Search Henry County Inmate Population

Henry County operates a jail at 120 Henry Parkway in McDonough, one of the larger facilities south of Atlanta. The Henry County inmate population can be searched online through the sheriff's own inmate search tool, the GDC database, and VINELink. Whether you are looking for someone booked locally or someone who has been moved to a state facility, several free tools are at your disposal. This page walks through each search method, explains what records you can get, and covers important alerts about scams that target people searching for Henry County inmates.

Henry County Inmate Population Data

The Henry County Sheriff runs the jail at 120 Henry Parkway in McDonough. This is a busy facility that serves one of the fastest-growing counties in Georgia. With more than 240,000 residents, Henry County processes a high volume of bookings each year. The jail holds pre-trial detainees, people serving short sentences, and inmates waiting to be transferred to state custody. Staff manage all bookings, bond processing, and releases at this location.

Henry County stands out from many Georgia counties because the sheriff's office provides its own online inmate search. Most smaller counties rely only on the state tools, but Henry County gives you a direct way to check who is in the jail right now. The search tool is on the sheriff's website and does not cost anything to use. It pulls data from the booking system and shows current charges, bond amounts, and booking photos.

The GDC also keeps a profile page for this facility. You can view it on the GDC page for Henry County Jail for basic details and contact info.

The image above shows the state's listing for the Henry County Jail. It confirms the McDonough address and provides a link to the full facility directory.

Henry County Inmate Population Search Tool

The Henry County Sheriff runs an inmate search on the official website. Go to the Henry County Inmate Search page to look up anyone currently held at the jail. This tool lets you search by name and shows charges, bond details, and booking dates. It is the most direct way to check the Henry County inmate population because the data comes straight from the jail's booking system.

The screenshot above shows the sheriff's inmate search page. You can type a name and pull up current booking records for anyone in the Henry County Jail. This tool works well for recent arrests and current detainees. If the person has already been released or moved to state custody, the GDC search is a better option.

For a broader search that covers all of Georgia, use the GDC Offender Query. This picks up people who have been sentenced and moved to a state prison from Henry County. The two tools work well together: the sheriff's search covers current jail holds, and the GDC covers state inmates.

Henry County Sheriff Scam Alert

The Henry County Sheriff has issued a warning about scams that target people looking for inmates. The sheriff's office will never ask for bond money through gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, or payment apps. If someone calls you and claims to work for the Henry County Sheriff and asks for payment through any of these methods, it is a scam. Hang up right away.

Official bonds in Henry County are only handled through authorized channels at the jail. You post bond in person at the jail or through a licensed bail bondsman. No one from the sheriff's office will ever call you and demand payment over the phone using unusual methods. This scam has affected families searching the Henry County inmate population, so the sheriff wants the public to be aware. If you get a suspicious call, report it to the sheriff's office.

Henry County Inmate Records

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act gives you the right to request jail records from Henry County. The sheriff must respond within three business days. You can ask for booking logs, arrest reports, and other data about the Henry County inmate population. Standard copies cost ten cents per page.

Not everything is available. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 says certain records are exempt. These include some internal files, medical data that needs inmate consent, and security-related info. Probation records fall under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-40, and parole records are governed by O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53. Both have limits on public access. For state records about inmates originally booked in Henry County, use the GDC Open Records Portal.

Henry County Inmate Population Alerts

VINELink covers the Henry County Jail and lets you track inmates for free. Search by name, find the person you are looking for, and register for alerts. You get a phone call, email, or text when the inmate is released, moved, or has any status change. The inmate does not know you signed up. This tool updates throughout the day, so the data for the Henry County inmate population stays current.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report is another resource. It publishes monthly data on jails across the state, including inmate counts and pre-trial percentages. Henry County's numbers show up when the jail submits its data. Because Henry County is one of the larger counties near Atlanta, its jail population tends to be higher than most rural counties.

Note: VINELink support is available at (833) 216-6670 if you have trouble finding an inmate.

Cities in Henry County

Henry County includes several cities and towns. All of them send arrested individuals to the Henry County Jail in McDonough. The two largest cities in Henry County each have their own page with more details on local resources.

Other towns in Henry County include Hampton, Locust Grove, and parts of Lovejoy. All arrests in these areas go through the Henry County Jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Henry County south of Atlanta. Inmates sometimes get moved between jails in this area, so checking neighboring facilities is a good idea if you cannot find someone at the Henry County Jail.