Find Bleckley County Jail Roster

The Bleckley County jail roster holds records for all inmates at the detention facility in Cochran, Georgia. Bleckley County is a small county in central Georgia with a population of around 12,583. The jail has an 87-bed capacity and sits at 345 Highway 87 Bypass N. You can search the Bleckley County jail roster by calling the sheriff's office, checking online resources, or using state-level search tools. This page explains every way to look up inmates, understand your rights to jail records, and get in touch with the right office in Bleckley County.

Bleckley County Sheriff's Office

The Bleckley County Sheriff's Office is at 345 Hwy 87 Bypass N, Cochran, GA 31014. The main phone number is (478) 934-4545. This office handles law enforcement for all of Bleckley County, including patrol, investigations, and running the jail. If you need general info about the sheriff's office or want to speak with a deputy, this is the number to call.

For jail-specific questions, call (478) 934-6282. That line goes directly to the detention center. Use it for booking info, bond amounts, inmate status, and other questions about the Bleckley County jail roster. Staff at the jail can confirm whether someone is in custody and give you basic details about their charges and court dates.

Search Bleckley County Jail Roster

Searching the Bleckley County jail roster starts with the sheriff's office. Call (478) 934-6282 to ask about a specific inmate. Staff can look up records by name and tell you if the person is in the Bleckley County jail. This is the most direct and reliable method, especially for a smaller county like Bleckley where online tools may be limited.

The Georgia Department of Corrections also has a presence in Bleckley County. The GDC Bleckley facility page covers the state-level facility located in the county. This is separate from the county jail. The GDC facility holds state inmates, while the Bleckley County jail roster only covers local bookings and short-term holds.

Bleckley County Jail Capacity

The Bleckley County jail holds up to 87 inmates at a time. For a county with just over 12,000 people, this size works for the area. The facility handles pre-trial detainees, people serving short sentences, and anyone waiting on transfer to state custody. It sits on the same property as the sheriff's office at 345 Hwy 87 Bypass N in Cochran.

Because Bleckley County is small, the jail staff know most of the people they deal with. That can make it easier to get info when you call. The front desk can usually give you answers fast. If the jail is at or near capacity, some inmates may be housed in neighboring county facilities under agreement. This happens more often in smaller counties across Georgia where bed space is tight.

Note: Bleckley County also hosts a GDC state facility that is separate from the county jail and holds different inmates.

Bleckley County State Inmate Search

The GDC offender search tool lets you find people in Georgia state prisons. If someone from Bleckley County gets a sentence over one year, they leave the county jail and go to a state facility. Once transferred, their records move to the GDC system. You can look them up by name or offender ID number. The search requires you to accept a disclaimer first and turn on cookies in your browser.

The Georgia Department of Corrections main office is at 300 Patrol Road, Forsyth, GA 31029. For inmate questions, call (404) 656-4661. You can also write to their records office at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029 if you need formal documents or want to verify information found online. The GDC recommends using only the first four letters of the last name when searching to get broader results.

VINE is another tool that works with the Bleckley County jail roster. This free service from VINELink.com lets you track an inmate's custody status. You can register for alerts that notify you by phone, text, or email when someone is released or transferred. Call 1-800-398-2892 to use VINE by phone. It runs 24 hours a day and keeps your identity private.

Bleckley County Jail Records and Law

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, gives you the right to ask for most Bleckley County jail records. Booking logs, the jail roster, and basic inmate data are all public records in Georgia. The sheriff's office must respond to your request within three business days. They give you 15 minutes of free search time. After that, fees are based on staff wages.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, criminal history records in Georgia follow specific restriction rules. If charges are dropped or a case is dismissed, the arrest record can be restricted from public view over time. Misdemeanor charges with no outcome get restricted after two years. Non-violent felonies take four years. Serious violent felonies wait seven years. Once the state GCIC restricts a record, the Bleckley County jail has 30 days to restrict its copy after getting a written request from the individual. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation handles the GCIC, and you can review your own criminal history record for up to $15.

People who went through Georgia's First Offender Act and completed their sentence will not show up in the GDC offender search. That applies to Bleckley County cases too. Under O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66, some people who did not get First Offender status at sentencing can apply for it retroactively if they meet the eligibility rules. Serious violent felonies and sex offenses are usually excluded from this option.

Bleckley County Open Records Requests

You can file an open records request with the Bleckley County Sheriff's Office for jail data. Send it to 345 Hwy 87 Bypass N, Cochran, GA 31014 or call (478) 934-4545 to ask about the process. Under the Open Records Act, copies cost $0.10 per page for most documents. Medical records require a HIPAA-compliant consent form and are not available through a standard open records request.

Security procedures and staff personal information are also exempt. If the sheriff denies your request without a valid reason, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74 allows penalties. The first offense can bring a fine of up to $1,000. Additional violations within 12 months can cost up to $2,500 each. Most requests for basic Bleckley County jail roster data go through without problems though.

Counties Near Bleckley Jail

Bleckley County borders several central Georgia counties. Each runs its own jail and keeps a separate inmate roster under the local sheriff.