Burke County Jail Roster Search

Burke County jail roster records are held by the sheriff's office in Waynesboro, Georgia. The county runs a detention facility that books and holds inmates from across Burke County. You can search the jail roster online for free to see who is in custody right now. This page explains how to look up inmates in the Burke County jail using online tools, state databases, and direct contact with the sheriff's office in Waynesboro. Every method for checking the Burke County jail roster is covered here.

Burke County Sheriff Jail Facility

The Burke County Sheriff's Office in Waynesboro operates the county jail. Burke County is one of the largest counties in Georgia by land area. It sits in the eastern part of the state near the South Carolina border. The jail handles all bookings for arrests made within Burke County, whether by deputies or local police agencies. Each arrest creates an entry on the Burke County jail roster with the inmate's name, charges, booking date, and bond info.

Call the Burke County Sheriff's Office to get details about a specific inmate. Staff can confirm whether someone is in the jail, what they are charged with, and if bond has been posted. In-person visits to the sheriff's office in Waynesboro are another option during regular business hours. The jail is staffed around the clock, so calls about the Burke County jail roster can be handled at any time.

Burke County sees a variety of cases come through the jail. Traffic stops along major highways, local crime, and warrants from other jurisdictions all add to the Burke County jail roster on a regular basis.

Burke County Jail Roster Online

You can view the current Burke County jail roster through online inmate search tools. These sites list inmates by name along with their charges and booking dates for the Burke County detention center.

Most online roster tools are free to use. You do not need to sign up for an account. Just visit the page and scroll through the list or search for a specific name. The data comes from booking records at the Burke County jail, though there can be a short delay between a new booking and when it appears online. If you need the most up-to-date info, call the Burke County Sheriff's Office directly.

Note: Online roster data may not reflect releases or transfers from the last few hours.

State Inmate Search for Burke County

If someone from Burke County went to state prison after sentencing, they will not be on the county jail roster. Use the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search to find state inmates. The tool shows their facility location, charges, and parole dates. Search using the first four letters of the last name for the best results.

The GDC facility directory lists all state prisons and transitional centers. If you know someone was sentenced in Burke County but cannot find them on the local jail roster, the GDC search is the next step. The GDC office in Forsyth handles inmate questions at (404) 656-4661. First Offender Act cases under O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66 will not show in the search results.

VINE Alerts for Burke County Inmates

Track inmates on the Burke County jail roster through VINE, a free notification service. Sign up at VINELink or call 1-800-398-2892 to register for alerts. When someone at the Burke County jail is released, moved, or has a custody change, the system sends you a notice by phone, text, or email.

To start, you need the inmate's name or booking ID. Choose a four-digit PIN and select your preferred alert method. The system is confidential and runs every hour of the day. Crime victims in Burke County use this tool often, but anyone can register. A live operator is on the line around the clock if you need help setting up your account. TTY users can call 1-866-847-1298.

Burke County Jail Records Request

Georgia law gives you the right to request jail records. Under the Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, the Burke County Sheriff's Office must respond to written records requests within three business days. You can ask for booking data, jail roster lists, and other detention records. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free. Fees after that are based on the hourly rate of the lowest paid qualified employee. Paper copies cost $0.10 each.

Some Burke County jail records are exempt from disclosure. Medical files, security procedures, and personal details about jail employees cannot be released under Georgia law. If the sheriff's office wrongly denies a valid request, penalties under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74 can apply, starting at $1,000 for the first violation.

Criminal Records from Burke County

Bookings at the Burke County jail are reported to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and stored in the Georgia Crime Information Center. This means each Burke County jail roster entry also creates a state criminal history record. You can check your own criminal history for up to $15 under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37.

Record restriction rules in Georgia help people whose charges were dropped or dismissed. Misdemeanor arrests with no disposition get restricted after two years. Non-violent felony arrests wait four years. Serious violent felonies have a seven-year window before restriction can apply. After the state restricts a record, the Burke County jail must restrict its copy within 30 days of receiving a written request from the individual. This means some former entries on the Burke County jail roster may no longer show up in public searches.

Nearby Counties

Burke County borders several other Georgia counties. Each one has its own jail and inmate roster.

Cities Near Burke County

Augusta is the closest major city to Burke County. Arrests in Augusta are handled by the Richmond County jail, not Burke County.