Morgan County Inmate Population Search
Morgan County inmate population records are managed by the sheriff's office in Madison. The county jail held 85 inmates at last count, operating at 44.3% of its 192-bed capacity. About 60% of inmates are awaiting trial, with 51 people in pre-trial status. This page covers how to search for inmates at the Morgan County Jail, request records, and set up custody alerts. Madison is the county seat and sits between Atlanta and Athens in the Piedmont region of Georgia.
Morgan County Jail Statistics
Morgan County Inmate Population Data
The Morgan County Sheriff operates the jail in Madison. This facility handles all local arrests and holds inmates for both county and state cases. With a capacity of 192 beds and only 85 currently occupied, the jail is running well under its limit. That 44.3% utilization rate puts Morgan County below the state average for jail crowding.
Of the 85 inmates, 51 are awaiting trial. That 60% pre-trial rate is a bit lower than the statewide average, where about 68% of county jail inmates are pre-trial detainees. These numbers change daily as people are booked in and released or transferred. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks these figures monthly when the jail submits data.
Morgan County also hosts the state-run Morgan County Correctional Institution (previously known as Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison). The Georgia Department of Corrections runs that facility separately. Inmates there appear in the GDC offender search but not the county jail system.
The screenshot shows the GDC offender search. It covers state inmates from Morgan County and every other county in Georgia.
| Facility | Morgan County Jail |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Madison |
| Inmates | 85 of 192 capacity (44.3%) |
| Awaiting Trial | 51 inmates (60%) |
How to Search Morgan County Inmate Population
The GDC Offender Query is a free tool for state inmates. Enter a name, GDC ID, or case number. Results show the current facility, sentence length, and a photo. This covers all state prisons, including the facility in Morgan County, and transitional centers across Georgia.
VINELink covers most Georgia county jails. Search by name and select Georgia. VINELink shows custody status and lets you sign up for alerts. Data refreshes about every 15 minutes.
Call the Morgan County Sheriff for county jail questions. Staff can confirm who is in custody, what the charges are, and what the bond amount is. A phone call is often the quickest route for recent bookings.
Morgan County Inmate Open Records
Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act gives the public access to most government files. The Morgan County Sheriff must respond to requests within three business days. You can ask for booking logs, arrest reports, and other jail documents. Standard copies cost ten cents per page.
Certain records are exempt. O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 protects internal state prison files like housing and disciplinary records. Medical records need consent. Probation records are confidential under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40, and parole data under O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. For state records, file through the GDC Open Records Portal.
Morgan County Inmate Population Alerts
VINELink lets you track inmates at the Morgan County Jail without calling every day. Find someone in the system and register for phone, text, or email alerts. You get notified for releases, transfers, and other changes. The inmate is not told about your registration.
Pick a four-digit PIN at sign-up. VINELink calls and asks for the PIN. Missed calls get retried for 24 hours. For help, call (833) 216-6670 or visit the Georgia VINELink page.
Visiting Inmates in Morgan County
The Morgan County Jail has a visiting schedule set by the sheriff. Call the jail to check current days, times, and rules. A valid photo ID is required. Dress codes and restrictions on personal items apply. Confirm the schedule before you make the drive.
If you need to visit someone at the state correctional facility in Morgan County, the GDC visitation process is separate from the county jail. Submit a notarized application by mail to the prison. Include your photo ID and supporting documents. Do not email the form. Processing takes several weeks.
Morgan County Offender Resources
The Georgia Department of Community Supervision handles probation and parole for released offenders. DCS covers about 180,000 adults statewide. If someone from Morgan County is out on supervision, DCS is the agency to contact. The GDC manages inmates still in state custody.
Morgan County is part of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. Court records for criminal cases flow through this circuit. Contact the circuit clerk for case files and sentencing details beyond what jail records provide.
Nearby Counties
Morgan County sits between Atlanta and Athens in central Georgia. Check these neighboring counties if you need to find an inmate who may have been transferred.