Search Putnam County Jail Roster

The Putnam County jail roster contains records for all inmates booked into the county jail in Eatonton, Georgia. Putnam County is in central Georgia near Lake Oconee and has a population of roughly 22,000. The sheriff's office operates the jail and handles all bookings. Eatonton serves as the county seat. Jail records are public in Georgia. This page explains how to search the Putnam County jail roster, contact the facility, and use state resources to find inmate info.

How to Find Putnam County Inmates

Putnam County is a smaller county, so it may not have a full online inmate search portal. The fastest way to check the Putnam County jail roster is to call the sheriff's office at (706) 485-8557. Give them the person's name and date of birth. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody and provide basic booking info.

The VINE notification system also covers Putnam County. You can search for an inmate by name and sign up for custody change alerts. VINE is free and runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Putnam County Jail Facility

The Putnam County jail is located at 117 S Jefferson Ave, Eatonton, GA 31024. The sheriff's office and jail share the same complex. The facility holds pre-trial detainees and inmates sentenced to less than 12 months. Anyone with a longer sentence transfers to a Georgia Department of Corrections facility.

Putnam County is part of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. Superior Court handles felony cases and serious civil matters. Magistrate Court processes warrants, bond hearings, and minor offenses. The courts work with the jail on a daily basis for arraignments and bond settings.

The jail provides basic medical care. Inmates are screened when they arrive. If an inmate needs more advanced treatment, the jail arranges transport to a nearby hospital. Mental health services may be available on a limited basis. For questions about an inmate's general welfare, call the sheriff's office.

Visiting Inmates at Putnam County Jail

Visitation at the Putnam County jail follows a set schedule. Contact the jail for current days and times. All visitors need a valid photo ID. Minors must be with a parent or guardian. Anyone with an active warrant will not be allowed to visit.

Standard rules apply. No bags, phones, or food in the visitation area. Dress appropriately. No revealing clothes, no offensive images on shirts, no gang-related items. Follow the rules and you keep your visit privileges. Break them and you lose access.

Attorney visits have separate scheduling. Lawyers can contact the jail to set up client meetings during designated hours. Legal visits are typically not subject to the same restrictions as general visitation.

Sending Mail to Putnam County Jail

Address all mail to: Putnam County Jail, Inmate Full Name, 117 S Jefferson Ave, Eatonton, GA 31024. Put your full name and return address on the envelope. Staff will open and check all incoming mail. Do not send cash or contraband. Photos are usually allowed within size and content limits.

Commissary accounts let inmates buy snacks, hygiene products, and writing supplies. Ask the jail about which vendor handles deposits. Some facilities use a lobby kiosk, while others work with an online service for adding funds.

Records Access Under Georgia Law

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, makes Putnam County jail records available to the public. Anyone can request booking logs, arrest reports, and inmate rosters from the sheriff's office. The office must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff time to gather records is free. After that, charges apply based on the pay rate of the person pulling the records.

Not everything is open. O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74 exempts active investigation files, security plans, and medical information from public disclosure. You will not get health records or details about ongoing cases through an open records request.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, a person can petition to restrict their criminal history record if charges were dismissed or they were found not guilty. The petition goes through the Putnam County Clerk of Superior Court. This process requires a court order and is not automatic.

O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66 deals with first offender sentencing. If someone in Putnam County receives first offender treatment and finishes their sentence, the conviction may be sealed. That person's booking record could eventually be removed from public search results.

State Resources for Putnam County

The Georgia Department of Corrections oversees state prison inmates. If someone left the Putnam County jail for a state facility, use the GDC offender search to locate them. The GDC main office is at 300 Patrol Road, Forsyth, GA 31029. Phone: (404) 656-4661.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains criminal history records through the GCIC system. All 159 counties report to it. You can check your own record for a fee.

VINE victim notification services cover Putnam County. Call 1-800-398-2892 or TTY 1-866-847-1298. You can also register at VINELink.com for free custody alerts by phone, text, or email.

The GBI maintains a statewide database of criminal history records from every Georgia county.

The GBI does not manage local jail rosters, but their records can help verify criminal history information for Putnam County inmates.

Nearby Counties

Putnam County borders several counties in central Georgia. Each one runs its own jail and maintains a separate roster.