Crisp County Inmate Population

Crisp County holds inmates at its jail in Cordele, a small city in south-central Georgia. The Crisp County inmate population sits right at the facility's rated capacity. With 224 inmates in a jail built for 224, the facility runs full most of the time. A large share of those held are pre-trial detainees who have not been convicted. Searching for someone in the Crisp County jail or in the state system is free and takes just a few minutes. This page covers the search tools, records access, and local details you need.

Crisp County Inmate Population Data

The Crisp County Sheriff runs the jail in Cordele. The facility is at full capacity with 224 inmates, matching its rated limit exactly. Operating at 100% means there is no room to spare. New bookings often require that someone else get released or transferred to make space. This is a common problem for mid-size county jails across Georgia.

Of those 224 inmates, 157 are waiting for trial. That is 70.1% of the total, which is above the state average of about 68% for pre-trial holds. These people stay in the Crisp County jail until their court date comes, they post bond, or a judge orders release. The high pre-trial share puts more pressure on the courts to move cases through the system. The remaining inmates are serving sentences or waiting on transfer to a Georgia Department of Corrections facility.

The Crisp County jail processes arrests around the clock. Booking includes fingerprints, photos, and a health screen. Staff assign housing based on the charge type and the inmate's risk level. With the jail at full capacity, those decisions get harder each day.

How to Search Crisp County Inmate Population

The GDC Offender Query is the go-to tool for state inmates. If someone from Crisp County got sentenced to state prison, this free database shows their current facility, sentence, and projected release. Enter a name or GDC ID and results load quickly. The tool is public and works any time of day.

For people still at the Crisp County jail, VINELink covers most county jails in Georgia. Type the person's name and select Georgia. VINELink shows whether someone is in custody right now. You can also sign up to get alerts by phone, text, or email if the inmate gets released or moved. The system updates throughout the day.

The GDC offender search shown above works for every county in Georgia, including Crisp County inmates who have entered the state prison system.

You can also call the Crisp County Sheriff's Office in Cordele for a direct answer. Staff handle questions about who is in custody, what the charges are, and how much bond is set at. Phone calls work well when you need a fast answer about the Crisp County inmate population.

Crisp County Inmate Population Records

The Open Records Act in Georgia under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 gives the public access to most government records. The Crisp County Sheriff's Office must respond to requests within three business days. You can ask for booking logs, arrest reports, and other documents tied to the jail population. Standard copies cost ten cents per page.

Not all records are open. O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 protects certain internal documents. Housing assignments and disciplinary files at state prisons are off limits. Medical records require the inmate's written consent. Probation records stay confidential under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40, and parole records follow O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. For records from the GDC about Crisp County inmates in state custody, use the GDC Open Records Portal to file and track your request.

Statewide Tools for Crisp County

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report publishes monthly data on jail populations statewide. Crisp County's numbers appear when the facility submits its data. The report shows capacity, inmate count, and the pre-trial percentage. It helps put the local numbers in perspective against other Georgia jails.

The Georgia Department of Corrections manages inmates serving state sentences. If someone from Crisp County gets more than 12 months, GDC handles their custody. For those released on parole or probation, the Georgia Department of Community Supervision takes over. DCS tracks about 180,000 adults statewide. They are the right agency if you need info on someone out of jail but still on supervision from a Crisp County case.

Note: GDC does not disclose transfer dates for inmates due to security policy.

Visiting Crisp County Inmates

Visitation at the Crisp County jail follows rules set by the sheriff in Cordele. Call ahead to find out the current days, hours, and dress code. Most jails in Georgia require a valid photo ID. Kids usually must be with a parent or legal guardian. With the jail at full capacity, visitation schedules may be tighter than at less crowded facilities.

State inmates who came through Crisp County follow the GDC visitation process. Mail a notarized visitation form to the facility. Include a photo ID copy. The GDC visitation page has the form and full instructions. Processing takes weeks, so submit early.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Crisp County in south-central Georgia. If you cannot find someone at the Crisp County jail, check neighboring facilities. Inmate transfers between counties happen regularly.