Search Berrien County Jail Roster

The Berrien County jail roster tracks all inmates held at the county detention center in Nashville, Georgia. Sheriff Ray Paulk runs law enforcement for the county while Captain William Addison manages the jail. Berrien County has around 19,041 residents and covers 458 square miles in south Georgia. You can search the jail roster online, by phone, or through third-party sites. This page walks you through every way to check the Berrien County jail roster, how to visit inmates by video, where to send mail, and how to add money to an inmate's account.

Berrien County Sheriff's Office Contact

The Berrien County Sheriff's Office is at 500 County Farm Rd, Nashville, GA 31639. Sheriff Ray Paulk heads the office. Call 229-686-7071 to reach the main line. The fax number is 229-686-2449. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The sheriff's office handles all law enforcement duties for Berrien County, including arrests, patrol, and criminal investigations.

The jail sits at the same address as the sheriff's office. The jail phone is 229-686-7664. The fax there is 229-686-5522. Captain William Addison is the jail administrator. You can email him at william.addison@berriencountysheriff.com with questions about inmates, bonds, or jail rules. For immediate needs, calling is faster than email.

Berrien County Inmate Search

You can check the Berrien County jail roster in a few ways. The quickest is to call the jail at 229-686-7664. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and give you basic booking info. They handle calls around the clock since the jail never closes.

For online searches, the Berrien County Sheriff's website posts jail info and FAQ answers. The site covers common questions about the jail, bonds, and inmate services. The jail FAQ page goes into detail on what to expect if you or someone you know gets booked into the Berrien County jail. It is worth reading before you call.

The Berrien County Sheriff's Office website covers jail rules, contact info, and inmate services from one place.

The state-level GDC offender search covers state prisons only. It will not show people in the Berrien County jail. Use VINE to track custody status changes for Berrien County inmates.

Berrien County Jail Video Visitation

Berrien County uses video visitation only. There are no in-person visits at this jail. You must schedule your visit at least 24 hours in advance through JailFunds.com. All visits happen by video screen, so you do not need to travel to the facility to see an inmate.

The Berrien County jail FAQ page has more details on how video visits work, what times are open, and what to expect during the call.

Note: Appointments must be made a full day ahead, so plan early if you want a specific time slot.

Berrien County Jail Inmate Services

The Berrien County jail offers medical care around the clock. A nurse is on call 24/7. A doctor is also under contract to handle more serious health issues. If you have concerns about an inmate's health, contact Captain William Addison at 229-686-7664.

Adding money to an inmate's account is possible in person or online. The jail lobby has an ATM where visitors can make cash deposits. If you prefer to handle it from home, go to JailATM.com and use their online deposit system. You can also call NCIC Telecommunications at 1-800-943-2189 for help with inmate accounts. These funds let inmates buy food, hygiene items, and other supplies from the commissary while in the Berrien County jail.

All mail for Berrien County inmates goes to a central processing address. Send it to PO Box 591, Longview, TX 75606. Include the inmate's full name on the envelope. Packages are not accepted. Keep personal letters separate from legal mail. Anything that looks like it mixes the two will be flagged and may not get through.

Berrien County Jail Records and Georgia Law

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, gives the public the right to inspect most jail records. That includes the Berrien County jail roster, booking logs, and basic inmate data. The sheriff's office has three business days to respond to a records request. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, fees are based on the pay rate of the staff member who does the work.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, criminal history records in Georgia can be restricted over time. If someone is arrested in Berrien County and the charges are later dropped, their record may be restricted after a waiting period. Misdemeanor charges with no outcome get restricted after two years. Non-violent felonies take four years. Violent crimes take seven years. The Berrien County jail must comply with restriction requests within 30 days of getting a written notice from the individual.

Berrien County State Inmate Tools

People sentenced to over a year of time leave the Berrien County jail and go to a state prison. At that point, their records move to the Georgia Department of Corrections. You can search for them on the GDC facility directory or the offender query tool. The GDC main office is at 300 Patrol Road, Forsyth, GA 31029. Call (404) 656-4661 for inmate questions.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation holds criminal history records from all 159 counties. You can review your own record for up to $15. Contact the GCIC if you believe your Berrien County arrest record has errors or needs updating.

Counties Near Berrien Jail

These counties neighbor Berrien County in south Georgia. Each one runs its own jail and inmate roster through the local sheriff's office.