Brooks County Inmate Population

Brooks County keeps its inmate population at the jail on Holloway Drive in Quitman. The sheriff's office runs the facility and tracks every person booked into custody. Searching for an inmate in Brooks County is free through state databases and victim notification tools. This page walks you through the GDC offender search, VINELink, and other methods for finding someone held here. It also covers the open records process under Georgia law, the visiting schedule, and how to set up alerts when an inmate's custody status changes in Brooks County.

Brooks County Inmate Population Data

The Brooks County Jail sits at 1003 Holloway Drive in Quitman. The sheriff handles all operations, including booking, housing, and releasing inmates. When someone is arrested in Brooks County, they come to this facility. Staff record the charges and set a bond. The jail holds people awaiting trial, inmates serving short sentences, and those waiting to be transferred to state facilities after sentencing.

Brooks County does not have a state prison or transitional center. This jail is the county's only holding facility. Inmates who receive state sentences are moved to a GDC prison elsewhere in Georgia. The GDC page for Brooks County Jail shows the address and links to the broader facility directory.

This image shows the Brooks County Jail on the GDC facility search page. It confirms the Quitman address.

Search Brooks County Jail Inmates

Try VINELink first for the Brooks County inmate population. Enter a name and select Georgia. If the jail reports to VINELink, you will see the person's custody status, charges, and bond information. The data updates roughly every 15 minutes. No account is needed to run a search.

The GDC Offender Query covers state inmates. Search by name, GDC ID, or case number. If someone from Brooks County was moved to a state facility, this tool shows their current location, sentence, and a photo when available. It does not include people still at the county jail.

Calling the Brooks County Sheriff gives you the most direct answer. Staff can tell you if a specific person is in custody and what their bond and charges are. For monthly jail population data, check the Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report.

Brooks County Inmate Population Records

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, gives the public access to most government records. Send a written request to the Brooks County Sheriff for booking logs, arrest reports, or other documents from the jail. The agency has three business days to respond. Copies cost ten cents per page, and extra fees may apply if the request requires significant searching.

Some records are exempt under O.C.G.A. 50-18-72. Internal files, disciplinary records, and medical data at state prisons are not available to the public. Probation records under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40 and parole files under O.C.G.A. 42-9-53 are confidential. For state records related to a Brooks County offender, use the GDC Open Records Portal.

Note: Always put your open records request in writing so the agency has a clear record of what you asked for.

Custody Alerts in Brooks County

VINELink provides free alerts for custody changes. After finding an inmate in the Brooks County system, register for phone calls, texts, or emails. The system contacts you when the person is released, moved, or has a status change. The inmate will not know you signed up for alerts.

Set up a four-digit PIN during registration. VINELink calls you and asks for the PIN to confirm. If you miss the call, it retries for 24 hours. For help, call (833) 216-6670.

Visiting Brooks County Jail

Call the Brooks County Jail for the current visiting schedule. The sheriff sets the days, times, and rules. Bring a photo ID. Dress codes apply at most Georgia jails. If the person has been transferred to a state facility, the GDC visitation process applies. You will need a notarized application mailed to the prison. All visitors must be approved before they can schedule a visit.

Do not email the visitation form. Only mailed applications are accepted at GDC facilities. Include your ID and supporting documents. Processing takes a few weeks, so submit your application well ahead of when you plan to visit.

Brooks County Inmate Population Resources

For people on probation or parole from Brooks County, the Georgia Department of Community Supervision handles oversight. DCS covers about 180,000 offenders statewide. They manage the supervision side after someone is released from jail or prison. The GDC handles people who are still in custody. If you are looking for someone who was recently released in Brooks County, check with DCS first.

The GDC facility directory can help if an inmate has been moved from Brooks County to another part of the state. The directory lists every state prison, transitional center, and county jail in Georgia.

Nearby Counties

Brooks County is near the Florida border in south Georgia. These counties are nearby and may hold inmates transferred from the area.