Find Inmate Population in Walton County

Walton County's inmate population is one of the larger ones in the region, with 586 people currently held in the county jail. The facility in Monroe has a rated capacity of 869 beds, putting it at about 67.4% occupancy. Roughly 391 inmates are awaiting trial, which comes to 66.7% of the total. The Walton County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and handles all booking and release operations. This page lays out the search tools, legal framework, and visiting procedures for anyone looking to find an inmate in Walton County.

Walton County Inmate Population Data

The Walton County Sheriff's Office runs a large jail in Monroe. With 869 beds, it is one of the bigger county facilities in this part of Georgia. Right now, 586 inmates are housed there, which means the jail is at about two-thirds capacity. That leaves some room, though the number fluctuates depending on arrests, court outcomes, and transfers. The sheriff oversees daily operations, including intake, housing, medical care, and releases. Each person booked into the jail gets a booking number, and their charges and bond information are logged into the system.

Of the 586 inmates, 391 are pre-trial detainees. That is 66.7%, which is close to the statewide average of about 68%. Pre-trial detention means these people have been charged but not yet convicted. Some are waiting for a court date. Others cannot make bond. A few face charges that led to bond being denied entirely. The result is a jail where about two out of every three people have not been through trial.

Monroe is growing, and so is the surrounding area. Walton County has seen steady population growth, which puts more pressure on the jail and the courts. The Alcovy Judicial Circuit handles cases from Walton County, and the pace of the docket affects how long inmates wait in the jail.

How to Search Walton County Inmates

The GDC Offender Query is the go-to tool for state inmates. If someone was sentenced in Walton County and moved to a state prison, the GDC search will tell you where they are now. Enter a name or GDC ID, and the results include the inmate's facility, sentence details, and a photo. This tool is free and open to anyone. It does not require an account or registration.

For inmates at the Walton County Jail, check with the sheriff's office directly. Given the size of the facility, the Walton County Sheriff may post a jail roster or booking log on their website. If not, a phone call to the jail is the fastest way to confirm if someone is in custody. Staff can share the person's charges, bond amount, and booking date.

VINELink covers most Georgia county jails and provides current custody data. Search by name and select Georgia. If the person is in custody at the Walton County Jail, VINELink should show their status. It refreshes about every 15 minutes. You can also set up alerts through VINELink to be notified when the inmate's status changes.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report gives monthly numbers on jail populations. You can use it to see trends in Walton County's inmate count over time, though it will not help you find a specific person.

Walton County Inmate Population Records

Georgia's Open Records Act, codified at O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, gives the public the right to access most government documents. The Walton County Sheriff's Office must respond to records requests within three business days. You can request booking logs, arrest reports, incident reports, and other documents tied to the inmate population. Copies cost ten cents per page for standard non-medical records.

There are limits. Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-72, certain records are exempt from disclosure. Internal disciplinary files, housing assignments at state correctional facilities, and active investigation records may not be released. Medical records are protected and need a signed release from the inmate. For state-level records, use the GDC Open Records Portal to submit and track requests related to inmates who have moved from Walton County to state custody.

Probation records are confidential under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40. Parole records are similarly restricted under O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. These laws prevent the full public release of supervision-related documents for offenders in Walton County or anywhere else in Georgia.

Walton County Inmate Population Alerts

VINELink provides free custody notifications for inmates in Georgia. If someone is held at the Walton County Jail and you want to know when they are released or moved, register for alerts on the Georgia VINELink page. You can get phone calls, emails, or text messages. The inmate will not be told that you signed up.

Registration requires a four-digit PIN for phone alerts. When VINELink calls, you enter the PIN to hear the update. If you do not answer, the system retries for up to 24 hours. You can also call (833) 216-6670 for help. Most Georgia jails feed data into VINELink, and a facility the size of Walton County's is very likely to participate.

Visiting Inmates in Walton County

The Walton County Jail sets its own visiting hours and rules. Contact the sheriff's office for the current schedule. You will need a valid photo ID, and a dress code is enforced. Larger jails like this one sometimes offer video visitation in addition to in-person visits, so ask about that option when you call. With 586 inmates, the jail likely has a structured visiting system to handle the volume of visitors.

State inmates who were sentenced in Walton County and transferred to a GDC prison require a different process. Fill out a GDC Visitation Request Form and mail it to the facility where the inmate is housed. The form must be notarized. Include a copy of your photo ID and any documents that verify your relationship, such as a marriage license or birth certificate. The GDC does not accept emailed forms. Plan for several weeks of processing time before your first visit is approved.

Walton County Inmate Population Resources

The Georgia Department of Community Supervision manages probation and parole for felony offenders across the state. If someone connected to Walton County has been released and is now on supervision, DCS is the right point of contact. They oversee about 180,000 offenders statewide. DCS does not handle people who are still in jail, but they manage the transition from custody to community supervision.

For state inmate searches, the GDC tool at services.gdc.ga.gov is free and does not need an account. Use it as often as you like. The database updates regularly, though exact transfer dates are withheld by the GDC for security. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association publishes monthly jail reports you can use to track Walton County's jail population trends over time.

Walton County Inmate Search Tools

Below is the GDC Offender Query form, which is the main tool for searching state inmates in Georgia.

Use this form to look up inmates in state custody. Enter a name or GDC ID, and the system pulls up their current facility and sentence details. It covers people originally booked in Walton County who have been transferred to state prisons.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Walton County. If you cannot find someone at the Walton County Jail, they may be held in a neighboring facility. Check these jails as well.