Search Troup County Inmate Population
The Troup County inmate population is at 609 in a jail built for 746. That is 81.6% capacity. Of those 609 inmates, 509 are awaiting trial, which means 83.6% have not been convicted. Troup County is home to LaGrange, the largest city in the area, and sits on the Alabama border in west Georgia. The jail handles a significant volume of local arrests. This page covers how to search the inmate population and access records using free public tools.
Troup County Quick Facts
Troup County Inmate Population Data
The Troup County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in LaGrange. The facility is a mid-to-large operation with 746 beds. At 609 inmates, it runs at 81.6% capacity. That is a busy jail but not overcrowded. There is still room for about 137 more people before hitting the limit. Staff handle booking, classification, and daily operations around the clock.
The pre-trial rate is 83.6%. That means 509 out of 609 inmates are waiting for their cases to move through the courts. Some cannot post bond. Others are facing serious charges where bond was set high or denied. This is above the state average of 68% and shows the Troup County courts have a significant backlog of pending cases.
LaGrange is the county seat and the main population center. The county has about 70,000 residents. The jail serves the city of LaGrange along with all unincorporated areas and smaller towns in the county. Contact the sheriff's office for details about a specific inmate.
| Facility | Troup County Jail |
|---|---|
| County Seat | LaGrange |
| Current Inmates | 609 of 746 capacity (81.6%) |
| Awaiting Trial | 509 inmates (83.6%) |
Search Troup County Inmate Population Online
The GDC Offender Query is the main free search tool for state prison inmates. Enter a name or GDC ID and the database shows facility assignments, sentences, and photos. This covers anyone from Troup County sentenced to state prison. The 509 pre-trial inmates at the county jail will not appear here since they are not in the state system yet.
The GDC search page is shown below.
Use the search form above to look up state inmates from Troup County.
VINELink covers the Troup County Jail. Search by name and see custody status. Register for alerts to get notified by phone, email, or text when an inmate is released or moved. Updates arrive roughly every 15 minutes.
Calling the Troup County Sheriff's Office in LaGrange is the most direct way to check on someone. Staff can confirm custody status, share charges, and give bond details.
Troup County Inmate Population Records
Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, the public can request most government records. The Troup County Sheriff's Office must respond within three business days. Ask for booking logs, arrest reports, and other jail documents. Copies are ten cents per page.
O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 exempts some state prison records. Medical records require 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.
Troup County Custody Alerts
VINELink provides free custody alerts for the Troup County Jail. Find an inmate, register for phone, email, or text notifications. The system contacts you when status changes. You need a four-digit PIN for phone alerts. Missed calls repeat for 24 hours. For support, call (833) 216-6670.
Visiting Inmates in Troup County
The Troup County Jail has set visiting hours. Contact the sheriff's office for the current schedule and rules. A photo ID is required. Expect a dress code and time limits on visits. Because this is a larger facility with over 600 inmates, there may be more visiting options than at smaller jails. But also expect more people trying to visit, so plan ahead.
For state prison visits, apply through the GDC visitation process. Mail the notarized form with your photo ID. Processing takes several weeks. Email submissions are not accepted.
Troup County Inmate Population Resources
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks jail data monthly. Troup County data appears when the jail submits numbers. With 609 inmates, the county is one of the larger jail operations in this part of the state.
The Georgia Department of Community Supervision manages probation and parole. If someone from Troup County is on supervision after release, DCS tracks them among about 180,000 offenders statewide.
LaGrange and Troup County
If you are looking for someone arrested in LaGrange, they are held at the Troup County Jail. There is no separate city facility. All arrests in the city flow through the county jail. LaGrange is the largest city in the county and accounts for a significant share of the jail's bookings.
Nearby Counties
Troup County is on the Alabama border in west Georgia. Check these nearby counties if needed.