Banks County Jail Roster

The Banks County jail roster lists all inmates held at the 60-bed facility in Homer, Georgia. Sheriff Carlton Speed runs the sheriff's office, and Major Darrell Crane manages the jail. Banks County uses the Southern Software Citizen Connect portal for online inmate searches. You can also call (706) 677-2248 for booking info. The jail opened in 2004 and serves as the central intake point for all Banks County law enforcement agencies. It holds male and female inmates at minimum, medium, and maximum security levels. Finding who is in custody here takes just a quick online search or a phone call.

Banks County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Carlton Speed leads the Banks County Sheriff's Office at 160 Windmill Farm Road, Homer, GA 30547. The phone number is (706) 677-2248. You can email the sheriff at cspeed@bankscountysoga.org. The office handles patrol, criminal investigations, court services, and the county jail. All of these fall under the sheriff's command.

The Banks County jail page on the county website has details about the jail, including its capacity and what services it offers. Banks County is in northeast Georgia and covers 234 square miles. The county has about 18,316 residents. Homer is the county seat and the location of the jail.

Major Darrell Crane runs the day-to-day operations of the Banks County jail. His email is dcrane@bankscountysoga.org and his phone is (706) 677-2248. For jail roster questions, you can reach either the sheriff's office or Major Crane directly.

Banks County Jail Facility Details

The Banks County jail was built in 2004 and holds up to 60 local and state inmates. It is a male and female facility that houses people at all security levels. The jail serves as the central intake point for every law enforcement agency in Banks County. When any officer in the county makes an arrest, that person comes to this jail for booking and shows up on the Banks County jail roster.

The facility includes an infirmary for medical needs and administrative offices for jail staff. Bond hearings happen through a visiting judge or by video court. The centralized classification intake assessment decides where each inmate is housed based on their charges, history, and risk level. This setup keeps the jail organized and safe for both inmates and staff.

Open records requests for Banks County jail data should go to Ms. Shannon Schenck, the Business Office Manager. Her address is 160 Windmill Farm Road, Homer, GA 30547. Phone is (706) 677-2248. Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, you have the right to request jail records. The office must respond within three business days.

Search Banks County Jail Roster Online

Banks County uses the Southern Software Citizen Connect system for its online jail roster. The Banks County inmate search portal is free to use. You can search by name to find inmates currently in the Banks County jail. The system shows charges, booking dates, and custody status.

The Citizen Connect portal pulls data straight from the booking system. Results may lag a few hours behind real-time bookings. If you do not find someone you expect to be in the Banks County jail, call (706) 677-2248 to ask the staff. They can check the roster manually and give you the latest info.

For state prison inmates who may have been transferred from the Banks County jail, use the GDC offender search. The GDC search only covers state facilities and will not show people currently on the Banks County jail roster.

Banks County Inmate Records and Law

Criminal history records from Banks County arrests fall under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37. This statute lets you check your own record for up to $15 through the Georgia Crime Information Center. If a case from the Banks County jail roster ended in dismissal or acquittal, the record can be restricted from public view. Misdemeanors with no outcome get restricted after two years. Non-violent felonies get restricted after four years. Serious violent crimes wait seven years.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the GCIC and keeps the statewide criminal history database. Arrest info from Banks County feeds into that system. Penalties for agencies that wrongly deny records requests are outlined in O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74. The first violation can result in a fine up to $1,000. Each additional violation within 12 months can bring a $2,500 fine.

The VINE notification system tracks inmates across many Georgia jails. You can sign up for free alerts about someone on the Banks County jail roster through VINELink or by calling 1-800-398-2892. The service tells you when an inmate is released, moved, or has a change in custody status.

Note: Restricted records are still available to law enforcement and judicial officials for official purposes.

Nearby County Jail Rosters

Banks County is in northeast Georgia near the foothills. These neighboring counties maintain their own jail rosters if you need to check another area.