Search Pooler Inmate Population Records
Pooler's inmate population is managed by the Chatham County Sheriff's Office. This fast-growing city west of Savannah sits entirely in Chatham County, and all arrests made by the Pooler Police Department are processed at the Chatham County Jail. The jail holds well over a thousand inmates at any given time, with a capacity of 2,433. Multiple free tools let you search for someone booked into the Chatham County system, from the sheriff's website to statewide databases. This page covers every search method available for people connected to the Pooler area.
Pooler Quick Facts
Chatham County Jail Handles Pooler Inmates
All inmates from Pooler go to the Chatham County Jail. Georgia uses a county-based jail system, so the Chatham County Sheriff's Office runs the detention facility and manages every person booked into it. The Pooler Police Department handles arrests within the city, but once someone is taken into custody, they are transported to the county jail for processing.
The Chatham County Jail is one of the larger facilities in coastal Georgia. It has a capacity of 2,433 beds and currently holds around 1,363 inmates. That puts it at roughly 56% capacity. A notable statistic: about 93.8% of inmates at the Chatham County Jail are awaiting trial. That means the vast majority of people held there have not been convicted yet. They are either waiting for a court date or unable to post bond. Only a small fraction of the jail population is serving a sentence.
Pooler has grown rapidly in recent years. The city is one of the fastest-growing in the Savannah metro area, and more people means more police activity. Arrests from Pooler make up a portion of the Chatham County Jail intake alongside bookings from Savannah and other cities in the county.
| Primary Facility | Chatham County Jail |
|---|---|
| County | Chatham County |
| Jail Capacity | 2,433 beds |
| Current Inmates | 1,363 (56% capacity) |
| Pre-Trial Percentage | 93.8% (1,279 inmates awaiting trial) |
How to Search Pooler Inmate Population Records
The Chatham County Sheriff's Office has an inmate search on their website. Look for the jail roster or inmate lookup tool to find people currently held at the facility. Enter the person's name and the system returns results with booking date, charges, bond amount, and mugshot information when available. This is the best starting point for anyone looking for a recent arrest in the Pooler area.
The GDC Offender Query is the tool for state prison inmates. If someone arrested in Pooler has been convicted and sent to a Georgia state prison, this database shows their facility, sentence length, and projected release date. It does not cover county jail inmates. Use the Chatham County search for pre-trial detainees and the GDC tool for convicted offenders serving state time.
VINELink pulls data from jails across Georgia. It lets you search by name and see if someone is in custody. VINELink is especially good if you are not sure which county holds the person. It also lets you register for custody alerts.
A phone call to the Chatham County Jail works if the online tools come up empty. Staff can confirm if someone is there.
Pooler Inmate Population Search Tools
The GDC offender search is the statewide database for people in Georgia state prisons. You can access it through the GDC Offender Query page.
This search form accepts a name or GDC ID. For people still at the Chatham County Jail awaiting trial, use the Chatham County sheriff's search tool instead. The GDC database only covers state prison inmates.
Open Inmate Population Records for Pooler Inmates
Georgia's Open Records Act gives the public a right to most government records. Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, anyone can request records from a government agency, and the agency must respond within three business days. You can ask the Chatham County Sheriff for booking logs, arrest reports, and other jail records tied to Pooler inmates. You can also request incident reports from the Pooler Police Department. Copies cost ten cents per page.
Some records are exempt from disclosure. O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 keeps active investigation files, safety-related records, and state prison disciplinary reports off limits to the public. Medical records need written consent from the inmate. If someone from Pooler has been transferred to a state facility, file your request through the GDC Open Records Portal instead of going through the county.
Probation records stay confidential under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40. Parole records have similar protections under O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. These limits apply across Georgia, including to cases from the Pooler area.
Pooler Area Inmates Inmate Population Alerts
VINELink is a free notification service that covers the Chatham County Jail. Once you find an inmate in the system, you can register to get alerts when their custody status changes. The system will call you, text you, or email you whenever the person is released, transferred, or has any other status update. The inmate will not know you signed up for alerts.
Go to VINELink and search by name. You need a phone number and a four-digit PIN to register. If VINELink calls and you do not answer, it retries for 24 hours. After that, you have to register again. The support line is (833) 216-6670. Data from county jails refreshes about every 15 minutes, so the information is close to real-time.
Pooler Police Department and Arrests
The Pooler Police Department provides law enforcement services in the city. Officers handle patrols, traffic stops, investigations, and arrests. When someone is taken into custody, they are transported to the Chatham County Jail. Pooler PD does not operate its own detention facility. This follows Georgia's system where county sheriffs run all jails and city police departments focus on enforcement.
Pooler sits along Interstate 95, west of Savannah. The I-95 corridor brings a fair amount of through-traffic and related law enforcement activity. The city has also seen a surge in retail and commercial development, which adds to the calls for service. Despite the growth, Pooler remains a mid-size department. All of its arrests feed into the same Chatham County booking process as arrests from Savannah, Garden City, and other municipalities in the county.
For questions about a specific arrest made by Pooler PD, contact the department directly. For jail-related questions, the Chatham County Sheriff's Office is the right call.
Pooler Inmate Resources
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks jail data across the state each month. It covers capacity, inmate counts, and pre-trial percentages. The Chatham County Jail shows up regularly given its size. The report can tell you how full the jail is and how the numbers compare to other facilities in coastal Georgia.
The Georgia Department of Community Supervision manages probation and parole. If someone from the Pooler area has been released from custody and placed under supervision, DCS oversees their case. They track about 180,000 felony offenders statewide. DCS does not handle current jail inmates, but they are the right agency for anyone out in the community on supervision.
If you want to visit an inmate at a state prison, the GDC visitation page has the application process. Forms must be notarized and mailed. Plan for several weeks of processing time. For visits at the Chatham County Jail, call the sheriff's office to learn the current rules and schedule.
Nearby Cities in Georgia
These cities are near Pooler. Savannah shares the Chatham County jail system, and Hinesville is in nearby Liberty County. Check these areas if you cannot find the person you are looking for.