Taylor County Jail Roster

The Taylor County jail roster holds records for all inmates currently booked at the county jail in Butler, Georgia. Taylor County is a small rural county in west-central Georgia with a population of roughly 8,000. The sheriff's office manages the jail and all booking records. Butler is the county seat. Jail records in Georgia are public. This page explains how to search the Taylor County jail roster, reach the facility by phone, check on visitation, and use state-level resources to find inmates.

How to Search Taylor County Inmates

Taylor County does not have a large online inmate search system. The county is small. The best way to check the Taylor County jail roster is to call the sheriff's office at (478) 862-5666. Give them the person's full name and date of birth. Staff can confirm custody status and share basic booking info like charges and bond.

You can also use VINE to search for Taylor County inmates. VINE covers every county in Georgia. Search by name and register for alerts when an inmate's status changes. The service is free.

Taylor County Jail Facility

The Taylor County jail is located in Butler, Georgia. It is a small facility that handles local arrests and short-term sentences. Inmates serving more than 12 months go to the state prison system. The jail houses both male and female inmates. Juveniles are processed separately and do not appear on the adult jail roster.

Taylor County is part of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. The Superior Court in Butler handles felony cases. Magistrate Court covers warrants, bond hearings, and smaller cases. Both courts work with the jail for daily operations like arraignments and bond settings.

Basic medical care is provided at the jail. New inmates get screened at intake. If someone needs treatment the jail cannot provide, they get transported to a hospital. Staff can answer general welfare questions by phone but will not share medical details about inmates.

Visiting Taylor County Jail

Taylor County jail has a visitation schedule. Call the sheriff's office at (478) 862-5666 for the current days and times. Bring a valid photo ID. You will not be allowed in if you have an active warrant. Children must have an adult with them.

There is a dress code. No revealing clothes. No offensive images or words on clothing. You cannot bring any items into the visit area. That means no phones, bags, food, or drinks. If you break the rules, the jail can deny your visit and restrict future visits.

Lawyer visits are scheduled separately. Attorneys should call the jail to arrange a time to meet with their clients.

Sending Mail to Taylor County Jail

All mail for Taylor County inmates should include the inmate's full name and be sent to the jail's address in Butler, Georgia. Put your return address on the envelope. Staff opens and inspects all incoming mail. Do not send cash, drugs, or any prohibited items. Photos may be allowed within the rules set by the sheriff's office.

To put money on an inmate's commissary account, check with the jail about their approved deposit method. Many small county jails in Georgia use a lobby kiosk or an online vendor for commissary funds.

Records Access and Georgia Law

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, makes Taylor County jail records public. You can file a request with the sheriff's office for booking logs, arrest records, and the inmate roster. The office must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time is free. After that, the county charges based on staff time.

O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74 protects certain records from disclosure. Active investigation files, medical records, and security information are exempt. You cannot get health data on inmates through a public records request.

Criminal history records fall under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37. A person whose charges were dropped or who was acquitted can petition to restrict their record. The Taylor County Clerk of Superior Court handles these requests. A court order is needed.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66, first offender sentences can lead to sealed records. Once the person finishes the sentence, the booking record may no longer show up in public searches of the Taylor County jail roster.

State Resources for Taylor County

The Georgia Department of Corrections handles inmates who leave the Taylor County jail for state prison. Search the GDC offender query tool to find state inmates. The GDC is at 300 Patrol Road, Forsyth, GA 31029. Phone: (404) 656-4661.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the state criminal history database through the GCIC. Records from all 159 Georgia counties feed into this system. You can request your own record for a fee.

The GDC offender search tool covers anyone serving time in a Georgia state prison.

Use that tool when someone has been transferred out of the Taylor County jail and into the state system. It does not cover local jail inmates.

Crime victims can track inmates through VINE. Call 1-800-398-2892 or TTY 1-866-847-1298. VINE sends free alerts by phone, text, or email when an inmate's custody status changes.

Nearby Counties

Taylor County is in west-central Georgia. These bordering counties each maintain their own jail roster through their sheriff's office.