Evans County Jail Roster Search

The Evans County jail roster tracks all inmates at the detention center in Claxton, Georgia. Sheriff Mac Edwards runs the 163-bed facility and the office that keeps booking records current. Evans County is part of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit and has a population of about 10,774. The sheriff's office provides an online inmate search tool on its website, and third-party sites also carry the jail roster data. You can call 912-739-1611 for direct answers about who is in custody. This page walks through every way to search the Evans County jail roster and what Georgia law says about accessing these records.

Evans County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Mac Edwards leads the Evans County Sheriff's Office. The office is at 123 West Main Street in Claxton, GA 30417. You can also write to the office at P.O. Box 425, Claxton, GA 30417. The phone number is 912-739-1611 and the fax is 912-739-4722. The department covers patrol, criminal investigations, court security, and all jail operations in Evans County. For jail roster questions, this is the main contact point.

The Evans County Sheriff's Office website has info about the department, its divisions, and how to reach specific staff. Under Sheriff Edwards, the office plays a central role in public safety for the county. The site also links to the inmate search tool that lets you look up people on the Evans County jail roster from any device.

Evans County Detention Center

The Evans County Detention Center is at 123 West Main Street in Claxton. It is the same address as the sheriff's office. The facility has 163 beds, which is large for a county of this size. The jail handles both pre-trial detainees who are waiting for their court date and people serving short sentences of up to one year. When someone is arrested in Evans County, they are brought here for booking. Once processed, they show up on the Evans County jail roster.

The jail roster gets updated as bookings and releases happen throughout the day. People who post bond leave the facility, and their status on the roster changes. Those who cannot make bond stay until a judge hears their case. The Evans County jail handles all local bookings, whether the arrest was made by the sheriff's deputies or the Claxton Police Department. The Atlantic Judicial Circuit serves Evans County along with Bryan, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Tattnall counties, so court scheduling can sometimes involve coordination across multiple jurisdictions.

Note: The jail facility shares an address with the sheriff's main office on West Main Street.

Search Evans County Jail Roster Online

The Evans County Sheriff's Office has an online inmate search tool on its website. You can look up inmates by first name, last name, or inmate ID. The system searches the jail database and shows matching results with the person's name, charges, booking date, and bond info. This is the quickest way to check the Evans County jail roster from home or on the go.

If you cannot find someone online, call the sheriff's office at 912-739-1611. Staff can check the Evans County jail roster while you wait. The online tools work well but may not show very recent bookings or releases. A phone call is the most reliable way to get real-time custody status for a specific person in Evans County.

Evans County State Inmate Resources

The GDC offender search covers people in Georgia state prisons. If someone from Evans County was sentenced and moved to a state facility, this tool shows where they are held, their charges, and parole info. It does not show people at the Evans County jail. County and state records are kept in different systems.

The GDC facility directory lists all state prisons and can help you find which one holds a specific inmate from Evans County. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps statewide criminal history data through the GCIC. Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, you can check your own criminal history for up to $15. Evans County jail booking data feeds into this state-level system.

VINE lets you track inmates across Georgia. Use VINELink or call 1-800-398-2892 to sign up. You can get alerts by phone, text, or email when an inmate's status changes at the Evans County jail. The service is free and confidential. It runs at all hours.

Evans 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 public inspection. You can request booking logs, the Evans County jail roster, and basic inmate info from the sheriff's office. They have three business days to respond. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, fees are based on the hourly rate of the lowest paid staff who can do the work. Copies cost $0.10 per page.

Some records are exempt. Medical files, security plans, and personnel data stay private. Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74, agencies that deny valid requests can face fines. Criminal history records can get restricted too. Misdemeanor arrests with no outcome are restricted after two years. Non-violent felony arrests take four years. Violent crimes wait seven years before restriction can apply. Once the GCIC restricts a record, the Evans County jail has 30 days to restrict its copy after a written request from the person.

Nearby County Jail Rosters

Evans County is in southeast Georgia near the coast. These nearby counties each maintain their own jail rosters. Check them if you need to search for someone who may have been picked up in a different area.