Upson County Inmate Population

The Upson County inmate population currently stands at about 132 people held in the county jail in Thomaston. The facility has a rated capacity of 220, so it is running at roughly 60% occupancy. That is well below the state average for capacity usage. About 70.5% of the inmates are waiting for trial, which is slightly above the statewide average. Thomaston is the county seat, and the Upson County Sheriff's Office manages all jail operations. Whether you need to look up a specific inmate or check someone's bond status, this page explains the tools available to you and how to use them.

Upson County Inmate Population Data

The Upson County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail in Thomaston. With 220 beds and only 132 inmates, the facility has room to spare compared to many other jails in Georgia. The sheriff handles bookings, releases, and all other daily operations. When someone is arrested in Upson County, they are brought to this jail for processing. Each person gets a booking number and their charges are logged into the system along with bond information.

Of the 132 current inmates, about 93 are pre-trial detainees. That comes to 70.5%, which sits above the state average of around 68%. Pre-trial holds mean these people have been charged but have not yet had their day in court. Some cannot afford bond. Others face charges serious enough that bond was denied. The result is a jail population where most people have not been convicted of the crime they are being held for.

Thomaston is a small city, and the jail reflects that. But the facility is well under capacity, which gives the sheriff some flexibility in managing housing and programming for inmates.

How to Search Upson County Inmates

The GDC Offender Query is the best free tool for finding state inmates with ties to Upson County. Enter a name or GDC ID, and the system returns the inmate's current facility, sentence details, and photo. This database covers people serving time in state prisons, not those sitting in the county jail awaiting trial. But if someone was sentenced out of Upson County and moved to a state facility, the GDC tool will show you where they are now.

For people held at the Upson County Jail, contact the sheriff's office by phone. Many county jails in Georgia, including smaller ones like Upson, do not post a full inmate roster online. A phone call is the fastest way to confirm if someone is in custody and what their bond is.

You can also check VINELink for current custody data. Search by the person's name and select Georgia. VINELink pulls data from participating jails across the state and shows whether the person is in custody, released, or transferred. The data refreshes about every 15 minutes.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report provides monthly snapshots of jail populations statewide. It will not help you find a specific inmate, but it gives useful context about how Upson County's jail usage compares to the rest of the state.

Upson County Inmate Population Records

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 gives any person the right to request public records from government agencies. The Upson County Sheriff's Office falls under this law. You can request booking logs, arrest reports, and other documents tied to the inmate population. The agency has three business days to respond once they get your written request. Copies cost ten cents per page for standard documents.

Not everything is public. O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 exempts certain records from disclosure. Internal jail disciplinary reports, housing assignments at state facilities, and ongoing investigation files may be withheld. Medical records need the inmate's signed consent. If your request involves a state inmate who was originally held in Upson County, you can submit it through the GDC Open Records Portal instead of going through the sheriff.

Probation records are confidential under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40. Parole records follow O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. These statutes limit what the public can access about someone's community supervision status.

Upson County Inmate Population Alerts

VINELink lets you track an inmate's status for free. If someone is held at the Upson County Jail and you want to know when they get out, VINELink can send you a phone call, email, or text message the moment their status changes. The inmate is never told about your registration. Visit the Georgia VINELink page and search for the inmate by name.

You will need to set a four-digit PIN when you register a phone number. VINELink calls you when there is a status change, and you enter the PIN to hear the details. If you miss the call, the system retries for up to 24 hours. Their help line is (833) 216-6670. Coverage depends on whether the Upson County Jail participates in the VINELink network, and most Georgia jails do.

Visiting Inmates in Upson County

The Upson County Jail sets its own visiting schedule. Call the sheriff's office to find out which days and times visits are allowed. Most Georgia jails require a valid photo ID and enforce a dress code. Visits may be limited to certain hours on weekends or specific days during the week. Because the jail is under capacity, scheduling may be somewhat easier than at overcrowded facilities.

For state inmates who were sentenced out of Upson County and transferred to a GDC facility, you need to go through the state visitation process. Fill out a GDC Visitation Request Form and mail it to the specific facility. The form must be notarized, and you need to include a copy of your photo ID. The GDC does not accept emailed forms. Processing takes several weeks, so start early if you plan to visit.

Children visiting state facilities need their own approved application. The GDC website has full details on what documents are required for minors.

Upson County Inmate Population Resources

The Georgia Department of Community Supervision oversees probation and parole for felony offenders across the state. If someone from Upson County has been released and is now on supervision, DCS is the right agency to contact. They do not handle people who are still locked up, but they manage the transition back into the community for those who have served their time.

The GDC offender search at services.gdc.ga.gov is free and does not need an account. Use it as often as you need. The database updates regularly, though exact transfer dates are withheld for security reasons. For monthly jail statistics, refer to the Georgia Sheriffs' Association reports that track occupancy, pre-trial rates, and capacity trends across all Georgia counties.

Upson County Inmate Search Tools

The GDC Offender Query is the main online search tool for state inmates in Georgia. Below is a view of the search form.

Enter a name or GDC ID on this page to pull up records for inmates in state custody. It can show results for people originally booked in Upson County who have been transferred to a state prison.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Upson County. If you are not sure where someone is being held, check the neighboring county jails as well. Transfers between facilities happen regularly in this part of Georgia.