Dodge County Inmate Population Lookup

Dodge County's inmate population is managed through the county government in Eastman. The sheriff's office handles all arrests and bookings in the county. Searching for someone in custody here involves using statewide tools from the Georgia Department of Corrections and VINELink, since Dodge County does not maintain a public-facing online jail roster. This page covers how to find inmates tied to Dodge County, how to request records, and how to get alerts when someone's custody status changes. Each tool listed here is free to use.

Dodge County Inmate Population Data

The Dodge County Sheriff operates the county jail in Eastman. All arrests in Dodge County go through this facility. Staff process bookings, set bond amounts, and house inmates until their case is resolved or they transfer to a state prison. People sentenced to more than 12 months move to state custody under the GDC. Those with shorter sentences or awaiting trial stay at the county jail.

Dodge County is a smaller, rural county in central Georgia. The jail serves a community of about 21,000 people. Because of its size, the facility does not have a public website with a searchable inmate roster. You will need to rely on statewide tools or a phone call to check on someone in custody here.

Contact the Dodge County government offices in Eastman if you need the jail's direct phone number or address. The county government can point you to the right department. Calling the sheriff's office is often the fastest way to confirm whether a person is in custody at the Dodge County Jail.

Search Dodge County Inmates Online

The GDC Offender Query is the main free tool for finding state inmates. Enter a name or GDC ID and the system shows the person's current facility, sentence, and release date. This tool works for people who have been convicted and moved to state prison. It does not cover pre-trial detainees still at the Dodge County Jail.

Try VINELink next. This system covers most Georgia jails, including smaller facilities like the one in Dodge County. Search by name and check custody status. You can also register for alerts. VINELink updates about every 15 minutes for county jails, so the data is fairly current.

If neither tool gives you what you need, call the Dodge County Jail directly. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody, what their charges are, and whether bond has been set. For smaller county jails, a phone call remains the most reliable method.

The screenshot below shows the GDC Offender Query search page, which works for locating state inmates connected to any Georgia county, including Dodge.

Enter a first and last name or GDC ID to start a search. Results include facility location, sentence details, and a photo when available.

Dodge County Inmate Population Records

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, gives the public a right to most government documents. This covers the Dodge County Sheriff's Office. You can request booking logs, arrest reports, and jail roster information. The agency must respond within three business days. Standard copies cost ten cents per page.

Some records are exempt. O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 protects central office files, inmate disciplinary records, and housing assignments at state facilities. Medical records require the inmate's written consent. For GDC records about a Dodge County offender in state prison, submit a request through the GDC Open Records Portal.

Probation records are confidential under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40. Parole records have restrictions under O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. These laws mean some Dodge County inmate information is not available through a public request.

Custody Alerts for Dodge County Inmates

VINELink sends free alerts when an inmate's status changes. This is useful in Dodge County since the jail does not have its own online roster. Find the person in VINELink and register for phone, email, or text notifications. The inmate will not know you are tracking them.

Set a four-digit PIN when you register a phone number. If VINELink calls and you do not pick up, it will try again for 24 hours. For support, call (833) 216-6670. The system runs around the clock and covers most jails in Georgia.

Visiting Inmates in Dodge County

The Dodge County Sheriff sets the rules for jail visits. Call ahead to learn the current schedule, what ID you need, and any dress code rules. Most Georgia jails allow visits only on certain days at set times. You will need a valid photo ID to get in.

State prison visits work differently. You must submit a GDC Visitation Request Form that has been notarized. Mail it to the facility where the inmate is housed. Include a photo ID copy. Do not email the form. Processing takes several weeks.

Dodge County Inmate Population Resources

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks jail capacity and inmate counts statewide. Dodge County appears in the report when the jail submits data. About 68% of county jail inmates in Georgia are pre-trial detainees. The report gives you a way to compare Dodge County's jail to others across the state.

The Department of Community Supervision manages probation and parole. If someone tied to Dodge County is under community supervision after release, DCS is the right agency. They handle about 180,000 adult felony offenders statewide. The Georgia Department of Corrections handles people still in prison custody.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Dodge County. If you cannot find someone in the Dodge County inmate population, check the neighboring jails. Inmates sometimes transfer between facilities in this part of central Georgia.