Search Wilkinson County Jail Roster

The Wilkinson County jail roster contains booking records for all inmates at the county jail in Irwinton, Georgia. Wilkinson County is a small rural county in central Georgia with a population of about 9,000. The sheriff's office operates the jail and handles all bookings. Irwinton is the county seat. Georgia law makes jail records available to the public. This page explains how to search the Wilkinson County jail roster, contact the facility, learn visitation rules, and use state-level tools to find inmate information.

How to Find Wilkinson County Inmates

Wilkinson County does not operate a large online inmate search portal. The fastest way to check the Wilkinson County jail roster is to call the sheriff's office at (478) 946-2261. Provide the person's full name and date of birth. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and give you basic booking info like charges and bond amount.

You can also check VINE to search for Wilkinson County inmates. VINE covers every county in Georgia. Search by name and register for free custody alerts. The system sends notifications by phone, text, or email.

Wilkinson County Jail Facility

The Wilkinson County jail is in Irwinton, Georgia. It is a small facility that holds pre-trial detainees and inmates serving sentences under 12 months. Inmates with longer sentences get transferred to a Georgia Department of Corrections facility. The jail holds both male and female inmates.

Wilkinson County is part of the Oconee Judicial Circuit. Superior Court in Irwinton handles felony cases and civil matters. Magistrate Court takes care of warrants, bond hearings, and minor offenses. The courts work with the jail on daily scheduling for arraignments and bond settings.

Basic medical care is available at the jail. Every inmate gets a health screening when booked in. For treatment the jail cannot handle, inmates go to a nearby hospital. Staff can answer general questions about an inmate's well-being but will not share medical details.

Wilkinson County Jail Visitation

The jail follows a set visitation schedule. Call (478) 946-2261 for the current days and times. Visitors must bring a valid photo ID. Anyone with an active warrant will be turned away. Children need to be with a parent or guardian.

There are dress code rules. No revealing clothes. No offensive images on shirts. No tank tops or very short shorts. You cannot bring any items into the visit area. Leave your phone, bags, food, and drinks outside. Break the rules and you lose your visit.

Attorneys can schedule client meetings by calling the jail. Legal visits are handled separately from general visitation and have different time slots.

Sending Mail to Wilkinson County Jail

Send mail to the Wilkinson County Jail with the inmate's full name, Irwinton, GA. Put your return address on the envelope. All incoming mail is opened and inspected by jail staff. Do not send cash, drugs, or contraband. Photos may be allowed if they meet the size and content limits set by the sheriff's office.

To add money to an inmate's commissary account, check with the jail about approved deposit methods. The commissary sells food, hygiene products, and basic supplies. Many small Georgia jails use a kiosk or an online service for fund deposits.

Records Access and Georgia Law

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, makes Wilkinson County jail records public. Anyone can request booking logs, arrest reports, and the inmate roster from the sheriff's office. The office has three business days to respond. The first 15 minutes of record search time are free. After that, the county charges based on the pay rate of the staff member doing the work.

Not all records are open. O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74 exempts active investigation files, medical information, and security plans from public disclosure. You cannot get health records for inmates through an open records request.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, criminal history records can be restricted if charges were dismissed or the person was found not guilty. The petition goes through the Wilkinson County Clerk of Superior Court. A court order is needed. This process is not automatic.

O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66 covers first offender treatment. Once a person finishes their first offender sentence in Wilkinson County, the conviction record may be sealed. That booking could eventually disappear from public jail roster searches.

State Resources for Wilkinson County

The Georgia Department of Corrections oversees state prison inmates. If someone left the Wilkinson County jail for a state facility, search the GDC offender query tool. The GDC main office is at 300 Patrol Road, Forsyth, GA 31029. Call (404) 656-4661.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the GCIC criminal history database covering all 159 Georgia counties. You can check your own record for a fee.

The GDC offender search tool covers anyone in the Georgia state prison system.

Use that tool when a Wilkinson County inmate has been transferred to state prison. It does not include people still held at the local jail.

Crime victims in Wilkinson County can register for alerts through VINE. Call 1-800-398-2892 or TTY 1-866-847-1298. VINE sends free phone, text, or email alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. It is available 24 hours a day.

Nearby Counties

Wilkinson County is in central Georgia. These neighboring counties each maintain their own jail and booking records through the local sheriff's office.