Taylor County Inmate Population Records
The Taylor County inmate population is at 40 people in a facility built for 62. That is 64.5% capacity. Of those 40 inmates, 36 are awaiting trial, which comes to 90%. That is one of the highest pre-trial rates in the state. Nearly everyone locked up in the Taylor County Jail has not been convicted yet. The jail in Butler handles all local arrests, and finding someone held here is a straightforward process using free tools. This page explains each option step by step.
Taylor County Quick Facts
Taylor County Inmate Population Data
The Taylor County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in Butler. With 40 inmates and room for 62, the facility has some breathing room. It is not overcrowded. Staff manage booking, holding, and release for all people arrested in the county. The operation is small but follows the same state standards that apply to every Georgia jail.
The standout number here is the pre-trial rate. Ninety percent of inmates have not been convicted. That is 36 out of 40 people. Only four inmates have actually been through the court process. In a small jail, a few pending cases can push the pre-trial percentage very high. But 90% is extreme even by Georgia standards, where the statewide average sits around 68%.
Butler is a small city in central Georgia. The county has about 8,000 people. Call the sheriff's office to check on someone in custody or ask about bond and charges.
| Facility | Taylor County Jail |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Butler |
| Current Inmates | 40 of 62 capacity (64.5%) |
| Awaiting Trial | 36 inmates (90%) |
Search Taylor County Inmates Online
The GDC Offender Query is a free tool for searching Georgia's state prison system. Enter a name or GDC ID and the database returns facility assignments, sentence information, and mugshots. This works for anyone from Taylor County who has been sentenced to state prison. People at the county jail on local charges may not appear in this tool since they have not entered the state system.
You can see the GDC search page below.
The form above lets you search by name for any state inmate in Georgia.
VINELink covers the Taylor County Jail and most other county jails in Georgia. Search by name and the system shows custody status. Register for alerts to get notified by phone, email, or text when an inmate is released or transferred. Updates come through roughly every 15 minutes.
A phone call to the Taylor County Sheriff's Office is the quickest route. With only 40 inmates, staff can check the roster fast and give you bond and charge details right away.
Taylor County Inmate Population Records
Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, the public can request government records. The Taylor County Sheriff's Office must respond within three business days. You can ask for booking logs, arrest reports, and other inmate documents. Copies cost ten cents per page.
Some records are exempt under O.C.G.A. 50-18-72. Housing assignments and discipline records at state prisons are restricted. Medical records need written consent. For state records, use the GDC Open Records Portal.
Probation records are confidential under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40 and parole records under O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. These rules apply to all Georgia counties.
Taylor County Custody Alerts
VINELink lets you track Taylor County inmates for free. Find the person and register for alerts. Choose phone, email, or text. The system reaches out when the person's status changes. You need a four-digit PIN for phone alerts. Missed calls repeat for 24 hours.
Check status online anytime at the VINELink website. For help, call (833) 216-6670.
Visiting Inmates in Taylor County
Call the Taylor County Sheriff's Office in Butler for the jail's visiting rules and schedule. Most Georgia jails require a photo ID and have a dress code. Visiting hours at smaller jails may be limited to specific days. Confirm before making the trip. Visits usually last 15 to 30 minutes.
For state prison visits, apply through the GDC visitation process. Mail the notarized form to the facility with your photo ID. Processing takes several weeks. Email submissions are not accepted.
Taylor County Inmate Population Resources
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report publishes monthly jail data. Taylor County appears when the jail submits numbers. The 90% pre-trial rate makes the county an outlier in the state data.
The Georgia Department of Community Supervision manages people on probation and parole statewide. If someone from Taylor County has been released under supervision, DCS tracks them across about 180,000 offenders.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Taylor County in central Georgia. Check their jails if you cannot find someone locally.