Find Chattooga County Jail Roster

Chattooga County jail roster records list everyone held at the detention center in Summerville, Georgia. The county sits in the northwest corner of the state, near the Alabama line. You can search the Chattooga County jail roster through the sheriff's office or online inmate lookup tools. Booking records include names, charges, arrest dates, and bond amounts. The sheriff's office in Summerville is the go-to source for current jail roster data. Third-party sites also pull this info and post it online for free.

Chattooga County Sheriff's Office

The Chattooga County Sheriff's Office manages the jail and keeps the inmate roster up to date. All bookings in the county go through this office, which is based in Summerville. Staff handle arrests from both county deputies and city police. Once someone is brought in, they get processed and their info goes on the Chattooga County jail roster. The office can answer questions about current inmates during regular business hours.

Chattooga County is part of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, which also includes Catoosa, Dade, and Walker counties. Court cases from Chattooga County get processed in this circuit. That means arrest records, charges, and case outcomes all flow through the same system. The sheriff's office works closely with the courts to keep the jail roster and case records in line.

If you need to reach the sheriff's office, call during weekday hours. They can pull up jail roster records and give you info on bonds, charges, and court dates for inmates in Chattooga County.

Search Chattooga County Jail Inmates

Looking up an inmate on the Chattooga County jail roster starts with either an online search or a phone call. The county may post its inmate list through the sheriff's office website. If not, third-party sites fill the gap. These sites pull data from Georgia jails and present it in a way you can search by name or booking date. The data usually matches what the county has, though there can be a short delay.

For the most current info, call the sheriff's office directly. Online rosters can lag by a few hours. If someone bonded out or was moved, the website might not show that yet. The jail staff has real-time data and can confirm someone's status right away.

State Inmate Tools for Chattooga County

If someone has left the Chattooga County jail and moved to a state prison, you need a different tool. The GDC offender search covers everyone in Georgia's state prison system. It is free to use. Search by name and the tool shows charges, facility location, and parole dates. County jail inmates do not show up here. The two systems run on separate databases.

VINE is another option. You can track inmates in Chattooga County and across Georgia through VINELink. It is a free and confidential service. Register with a phone number and choose how you want updates. Phone calls, texts, and emails are all options. VINE runs all day, every day. It is designed for crime victims but anyone can use it. Call 1-800-398-2892 to set things up by phone if you prefer.

The GDC facility directory lists jails and prisons across the state. You can search by name or zip code. It gives full profiles for state facilities but limited data on county jails.

Chattooga County Jail Records and Law

Under Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, the public can access most Chattooga County jail roster data. You send a request to the sheriff's office in Summerville. They have three business days to respond. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, fees are based on staff time. Copies run $0.10 per page. Some records are exempt. Security plans, employee info, and medical files are not open for public review.

O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37 controls when criminal history records get restricted in Georgia. A misdemeanor arrest in Chattooga County with no case outcome gets restricted after two years. Non-violent felony arrests are restricted after four years if there is no resolution. Serious violent crimes wait seven years. Once the state's crime info center restricts a record, the Chattooga County jail must restrict its own copy within 30 days of a written request from the person.

Dismissed cases and acquittals also qualify for record restriction. Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74, agencies that deny valid records requests can face fines up to $1,000 for the first offense and $2,500 for repeat offenses within a year.

Note: The GDC offender search does not include Chattooga County jail inmates or any other county jail in Georgia.

Chattooga County Jail Contact Details

Getting jail roster info from Chattooga County starts with the sheriff's office in Summerville. Call during business hours for the fastest answer. Staff can check on bookings, bonds, and charges. You can also send a written open records request if you need formal documentation. Address it to the Chattooga County Sheriff's Office and cite O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-71.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association lists contact info for all 159 county sheriffs. Their site can help you find the phone number and address for the Chattooga County sheriff if you need it. The association does not hold inmate records but can point you in the right direction.

Nearby County Jail Rosters

Chattooga County is in northwest Georgia. Nearby counties also keep their own jail rosters. If you are not sure which county processed an arrest, try these neighbors.