Wilkes County Jail Roster Lookup

The Wilkes County jail roster tracks inmates held at the county jail in Washington, Georgia. Wilkes County is in northeast Georgia with a population of roughly 9,800. The sheriff's office runs the jail and keeps all booking records current. Washington is the county seat. Jail records are public under Georgia law. This page covers how to search the Wilkes County jail roster, contact the sheriff's office, learn about visitation, and find inmates using state databases.

Searching Wilkes County Inmates

Wilkes County is a small county, so it may not run a dedicated online inmate search tool. To check the Wilkes County jail roster, call the sheriff's office at (706) 678-2432. Provide the person's full name and date of birth. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and give you basic info like charges and bond amount.

The VINE system covers Wilkes County as well. Search for inmates by name and sign up for free custody alerts. VINE sends notifications by phone, text, or email when an inmate's status changes. It runs around the clock.

Wilkes County Jail Details

The Wilkes County jail is in Washington, Georgia. It holds pre-trial inmates and people serving sentences of less than 12 months. Longer sentences mean a transfer to a state prison. The jail houses both men and women. Juvenile cases are handled separately and do not appear on the adult jail roster.

Wilkes County is part of the Northern Judicial Circuit. Superior Court in Washington handles felony cases and major civil matters. Magistrate Court processes warrants, bond hearings, and small claims. Both courts coordinate with the jail for arraignments and daily proceedings.

The jail offers basic medical care. Each inmate gets a health screening at booking. If an inmate needs treatment beyond what staff can provide, the jail arranges transport to a local hospital. Mental health services may be available on a limited basis. Call the sheriff's office for general welfare questions about an inmate.

Wilkes County Jail Visitation

The jail has a set visitation schedule. Call (706) 678-2432 to find out the current days and times. You need a valid photo ID. No one with active warrants can visit. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Dress code rules are enforced. No tank tops, no shorts that are too short, no clothes with offensive images. You cannot bring anything into the visit area. No phones, bags, food, or drinks. Breaking the rules means losing your visit and possibly future access.

Attorneys can set up client visits by calling the jail. Legal visits follow a different schedule and have separate rules from general visitation.

Mail and Commissary

Address mail to the Wilkes County Jail with the inmate's full name in Washington, Georgia. Include your return address on the envelope. All mail gets opened and inspected before reaching the inmate. Do not send cash, checks, or prohibited items. Photos may be allowed under certain size and content limits.

Inmates can use the commissary to buy food, hygiene items, and basic supplies. Family members can add money to an inmate's account. Check with the jail about which deposit method they accept. Some use a lobby kiosk, others use an online vendor.

Public Records Access

Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, Wilkes County jail records are public. You can submit an open records request to the sheriff's office for booking logs, arrest reports, and the inmate roster. The office has three business days to respond. The first 15 minutes of search time is free. Additional time is billed at the pay rate of the lowest-paid staff member who can handle the request.

Some records are off limits. O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74 exempts active investigation files, medical records, and security data from disclosure. You will not get health information about inmates through an open records request.

O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37 allows people to petition for restriction of their criminal history if charges were dropped or they were acquitted. The petition goes through the Wilkes County Clerk of Superior Court and requires a court order. It does not happen automatically.

First offender cases under O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66 can lead to sealed records. After the sentence is completed, the booking may no longer show in public searches of the Wilkes County jail roster.

State Resources for Wilkes County

The Georgia Department of Corrections handles inmates transferred from the Wilkes County jail to state prison. Use the GDC offender search to find 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 from all 159 Georgia counties through the GCIC database. You can request your own record for a fee.

VINE victim notification services cover Wilkes County. Call 1-800-398-2892 or TTY 1-866-847-1298 to register. You can also sign up at VINELink.com. Alerts come by phone, text, or email. The service is free.

The GBI homepage provides access to statewide criminal history data and other law enforcement resources.

While the GBI does not manage local jail rosters directly, their records can help verify criminal history information for Wilkes County inmates.

Nearby Counties

Wilkes County is in northeast Georgia. These bordering counties each run their own jail and maintain separate booking records.