Wilcox County Jail Roster

The Wilcox County jail roster lists all inmates held at the county detention facility in Abbeville, Georgia. Wilcox County is a small, rural county in south-central Georgia with a population of about 8,600. The sheriff's office operates the jail and maintains booking records. Abbeville is the county seat. Georgia law makes jail records public. This page covers how to search the Wilcox County jail roster, contact the jail, check visitation rules, and access state resources for inmate searches.

Search Wilcox County Inmates

Wilcox County is one of the smaller counties in Georgia. It does not have a dedicated online inmate search portal. The most reliable way to check the Wilcox County jail roster is to call the sheriff's office at (229) 467-2155. Give them the full name and date of birth of the person you are looking for. They can confirm custody status and share basic booking details.

The VINE notification system also covers Wilcox County. You can search by name and register for free alerts when an inmate gets released, transferred, or has any custody status change. VINE is available 24 hours a day.

Wilcox County Jail Facility

The Wilcox County jail is at 103 N Broad St, Abbeville, GA 31001. It is a small facility that holds pre-trial detainees and inmates with sentences under 12 months. Anyone sentenced to more than a year transfers to a state correctional facility. The jail houses both men and women.

Wilcox County falls in the Cordele Judicial Circuit along with several other counties. Superior Court in Abbeville handles felony cases. Magistrate Court takes care of warrants, bond hearings, and minor cases. The courts and the jail work together on daily booking and release operations.

Medical services are available on a basic level. Inmates get screened when they are booked in. If someone needs care beyond what the jail can handle, they get transported to a hospital. The sheriff's office can answer general questions about an inmate's well-being but cannot share specific medical details.

Visiting the Wilcox County Jail

Visitation at the Wilcox County jail runs on a set schedule. Call (229) 467-2155 for current days and hours. You need a valid photo ID to get in. Active warrants will get you turned away. Minors must come with a parent or legal guardian.

Standard rules apply. No bags, phones, food, or drinks in the visit area. Dress appropriately. No revealing outfits, no offensive messages on clothes. Break the rules and you lose your visit. Repeat issues can lead to a ban on future visits.

Attorneys can schedule visits with clients by calling the jail. Legal visits typically have different rules and time limits than general visitation.

Mail and Commissary

Send mail to: Wilcox County Jail, Inmate Full Name, 103 N Broad St, Abbeville, GA 31001. Include your return address. All mail is opened and checked for contraband before it reaches the inmate. Do not send cash or prohibited items. Photos might be allowed within size and content rules.

The commissary lets inmates buy food, hygiene products, and other basics. Family members can add funds to an inmate's account. Ask the jail about their approved deposit method. Some use a kiosk in the lobby, others work with an online service.

Public Records Under Georgia Law

O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 gives the public the right to access Wilcox County jail records. File an open records request with the sheriff's office for booking logs, arrest reports, or the full inmate roster. The office must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of record gathering is free. Fees apply after that based on staff pay rates.

Certain records are exempt. O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74 shields active investigation files, medical information, and security plans from public disclosure. You cannot get health details on inmates through a records request.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, criminal history records can be restricted if charges are dropped or a person is acquitted. The petition goes through the Wilcox County Clerk of Superior Court. A court order is required. It does not happen on its own.

O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66 covers first offender treatment. If someone in Wilcox County gets first offender status and completes the sentence, the record may be sealed. That booking could be removed from public search results for the jail roster.

State Resources for Wilcox County

The Georgia Department of Corrections manages state prison inmates. If someone was transferred from the Wilcox County jail to a state facility, use the GDC offender search to find them. The GDC office is at 300 Patrol Road, Forsyth, GA 31029. Call (404) 656-4661 for help.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps criminal history records from all 159 counties through the GCIC system. You can request your own record for a fee.

Crime victims in Wilcox County can use VINE for custody alerts. Call 1-800-398-2892 or TTY 1-866-847-1298. Register for free phone, text, or email notifications when an inmate's status changes.

The GDC facility directory helps locate state prisons and transitional centers across Georgia.

Use the directory if a Wilcox County inmate has been moved to a state prison. It lists all GDC facilities with contact info and locations.

Nearby Counties

Wilcox County borders several counties in south-central Georgia. Each one maintains its own jail roster and booking records.