Terrell County Inmate Population Search
The Terrell County inmate population is at 45 people in a jail with a 65-bed capacity. That puts it at 69.2%. Of those 45 inmates, 33 are awaiting trial, a pre-trial rate of 73.3%. These numbers are close to the state average. The jail in Dawson handles all local arrests for this southwest Georgia county. Whether you need to check on someone in county custody or search the state prison system, this page covers every free tool and method available.
Terrell County Quick Facts
Terrell County Inmate Population Data
The Terrell County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in Dawson. The facility has 65 beds and 45 are occupied. That leaves 20 open beds, a comfortable margin. The jail is not under pressure from overcrowding. Staff process booking, classification, and releases for anyone arrested within the county.
The pre-trial population is 33 out of 45, or 73.3%. This is close to the statewide average of about 68%. Most of these inmates are waiting on hearings, plea deals, or trial dates. Some cannot make bond. Others face charges where bond was set high or denied. The remaining 12 inmates have been through the court process already.
Dawson is in southwest Georgia, about 30 miles south of Albany. The county has roughly 8,500 people. Contact the sheriff's office for details about anyone in custody at the jail.
| Facility | Terrell County Jail |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Dawson |
| Current Inmates | 45 of 65 capacity (69.2%) |
| Awaiting Trial | 33 inmates (73.3%) |
Search Terrell County Inmate Population Online
Start with the GDC Offender Query if the person has been sentenced to state prison. The tool is free. Enter a name or GDC ID and get facility data, sentence details, and mugshots. People at the county jail who have not been sentenced to state prison may not show up in this system.
The GDC search page is shown in the screenshot below.
Use the form above to look up state inmates from Terrell County.
VINELink covers the Terrell County Jail. Search by name and the system shows custody status. Register for alerts if you want notifications when the person is released or transferred. VINELink sends phone calls, texts, and emails. Updates arrive about every 15 minutes.
Calling the Terrell County Sheriff's Office in Dawson is the fastest option. Staff can confirm if someone is booked, share charges, and give you bond information.
Terrell County Inmate Population Records
Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 gives the public access to most government documents. The Terrell County Sheriff's Office must respond within three business days. You can request booking logs, arrest reports, and inmate records. Copies are ten cents per page.
O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 restricts some state prison files. Housing and discipline records are exempt. 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. Parole records follow O.C.G.A. 42-9-53.
Terrell County Custody Alerts
VINELink provides free custody tracking for Terrell County inmates. Find someone in the system and register for phone, email, or text alerts. The system contacts you when the person's status changes. A four-digit PIN is needed for phone alerts. Missed calls repeat for 24 hours.
Check status online anytime. For help, call (833) 216-6670. The service runs around the clock and is entirely free to use. You do not need to be a victim or family member to register. Anyone can sign up for alerts about any inmate in the system. This makes VINELink one of the most accessible custody tracking tools in the state.
Visiting Terrell County Inmates
Call the Terrell County Sheriff's Office for visiting rules. A photo ID is required at most Georgia jails. Expect a dress code and set visiting times. In a smaller facility like this, slots may be limited. Check ahead to avoid wasted trips.
State prison visits require a GDC Visitation Request Form. Notarize the form and mail it to the facility. Include your photo ID copy. Processing takes weeks. Email submissions are not accepted.
Terrell County Inmate Population Resources
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks jail data monthly. Terrell County data appears when the jail submits numbers. The report puts the local numbers in context with the rest of the state.
The Georgia Department of Community Supervision manages people on probation and parole. If someone from Terrell County has been released under supervision, DCS tracks them across about 180,000 offenders statewide.
Terrell County Inmate Search Tips
When searching for someone in the Terrell County system, keep a few things in mind. The GDC search only covers state prison inmates. If the person was just arrested, they are probably at the county jail and will not show up in the GDC database yet. VINELink is usually the better tool for recent arrests at county facilities. Try both tools to make sure you cover all the bases.
If you do not find the person in any online database, that does not mean they are not in custody. Some bookings take hours to appear in electronic systems. Small county jails like Terrell may have a delay between when someone is booked and when the data reaches VINELink. A phone call to the sheriff is still the most reliable option for same-day information.
Nearby Counties
Terrell County is in southwest Georgia. These nearby counties have their own jails to check.