Search Wheeler County Inmate Population
The Wheeler County inmate population data is not published in recent state reports. This small county in south-central Georgia has its seat in Alamo and a population of about 7,900. The jail handles local arrests when they happen. Even without published numbers, the same free search tools that work everywhere else in Georgia apply here. This page covers every option for finding someone connected to a Wheeler County arrest or state prison sentence.
Wheeler County Quick Facts
Wheeler County Inmate Population Data
The Wheeler County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in Alamo. This is a small rural operation serving a county of about 7,900 people. Specific capacity and inmate count data are not available in recent state reports. The jail processes arrests and handles short-term detention. Staff follow the same state standards as larger facilities.
Alamo sits between Vidalia and Dublin in the central part of the state. Wheeler County also hosts the Wheeler Correctional Facility, a state-level prison run under contract. The county jail and the correctional facility are separate operations with different management. If you are looking for someone at the state facility, use the GDC search tool. For county jail questions, contact the sheriff.
Call the Wheeler County Sheriff's Office to check on a specific inmate. Staff can confirm custody status, charges, and bond details.
| County Jail | Wheeler County Jail, Alamo |
|---|---|
| State Facility | Wheeler Correctional Facility |
| Current Data | Not available in recent reports |
| Contact | Wheeler County Sheriff's Office |
Search Wheeler County Inmates Online
The GDC Offender Query covers the state prison system including facilities in Wheeler County. Enter a name or GDC ID and get facility data, sentences, and photos. This is free and covers all state prisons. County jail inmates may not appear until sentenced to state custody.
The GDC search page is shown below.
Enter a name in the form above to search state records.
VINELink covers most Georgia county jails. Search by name and see custody status. Register for phone, email, or text alerts. Updates come every 15 minutes or so.
Call the sheriff's office in Alamo for the quickest answer about county jail inmates.
Wheeler County Inmate Population Records
Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, the public can request government records. The Wheeler County Sheriff's Office must respond within three business days. Ask for arrest reports and booking logs. Copies cost ten cents per page.
O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 restricts some state 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.
Wheeler County Inmate Population Alerts
VINELink provides free alerts for Georgia jails. Find a Wheeler 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 Wheeler County Inmates
Call the Wheeler County Sheriff's Office for the jail's visiting schedule and rules. A photo ID is required at most Georgia jails. For state prison visits at Wheeler Correctional Facility, apply through the GDC visitation process. Mail the notarized form with your photo ID. Processing takes weeks. Email is not accepted.
Wheeler County Inmate Population Resources
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks jail data monthly. Wheeler County data may not appear every month.
The Georgia Department of Community Supervision manages probation and parole statewide among about 180,000 offenders. If someone from Wheeler County is on supervision, DCS tracks them.
Wheeler County Inmate Search Tips
Wheeler County has both a small county jail and the Wheeler Correctional Facility. These are different operations. The county jail handles local arrests and is run by the sheriff. Wheeler Correctional is a state-level facility managed under a separate contract. If you are looking for someone who was recently arrested in Wheeler County, start with the sheriff. For state prisoners, use the GDC search tool.
Alamo is a small town and the county has under 8,000 people. The jail sees relatively few bookings compared to urban areas. A phone call to the sheriff can often resolve your question faster than any online search. For recent arrests especially, calling is the way to go since electronic systems may not update for several hours after booking.
If the person has already been sentenced, they may be at Wheeler Correctional, another state prison elsewhere in Georgia, or on probation through the Department of Community Supervision. The outcome depends on the sentence the court imposed.
Nearby Counties
Wheeler County is in south-central Georgia. Check these neighboring counties if needed.