Access Putnam County Inmate Population
The Putnam County inmate population includes people held at the county jail in Eatonton. Detailed capacity and count data are not currently published for this facility in recent state reports. Still, you can search for inmates connected to Putnam County using several free tools. The sheriff's office handles local arrests, and the Georgia Department of Corrections tracks state inmates. This page covers where to search, what records are public, and how to get alerts when an inmate's status changes.
Putnam County Quick Facts
Putnam County Inmate Population Data
The Putnam County Sheriff's Office operates the jail in Eatonton. The facility holds people arrested on local charges as well as those awaiting transfer to state custody. Staff handle booking, classification, and release around the clock. Like most Georgia county jails, Putnam County processes both misdemeanor and felony cases through this single facility.
Eatonton sits in central Georgia, roughly halfway between Atlanta and Macon along the general corridor. The county has about 22,000 residents. The jail serves as the primary holding facility for the entire county. Specific capacity and current inmate count data are not available in recent Georgia Sheriffs' Association reports for this facility. This does not mean the jail is closed or inactive. It simply means the data was not submitted during the last reporting period.
Call the Putnam County Sheriff's Office to ask about someone in custody. Staff can confirm if a person is booked, share their charges, and tell you the bond amount.
| Facility | Putnam County Jail |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Eatonton |
| Current Data | Not available in recent reports |
| Contact | Putnam County Sheriff's Office |
Search Putnam County Inmates Online
The GDC Offender Query is a free search tool that covers the entire Georgia state prison system. Enter a name or GDC ID and the database returns current facility assignments, sentence details, and photos. This is the right tool for anyone who has been sentenced to state prison from Putnam County. It will not show people held at the county jail on local charges unless they have entered the state system.
The GDC search form is shown below. It is available 24 hours a day at no cost.
Use the form above to search for state inmates connected to Putnam County.
VINELink covers county jails across Georgia. Search by name and select the state. The system shows custody status and lets you register for alerts. If the person is released or transferred, VINELink notifies you by phone, email, or text. Updates come through roughly every 15 minutes for most county facilities.
A direct phone call to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office often gets you the fastest answer. Staff can tell you if someone is currently booked, what they are charged with, and whether bond has been set. This is especially useful for recent arrests that have not hit the online systems yet.
Putnam County Inmate Open Records
Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act requires agencies to respond to document requests within three business days. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office falls under this law. You can request booking logs, arrest reports, and other inmate-related files. Copies are ten cents per page for standard documents.
O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 exempts some records from public access. State prison housing assignments, internal discipline files, and security-related documents are restricted. Medical records require the inmate's written consent. For state-level records about someone tied to Putnam County, file a request through the GDC Open Records Portal.
Probation records are confidential under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40, and parole records have similar restrictions under O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. These rules apply to every county in Georgia.
Putnam County Inmate Population Alerts
VINELink is free and covers the Putnam County Jail. Search for an inmate by name and register for alerts once you find them. Choose phone, email, or text. The system reaches out when the person's status changes. You will need a four-digit PIN for phone notifications. Missed calls repeat for 24 hours.
Check the VINELink website any time to see current status. For help with the system, call (833) 216-6670. The service is available around the clock and covers most county jails in Georgia.
Visiting Inmates in Putnam County
The Putnam County Jail sets its own visiting schedule. Call the sheriff's office for current days, times, and rules. A valid photo ID is required at most Georgia jails. There is usually a dress code, and visitors who arrive late may be turned away. Minors typically need to be with a parent or guardian. Visit length varies but is often 15 to 30 minutes.
For someone who has been transferred to a state prison, the process is different. You need to submit a GDC Visitation Request Form. The form must be notarized and mailed to the facility. Include your photo ID and any required documents. Processing takes several weeks, and email submissions are not accepted by the GDC.
Putnam County Inmate Population Resources
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report publishes monthly data on jail capacity and inmate counts. Putnam County appears in the report when the jail submits data for that period. You can use the report to track trends and compare Putnam County to neighboring facilities.
The Georgia Department of Community Supervision oversees people on probation and parole statewide. If someone connected to Putnam County has been released from custody under supervision, DCS is the right contact. They manage about 180,000 offenders across Georgia and can confirm supervision status.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Putnam County. If you cannot find someone at the Putnam County Jail, check the surrounding area. Inmates can be moved between facilities for various reasons.