Early County Jail Roster Search

The Early County jail roster tracks everyone held at the detention center in Blakely, Georgia. Sheriff William C. Price runs the 74-bed facility on East South Boulevard. You can search for inmates through the sheriff's office or by calling (229) 723-3150 for current booking data. Early County sits in southwest Georgia and is part of the Pataula Judicial Circuit, which also covers Clay, Miller, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, and Terrell counties. Third-party sites pull jail roster data from this area too. This page walks through every way to search the Early County jail roster, from online tools to open records requests.

Early County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff William C. Price leads the Early County Sheriff's Office. He also serves as the Region Seven Vice President for the Georgia Sheriffs' Association. The main office is at 111 Court Square Suite B in Blakely, GA 39823. You can reach the front desk at (229) 723-3214. Staff handle patrol, court duties, and the jail. If you need to ask about someone on the Early County jail roster, the sheriff's staff can pull up booking records during business hours.

The Early County Sheriff's Office website is the main source for local jail info. The site has contact details, a page about the detention center, and links for jail-related questions. You can also find info about the sheriff and his staff on the site. For after-hours questions about the Early County jail roster, the non-emergency line connects you with jail staff on duty at the facility in Blakely.

Note: The sheriff's office keeps separate phone lines for the main office and the jail itself.

Early County Detention Center

The Early County Jail sits at 18610 East South Boulevard in Blakely, GA 39823. Call (229) 723-3150 to reach the jail directly. This is the number to use for booking questions, bond amounts, or to check if someone is in custody. The facility holds up to 74 inmates at one time. It is a smaller jail by Georgia standards, which fits the county's population of around 10,000 people. The detention center houses both pre-trial detainees and people serving short sentences.

All arrests made in Early County end up at this jail. That includes people picked up by the sheriff's deputies and by the Blakely Police Department. Once someone is booked in, their name goes on the Early County jail roster. Processing takes a few hours. After that, you can check to see if a person is in custody through the methods on this page. Visit rules at the Early County jail may change from time to time, so call ahead before making a trip to see an inmate.

Search Early County Jail Roster Online

Early County does not run its own online inmate search tool through the sheriff's office site. That means you need to use other methods to check the jail roster. The fastest way is to call the jail at (229) 723-3150 and ask the staff. They can tell you if a person is held there, what charges they face, and what the bond is set at. This works during business hours and sometimes after hours depending on staffing.

For the most current data on the Early County jail roster, calling the jail is still the best bet. You can also visit the sheriff's office in person at 111 Court Square Suite B in Blakely to ask about a specific inmate.

Early County State Inmate Search

If someone from Early County was sentenced and moved to a state prison, the GDC offender search is where you look. The Georgia Department of Corrections keeps records on all state prison inmates. You can search by name or offender ID. The tool shows where a person is held, their charges, and tentative parole dates. It does not cover people in the Early County jail though. County jail rosters and state prison records use different systems.

The GDC search works best when you type the first four letters of the last name. Set results to show all offenders. People who completed their term under the First Offender Act per O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66 will not appear. The GDC facility directory can help you find which state prison holds someone who was originally booked at the Early County jail.

VINE is a free tool that tracks inmates and sends alerts when their status changes. Many Georgia counties use it. You can sign up at VINELink or call 1-800-398-2892. Pick how you want to be told when an inmate in Early County is moved or released. The system runs at all hours and is completely confidential.

Early County Jail Records and Georgia Law

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, makes most jail records open to the public. You can file a request with the Early County Sheriff's Office for booking logs, jail roster data, and basic inmate info. The law gives agencies three business days to respond. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, they can charge a fee based on the hourly rate of the lowest paid staff member who can do the work. Copies cost $0.10 per page.

Some records are not open. Security procedures, medical files, and employee personal info do not fall under the Open Records Act. Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74, agencies that deny valid requests face fines of up to $1,000 for the first offense and $2,500 for each one after that within a 12-month period.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the Georgia Crime Information Center. This is where criminal history records are kept at the state level. Early County jail booking data feeds into this system. Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, you can check your own criminal history for a fee of up to $15. Misdemeanor arrests with no case outcome get restricted after two years. Non-violent felony arrests with no disposition get restricted after four years. Serious violent crimes wait seven years before restriction applies.

Early County Jail Contact Details

Getting in touch with the Early County jail takes one call. The jail line is (229) 723-3150. The sheriff's main office is (229) 723-3214. The mailing address for the sheriff's office is 111 Court Square Suite B, Blakely, GA 39823. The jail sits at 18610 East South Boulevard in Blakely. Both locations serve the same county. Staff at either number can help with jail roster questions during normal hours.

Early County covers about 513 square miles in southwest Georgia. Blakely is the only city of any real size in the county. All bookings in Early County go to the one jail on East South Boulevard. If someone was picked up here, this is where they are held until bond, trial, or transfer to a state facility. The Pataula Judicial Circuit handles court cases for Early County, and the courthouse sits right in Blakely on the town square.

Nearby County Jail Rosters

Early County borders several other counties in southwest Georgia. Each one has its own sheriff and jail roster. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest, check the ones listed here.