Find Brantley County Inmate Population

Brantley County inmate population records are managed by the sheriff's office in Nahunta. The Brantley County Jail at 95 John Wilson Street holds people arrested in the county. You can search for inmates through free state databases, set up custody alerts, and request records under Georgia law. This page explains the GDC offender search, VINELink, and the open records process so you know where to look. It also covers visiting rules for people held at the Brantley County Jail and the steps to follow if an inmate has been moved to a state facility.

Brantley County Inmate Population Data

The Brantley County Sheriff operates the jail at 95 John Wilson Street in Nahunta. The sheriff has full control over daily operations at the facility. People arrested in Brantley County are brought here for booking. Staff record charges, set bond amounts, and add each person to the inmate population. The jail holds pre-trial detainees, people serving county sentences, and inmates waiting for transfer to state facilities.

Brantley County does not have a state prison. The county jail is the only holding facility. If someone is sentenced to state time, they are moved to a GDC facility in another part of Georgia. The GDC listing for Brantley County Jail confirms the address in Nahunta and links to the statewide facility search.

The screenshot above shows the Brantley County Jail on the GDC directory page. It provides the Nahunta address and connects to other search resources.

Search Brantley County Inmate Population Online

The quickest way to check the Brantley County inmate population is through VINELink. Enter the person's name and select Georgia as the state. If the jail reports to VINELink, you will see who is in custody, their charges, and their bond amount. The system refreshes about every 15 minutes for county jails, so the data stays current. You do not need an account to run a basic search.

For people who have been transferred to a state prison, use the GDC Offender Query. Type in a name, GDC ID, or case number. Results include the current facility, sentence details, and a photo if one is on file. This free tool covers all GDC facilities but does not include county jail holds.

A phone call to the Brantley County Sheriff is the most reliable option for real-time data. Staff can confirm if someone is booked and share details about charges and bond over the phone.

Note: GDC does not share transfer dates for security reasons.

Brantley County Inmate Population Records

Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act requires agencies to respond to records requests within three business days. You can write to the Brantley County Sheriff to request booking logs, arrest reports, and other jail documents. Standard copies cost ten cents per page. The sheriff's office may charge an hourly fee if the request needs significant searching or redacting.

Some records are exempt. Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-72, internal disciplinary records, housing files, and medical data at state facilities are not available to the public. Probation records are confidential under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40, and parole records are protected under O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. For state records about a Brantley County offender, submit a request through the GDC Open Records Portal to get a tracking number and formal response.

Brantley County Custody Alerts

VINELink offers free custody alerts for inmates across Georgia, including Brantley County. After finding someone in the system, register for phone, text, or email notifications. The system tells you when the person is released, transferred, or has a status change. The inmate will not find out about your registration.

Pick a four-digit PIN when you add your phone number. VINELink calls and asks for the PIN to verify your identity. If you miss the call, the system keeps trying for up to 24 hours. Contact (833) 216-6670 for help or visit the Georgia VINELink page.

Visiting Brantley County Inmates

The Brantley County Jail has a visiting schedule set by the sheriff. Call the facility to learn the days, times, and rules. You will need a valid photo ID. Dress codes and restrictions on what you can bring apply at most Georgia jails. If the person you want to visit has been moved to a state prison, you must apply through the GDC visitation process. That requires a notarized form mailed to the facility where the inmate is housed.

All visitors at GDC facilities need to be approved first. Include your photo ID and any supporting documents. Do not email the form. Processing takes a few weeks, so plan ahead if someone from Brantley County has been moved to a state facility.

Brantley County Offender Resources

The Georgia Department of Community Supervision handles probation and parole for people released from Brantley County. DCS supervises about 180,000 felony offenders across the state. If someone has left jail and is on community supervision, DCS is where you check. The GDC website covers inmates who are still in custody.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report provides monthly data on county jail populations. It includes capacity numbers, inmate counts, and the share of pre-trial detainees. Statewide, about 68% of jail inmates are waiting for trial. Brantley County appears in the report when the jail submits its data for that reporting period.

Nearby Counties

Brantley County is in southeast Georgia. These neighboring counties may hold inmates who were transferred from the Brantley County Jail.