Find Bulloch County Jail Roster

The Bulloch County jail roster is managed by the sheriff's office in Statesboro, Georgia. Statesboro is the county seat and home to Georgia Southern University, which means the Bulloch County jail handles a wide range of bookings throughout the year. You can search for current inmates in the Bulloch County jail using free online tools. This page covers all the ways to look up Bulloch County jail roster records, from the local sheriff to state databases and public records requests.

Bulloch County Sheriff's Office Jail

The Bulloch County Sheriff's Office operates the county detention center in Statesboro. Every arrest made within Bulloch County leads to a booking at this facility. That includes arrests by Statesboro police, Georgia Southern University police, and Bulloch County deputies. The jail roster updates with each new booking and tracks the inmate through their entire time in custody. It includes names, charges, bond amounts, and booking dates.

Bulloch County is one of the larger counties in southeast Georgia. The area around Statesboro has a mix of year-round residents and a large college population. That means the Bulloch County jail roster can change quickly, with a steady flow of bookings and releases. You can call the sheriff's office in Statesboro to ask about a specific inmate or check the jail roster online.

Visitation rules at the Bulloch County jail vary. Call ahead to the sheriff's office to find out the current schedule and any rules about who can visit and when.

Bulloch County Inmate Search Online

To search the Bulloch County jail roster from your computer or phone, use online inmate search tools that pull booking data from the county. These sites display current inmates in a list you can scroll through or search by name.

Each entry on the Bulloch County roster shows the person's name, what they are charged with, and when they were booked. You can use this list to check if someone you know is in the Bulloch County jail. Most search tools do not charge a fee and you do not need to create an account. Very recent bookings may not show up right away since there is sometimes a delay between the actual booking and when data appears online.

Bulloch County State Prison Search

People sentenced to state prison from Bulloch County leave the local jail roster. To find them, use the GDC offender search tool. This free tool covers all Georgia state prisons and shows where a person is held, their charges, and any tentative parole dates. It does not cover inmates who are still at the Bulloch County jail waiting for trial or sentencing.

For the best results, type just the first four letters of the last name and set the search to return all offenders. People who completed their sentence under the First Offender Act, per O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66, will not appear. The GDC facility directory is another useful tool if you want to find which specific state prison holds someone from Bulloch County.

Note: The GDC search tool needs cookies turned on in your browser to work.

Bulloch County VINE Notification

You can track custody changes for inmates on the Bulloch County jail roster through VINE. It is free and fully confidential. Visit VINELink to set up alerts or call 1-800-398-2892. When an inmate in the Bulloch County jail is released, transferred, or has a status change, the system contacts you by phone, email, or text. You pick the method when you sign up.

You need the inmate's name or booking number to register. Create a four-digit PIN and choose your alert type. The system runs around the clock and never shuts down. Live operators are on call at all times. Hearing impaired users can reach TTY at 1-866-847-1298. VINE is used by crime victims, family members, and others who need to know when someone leaves the Bulloch County jail.

Bulloch County Jail Open Records

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, gives you the right to request jail records from Bulloch County. Submit a written request to the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office in Statesboro. The law requires a response within three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff time cost nothing, and then fees are based on the hourly wage of the lowest paid employee who can handle the search. Copies cost $0.10 per page.

Security procedures, inmate medical records, and personal details about jail staff are exempt from disclosure under the Open Records Act. Everything else on the Bulloch County jail roster is generally public information. If the sheriff's office wrongly denies your request, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74 allows for fines against the agency.

Criminal History and Bulloch County Records

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the state criminal history system. Arrests at the Bulloch County jail get reported to the GBI's Georgia Crime Information Center. That means a Bulloch County jail roster booking also creates a state-level criminal record. Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, you can review your own history for up to $15. Fingerprint fees are separate.

Georgia law allows for automatic restriction of criminal records in certain situations. A misdemeanor arrest in Bulloch County with no outcome after two years gets restricted. Non-violent felony arrests without a disposition wait four years. Serious violent felonies have a seven-year period. When the state GCIC restricts a record, the Bulloch County jail has 30 days to restrict its local copy if the person sends a written request. This process helps people whose Bulloch County jail roster entries came from charges that were later dropped or dismissed.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Bulloch County. Each one runs its own jail and keeps a separate inmate roster.

Statesboro Jail Roster

Statesboro is the county seat and largest city in Bulloch County. Arrests by the Statesboro Police Department lead to bookings at the Bulloch County jail. For jail roster data related to Statesboro arrests, check the Bulloch County roster or visit the Statesboro city page for more local details.