Forsyth County Jail Inmate Population

Forsyth County runs a large jail in Cumming with room for over 600 inmates. The facility currently holds about 290 people, well under its full capacity. Searching the Forsyth County inmate population is straightforward with the state tools available online. This is one of the fastest-growing counties in Georgia, sitting just north of Atlanta. Whether you need to look up someone held at the jail or track a person in state custody, this page covers every method and tool you can use to find inmate data for Forsyth County.

Forsyth County Inmate Population Data

The Forsyth County Jail sits at 202 Veterans Memorial Boulevard in Cumming, Georgia 30040. The Forsyth County Sheriff runs this facility. It can hold up to 608 inmates, making it one of the larger jails in north Georgia. Right now, 290 people are in custody. That puts the facility at 47.7% of capacity. Of those 290 inmates, 230 are still waiting for trial. That means 79.3% of the Forsyth County inmate population has not been convicted of a crime yet.

Cumming is the county seat and the base for all court operations. Forsyth County has grown fast over the past two decades. The population now tops 250,000, and the jail was built to handle the growth. The low capacity usage shows that the facility has room to spare right now, but the high pretrial rate is still something to note. Nearly 8 out of 10 inmates here are waiting for their day in court.

The Georgia Department of Corrections keeps a listing for this facility. You can check the GDC page for Forsyth County to confirm the address and get basic details.

The image above shows the GDC listing for the Forsyth County Jail. It provides the address in Cumming and links to the broader state facility directory.

Search Forsyth County Inmate Population Online

Use the GDC Find an Offender page to search for inmates tied to Forsyth County. This free tool lets you type in a name and see results for anyone in state custody or under state supervision. The results show the person's current facility, sentence details, and a photo if one is on file.

The GDC Offender Query offers more search filters. You can look up an inmate by GDC ID, name, or other details. If the person is in the Forsyth County Jail, the results should reflect that. For brand-new arrests, the data might not show up right away. In those cases, a phone call to the Forsyth County Sheriff gives you the fastest answer about who is in custody.

You can also check VINELink Georgia for Forsyth County inmates. Type a name, pick Georgia, and see if the person is in custody. VINELink also lets you sign up for alerts so you get notified if the person is released or moved.

Pretrial Inmates in Forsyth County

The pretrial rate at the Forsyth County Jail is 79.3%. That means 230 out of 290 inmates have not been convicted. They are held because they could not make bail or a judge ordered them to stay. This rate is higher than the statewide average of around 68%. For a growing county like Forsyth, this number raises questions about how fast cases move through the local court system.

Every pretrial inmate costs the county money. Housing, food, medical care, and jail staff all come out of the county budget. When nearly 4 out of 5 inmates are waiting for court, it adds up fast. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks these figures each month and can show how Forsyth County compares to other counties in the state.

Forsyth County Inmate Population Records

Georgia law gives you the right to access most government records. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, agencies must respond to records requests within three business days. You can ask the Forsyth County Sheriff for booking logs, arrest reports, and other data about the inmate population. Copies cost ten cents per page.

Not everything is public. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists exemptions. Internal disciplinary files, housing assignments at state facilities, and medical records fall outside what the public can get without consent. Probation records have their own rules under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-40, and parole records follow O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53. For state-level requests, submit them through the GDC Open Records Portal. Basic jail roster data for Forsyth County is almost always available.

Note: Medical records need a signed release from the inmate before the jail can hand them over.

Visiting Forsyth County Jail

The Forsyth County Jail sets its own visiting schedule and rules. Call the sheriff's office in Cumming to find out when visits are allowed and what you need to bring. Most Georgia jails ask for a valid photo ID and have a dress code. Some jails now use video visits instead of in-person ones, so check before you drive out. Kids typically need to be with an approved adult.

To send mail, address it to the inmate at 202 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Cumming, GA 30040. Include the inmate's full name and booking number. The jail may have limits on what you can send, so ask first. You can usually add money to an inmate's commissary account through the jail or a third-party service like JailATM.

Nearby Counties

Forsyth County is in north-central Georgia, just above the Atlanta metro area. These neighboring counties also hold inmates and may be useful if you are trying to find someone in this region.