Jeff Davis County Inmate Population
Jeff Davis County operates a jail in Hazlehurst that holds inmates from across this southeast Georgia county. The Jeff Davis County inmate population can be searched through free state tools. The Georgia Department of Corrections keeps records on inmates in the state system, and VINELink tracks custody status at most county jails. If you need to locate someone held at the Jeff Davis County Jail, this page walks through each search tool, explains the open records process, and shows how to get alerts when an inmate's status changes.
Jeff Davis County Quick Facts
Jeff Davis County Inmate Population Data
The Jeff Davis County Sheriff runs the jail in Hazlehurst. This facility holds people arrested within the county on both misdemeanor and felony charges. The sheriff oversees all jail operations including booking, bond processing, and releases. Each person brought to the jail gets entered into the Jeff Davis County inmate population records. Most inmates are pre-trial and waiting for their case to go through the Oconee Judicial Circuit.
Jeff Davis County is a rural area in southeast Georgia with about 15,000 residents. The jail is a small facility that reflects the size of the county. It does not have its own online inmate roster, so the state databases are the main way to check the Jeff Davis County inmate population remotely. For quick answers, a phone call to the sheriff's office in Hazlehurst works well during business hours.
| Facility | Jeff Davis County Jail |
|---|---|
| Location | Hazlehurst, GA 31539 |
| County Seat | Hazlehurst |
| Sheriff | Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office |
Search Jeff Davis County Inmate Population
The GDC Offender Query is the primary tool for searching the Jeff Davis County inmate population online. Enter a name and the system returns results for anyone in state custody or under supervision. If someone was booked at the Jeff Davis County Jail and later transferred to a state prison, the tool shows their current location and sentence details. It is free to use.
You can also go to the GDC Find an Offender page for a guided search. This page explains what info you need and directs you to the search form. Both GDC tools pull from the same state database.
VINELink is another free option that covers Jeff Davis County. Search by name and the system shows custody status. You can also register for alerts so you get notified when someone is released or moved from the Jeff Davis County Jail. Alerts come by phone, email, or text. The inmate does not know you signed up.
Jeff Davis County Inmate Population Records
Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, you can request jail records from the Jeff Davis County Sheriff. The office must respond within three business days. You can ask for booking logs, arrest reports, and inmate roster data. Copies cost ten cents per page for standard records.
Some files are exempt under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. Disciplinary records, housing assignments at state facilities, and medical data that requires inmate consent are not available to the public. Probation records follow O.C.G.A. § 42-8-40 with limits on access. Parole records are covered by O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53. For state records about inmates from Jeff Davis County, use the GDC Open Records Portal to submit and track your request.
Note: Written requests get a faster response than verbal ones at most Georgia sheriff's offices.
Jeff Davis County Jail Data
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report publishes monthly data for county jails across the state. Jeff Davis County data shows up when the sheriff reports numbers. The report covers inmate counts, capacity, and the percentage of pre-trial detainees. Statewide, about 68% of jail inmates are pre-trial. Smaller counties like Jeff Davis sometimes run higher because court dockets move at a slower pace.
The Georgia Department of Corrections tracks data on inmates who were originally booked in Jeff Davis County and later sent to state prisons. Annual GDC reports break down numbers by county of conviction, which gives you a sense of how many people from Jeff Davis County are in the state system at any given time.
State Search for Jeff Davis County
The GDC offender query is the main state tool for looking up inmates from Jeff Davis County or any other county in Georgia. The search page is shown below.
Type a name into this form and the system searches all state records. Results include facility name, sentence length, and release dates when available. This is the best remote tool for checking the Jeff Davis County inmate population.
Custody Alerts for Jeff Davis County
VINELink sends free alerts when an inmate's status changes at the Jeff Davis County Jail. Go to the Georgia VINELink page, search for the person, and register. You pick how you want to be notified: phone, email, or text. The system runs around the clock and sends alerts right away when something changes. If you miss a call, VINELink keeps trying for 24 hours.
This is the easiest way to keep track of someone in the Jeff Davis County inmate population without calling the jail every day. The support line is (833) 216-6670 if you need help with the system.
Nearby Counties
Jeff Davis County is in southeast Georgia. These counties surround it and may hold inmates from the area. If someone is not at the Jeff Davis County Jail, check the neighboring facilities.