Cook County Inmate Population

Cook County holds inmates at its jail in Adel, the county seat. Searching the Cook County inmate population is straightforward using free state tools. The jail runs at about 84% of its rated capacity, with 91 people in custody at recent count. Most of those held are still waiting for trial. If you need to find someone in the Cook County jail or check on a state inmate tied to this area, several public databases can help. This guide covers each search method and the records you can access for Cook County inmates.

Cook County Inmate Population Data

The Cook County Sheriff runs the jail in Adel. This facility holds people arrested in Cook County and those awaiting court dates. The jail has a rated capacity of 108 beds. Right now it holds 91 inmates, which puts it at 84.3% full. That leaves some room, though the number shifts day to day as people get booked in and released. The sheriff's staff handles all booking, housing, and release tasks at the Cook County jail.

Of the 91 inmates held in Cook County, 59 are awaiting trial. That means about 64.8% of the jail population has not yet been convicted. This is close to the state average for pre-trial holds in Georgia. These inmates stay in custody until their case resolves, they post bond, or a judge orders release. The rest are serving short sentences or waiting on transfer to a state facility after sentencing.

The Cook County jail does not post its roster online in most cases. To check if someone is in custody, you can call the sheriff's office or use state-level search tools that pull data from Cook County. A phone call is often the fastest way to get a current answer about a specific person held at the jail.

Search Cook County Inmate Population Online

The Georgia Department of Corrections runs a free offender search that covers state inmates. If someone from Cook County has been sentenced to state prison, you can find them through the GDC Offender Query page. Type in a name or GDC ID and the system returns current facility, sentence length, and release dates. This tool works for state inmates, not people held at the county jail waiting for trial.

The GDC offender search page is shown below and works for any county in Georgia, including Cook County inmates who have moved into the state prison system.

That page lets you search by first name, last name, or GDC identification number. Results load fast and show a photo when one is on file.

For people held at the Cook County jail itself, VINELink is another solid option. This free tool shows custody status for inmates in most Georgia jails. Search by name, then select Georgia as the state. VINELink updates throughout the day, so the data stays fairly current. You can also sign up for alerts so you get a call, text, or email when an inmate's status changes in Cook County.

Note: VINELink does not show bond amounts or charge details for Cook County inmates.

Cook County Inmate Population Access

Georgia's Open Records Act gives the public a right to most government documents. Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, agencies must respond to records requests within three business days. This applies to the Cook County Sheriff's Office. You can ask for booking logs, arrest reports, and other documents tied to the inmate population. The cost is ten cents per page for standard copies.

Some records have limits. Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-72, certain internal files like housing assignments and disciplinary reports at state facilities are not public. Medical records need signed consent from the inmate. If you need records from the GDC about a Cook County inmate who moved to state custody, submit a request through the GDC Open Records Portal. The portal tracks your request and gives you a reference number. Cook County itself handles requests for local jail records through the sheriff's office in Adel.

Probation records fall under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40 and stay confidential unless the Board of Corrections votes to release them. Parole records follow O.C.G.A. 42-9-53 with similar rules. Not every piece of data about a Cook County offender will be available through a public request because of these limits.

Statewide Tools for Cook County

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks jail data across the state each month. It shows capacity, current inmate counts, and the share of inmates awaiting trial. Cook County's numbers appear in this report when the jail submits data for that period. You can compare Cook County to other small jails in south Georgia using this resource.

The GDC also keeps a contact page for open records if you need help filing a request. For inmates on probation or parole after release from Cook County, the Georgia Department of Community Supervision handles oversight. DCS manages about 180,000 adult felony offenders statewide. They do not run jails, but they track people once they leave custody.

Visiting Cook County Inmates

Visits at the Cook County jail follow rules set by the sheriff. Call the jail in Adel to find out the current schedule, dress code, and what ID you need to bring. Most Georgia jails require a valid photo ID and limit visits to certain days and hours. Kids may need to be with a parent or guardian. The jail may also offer video visitation as an option, which some smaller facilities in Georgia have added in recent years.

If the person you want to visit has been transferred to a state prison from Cook County, the GDC has its own process. You must fill out a visitation request form and mail it to the facility where the inmate is housed. All visitors need an approved form on file before they can schedule a visit. The GDC visitation page explains what you need step by step. Forms must be notarized and mailed, not emailed. Plan for a few weeks of processing time.

Note: The GDC does not accept emailed visitation forms for any facility.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Cook County. If you are not sure where someone is held, check the neighboring jails too. Transfers between county facilities happen in this part of south Georgia.