Bacon County Jail Inmate Population

Bacon County manages its inmate population through the county jail in Alma and two state-run facilities on Eastside Industrial Boulevard. Searching for someone held in Bacon County is straightforward if you know which tool to use. The county jail holds people arrested locally, while the Bacon Probation Detention Center and Bacon Transitional Center house state offenders serving different types of sentences. This page covers the search methods for each facility and explains how to get records, set up custody alerts, and check visiting rules. All the online tools described here are free to use.

Bacon County Inmate Population Data

The Bacon County Sheriff runs the county jail at 307 South Dixon Street in Alma. All local arrests flow through this facility. The sheriff controls day-to-day jail operations, including booking, housing, and releasing inmates. When someone is arrested in Bacon County, they are brought here first. Staff add each person to the inmate population roster and set a bond amount based on the charges.

Bacon County stands out because it also has two state facilities nearby. The Bacon Probation Detention Center and the Bacon Transitional Center both sit at 165 Eastside Industrial Boulevard in Alma. The probation detention center holds people who have violated their probation terms. The transitional center is for inmates nearing release who are getting ready to return to the community. The Georgia Department of Corrections runs both of these sites, not the sheriff. If you are looking for someone at one of these state facilities, the GDC search tools are what you need.

You can check the GDC page for the Bacon County Jail to confirm the address and contact details.

The screenshot above shows how the Bacon County Jail appears in the GDC facility directory. It lists the address in Alma and links to other search tools.

Search Bacon County Inmates Online

The GDC Offender Query is the main online tool for finding inmates in state custody. It covers the Bacon Probation Detention Center and the Bacon Transitional Center. Type in a name, GDC ID, or case number to pull up results. The database shows the current facility, sentence details, tentative parole dates, and a photo when available. This tool is free and open to everyone.

For people held at the Bacon County Jail, try VINELink first. Search by name and select Georgia. If the jail reports to VINELink, you will see custody status and charge details. The data refreshes about every 15 minutes for county jails. You can also register for alerts so you are notified when the inmate is released or moved.

Calling the Bacon County Sheriff's Office directly is another option. Staff can confirm who is in custody right now and share bond information over the phone. For bulk data, check the Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report for monthly inmate counts and capacity numbers.

Note: The GDC offender search covers state inmates only, not people held at the county level.

Bacon County Inmate Population Records

Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act requires public agencies to respond to document requests within three business days. You can submit a request to the Bacon County Sheriff for booking logs, arrest records, and other jail data. The cost is ten cents per page for standard copies. If searching and redacting takes extra time, the agency can charge an hourly fee at the rate of its lowest-paid qualified employee.

Certain records are exempt. O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 protects items like internal disciplinary reports, housing assignment files, and medical records at state facilities. Probation files under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40 and parole records under O.C.G.A. 42-9-53 are also confidential. For state records tied to Bacon County inmates, go through the GDC Open Records Portal. It walks you through every step and gives you a tracking number.

Bacon County Inmate Population Alerts

VINELink gives you a way to track inmates across Georgia, including those in Bacon County. After you find someone in the system, you can sign up for alerts by phone, email, or text. The system contacts you if the inmate is released, moved, or has any change in status. The person you are tracking will not know about it.

Set up alerts at the Georgia VINELink page. You pick a four-digit PIN during sign-up. When VINELink calls, enter your PIN to confirm. If you miss the call, the system retries for 24 hours. Contact their support line at (833) 216-6670 if you need help.

Visiting Inmates in Bacon County

The Bacon County Jail sets its own visiting hours. Call the sheriff's office to ask about the schedule, what ID you need, and the dress code. Most jails in Georgia only allow visits on certain days. For people at the Bacon Probation Detention Center or Transitional Center, you need to go through the state's GDC visitation process. That means filling out a form, getting it notarized, and mailing it to the facility. All visitors need an approved application, even minors.

The approval process at state facilities can take several weeks. Mail the completed form with a copy of your photo ID. Do not email it. Once approved, you can schedule visits during the facility's posted hours. Call the GDC at (404) 656-4661 if you have questions about the process for Bacon County's state facilities.

Nearby Counties

Bacon County borders several other counties in southeast Georgia. Check these jails if you think a person may have been transferred or arrested in a neighboring area.