Marion County Inmate Population

Marion County runs a small jail in Buena Vista, the county seat in west-central Georgia. The Marion County inmate population currently stands at 16, filling just over half the jail's 30-person capacity. Searching for someone in this jail is simple. You can use the Georgia Department of Corrections tools or call the sheriff's office. This page covers the main ways to look up inmates in Marion County, along with jail stats, open records info, and other resources for checking custody status. Three out of four inmates here are pretrial, which shapes how the jail runs day to day.

Marion County Inmate Population Overview

The Marion County Sheriff runs the jail in Buena Vista. The facility has room for 30 inmates. Right now, 16 people are in custody. That puts the jail at 53.3% of its capacity. Of those 16, 12 are waiting for trial. That is 75% of the Marion County inmate population still awaiting their day in court.

This is one of the smaller jails in Georgia. The sheriff handles every part of operations, from bookings to releases. When someone is arrested in Marion County, they come to this jail for processing. Staff record the charges, take a photo, and set bond when a judge allows it. The jail holds people on misdemeanor and felony charges, as well as probation violations and state warrants. With only 16 inmates on the books right now, staff know the roster well.

Search Marion County Inmate Population

The GDC Find an Offender page is the best place to start an online search. Type a name and the system checks state prisons and county jails across Georgia. Marion County is covered. Results show the person's facility, sentence, and a photo when available. The tool is free and does not need an account.

You can also use the GDC Offender Query tool for more specific searches. It lets you filter by county, crime type, and sentence length. This can help if a name brings up too many results. For someone just booked at the county jail, the state tool may not have the record yet. In that case, call the Marion County Sheriff to ask about a specific person.

The GDC database shown above is the main tool for looking up state inmates from Marion County.

Marion County Inmate Population Alerts

VINELink Georgia covers the Marion County Jail. Search by name to see if someone is in custody. You can sign up for alerts by phone, text, or email. The system notifies you when the inmate is released, transferred, or has any change in status. VINELink is free and runs around the clock.

The system updates about every 15 minutes for county jails. You pick a four-digit PIN when you register. If the alert call goes to voicemail, VINELink keeps trying for 24 hours. This is one of the easiest ways to track the Marion County inmate population without having to call the jail repeatedly.

Note: VINELink searches are open to anyone, not just crime victims.

Marion County Inmate Records

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

Some records are exempt. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, internal disciplinary files, housing assignments at state facilities, and medical records are not public. Probation records fall under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-40 and stay confidential. Parole records are restricted under O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53. Basic jail roster data, though, is open to anyone who asks for it in Marion County. For state-level records, file a request at the GDC Open Records Portal.

Pretrial Holds in Marion County

Twelve of the 16 inmates at the Marion County Jail are pretrial. That means 75% of the people held here have not been convicted yet. They are either waiting for a court date, unable to post bail, or a judge has ordered them held. This is higher than the state average of about 68%.

A high pretrial rate puts extra strain on small jails. Each inmate costs the county money every day for food, health care, and staff time. When three out of four inmates have not been found guilty, it raises the question of how fast cases move through the local courts. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks these numbers and provides a useful comparison point for Marion County.

Visiting Marion County Jail

The Marion County Jail sets its own visiting schedule. Call the sheriff to check days, times, and rules. Most Georgia jails require a photo ID and have a dress code. Some limit visits to certain days. If the person has been moved to a state facility, you need to go through the GDC visitation process instead. That requires a notarized form mailed to the prison.

Nearby Counties

Marion County is in west-central Georgia. These nearby counties have their own jails and may hold people arrested near the county line.