia prisons and county jail facilities.

Nearby County Jail Rosters

Atkinson County borders several other counties in south Georgia. If you are not sure where an arrest was made, these nearby jails may have the person on their roster.