McIntosh County Inmate Population

McIntosh County holds 89 inmates at the county jail in Darien, a coastal town in southeast Georgia. The McIntosh County inmate population fills the jail to about 74% of its 120-person capacity. Looking up someone held here involves a few options, from free state databases to a phone call to the sheriff. Almost half the inmates are pretrial, and the rest are serving sentences or waiting for transfer. This page covers the tools you can use to search the McIntosh County inmate population, how to file records requests, and what to expect if you need to visit someone in custody.

McIntosh County Inmate Population Data

The McIntosh County Sheriff runs the jail in Darien. It can hold up to 120 people. Right now, 89 are in custody. That puts the facility at 74.2% of its full capacity. Of those 89 inmates, 44 are still waiting for trial. That is a pretrial rate of 49.4%, which is notably lower than the state average of about 68%. It suggests that McIntosh County moves cases through the courts faster than many other counties in Georgia, or that more of the inmates here are already sentenced.

The sheriff handles all jail operations. Bookings happen at all hours. When someone is arrested in McIntosh County, they are brought to this facility for processing. Staff log the charges, take photos, and set bond when a judge allows it. The jail sits near the coast and serves a county known for shrimping and tourism. Despite its small population, the jail holds a significant number of inmates, in part because McIntosh County sometimes houses inmates from other jurisdictions.

Note: McIntosh County's 49.4% pretrial rate is well below the Georgia average.

Search McIntosh County Inmate Population

The GDC Find an Offender page is the state's main inmate search tool. Enter a name and it checks all state prisons and county jails that report to the GDC. McIntosh County is covered. Results show the person's facility, sentence details, and a photo when one is on file. The tool is free and runs all day.

For additional search options, try the GDC Offender Query tool. It lets you filter by county of conviction, crime type, and sentence range. This helps when a common name pulls up too many matches. Neither tool requires an account or a fee.

The image above shows the GDC search database, which is the primary online tool for finding inmates tied to McIntosh County.

For people just booked at the county jail, the state system may not have their record yet. A phone call to the McIntosh County Sheriff is the quickest way to check on recent arrests. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and share their charges and bond amount.

McIntosh County Inmate Population Alerts

VINELink Georgia lets you track inmates at the McIntosh County Jail. Search by name and the system shows custody status. You can register for phone, text, or email alerts when the inmate is released or moved. VINELink is free and updates about every 15 minutes for county jails.

Registration needs a phone number and a four-digit PIN. If VINELink calls and you miss it, the system keeps trying for 24 hours. Anyone can use the search. You do not need to be a crime victim. This tool takes the work out of checking on someone in the McIntosh County inmate population day after day.

McIntosh County Inmate Records

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, gives the public access to most government records. You can request booking logs, arrest reports, and inmate data from the McIntosh County Sheriff. The sheriff must respond within three business days. Copies run ten cents per page.

Some records are not available. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists exemptions for internal files, medical records, and housing details at state facilities. Probation records stay sealed under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-40. Parole records have limits under O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53. For state-level records, submit a request through the GDC Open Records Portal. The portal gives a tracking number so you can check the status.

McIntosh County Jail Resources

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report publishes data on jails across the state. It covers capacity, inmate counts, and pretrial rates. McIntosh County data appears when the jail sends in its numbers. This report is a good way to track changes in the local inmate population over time.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association also maintains a directory of all 159 county sheriffs. If you need contact info for the McIntosh County Sheriff and the county website is down, the association site is a reliable backup. For people released on probation or parole, the Georgia Department of Community Supervision handles oversight in the community.

Nearby Counties

McIntosh County sits on the Georgia coast. These neighboring counties have their own jails and may hold inmates from the area.