Mitchell County Jail Roster

Mitchell County jail roster data is managed by the sheriff's office in Camilla, Georgia. The county sits in southwest Georgia and runs a single detention center that holds all local inmates. You can look up Mitchell County jail roster records through online search tools, by phone, or in person at the sheriff's office. Booking records include the inmate's name, charges, bond amounts, and the date they were booked in. Camilla serves as the county seat and the base for the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office. This page walks through where to search and how to get these records.

Mitchell County Sheriff and Jail Records

The Mitchell County Sheriff's Office handles all jail operations in the county. The sheriff runs the detention center in Camilla, patrols the unincorporated parts of the county, and serves court papers. Staff can look up anyone on the Mitchell County jail roster by name or booking number. Call during business hours to check on an inmate. The jail books arrests from county deputies, Camilla police, Pelham police, and state troopers working the area.

Mitchell County is part of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit along with Baker, Decatur, Grady, Miller, and Seminole counties. Superior Court cases from the Mitchell County jail go through the circuit court in Camilla. Magistrate Court handles bond hearings and initial appearances. When someone is arrested in Mitchell County, they get a first appearance before a magistrate who decides on bond. For some offenses, the jail uses a preset bond schedule so the person can bond out sooner. The Mitchell County jail roster updates as new bookings and releases happen throughout the day.

Call the sheriff's office in Camilla for the most current jail roster info.

Search the Mitchell County Jail Roster

Online tools make it easy to check the Mitchell County jail roster from anywhere. Several websites pull booking data from county jails across Georgia. You search by name and get a list of inmates at the Mitchell County detention center. The results show charges, booking dates, and sometimes bond info. You do not need to create an account or pay anything to use these tools.

If the person you are looking for does not show up online, try calling the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office. The online data can lag behind by a few hours. A phone call to the jail gets you the most current info. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody right now or if they have been released or moved. Have the person's full name ready when you call.

Georgia State Resources for Mitchell County

The Mitchell County jail roster covers local inmates only. If someone has been sent to state prison, you need a different tool. The GDC offender search is free and covers all Georgia state facilities. Type the first four letters of the last name and the results show the inmate's charges, facility, and tentative parole date. The GDC does not include county jail inmates, so for Mitchell County jail roster records you still need the local search or the sheriff's office.

The GDC facility directory lets you look up state prisons and transitional centers. This helps when someone has left the Mitchell County jail for a state facility. You can search by name, location, or security level. The directory covers every state-run facility in Georgia.

Inmate Alerts for Mitchell County Jail

VINE is a free service that lets you track inmates in Georgia. You can sign up to get alerts when someone on the Mitchell County jail roster gets released, moved, or has a status change. Go to VINELink or call 1-800-398-2892 to set up an account. You pick how to get alerts. Options are phone, text, or email. The system runs all day and night. It is private, so no one knows you are tracking an inmate.

The TTY line for hearing impaired users is 1-866-847-1298. VINE works in more than one language and covers most counties in Georgia, including Mitchell County. It is one of the fastest ways to know when a jail roster status changes for someone you are tracking.

Mitchell County Jail Records Under Georgia Law

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, gives the public the right to access most jail records, including the Mitchell County jail roster. Send a written request to the sheriff's office in Camilla. They must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, they bill based on the hourly pay of the lowest staff member who can do the work. Copies are $0.10 per page. Security plans, medical records, and employee personal data are exempt.

Criminal history records in Mitchell County can get restricted over time. Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, misdemeanor arrests with no conviction get restricted after two years. Non-violent felony arrests with no outcome get restricted at four years. Serious violent offenses wait seven years. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation manages the state's criminal records through the GCIC. When the state restricts a record, the Mitchell County jail must follow within 30 days of getting a written request from the person.

Note: Cases that were dismissed or ended in acquittal also qualify for record restriction in Georgia.

Booking and Bonds in Mitchell County

Every arrest in Mitchell County goes through the same process at the jail in Camilla. Jail staff take the person's photo, record their details, and log the charges. That person then shows up on the Mitchell County jail roster. A bond amount may be set based on a schedule for less serious charges. For felonies and other serious offenses, the inmate waits for a hearing at Magistrate Court.

All law enforcement agencies in the county use this one facility. Deputies, city police in Camilla and Pelham, and Georgia State Patrol all bring arrests to the same jail. The Mitchell County jail roster captures every booking no matter which agency made the arrest. People held on warrants from other counties or states also appear on the roster while they are in Mitchell County custody. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association lists contact details for all 159 county sheriffs in the state.

Nearby County Jail Rosters

Mitchell County is in southwest Georgia. If you need to check jail rosters for nearby areas, use these links. An arrest near a county border could end up in a neighboring county's system.