Calhoun County Jail Inmate Population

Calhoun County sits in southwest Georgia and runs a small jail in Morgan. The Calhoun County inmate population stays low most of the time, with just 28 people held in a facility built for 40. If you need to look up an inmate in Calhoun County, the Georgia Department of Corrections and the local sheriff both keep records you can check. This page walks through the ways to search Calhoun County jail data, the tools the state provides, and what to know about the local inmate population. The county also hosts Calhoun State Prison, a medium security state facility that holds adult male felons on the same road in Morgan. That makes this small county home to both local and state inmates.

Calhoun County Inmate Population Overview

The Calhoun County Jail sits at 28959 North Bermuda Street in Morgan, Georgia 39866. It is a small jail run by the Calhoun County Sheriff. The facility can hold up to 40 people at one time. Right now, 28 inmates are in the jail. That puts it at 70% of its full capacity. Of those 28 inmates, 25 are still waiting for trial. That means 89.3% of the Calhoun County inmate population has not yet been convicted of a crime.

This is one of the smallest jails in Georgia. The high pretrial rate is worth noting. Most of the people held here have not had their day in court yet. The Calhoun County Sheriff handles all bookings and releases at this jail. If you want to check on someone held here, you can call the sheriff or use the state tools listed on this page. The jail does not have its own online inmate search tool, so state resources are the best way to find current Calhoun County inmate population data.

Searching Calhoun County Inmates Online

The Georgia Department of Corrections runs the main inmate search tool for the state. You can use it to find people held in Calhoun County or any other county in Georgia. Go to the GDC Find an Offender page and type in a name. The system returns results for anyone in state custody or under state supervision. It covers both the county jail and Calhoun State Prison.

The GDC also keeps a page just for the Calhoun County Jail. You can view it at gdc.georgia.gov. This page shows basic info about the facility, its location, and contact details. For a more detailed search with filters, use the GDC Offender Query tool. This lets you search by name, GDC ID, or other details. Results show the inmate's current location, sentence length, and release date if one is set.

The screenshot below shows the Calhoun County Jail listing on the Georgia Department of Corrections site, which provides location and contact details for the facility.

This page is a good starting point if you need to confirm someone is held at the Calhoun County Jail or if you need the address to send mail.

Calhoun State Prison

Calhoun County is also home to Calhoun State Prison at 27823 Main Street in Morgan. This is a medium security state prison that holds adult male felons. It is not part of the county jail system. The Georgia Department of Corrections runs it. Inmates here are serving state sentences, not waiting for local court dates. The prison and the county jail are two separate things, but both add to the total inmate population in Calhoun County.

If you are looking for someone at Calhoun State Prison, use the same GDC Offender Query. The results will show "Calhoun State Prison" as the location if the person is held there. You can also call the prison directly for visiting info or to check on an inmate. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the public has a right to access government records in Georgia, and that includes records about the inmate population at both the county and state level.

Note: Calhoun State Prison and the Calhoun County Jail are separate facilities with different rules for visits and mail.

Calhoun County Inmate Population Alerts

Georgia uses VINELink for victim notification. This free tool lets you track an inmate in Calhoun County and get alerts when their status changes. If someone you know is in the Calhoun County Jail, you can sign up at VINELink Georgia to get updates by phone, email, or text. The system tells you when an inmate is moved, released, or has a court date.

VINELink is run by the state and works with jails all over Georgia. It is free to use. You just need the inmate's name or ID number. This is one of the best ways to keep track of someone in the Calhoun County inmate population without having to call the jail every day. The system runs around the clock and sends alerts right away when something changes.

Calhoun County Inmate Population Records

Georgia's Open Records Act gives you the right to ask for jail records. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, most records held by the county and the state are open to the public. You can request booking records, arrest logs, and other data about the Calhoun County inmate population. The sheriff must respond to your request within three business days.

For state-level records, you can file a request through the GDC Open Records Request page or use the GovQA portal. These cover inmates at Calhoun State Prison and anyone under state supervision. For county jail records, contact the Calhoun County Sheriff directly. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-40, probation records may have limits on what is public, but basic jail roster data is almost always available. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association also publishes a jail report that can be a useful backup source for Calhoun County inmate population numbers.

Note: Some records may be redacted to protect ongoing investigations or victim privacy under O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53.

Pretrial Inmates in Calhoun County

A large share of the Calhoun County inmate population is pretrial. Out of 28 inmates, 25 are waiting for their case to go through the courts. That is 89.3%. This is higher than many counties in Georgia. It means most people in the jail have not been found guilty yet. They are being held because they could not post bail or a judge ordered them held.

Pretrial detention puts a strain on small jails like the one in Calhoun County. Each inmate costs the county money for food, medical care, and supervision. When nearly 9 out of 10 inmates are pretrial, it raises questions about how fast cases move through the local court system. The data comes from state reports and is part of the public record. You can check updated numbers through the GDC or by filing an open records request with the Calhoun County Sheriff.

Nearby Counties

Calhoun County is in the far southwest corner of Georgia. These neighboring counties also hold inmates and may be relevant if you are searching for someone in this part of the state.