Access Washington County Inmate Population
The Washington County inmate population is at 178 people in a facility built for 216. That puts the jail at 82.4% capacity. Of those 178 inmates, 135 are awaiting trial, a pre-trial rate of 75.8%. Washington County is in central Georgia with its seat in Sandersville. The jail is a mid-sized operation that handles all local arrests. Sandersville is also home to Washington State Prison, a GDC facility. This page explains how to search both local and state inmates tied to this county.
Washington County Quick Facts
Washington County Inmate Population Data
The Washington County Sheriff's Office operates the jail in Sandersville. With 178 inmates and a 216-bed capacity, the facility runs at 82.4%. It is busy but not overcrowded. The jail has about 38 beds still open. Staff handle booking, classification, and releases for all arrests in the county.
The pre-trial rate of 75.8% means 135 out of 178 inmates are waiting for court. That is above the state average of 68%. The remaining 43 inmates have been convicted and are serving sentences at the county level. These numbers show the courts have a backlog of pending cases, though the jail itself still has room.
Sandersville is also home to Washington State Prison, a separate GDC facility. The state prison and county jail are run by different agencies. The GDC manages the state prison while the sheriff handles the county jail. Contact the right agency depending on which facility you need.
| County Jail | Washington County Jail, Sandersville |
|---|---|
| State Facility | Washington State Prison, Sandersville |
| Current Inmates | 178 of 216 capacity (82.4%) |
| Awaiting Trial | 135 inmates (75.8%) |
Search Washington County Inmate Population
The GDC Offender Query is the primary free tool for state inmates. Enter a name or GDC ID and get facility data, sentences, and photos. This is especially relevant for Washington County since the state prison is right in Sandersville. People at the county jail may not appear until they enter the state system.
The GDC search form is shown below.
Use the form above to search state records for Washington County inmates.
VINELink covers the Washington County Jail. Search by name and see custody status. Register for phone, email, or text alerts. Updates come roughly every 15 minutes.
Call the Washington County Sheriff's Office for county jail questions. For Washington State Prison, use the GDC search tool.
Washington County Inmate Population Records
Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, the public can request most government records. The Washington County Sheriff's Office must respond within three business days. Ask for booking logs, arrest reports, and jail records. Copies cost ten cents per page.
O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 restricts some state prison files. For records about Washington State Prison inmates, 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.
Washington County Inmate Population Alerts
VINELink provides free alerts for the Washington County Jail. Find an inmate and register for phone, email, or text notifications. You need a four-digit PIN for phone alerts. Missed calls repeat for 24 hours. For help, call (833) 216-6670.
Visiting Washington County Inmates
The county jail and state prison have separate visiting rules. For the county jail, call the sheriff's office. For Washington State Prison, apply through the GDC visitation process. Mail the notarized form with your photo ID. Processing takes several weeks. Email is not accepted.
Washington County Inmate Resources
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks jail data monthly. Washington County data appears when the jail submits numbers. The 82.4% capacity rate shows the facility is busy but manageable.
The Georgia Department of Community Supervision manages probation and parole statewide among about 180,000 offenders. If someone from Washington County is on supervision, DCS tracks them.
Washington County Inmate Search Tips
Washington County has both a county jail and Washington State Prison in Sandersville. These are completely separate facilities with different management. If you are looking for a state prisoner, use the GDC search tool. For someone arrested locally and held at the county jail, VINELink or a direct call to the sheriff is the way to go.
The county jail at 82.4% capacity is busy but not overcrowded. The 75.8% pre-trial rate means most inmates are waiting for court dates. If someone was recently arrested, they are almost certainly at the county jail rather than a state facility. State prison transfers happen after sentencing, which can take weeks or months from the arrest date.
Nearby Counties
Washington County is in central Georgia. Check these neighboring counties if you cannot find someone locally.