Find Candler County Inmate Population

Candler County runs a jail in the Metter area that holds inmates for the local court system. The Candler County inmate population is currently at 38, with a facility that can hold 72. If you need to search for an inmate in Candler County, this page covers the tools and steps to get that done. State databases and the local sheriff are both good places to start your search. Candler County is a small, rural county in east-central Georgia, and the jail operates at just over half capacity right now. Whether you need to find a specific person or just want to check the current inmate count, the resources below will help you get what you need.

Candler County Inmate Population Overview

The Candler County Jail is operated by the Candler County Sheriff in the Metter area. The facility has a total capacity of 72 inmates. Right now, 38 people are being held there. That puts the jail at 52.8% of its full capacity. This is well below the average for Georgia county jails, which means the facility has room for more inmates if needed.

The Candler County Sheriff handles all bookings, releases, and daily operations at the jail. If you need to check on someone, the sheriff's office is the first place to call. The jail does not have a dedicated online search portal, so you will need to rely on state-level tools or call the office directly. Candler County is small enough that the staff can usually tell you if someone is being held there without much trouble.

Note: Contact the Candler County government office for the most current jail address and phone number.

Searching Candler County Inmate Population Records

State tools are the best way to search for inmates in Candler County. The Georgia Department of Corrections runs two main search tools that cover all county jails in the state.

The GDC Find an Offender page lets you type in a name and search across all facilities. If someone is in the Candler County Jail, they will show up here. The GDC Offender Query tool gives you more search options. You can filter by GDC ID, name, or facility. This is a good tool for tracking where someone is being held and when they might be released from Candler County.

The screenshot below shows the GDC Offender Search page, which can be used to find inmates held at the Candler County Jail or any state facility in Georgia.

This tool is free and does not require an account to use.

You can also use VINELink Georgia to track an inmate in Candler County. This service sends you alerts when an inmate is moved, released, or has a court date. It is free and meant for crime victims, but anyone can use it. The Georgia Sheriffs' jail report is another source that publishes jail population data, including numbers for Candler County.

Candler County Inmate Population Records

Georgia law gives the public a right to access government records. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, anyone can request records from the Candler County Sheriff, including booking logs, arrest reports, and inmate roster data. The sheriff has three business days to respond. There may be a fee for copies, but viewing records in person is usually free.

O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists what kinds of records are open and what can be withheld. Most jail records are public. However, some things like medical records or certain investigative files may be kept private. For state-level records, use the GDC Open Records Request page or the GovQA portal. These handle requests for anyone in state custody or under state supervision.

Candler County Jail Capacity

At 52.8% capacity, the Candler County Jail is not under heavy pressure right now. The 72-bed facility holds 38 inmates. This leaves 34 open beds. Some small Georgia counties use extra space to house inmates from other counties for a per-day fee, which brings in revenue. Whether Candler County does this depends on local policy and agreements with other jurisdictions.

Low capacity rates can be a sign of effective pretrial release programs or simply a low crime rate in the area. Candler County is a rural county with a small population. The inmate population here stays lower than what you would see in a metro area. Still, the jail plays an important role in the local justice system. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-40, some offenders may be on probation instead of in jail, which also keeps the Candler County inmate population lower than the facility could hold.

Getting Candler County Jail Information

If you need info about someone in the Candler County Jail, start with a call to the sheriff. They can confirm if a person is in custody. For written records, file an open records request. You can do this by mail, email, or in person at the county government office in Metter.

The Georgia Department of Corrections website is also a good starting point. It has data on all facilities in the state, including the Candler County Jail. The site shows facility profiles, contact information, and links to the offender search tools. Between the state tools and the local sheriff, you should be able to find what you need about the Candler County inmate population without much difficulty.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Candler County in east-central Georgia. If you are looking for an inmate and are not sure which county holds them, check these as well.