Dade County Inmate Population

Dade County sits in the far northwest corner of Georgia, with its county seat in Trenton. The Dade County inmate population is smaller than many jails in the state, with around 70 people held at last count. The facility has room for 110, so it operates well below capacity. A high share of inmates here are waiting for trial. Searching for someone in Dade County custody is simple using state tools and direct calls to the sheriff's office. This page walks through every way to look up inmates and access records in Dade County.

Dade County Inmate Population Data

The Dade County Sheriff operates the jail in Trenton. The facility is rated for 110 inmates but currently holds 70. That puts occupancy at 63.6%, which means the jail has room to spare. This is unusual in Georgia, where many county jails run at or above capacity. The lower count gives staff more flexibility with housing decisions and daily operations at the Dade County jail.

Of those 70 inmates, 52 are awaiting trial. That works out to 74.3%, a figure above the statewide average. Nearly three out of four people held in Dade County have not yet been convicted. They stay in custody until bond is posted, a judge orders release, or their case goes to trial. The rest are serving sentences or waiting on transfer to a state facility.

Dade County is somewhat isolated in the northwest tip of Georgia. Lookout Mountain runs through the area. The county borders Tennessee and Alabama. Because of the geography, transfers to other facilities can take longer than in more connected parts of the state.

Search Dade County Inmate Population

The GDC Offender Query lets you search for state inmates from any Georgia county, including Dade. If someone was sentenced to state prison after a Dade County case, this tool shows their current facility, sentence details, and projected release date. It is free and open to the public at all hours.

For inmates still at the Dade County jail, VINELink is a useful tool. Search by name and the system shows custody status. You can also register for alerts that tell you when an inmate gets released or transferred. VINELink sends phone calls, texts, or emails based on what you pick. The data updates frequently through the day.

The GDC search page above covers all Georgia counties. It is the primary tool for finding state-sentenced inmates from Dade County.

Direct contact works too. Call the Dade County Sheriff's Office in Trenton to ask about specific inmates. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody, what they were charged with, and what the bond amount is. This is often the fastest way to get an answer about someone held locally.

Note: The GDC search does not include people held at county jails awaiting trial.

Dade County Inmate Population Records

Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act requires agencies to provide public records within three business days. The Dade County Sheriff must comply. You can request booking logs, arrest reports, and custody documents. Copies run ten cents per page. Submit your request in writing for the best results.

Some records have restrictions. O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 exempts internal state facility documents like housing files and disciplinary records. Medical records require consent from the inmate. Probation records stay confidential under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40, while parole records follow O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. For state-held Dade County inmates, the GDC Open Records Portal processes requests online with tracking built in.

State Resources for Dade County

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report publishes monthly data that includes Dade County when the jail reports. It tracks capacity, inmate counts, and the percentage of inmates awaiting trial. The report helps compare Dade County to jails of similar size across Georgia.

The Georgia Department of Corrections oversees inmates with state sentences. Anyone from Dade County sentenced to more than 12 months goes into GDC custody. For people released on parole or probation, the Georgia Department of Community Supervision handles oversight. These state agencies work together, and each has its own search tools and contact info available online.

Visiting Inmates in Dade County

The Dade County jail sets its own visitation rules. Call the sheriff's office in Trenton for the schedule and requirements. A valid photo ID is standard at all Georgia jails. Dress code and personal item rules vary by facility. Since Dade County is a smaller jail, the visit schedule may be limited to certain days of the week.

For state inmates from Dade County, the GDC visitation page explains the full process. Submit a notarized form by mail to the facility. Include your photo ID. Processing takes a few weeks. Do not email the form. GDC only accepts mailed applications for visits.

Nearby Counties

Dade County is in the northwest corner of Georgia and borders only a few other Georgia counties. If you cannot find someone here, check with these neighbors.