Gordon County Inmate Population Lookup

Gordon County's inmate population is held at the county jail in Calhoun, a facility operated by the sheriff's office. Located in northwest Georgia along the Interstate 75 corridor, Gordon County processes a steady number of bookings each year. The GDC includes the Gordon County Jail in its statewide facility directory. Free tools like the GDC Offender Query and VINELink let you search for inmates from anywhere. This page covers each search method, open records procedures, visitation, and how to track an inmate's custody status through alerts.

Gordon County Inmate Population Data

The Gordon County Sheriff runs the county jail in Calhoun. This is the main detention facility for all arrests in the county. Staff process bookings around the clock, handling everything from intake to bond hearings. The jail holds pre-trial detainees and inmates sentenced to 12 months or less. Those who receive longer sentences transfer to state prisons run by the GDC.

Gordon County sits along I-75 in northwest Georgia, between Dalton and Cartersville. The county has a population of about 57,500. The jail sees arrests from both local residents and people passing through on the interstate. This mix of cases keeps the facility active year-round.

The GDC maintains a profile for the Gordon County Jail. View it at the GDC page for Gordon County Jail to confirm the facility's address and phone number.

The screenshot below shows the GDC listing for the Gordon County Jail.

This GDC page confirms the jail's location in Calhoun and links to the broader facility directory.

Search Gordon County Inmate Population Online

The GDC Offender Query is the primary tool for finding state inmates from Gordon County. Enter a name or GDC ID and see the person's current prison, sentence, and earliest release date. This covers convicted offenders who have moved from the county jail to state custody.

VINELink covers the Gordon County Jail. Search by name and check custody status. You can register for alerts that notify you when someone gets released or transferred. The system updates roughly every 15 minutes for county jails.

Calling the Gordon County Jail is another solid option. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody, what their charges are, and whether bond has been set. For questions that need an immediate answer, a phone call is usually the fastest route.

Gordon County Inmate Records Access

Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act gives the public access to most government records. You can request booking logs, arrest reports, and jail roster data from the Gordon County Sheriff's Office. They have three business days to respond. Standard copies cost ten cents per page.

Some records are exempt under O.C.G.A. 50-18-72. Central office files at state prisons, disciplinary records, and housing assignments are not available to the public. Medical records need written consent. For GDC records about a Gordon County offender, submit a request through the GDC Open Records Portal.

Probation records stay confidential under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40. Parole records are restricted under O.C.G.A. 42-9-53.

Custody Alerts for Gordon County Inmates

VINELink sends free alerts when an inmate at the Gordon County Jail has a status change. Register for phone, email, or text notifications. The inmate will not know. The service runs around the clock and is free for everyone.

Create a four-digit PIN when you register a phone number. If VINELink calls and you do not pick up, the system tries again for 24 hours. Call (833) 216-6670 for technical support.

Visiting Inmates at the Gordon County Jail

The Gordon County Sheriff sets visiting rules for the jail in Calhoun. Call ahead to learn the schedule, what ID you need, and any restrictions. You will need a valid photo ID. Visits are limited to specific days and hours.

For state prison visits, the GDC requires a notarized Visitation Request Form. Mail it to the facility with a copy of your photo ID. The form cannot be emailed. Processing takes several weeks, so start early if you plan to visit.

Gordon County Inmate Population Resources

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report publishes monthly data on jail capacity and inmate counts statewide. Gordon County data appears when the jail reports. About 68% of county jail inmates across Georgia are pre-trial detainees. The report helps you compare Gordon County's numbers to jails in northwest Georgia and beyond.

The Department of Community Supervision handles probation and parole. If someone from Gordon County is under supervision after release, DCS is the right agency. They manage about 180,000 adult felony offenders statewide. The GDC covers those still in custody.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Gordon County in northwest Georgia. If you cannot find someone in the Gordon County inmate population, check the neighboring jails. Transfers between facilities happen in this part of the state.