Banks County Inmate Population

Banks County holds its inmate population at the jail on Windmill Farm Road in Homer. The sheriff manages all jail operations and keeps records on each person booked into custody. Searching for inmates in Banks County is free through state databases and alert tools. Whether you need to confirm that someone is in jail, check their charges, or track their custody status over time, the options are covered here. This page explains how to use the GDC offender search, VINELink, and the open records process to get the information you need about Banks County inmates.

Banks County Inmate Population Data

The Banks County Jail sits at 160 Windmill Farm Road in Homer. The sheriff runs this facility and is responsible for all inmates held here. Booking happens around the clock, and each arrest adds a new record to the inmate population. The jail holds people facing local charges, people awaiting trial, and some who are serving short county sentences. Those sentenced to state time get transferred to a GDC facility once the paperwork goes through.

Banks County does not have a state prison within its borders. The county jail is the only holding facility here. You can verify the jail's address and contact details on the GDC facility page for Banks County. The GDC lists county jails in its directory even though it does not manage them directly. Detailed information sheets are only available for state prisons, not county jails, but the listing still confirms the location.

The image shows the Banks County Jail as it appears in the GDC facility search. Use this to confirm the Homer address before visiting or contacting the jail.

Search Banks County Jail Inmates

Start with VINELink for the quickest look at the Banks County inmate population. Type the person's name and choose Georgia. VINELink pulls custody data from most county jails and refreshes every 15 minutes. If Banks County reports to VINELink, you will see the person's charges, bond status, and whether they are still in custody. No account is needed to search.

The GDC Offender Query covers inmates in state prisons and treatment centers. If someone arrested in Banks County has been transferred to a state facility, this tool shows their current location, sentence, and a photo. Enter a name, GDC ID, or case number to search. The database does not include people held at the county level.

You can always call the Banks County Sheriff for a direct answer. Staff will confirm if someone is booked and share charge and bond details. A phone call is the most reliable method for real-time jail data in a smaller county like this.

Note: GDC does not share inmate transfer dates due to security reasons.

Banks County Inmate Population Records

Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, you have the right to request most government records in Georgia. Write to the Banks County Sheriff to ask for booking logs, arrest reports, or other jail documents. The office has three business days to give you an initial response. Copies are ten cents per page. Requests that need a lot of searching or redacting may include an hourly charge based on the pay rate of the lowest-paid employee who can do the work.

Certain categories of records are exempt from disclosure. O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 shields disciplinary records, housing assignments, and medical data at state facilities. Probation files stay confidential under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40, and parole records are protected by O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. If you need records from a state facility about someone from Banks County, use the GDC Open Records Portal to file your request.

Banks County Custody Alerts

VINELink lets you track inmates in Banks County and receive automatic alerts. After finding someone in the system, register for phone calls, text messages, or emails. You will be notified when the inmate's custody status changes, whether that means a release, a transfer, or something else. The inmate does not find out about your registration.

Create a four-digit PIN during sign-up. VINELink uses the PIN to verify your identity when it calls. If you miss the call, it tries again for 24 hours. For help with VINELink, call (833) 216-6670 or visit the Georgia VINELink portal.

Visiting Banks County Inmates

Call the Banks County Sheriff to learn about the jail's visiting schedule. Most jails in Georgia allow visits on set days and times. You will need a photo ID. Dress codes and other rules vary. If the person you want to see has been moved to a state facility, apply through the GDC visitation process. That requires a notarized form mailed to the facility. All visitors, regardless of age, need to be approved before scheduling a visit.

Banks County Inmate Population Resources

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report publishes monthly data on jail populations statewide. It includes inmate counts, capacity percentages, and the number of pre-trial detainees. Banks County data appears when the jail reports for that period. Across Georgia, roughly 68% of jail inmates are waiting for trial.

For people on probation or parole from Banks County, check with the Department of Community Supervision. DCS oversees about 180,000 offenders in the community statewide. They handle the supervision side after someone leaves jail or prison, while the GDC manages inmates who are still in custody.

Nearby Counties

Banks County sits in northeast Georgia. These neighboring counties may hold inmates who were transferred or arrested nearby.