Bibb County Jail Roster Lookup

The Bibb County jail roster shows all inmates held at the Law Enforcement Center in Macon, Georgia. Bibb County operates under a consolidated city-county government known as Macon-Bibb. With a population of about 157,056, it is one of the larger counties in the state. The jail can hold over 900 inmates and employs more than 140 staff members. You can search the Bibb County jail roster online through the sheriff's inmate search tool, check booking records, find visitation rules, and learn how to contact the facility. This page covers all of it.

Search Bibb County Inmate Records

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate search that updates every 30 minutes. This is the best way to check the Bibb County jail roster from home. You can search by name or booking info. Results show current charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and custody status. It is free and open to anyone.

The Bibb County inmate search portal gives real-time results for people booked into the Macon jail.

There is also a second search option through the Bibb Sheriff iSearch page. This tool works the same way but has a slightly different layout. Both pull from the same Bibb County jail roster database. Use whichever one works better for you.

You can also call the booking line at 478-746-9441 for direct info. The main sheriff's office number is (478) 621-5555. The state GDC offender search covers state prison inmates but not the Bibb County jail.

Bibb County Jail Facility Details

The Bibb County jail sits at 668 Oglethorpe St, Macon, GA 31201. It started with a capacity of 585 beds when it first opened. A 2007 upgrade brought that number to over 900. The facility holds both male and female inmates over age 17. It takes in pre-trial detainees and people sentenced to less than one year. Anyone with a sentence over a year goes to the state prison system instead.

Medical care is a big part of the Bibb County jail. The facility has a fully working infirmary. Three full-time nurses and two part-time nurses handle daily health needs. A part-time physician is also on staff for more serious cases. If you have concerns about an inmate's health at the Bibb County jail, call (478) 621-5555 and ask for the medical unit.

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office website covers all jail operations, inmate programs, and policies from one place.

Bibb County Jail Programs

Inmates at the Bibb County jail have access to several programs. These are meant to keep people occupied and help with reentry after release. Not all programs are open to every inmate. Eligibility depends on custody level, sentence length, and behavior.

The jail offers GED and high school equivalency classes for inmates who want to finish their education. Religious services are held on a regular schedule for multiple faith groups. Recreation time is built into the daily routine. A law library is on site so inmates can research their cases. There is also a recreational library with general reading material. Work release programs exist for qualified inmates who meet the criteria set by Bibb County. The commissary is run through McDaniel Supply Company, and friends or family can set up an account to send funds to inmates.

Bibb County Jail Visitation Rules

The Bibb County jail allows two 45-minute visits per week for each inmate. Visits run Tuesday through Sunday from 8:15 am to 4:00 pm. You can schedule up to three visits, 24 hours ahead of time. All visits are no-contact, meaning you talk through glass with a phone. A maximum of two people can visit at one time, and that count includes children. Kids under 17 must be with an adult.

There is a dress code. No see-through clothes. No tank tops, tube tops, or anything that shows your midriff. No short skirts or shorts. Shoes and shirts are required. Leave coats, hoodies, and jackets in your car. Head coverings and gloves are not allowed inside the visit area. Clothes with obscene images or words will get you turned away at the door.

You cannot bring anything into the visit area. That means no bags, purses, or backpacks. No food, drinks, or gum. No phones, cameras, or recording devices. No books, newspapers, or photographs. No tobacco, vaping products, drugs, or alcohol. Weapons of any kind are banned. Break these rules and you lose visit privileges.

Note: The Bibb County jail can change visit rules at any time, so check with the front desk before your first visit.

Sending Mail to Bibb County Jail

Mail for inmates at the Bibb County jail goes to a specific mailing address. Send all letters to: Law Enforcement Center, Attention: Inmate's Full Name, PO Box 1917, Macon, GA 31202-1917. Put your full name and return address on the envelope. All mail is opened and checked for contraband before it reaches the inmate. If staff find anything that breaks the rules, they will seize it. That material can be used as evidence.

The commissary at the Bibb County jail is run by McDaniel Supply Company. Family and friends can create an account online to buy items for inmates. The commissary sells food, hygiene products, and other basic supplies that inmates can order on a set schedule.

Bibb County Jail Records Access

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, makes most Bibb County jail records open to the public. You can request booking logs, inmate lists, and other jail data from the sheriff's office. Agencies must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, the fee is based on the pay rate of the lowest-paid staff member who can handle the request.

The Macon-Bibb County government site has info about the sheriff's office and jail operations. Since Macon and Bibb County have a consolidated government, the sheriff handles both city and county law enforcement from one office. Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, criminal history records in Bibb County can be restricted after certain waiting periods if charges are dropped or cases end without a conviction. Medical records, security data, and investigation files are not subject to public access requests.

State Resources for Bibb County

The Georgia Department of Corrections handles inmates who leave the Bibb County jail for state prison. Search the GDC offender query tool to find someone who has been transferred. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps criminal history records from all 159 counties through the GCIC. You can review your own record for up to $15 under Georgia law.

Crime victims in Bibb County can use VINE for free custody alerts. Call 1-800-398-2892 or visit VINELink.com. The system runs around the clock and lets you register for phone, text, or email alerts when an inmate's status changes.

Nearby Counties

Bibb County is in central Georgia. Several counties border it and each maintains its own jail roster through their sheriff's office.

Qualifying City in Bibb County

Macon is the main city in Bibb County. It operates under a consolidated government with the county. City police arrests in Macon go to the Bibb County jail.