Access Douglas County Inmate Population
Douglas County's inmate population is held at the Sheriff's Office LEADC facility on Earl D. Lee Boulevard in Douglasville. The county sits west of Atlanta and handles a steady flow of bookings each year. Finding someone in custody here involves the sheriff's office and statewide search tools from the Georgia Department of Corrections and VINELink. The GDC keeps a profile page for the Douglas County facility in its directory. This page covers how to search for inmates, request public records, and set up custody alerts so you know when someone's status changes.
Douglas County Quick Facts
Douglas County Sheriff's LEADC Facility
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office runs the Law Enforcement Annex and Detention Center, known as LEADC, at 8470 Earl D. Lee Boulevard in Douglasville. This is where all people arrested in Douglas County are booked and held. The facility handles both pre-trial detainees and inmates serving sentences of 12 months or less. Staff process arrests around the clock.
Douglas County has grown quickly as part of the west Atlanta metro area. The LEADC facility serves a population of about 146,000 people. Once someone is convicted and receives a sentence longer than a year, they transfer to a state prison run by the GDC. Until that point, they are part of the Douglas County inmate population.
The GDC maintains a listing for the Douglas County facility. You can view it on the GDC page for Douglas County Sheriff's Office LEADC. The page shows the facility address and links to the broader directory.
The screenshot below shows the GDC listing for the Douglas County detention facility.
This page confirms the facility's location in Douglasville and provides contact information.
| Facility | Douglas County Sheriff's Office LEADC |
|---|---|
| Address | 8470 Earl D. Lee Blvd, Douglasville, GA 30134 |
| County Seat | Douglasville |
| GDC Page | Douglas County LEADC on GDC |
Search Douglas County Inmate Population Online
For state inmates from Douglas County, use the GDC Offender Query. Enter a name or GDC ID. The system shows the person's current facility, sentence length, and earliest release date. This covers convicted offenders who have been moved to state custody. Pre-trial detainees still at the LEADC will not appear in this tool.
Check VINELink for people at the county jail. VINELink covers the Douglas County LEADC facility and shows custody status. Search by name, then register for alerts if you want to track someone. The system updates about every 15 minutes for county jails, so the data stays fairly current.
A phone call to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office is another reliable option. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody, what they have been charged with, and whether bond has been set. For time-sensitive situations, calling the jail directly often gets you answers faster than any online tool.
Douglas County Inmate Population Records and Public Access
Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act gives the public access to most government documents. You can request booking logs, arrest reports, and jail roster information from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. The agency must respond within three business days. Standard copies cost ten cents per page.
Some records are exempt under O.C.G.A. 50-18-72. Central office files at state facilities, inmate disciplinary records, and housing assignments are restricted. Medical records need written consent from the inmate. If you need GDC records about a Douglas County offender who has moved to 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 are restricted under O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. Not all Douglas County inmate data is available through a public request because of these laws.
Douglas County Inmate Population Alerts Inmates
VINELink sends free notifications when an inmate's custody status changes. This covers the Douglas County LEADC. Find the inmate, then register for phone, email, or text alerts. The inmate will not know you signed up.
You need a four-digit PIN when registering a phone number. If VINELink calls and you miss it, the system retries for 24 hours. Call (833) 216-6670 for help. The service runs around the clock and is completely free.
Visiting Inmates at Douglas County LEADC
The Douglas County Sheriff sets visiting rules for the LEADC facility. Call ahead to find out the schedule, ID rules, and dress code. You need a valid photo ID to enter. Visits happen during set hours on specific days.
State prison visits require a notarized GDC Visitation Request Form. Mail it to the facility where the inmate is housed. Include a photo ID copy and any required documents. The form cannot be emailed. Processing takes several weeks, so start the process well before you plan to visit.
Douglas County Inmate Population Resources
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report publishes monthly data on jail capacity and inmate counts across the state. Douglas County data appears when the facility reports. About 68% of county jail inmates statewide are pre-trial detainees. This report lets you compare the LEADC to other jails in the metro Atlanta area.
The Department of Community Supervision manages probation and parole across Georgia. If someone from Douglas County has been released and is now under supervision, DCS is the right contact. They handle about 180,000 adult felony offenders. The GDC covers inmates still in state custody.
Cities in Douglas County
Douglas County includes Douglasville, the county seat and largest city in the county. People arrested in Douglasville are booked into the LEADC facility.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Douglas County. If you cannot find someone in the Douglas County inmate population, check the neighboring facilities. Transfers happen regularly across the west metro Atlanta area.