Webster County Inmate Population Records
The Webster County inmate population is not reported in recent state jail data. This is one of the smallest counties in Georgia, with about 2,600 residents and its seat in Preston. The jail, if operating, handles very few inmates at any given time. Detailed capacity and count numbers are not available in the latest reports. If you need to find someone arrested in Webster County, the sheriff's office and statewide databases are your best options. This page covers every free tool and method available to the public.
Webster County Quick Facts
Webster County Inmate Population Data
The Webster County Sheriff's Office is based in Preston. As one of the smallest counties in Georgia, Webster has a very limited detention operation. The jail handles local arrests when they occur. Specific capacity and current inmate count data are not available in recent Georgia Sheriffs' Association reports. With only about 2,600 residents in the entire county, the jail population stays very low.
Preston sits in southwest Georgia between Americus and Albany. The area is rural and sparsely populated. Arrests happen much less frequently here than in urban areas. The sheriff's office still follows all state rules for booking and detention. When someone is arrested, they go through the same intake process as anywhere else in Georgia.
Call the Webster County Sheriff's Office if you need to check on someone. Staff can tell you if a person is in custody, what the charges are, and whether bond has been set.
| Facility | Webster County Jail |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Preston |
| Current Data | Not available in recent reports |
| Contact | Webster County Sheriff's Office |
Search Webster County Inmate Population
The GDC Offender Query is free and covers all Georgia state prisons. Enter a name or GDC ID. The database returns facility data, sentences, and photos. This works for anyone sentenced to state prison from Webster County. County jail inmates may not appear until they enter the state system.
The GDC search page is shown below.
Use the form above to search state records for Webster County inmates.
VINELink covers most Georgia jails. Search by name and see custody status. Register for alerts by phone, email, or text. Updates come about every 15 minutes.
For a county this small, calling the sheriff's office is the fastest option.
Webster County Inmate Population Records
Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, agencies must respond to records requests within three business days. The Webster County Sheriff's Office must comply. Request arrest reports, booking logs, and jail records. Copies cost ten cents per page.
O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 restricts some state prison files. 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.
Webster County Inmate Population Alerts
VINELink provides free alerts for Georgia jails. Find a Webster County 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 Webster County Inmates
Call the Webster County Sheriff's Office for visiting hours and rules. A photo ID is typically required. Smaller jails have limited visiting schedules, so check before making the trip to Preston.
For state prison visits, apply through the GDC visitation process. Mail the notarized form with your photo ID. Processing takes several weeks. Email is not accepted.
Webster County Inmate Resources
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks jail data monthly. Webster County data may not appear every month due to the small facility size.
The Georgia Department of Community Supervision manages probation and parole statewide among about 180,000 offenders. If someone from Webster County is on supervision, DCS tracks them.
Webster County Inmate Search Tips
In a county as small as Webster, the sheriff usually knows every person in custody. A phone call to the office in Preston can get you an answer within minutes. Online tools like VINELink and the GDC search are still available, but the personal approach works best here. The sheriff handles every arrest directly in a county with this few people.
If you are searching for someone and cannot find them in any system, consider that they may have already been released. In small jails, turnover can be fast. Someone booked on a minor charge might post bond and get out within hours. The sheriff can confirm the current status better than any database for same-day questions.
Webster County is one of the most rural parts of Georgia. The entire county has fewer people than many apartment complexes in Atlanta. The jail operation reflects this. On some days, the facility may hold just a handful of people or even be empty.
Nearby Counties
Webster County is in southwest Georgia. Check these neighboring counties if needed.