Seminole County Jail Roster

The Seminole County jail roster tracks all inmates held at the county jail in Donalsonville, Georgia. Seminole County sits in the far southwest corner of the state, right along the Florida line. The sheriff's office runs the jail and keeps the booking list up to date for the public. You can search the Seminole County jail roster on the sheriff's website or by phone. The jail holds inmates for the Seminole County Sheriff's Office, the Donalsonville Police Department, and other local agencies. With a capacity of 150 beds, the facility handles both male and female detainees. This page covers how to search inmates, what records are open to the public, and where to find jail roster data for Seminole County.

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for the county. The office sits at 208 Court Street in Donalsonville, GA 39845. You can reach the main line at (229) 524-5115 for general questions. The jail has its own phone line at (229) 524-8396. If you need to check the jail roster or ask about an inmate, calling the jail line is the fastest route.

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office website has basic info about the office, the jail, and local law enforcement. Seminole County is part of the Pataula Judicial Circuit, which also covers Clay, Early, Miller, Quitman, Randolph, and Terrell counties. That means court cases from Seminole County jail bookings go through the Pataula Circuit Court system. The sheriff's office handles all arrests in the unincorporated parts of the county. Donalsonville Police handle arrests in town, but those bookings still go to the Seminole County jail.

The jail houses inmates for multiple agencies. This makes the Seminole County jail roster a central source for custody data in the area.

Search Seminole County Inmate Records

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office provides an inmate search tool on their website. You can look up people by name, date of birth, or inmate ID. The Seminole County jail page is the best place to start. It shows current inmates, booking details, and court date info. The jail roster data comes straight from the booking system, so it is about as current as you can get for a county this size.

If you can't find what you need online, call the jail at (229) 524-8396. Staff can look up inmates by name and give you booking info over the phone. The office is open Monday through Friday. For people who have left the Seminole County jail and gone to state prison, use the GDC offender search tool instead. The GDC tracks state prison inmates but does not cover county jail data.

Seminole County Jail Visitation

Visitation at the Seminole County jail runs Monday through Friday. Morning hours are 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Afternoon hours are 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are no weekend visits. You should call ahead before making the trip, especially if you are coming from out of the area. The jail staff can tell you the rules about what to bring and who can visit. Some jails in Georgia have moved to video-only visits, but Seminole County still offers in-person visitation during set hours.

The Seminole County jail roster may show the housing assignment for each inmate, which can help you know what to expect before a visit. Different housing units sometimes have different visit schedules or rules. Call (229) 524-8396 to confirm before you drive out.

Seminole County Jail Records and the Law

Most jail roster records in Seminole County are public. Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 gives you the right to request booking logs, inmate lists, and other jail data from the sheriff's office. They have three business days to respond. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, they can charge at the hourly rate of the lowest paid worker who can do the search. Copies cost $0.10 per page.

Criminal history records from Seminole County arrests fall under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37. This law controls how records get kept, reviewed, and restricted at the state level. If a case from the Seminole County jail roster was dropped, ended in acquittal, or never went to court, the person can ask for that record to be restricted. Misdemeanor arrests with no outcome get restricted after two years. Non-violent felony arrests get restricted after four years. Serious violent crimes wait seven years. Once restricted, the record stays visible only to law enforcement and courts.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74, agencies that refuse valid records requests face fines. The first one can hit $1,000. Each repeat violation within 12 months can bring up to $2,500.

Note: Restricted records do not show up on standard Seminole County jail roster searches.

Seminole County Custody Alerts

Crime victims in Seminole County can use VINE to track jail roster changes. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. The service is free and runs all day, every day. You can sign up for phone, text, or email alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. Call 1-800-398-2892 to register, or visit the VINELink website. You will set up a four-digit PIN and pick how you want to get notified. A live person is on call at all times if you need help.

The Georgia Department of Corrections covers state prison inmates but not the Seminole County jail. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the Georgia Crime Information Center, which stores criminal history records from all 159 counties. You can review your own criminal history for up to $15 under Georgia law. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association is another resource if you need to track down the right office for your search.

Nearby County Jail Rosters

Seminole County is in the far southwest part of Georgia, bordering Florida. These nearby counties each run their own jails. Check them if you are not sure where the booking took place.