White County Inmate Population Search
The White County inmate population is at 91 people in a jail built for 176. That is 51.7% capacity, about half full. Of those 91 inmates, 30 are awaiting trial, which is a pre-trial rate of just 33%. That is well below the Georgia average of 68%. Most people in this jail have already been convicted. White County sits in the northeast Georgia mountains with its seat in Cleveland. This page covers the tools and steps for finding someone held here.
White County Quick Facts
White County Detention Center in Cleveland
The White County Sheriff's Office operates the detention center in Cleveland. The facility has 176 beds and currently holds 91 inmates. At 51.7% capacity, there is plenty of room. The jail has 85 empty beds on a typical day. Staff manage booking, classification, and daily operations for all arrests in the county.
The pre-trial rate of 33% is remarkably low. Only 30 inmates are waiting for court. The other 61 have been convicted and are serving their sentences. This is unusual for Georgia and may indicate that White County's courts process cases quickly or that the jail houses sentenced inmates from other jurisdictions under contract. The extra capacity supports that possibility.
Cleveland is in the northeast Georgia mountains, about 90 minutes north of Atlanta. The county has about 30,000 residents. The area is popular with tourists but the jail handles the same types of cases as any other Georgia county. Contact the sheriff's office for details about a specific inmate.
| Facility | White County Detention Center |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Cleveland |
| Current Inmates | 91 of 176 capacity (51.7%) |
| Awaiting Trial | 30 inmates (33%) |
Search White County Inmate Population Online
The GDC Offender Query covers the state prison system. Enter a name or GDC ID and the database returns facility data, sentences, and photos. This is the right tool for anyone from White County sentenced to state prison. County jail inmates may not appear.
The GDC search page is shown below.
Enter a name in the form above to search Georgia state records.
VINELink covers the White County Detention Center. Search by name and see custody status. Register for alerts by phone, email, or text. Updates come roughly every 15 minutes.
Call the White County Sheriff's Office in Cleveland for direct answers. With 91 inmates, the roster check is quick.
White County Inmate Population Records
Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, agencies must respond to records requests within three business days. The White County Sheriff's Office must comply. Ask for arrest reports, booking logs, and jail records. Copies cost ten cents per page.
O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 restricts some state records. Medical records need consent. 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.
White County Inmate Population Alerts
VINELink provides free alerts for the White County Detention Center. 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 support, call (833) 216-6670.
Visiting White County Inmates
Call the White County Sheriff's Office for visiting hours and rules. A photo ID is required. There is likely a dress code and set schedule. Cleveland is in the mountains, so plan your trip around the visiting times to avoid a wasted drive.
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.
White County Inmate Population Resources
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks jail data monthly. White County data appears when submitted. The 33% pre-trial rate makes the county stand out in the state data.
The Georgia Department of Community Supervision manages probation and parole across about 180,000 offenders statewide. If someone from White County is on supervision, DCS tracks them.
White County Inmate Search Tips
White County has a low pre-trial rate of 33%, which is unusual. Most of the people in this jail have already been convicted. This may mean the facility houses sentenced inmates from other counties under contract, which would explain both the low pre-trial rate and the relatively low occupancy. When searching for a local arrest, VINELink is your best bet for county-level data.
Cleveland is in the mountains and gets a lot of tourist traffic. Arrests related to recreational activities and seasonal visitors can affect the jail population at certain times of year. If you are looking for someone who was visiting the area and got arrested, they would be at the White County Detention Center unless they have already been transferred or released on bond.
Nearby Counties
White County is in the northeast Georgia mountains. Check these nearby counties if needed.