Worth County Jail Roster Search

The Worth County jail roster shows all inmates currently held at the county jail in Sylvester, Georgia. Worth County is in south Georgia with a population of about 20,500. The sheriff's office runs the jail and maintains all booking data. Sylvester serves as the county seat. Jail records in Georgia are public under the Open Records Act. This page walks through how to search the Worth County jail roster, reach the jail by phone, understand visitation, and use state resources to track inmates.

How to Search Worth County Inmates

The Worth County Sheriff's Office handles all bookings at the county jail. To check who is in custody, call (229) 776-8211. Give staff the person's full name and date of birth. They can confirm custody status and share basic booking info like charges and bond amounts. This is the fastest way to search the Worth County jail roster.

You can also use VINE to search for Worth County inmates. VINE covers all Georgia counties. Search by name and register for free alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. Alerts come by phone, text, or email.

Worth County Jail Facility

The Worth County jail is located in Sylvester, Georgia. It holds pre-trial detainees and inmates sentenced to under 12 months. Longer sentences mean a transfer to a state prison run by the Georgia Department of Corrections. The jail takes in both men and women. Juvenile cases are handled separately.

Worth County is part of the Tifton Judicial Circuit along with Tift and Turner counties. Superior Court in Sylvester handles felony cases and major civil matters. Magistrate Court processes warrants, bond hearings, and minor offenses. The courts coordinate with the jail on a daily basis for arraignments and releases.

Medical services are available at the jail. Inmates get screened at booking. If someone needs care the jail cannot provide, they get transported to a hospital. For questions about an inmate's general welfare, call the sheriff's office. Specific medical details are not shared with the public.

Visiting Worth County Jail

The Worth County jail has set visitation days and hours. Call (229) 776-8211 to get the current schedule. Visitors must show a valid photo ID. No one with an active warrant can visit. Minors need a parent or guardian with them.

Dress code rules apply. No revealing clothes. No offensive graphics or words on your shirt. No tank tops. You cannot bring phones, bags, food, or drinks into the visit area. Follow the rules or the jail will cancel your visit. Repeat problems can get you banned from future visits.

Attorney visits are scheduled separately. Lawyers should call the jail to arrange a meeting with their client during designated legal visit hours.

Mail and Commissary

Send mail to the Worth County Jail with the inmate's full name in Sylvester, Georgia. Include your return address. All mail is opened and checked by staff before it goes to the inmate. Do not send cash, checks, or contraband. Photos are usually allowed within size and content limits.

The commissary lets inmates buy snacks, hygiene items, and other basics. Family and friends can put money on an inmate's account through the jail's approved vendor. Ask the booking desk about the deposit method. Some jails use a kiosk in the lobby. Others work with an online service.

Records Access Under Georgia Law

O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 makes Worth County jail records available to the public. You can request booking logs, arrest reports, and the inmate roster from the sheriff's office. The office must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff time is free. After that, you pay based on the hourly rate of the lowest-paid person who can fill the request.

Some records are protected. O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74 exempts active investigation files, medical data, and security plans from disclosure. You will not get health records for inmates through a public records request.

Criminal history records fall under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37. If charges were dropped or a person was acquitted, they can petition to have their arrest record restricted. The petition goes through the Worth County Clerk of Superior Court. A court order is required. This is not an automatic process.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66, first offender sentences may lead to sealed records. Once the sentence is done, the booking could be removed from public search results for the Worth County jail roster.

State Resources for Worth County

The Georgia Department of Corrections manages state prison inmates. If someone was in the Worth County jail and got transferred, use the GDC offender search to find them. The GDC office is at 300 Patrol Road, Forsyth, GA 31029. Phone: (404) 656-4661.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains the state criminal history database through the GCIC. Data from all 159 Georgia counties is included. You can request your own record for a fee.

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

The VINE notification system covers all Georgia counties, including Worth County.

Register once and VINE keeps you updated on custody changes for the inmate you are tracking. It is free and available around the clock.

Nearby Counties

Worth County is in south Georgia. These neighboring counties each run their own jail and maintain separate booking records.