Wayne County Jail Roster Records

The Wayne County jail roster lists all inmates currently held at the county detention center in Jesup, Georgia. Wayne County is in the southeast part of the state, and the sheriff's office runs the jail. You can look up inmates on the Wayne County jail roster through online search tools or by reaching the sheriff's office by phone. Booking records, charges, bond amounts, and custody status are all tracked on the roster. This page explains how to search for inmates, request records, and what rights you have under Georgia law when it comes to Wayne County jail data.

Wayne County Sheriff and Jail Records

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office manages the county jail and keeps the roster updated. The office is located in Jesup, the county seat. The sheriff oversees patrol, court duties, and the detention center. All arrests in Wayne County result in a booking at the county jail, whether the arrest was made by a deputy, Jesup police, Screven police, or state patrol. Each booking goes on the Wayne County jail roster.

Wayne County is part of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit. This circuit also includes Appling, Camden, Glynn, Jeff Davis, and Long counties. Superior Court cases from Wayne County go through the courthouse in Jesup. The magistrate court handles bond hearings, warrants, and preliminary hearings. With a population near 30,000, Wayne County processes a moderate number of bookings. The jail roster reflects a mix of misdemeanor and felony arrests from across the county.

Search Wayne County Jail Roster

Online tools are the quickest way to search the Wayne County jail roster. Third-party sites pull booking data from Georgia county jails and let you search by name. You get results showing charges, booking dates, and bond amounts. No fee and no account needed. These sites work from a phone or computer.

Calling the Wayne County Sheriff's Office is another option. Have the full name ready. A date of birth speeds up the search. The roster changes as people bond out, go to court, or get transferred to state custody. A phone call gets you the most current info from the Wayne County jail roster since online tools can lag a few hours.

Wayne County and GDC Inmate Search

The Wayne County jail roster only covers inmates held locally. If someone was sentenced and sent to a Georgia state prison, they leave the county roster. The GDC offender search is the tool for finding state inmates. It is free and covers all state prisons.

Type the first four letters of the last name. The search shows inmate ID, facility, and tentative release date. People who served under the First Offender Act per O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66 will not show up. The GDC facility directory lists every Georgia state prison. Wayne County does not have a state prison, but inmates transferred from the county jail can end up at facilities across the state.

Note: The GDC search does not include Wayne County jail inmates still in county custody.

Wayne County Jail Roster Notifications

VINE gives you free alerts about inmates on the Wayne County jail roster. It runs day and night. You get told when someone bonds out, gets moved, or gets released. Nobody at the jail learns that you signed up. The system is confidential.

Go to VINELink or call 1-800-398-2892 to register. Have the inmate's name or booking number ready. Choose phone, text, or email for your alert method. A live operator is on call at all times. The TTY line for hearing impaired users is 1-866-847-1298. VINE works in several languages and covers many Georgia counties, Wayne County included. It is a practical way to stay updated on someone's custody status without checking the Wayne County jail roster yourself each day.

Wayne County Jail Records and Georgia Law

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, gives the public access to most jail data in Wayne County. Send a written request to the sheriff's office for booking records. The law requires a response within three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free. After that, fees are based on staff time at the rate of the lowest paid person who can do the work. Copies run $0.10 per page.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, some Wayne County jail records can get restricted. Misdemeanor arrests with no case result get restricted after two years. Non-violent felonies without a disposition get restricted after four years. Violent felonies need seven years. The GBI handles restrictions through the Georgia Crime Information Center. Once the GCIC restricts a record, the Wayne County jail must restrict its local copy within 30 days of a written request.

O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74 allows fines when agencies deny valid open records requests. First offense is up to $1,000. Each additional violation within a year can bring a $2,500 fine. Medical records and security plans are exempt from disclosure, but standard jail roster data like names and charges is public in Wayne County. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association can help you locate the Wayne County sheriff's contact info.

Nearby County Jail Rosters

Wayne County is in southeast Georgia. If you need to check a neighboring jail roster, try these counties.