Liberty County Inmate Population

Liberty County inmate population data is managed by the sheriff's office in Hinesville. The county jail handles all local arrests and serves as the primary holding facility for this coastal Georgia county. Liberty County is home to Fort Stewart, one of the largest military installations on the East Coast, which adds a unique dimension to local law enforcement. Military personnel arrested off-post can end up at the county jail. This page covers how to search for inmates, request records, and set up alerts for the Liberty County Jail.

Liberty County Inmate Population Data

The Liberty County Sheriff runs the jail in Hinesville. This facility is the only county-level holding site in Liberty County. All arrests within the county go through the jail for booking. Staff record charges, set bonds, take mugshots, and manage the inmate roster around the clock. Hinesville is the county seat and the largest city in the area.

Fort Stewart's presence means that Liberty County sees a mix of civilian and military-related arrests. Military personnel who commit offenses off the installation fall under civilian jurisdiction and may be held at the county jail. On-post offenses go through the military justice system. This dual system can make it harder to track a person if you are not sure where the arrest happened. For military detention, contact Fort Stewart's provost marshal office directly.

The Georgia Department of Corrections maintains a directory of county jails and handles state inmates through its offender query system.

The image above shows the GDC offender search tool. Use it to find state inmates from Liberty County and the rest of Georgia.

Search Liberty County Inmate Population Online

The GDC Offender Query is a free tool for looking up state inmates from Liberty County. Enter a name, GDC ID, or case number. Results show the current facility, sentence details, and a photo when available. This covers all Georgia state prisons and transitional centers.

VINELink covers most Georgia county jails, including Liberty County. Search by name and choose Georgia. VINELink shows custody status and offers alert registration. The data refreshes about every 15 minutes, keeping information fairly current.

A phone call to the Liberty County Sheriff's office works for county jail questions. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody, what charges they face, and what their bond amount is. This is especially useful right after an arrest when online systems may not have caught up yet.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report publishes monthly jail population data. Liberty County data shows up when the jail submits its figures for the reporting period.

Liberty County Inmate Population Access

Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 gives the public a right to most government documents. The Liberty County Sheriff must respond within three business days. You can request booking logs, arrest reports, and other jail-related records. Standard copies are ten cents per page.

Some records are exempt. O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 shields internal state prison files. Medical records require the inmate's consent. Probation records stay confidential under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40, and parole data is protected under O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. For state-level records, submit a request through the GDC Open Records Portal.

Liberty County Inmate Population Alerts

VINELink lets you track inmates at the Liberty County Jail. Find someone in the system and register for phone, text, or email alerts. You get notified for releases, transfers, and other custody changes. The inmate does not know about your registration.

Create a four-digit PIN when you sign up. VINELink calls and asks for the PIN. Missed calls get retried for 24 hours. For help, call (833) 216-6670 or go to the Georgia VINELink page.

Visiting Inmates in Liberty County

The Liberty County Jail has visiting rules set by the sheriff. Call ahead to learn the schedule, dress code, and ID requirements. A valid photo ID is needed for all visitors. Some jails in Georgia have moved to video visitation, so ask the Liberty County Jail about their current setup.

For state inmates transferred from Liberty County, the GDC visitation process applies. Submit a notarized form by mail to the prison where the inmate is held. Include a copy of your photo ID and any supporting documents. Do not email the form. Allow several weeks for processing.

Cities in Liberty County

Hinesville is the county seat and largest city in Liberty County. Arrests in Hinesville go through the Liberty County Jail. Use the search tools on this page to find someone picked up in the city.

Liberty County Offender Resources

The Georgia Department of Community Supervision manages probation and parole for released offenders. DCS handles about 180,000 adults across the state. If someone from Liberty County is out on supervision, contact DCS. The GDC covers inmates still in state custody.

Nearby Counties

Liberty County sits on the Georgia coast. Check these neighboring counties if you cannot locate an inmate at the Liberty County Jail.