Bartow County Inmate Population
Bartow County inmate population data is maintained by the sheriff's office in Cartersville. The jail at 104 Zena Drive holds people arrested across the county, including those from the city of Cartersville. You can search for inmates for free using state tools and alert systems. The GDC offender search handles state-level lookups, while VINELink covers many county jails. This page explains how to use each search tool, how to request records under Georgia's Open Records Act, and what the visiting process looks like. All of these resources apply to inmates held in or transferred from Bartow County facilities.
Bartow County Quick Facts
Bartow County Inmate Population Data
The Bartow County Sheriff runs the jail at 104 Zena Drive in Cartersville. This is the sole holding facility in the county. Everyone arrested in Bartow County, whether in Cartersville or the smaller towns, gets processed at this location. The jail holds people facing local charges, pre-trial detainees, and inmates serving short county sentences. Anyone sentenced to state time is eventually moved to a GDC facility.
Bartow County is one of the larger counties in northwest Georgia by population. The jail sees regular bookings due to activity in the Cartersville area. The GDC listing for Bartow County Jail confirms the address and serves as a reference point. While GDC does not post detailed information sheets for county jails, the facility still appears in the statewide directory.
The screenshot above shows the Bartow County Jail listing on the GDC site. Use it to confirm the Cartersville address and connect to other GDC resources.
| Facility | Bartow County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 104 Zena Drive, Cartersville, GA 30121 |
| County Seat | Cartersville |
Search Bartow County Inmate Population Records
Use VINELink to check the Bartow County jail population. Enter the person's name and select Georgia. VINELink pulls data from county jails that report to the system and refreshes about every 15 minutes. You will see the inmate's charges, bond status, and whether they are still in custody. No account is needed to run a search.
For state inmates, the GDC Offender Query is the right tool. Enter a name, GDC ID, or case number. Results show the current facility, sentence, and photo if one is on file. This covers all state prisons and treatment centers in Georgia but not people still at the county jail level.
A phone call to the Bartow County Sheriff gets you answers fast. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and provide their charges and bond amount. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report also posts monthly jail data, including Bartow County when the jail submits its numbers.
Note: GDC does not release inmate transfer dates for security reasons.
Bartow County Inmate Population Records
Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act gives you the right to request most jail records. Write to the Bartow County Sheriff to get booking logs, arrest reports, or other documents tied to the inmate population. The office has three business days to respond. Copies cost ten cents per page. If your request needs extensive searching, the agency may add an hourly charge based on staff time.
Some records are off limits. O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 exempts internal files like disciplinary records, housing assignments, and medical data at state facilities. Probation records under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40 are confidential. The same goes for parole files under O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. For records from a state facility about a Bartow County offender, use the GDC Open Records Portal to file your request online.
Bartow County Custody Alerts
VINELink provides free alerts when an inmate's status changes. After you find someone in the Bartow County system, register for phone calls, texts, or emails. The system contacts you for releases, transfers, and other custody changes. The inmate will not know about your alert registration.
You set a four-digit PIN during the process. VINELink calls you and asks for the PIN to confirm. If you miss the call, it retries for up to 24 hours. For help, call (833) 216-6670 or visit the Georgia VINELink portal to get started.
Visiting Bartow County Inmates
The Bartow County Jail has a visiting schedule controlled by the sheriff. Call the jail to get the current days, hours, and rules. Bring a photo ID. Dress codes and restrictions on personal items apply. If the inmate has been moved to a state facility, you must apply through the GDC visitation process. Fill out the form, get it notarized, and mail it to the facility. Every visitor needs approval before scheduling a visit, no matter their age.
GDC does not accept emailed forms. Mail the completed application with a copy of your ID and any supporting documents. Approval can take several weeks. Plan ahead if you need to visit someone moved from Bartow County to a state prison.
Cities in Bartow County
Cartersville is the county seat and the largest city in Bartow County. All arrests in Cartersville are processed at the Bartow County Jail on Zena Drive. If you are searching for someone arrested in Cartersville, the same tools and methods described above apply. The city does not run a separate jail.
Other communities in Bartow County include Adairsville, Kingston, White, Emerson, and Euharlee. All of these areas use the Bartow County Jail for local holds.
Bartow County Inmate Population Resources
The Georgia Department of Community Supervision handles probation and parole oversight for people released from custody in Bartow County. DCS supervises about 180,000 felony offenders statewide. If someone has left jail or prison and is on supervision, DCS tracks their status. The GDC main site covers people who are still behind bars.
Nearby Counties
Bartow County is in northwest Georgia, north of Atlanta. Check these neighboring counties if you cannot find the person you are looking for at the Bartow County Jail.