Toombs County Inmate Population
The Toombs County inmate population is at 147 people in a jail with space for 240. That is 61.3% capacity, meaning the facility has room to spare. The jail in Lyons handles all local arrests. One feature that sets Toombs County apart is the sheriff's office has a dedicated VINE notification page on its website, making it easier for the public to track inmates. This page covers the search tools, records access, and alert options for Toombs County.
Toombs County Quick Facts
Toombs County Inmate Population Data
The Toombs County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in Lyons. At 61.3% capacity, the facility has 93 open beds. There is no overcrowding here. The jail handles booking, classification, and daily operations for all people arrested in the county. Staff manage a mid-sized facility that serves a county of about 27,000 residents.
Lyons sits in southeast Georgia, along the Altamaha River corridor. The jail serves as the central holding facility for arrests made by both the sheriff's office and local police departments. Contact the Toombs County Sheriff's Office if you need to check on someone in custody. They can share booking details, charges, and bond information.
The Toombs County Sheriff's Office actively promotes the VINE victim notification system. They have a dedicated VINE page on their website that explains how to use the service.
The page shown above explains the VINE notification system for Toombs County inmates.
| Facility | Toombs County Jail |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Lyons |
| Current Inmates | 147 of 240 capacity (61.3%) |
| VINE Info | toombscosheriff.org |
Search Toombs 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 details, and photos. This works for anyone from Toombs County who has been sentenced to state prison. People still at the county jail on local charges may not appear in this tool.
The GDC search page is shown below.
Enter a name in the form above to search state records for Toombs County inmates.
VINELink covers the Toombs County Jail. 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. The Toombs County Sheriff promotes this service directly on their website.
You can also call the Toombs County Sheriff's Office in Lyons for quick answers. Staff can tell you if someone is booked, what they are charged with, and what bond has been set.
Toombs County Inmate Population Records
Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, the public can request most government records. The Toombs County Sheriff's Office must respond within three business days. Ask for booking logs, arrest reports, and other jail records. Copies cost ten cents per page.
O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 exempts certain state prison records. Housing assignments and discipline files 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.
Toombs County Custody Notifications
The VINE system and VINELink both serve Toombs County. Find an inmate by name 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 notifications. Missed calls repeat for 24 hours.
Visit the Toombs County VINE page for more details on how the system works locally. For general VINELink support, call (833) 216-6670.
Visiting Inmates in Toombs County
Call the Toombs County Sheriff's Office for visiting hours and rules. A photo ID is required at most Georgia jails. There is usually a dress code and set visiting schedule. Check with the jail before making the trip to Lyons. Visits typically last 15 to 30 minutes.
For state prison visits, apply through the GDC visitation process. Mail the notarized form to the facility with a copy of your photo ID. Processing takes several weeks. Email submissions are not accepted.
Toombs County Inmate Population Resources
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks jail data monthly. Toombs County data shows up when the jail submits its numbers. The 61.3% capacity rate indicates the facility operates comfortably within its limits.
The Georgia Department of Community Supervision handles probation and parole statewide. If someone from Toombs County has been released under supervision, DCS manages them among about 180,000 offenders.
Nearby Counties
Toombs County is in southeast Georgia. These nearby counties have their own detention facilities to check.