Find Monroe County Inmate Population

Monroe County operates a jail in Forsyth that holds 158 inmates in a facility built for 175. The Monroe County inmate population sits at 90.3% of capacity, leaving very little room. Nearly 87% of the people held here are still waiting for trial. Searching for inmates starts with the state's free tools or a call to the sheriff's office. The GDC offender search, VINELink, and open records requests all work for this county. This page explains how to find inmates, what the jail numbers mean, and where to get help with records tied to the Monroe County inmate population.

Monroe County Inmate Population Overview

The Monroe County Sheriff runs the jail in Forsyth. The facility has a capacity of 175 beds. Right now, 158 inmates are in custody. That is 90.3% full. Only 17 beds remain open. Of those 158 inmates, 137 are awaiting trial. That pretrial rate of 86.7% is one of the highest in Georgia and well above the state average of about 68%.

The jail sits right off Interstate 75, which runs through the middle of Monroe County. Forsyth is the county seat. The sheriff handles all operations at the jail, from intake to release. Staff process bookings at all hours and manage a facility that is close to its limit. High occupancy creates challenges. When a jail runs at 90% or more, there is little room for sudden spikes in arrests or intake from other counties.

Note: Monroe County's 90.3% occupancy rate leaves very little buffer for intake surges.

Search Monroe County Inmate Population

Start with the GDC Find an Offender page. This free tool covers everyone in state custody or under supervision. Type a name and the system shows results with the person's facility, sentence, and a photo. For inmates convicted in Monroe County and sent to state prison, this tool gives you a quick answer.

The GDC Offender Query adds more filters. You can narrow by county, crime type, or sentence range. Both are free. No account is needed. For someone recently booked at the county jail, the state tools may not have a record yet. Call the Monroe County Sheriff instead.

The screenshot above shows the GDC search page, which covers Monroe County and all other Georgia counties.

Monroe County Victim Alerts

VINELink Georgia lets you track inmates at the Monroe County Jail. Search by name and the system shows custody status. Sign up for alerts by phone, text, or email. You get notified right away when the inmate is released or moved. VINELink is free and updates about every 15 minutes.

Anyone can search VINELink. You do not need to be a crime victim. To register for alerts, provide a phone number and pick a four-digit PIN. If you miss a call, VINELink tries again for 24 hours. With 158 inmates in the Monroe County Jail, this tool helps you stay on top of changes without calling in every day.

Monroe County Inmate Population Records

Georgia's Open Records Act applies to the Monroe County Sheriff and jail. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, you can request booking logs, arrest reports, and inmate population data. The sheriff must respond within three business days. Standard copies cost ten cents per page.

Certain records are exempt. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists exemptions for internal files and medical records. Probation records are restricted under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-40. Parole records have limits per O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53. Basic jail roster data is public in Monroe County. For state records, submit a request through the GDC Open Records Portal.

Pretrial Detainees in Monroe County

The 86.7% pretrial rate at the Monroe County Jail is among the highest in Georgia. Out of 158 inmates, 137 have not been convicted. They sit in the jail because they could not make bail, a judge ordered them held, or their case is still pending. Only 21 of the 158 inmates have been sentenced.

This puts significant pressure on the facility. A jail running at 90% capacity with nearly 87% pretrial detainees means that most of the beds are occupied by people who have not had a trial. Each inmate costs Monroe County money for food, medical care, and supervision. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks these figures and can help put the Monroe County inmate population data in a statewide context.

Visiting Monroe County Jail

The Monroe County Jail has its own visiting rules. Call the sheriff to check the schedule and find out what you need to bring. A photo ID is required at most Georgia jails. Some have dress codes and limit visits to certain days. For state prison visits, go to the GDC visitation page and follow the application process. You need a notarized form mailed to the facility.

Nearby Counties

Monroe County is in central Georgia along Interstate 75. These counties border it and have their own jails.