Montgomery County Inmate Population

Montgomery County holds inmates at the county jail in Mount Vernon, a small town in south-central Georgia. The Montgomery County inmate population is small and managed by the sheriff. Searching for someone held here can be done through free state tools or a quick call to the sheriff's office. The GDC offender database and VINELink both cover this county and let you check custody status from home. This page explains how to search for inmates in Montgomery County, what records are available under Georgia's open records law, and where to find help if you need it.

Montgomery County Inmate Population Data

The Montgomery County Sheriff runs the jail in Mount Vernon. This is a small facility that serves a rural county. The sheriff handles all bookings, releases, and day-to-day work at the jail. When someone gets arrested in Montgomery County, they come here first. Staff log the charges, set bond if a judge allows it, and add the person to the roster.

Montgomery County has about 9,100 residents. The jail does not post its roster online, which is common for counties of this size. If you want to check on someone, calling the sheriff's office is the best approach. You can ask about a person's custody status, their charges, and whether bond has been set. Staff handle these calls regularly and can give you a fast answer during business hours.

Search Montgomery County Inmate Population

The GDC Find an Offender page is the state's main tool for finding inmates. Enter a name and the system checks all state prisons and reporting county jails. Montgomery County is covered. Results include the person's facility, sentence length, and a photo when one is on file. The search is free and open all day.

For extra filters, use the GDC Offender Query tool. It lets you search by county of conviction, crime type, or sentence range. This helps when you need to narrow results for a common name. Both tools are free and do not need an account.

The GDC search database shown above is the primary online way to look up inmates tied to Montgomery County.

If the person was just arrested, the GDC may not have their record yet. Call the Montgomery County Sheriff for the most current information on recent bookings.

Montgomery County Inmate Population Alerts

VINELink Georgia works with jails statewide, including Montgomery County. Search by name and see if the person is in custody. You can register for phone, text, or email alerts when the inmate's status changes. The system updates about every 15 minutes.

Anyone can use VINELink. You do not need to be a victim. To register for alerts, enter a phone number and pick a four-digit PIN. If VINELink calls and you miss it, the system retries for 24 hours. This is a solid way to keep track of someone in the Montgomery County inmate population without needing to call the jail each day.

Note: VINELink alerts are free and work around the clock.

Montgomery 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 population data from the Montgomery County Sheriff. The law requires a response within three business days. Standard copies cost ten cents a page.

Some files are exempt. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 keeps internal jail reports and medical records out of public reach. Probation records are confidential under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-40. Parole records have restrictions under O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53. Basic data about who is in the jail and their charges is available in Montgomery County. State records can be requested through the GDC Open Records Portal.

Montgomery County Jail Resources

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report publishes monthly data from jails across the state. It tracks inmate counts, capacity, and pretrial rates. Montgomery County numbers appear when the jail sends in data. You can use the report to see how this small jail stacks up against others in south Georgia.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association also keeps a directory of all 159 county sheriffs. This is a useful backup for finding the Montgomery County Sheriff's phone number and address if the county website is hard to navigate. For people on probation or parole after leaving custody, the Georgia Department of Community Supervision handles oversight.

Visiting Montgomery County Jail

Visiting rules at the Montgomery County Jail are set by the sheriff. Call ahead to confirm the schedule, what ID you need, and what the dress code looks like. Most Georgia jails require a photo ID and only allow visits on certain days. If the person has been transferred to state prison, you need to apply through the GDC visitation page. That process takes weeks and requires a notarized form mailed to the prison.

Nearby Counties

Montgomery County sits in south-central Georgia. These counties are close by and have their own jails.