Search Baldwin County Jail Roster

The Baldwin County jail roster tracks inmates at the Law Enforcement Center in Milledgeville, Georgia. Baldwin County uses the Southern Software Citizen Connect system for online inmate searches. You can look up booking records through that portal or call the sheriff's office at (478) 445-4891 for direct info. The jail at 1963 N Columbia St handles all bookings for the county. With a population of about 44,890, Baldwin County is a mid-sized county that processes a steady flow of arrests. The online search tool lets anyone check the current jail roster from home.

Baldwin County Sheriff's Office

The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office operates from the Law Enforcement Center at 1963 N Columbia St, Milledgeville, GA 31061. The main phone number is (478) 445-4891. The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office website has links to inmate search tools and office info. The sheriff's office runs both patrol operations and the county jail from this location.

Baldwin County sits in central Georgia. Milledgeville is the county seat and was once the state capital. The area has a mix of local residents and a student population from Georgia College. Arrests in Baldwin County go through the sheriff's office, the Milledgeville Police Department, or campus police. All of them feed into the same Baldwin County jail roster.

Baldwin County Inmate Booking Search

Baldwin County uses the Southern Software Citizen Connect portal for its online jail roster. The Baldwin County inmate search page lets you look up current and recent bookings. You can search by name, booking date, or other details. The system shows the inmate's charges, booking number, and custody status.

Southern Software is a system used by several Georgia counties. It works well for smaller and mid-sized agencies. When you search the Baldwin County jail roster through Citizen Connect, the results are pulled straight from the booking system. This means the data is fairly current, though it can lag by a few hours after a new arrest.

The search is free to use. No account is needed. Just type in a name and the system returns matching records from the Baldwin County jail. If the person has been released or moved, their record may still show in the search results for a period of time. Check the custody status field to see if someone is still in the jail or has been released.

Baldwin County Booking Process

When someone is arrested in Baldwin County, they are taken to the Law Enforcement Center on N Columbia St for booking. The intake process includes fingerprinting, photographing, and entering the person's info into the jail management system. Once that is done, the person shows up on the Baldwin County jail roster. The whole process can take a few hours depending on how busy the jail is.

After booking, the inmate can usually make a phone call. Bond info becomes available once a magistrate sets the amount. Some charges have a preset bond amount. Others require a hearing before a judge. The Southern Software system updates as each step in the process is completed, so the online jail roster may not show all details right away.

Note: Bond amounts can change after a court hearing, so check the online portal for the most current info on Baldwin County inmates.

Baldwin County Jail Records Law

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, gives the public access to most Baldwin County jail records. You can file a written request with the sheriff's office for booking data, arrest records, or other jail roster info. The agency has three business days to respond. The first 15 minutes of staff time for the search are free. After that, charges apply at the rate of the lowest paid employee who can do the work.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, criminal history records from Baldwin County can be reviewed and corrected. You can check your own record for up to $15 through the Georgia Crime Information Center. Records from arrests that ended in dismissal, acquittal, or no prosecution can be restricted from public view. Misdemeanors with no outcome get restricted after two years. Felonies that are not violent get restricted after four years. The Baldwin County jail must restrict access to matching records within 30 days of a written request.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains the statewide criminal history database. Arrest data from Baldwin County feeds into this system. For victims tracking an inmate's status, the VINE system at VINELink offers free alerts. You can register by calling 1-800-398-2892 or visiting the website.

Baldwin County Jail Contact Info

Reach the Baldwin County jail and sheriff's office at these numbers. The main phone for the sheriff's office and jail is (478) 445-4891. The address is 1963 N Columbia St, Milledgeville, GA 31061. For online searches, use the Citizen Connect portal on the sheriff's website. Staff can help with jail roster questions during regular business hours.

If you need to find someone who was in the Baldwin County jail but may now be in state prison, the GDC offender search is the tool to use. The GDC covers state facilities only. Baldwin County jail records stay with the local sheriff. The GDC facility directory can also help you find specific Georgia prisons.

Nearby County Jail Rosters

Baldwin County is in central Georgia. These neighboring counties also maintain their own jail rosters and inmate search tools.