Find Whitfield County Inmate Population
The Whitfield County inmate population stands at 444 in a jail built for 544. That is 81.6% capacity. Of those 444 inmates, 310 are awaiting trial, a pre-trial rate of 69.8%. Whitfield County is home to Dalton, the largest city in northwest Georgia. The jail handles a significant volume of local arrests. Between state and county search tools, there are several free ways to find someone held here. This page covers each one.
Whitfield County Quick Facts
Whitfield County Inmate Population Data
The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in Dalton. At 444 inmates against a 544-bed capacity, the facility is busy but has about 100 beds still available. That 81.6% usage rate is manageable. Staff handle booking, classification, and daily operations for all arrests in the county. The operation is one of the larger jail systems in northwest Georgia.
The pre-trial rate of 69.8% is very close to the statewide average of 68%. Out of 444 inmates, 310 have not been convicted yet. They are waiting for court dates, plea deals, or trials. The remaining 134 inmates have been through the court process and are serving sentences. This mix is fairly typical for a county of this size.
Dalton is the county seat and the largest city in the area. Whitfield County has about 105,000 residents. The jail serves Dalton along with smaller communities throughout the county. Contact the sheriff's office for information about a specific inmate.
| Facility | Whitfield County Jail |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Dalton |
| Current Inmates | 444 of 544 capacity (81.6%) |
| Awaiting Trial | 310 inmates (69.8%) |
Search Whitfield County Inmate Population Online
The GDC Offender Query covers all Georgia state prisons. Enter a name or GDC ID and the database returns facility data, sentences, and photos. This works for anyone from Whitfield County sentenced to state prison. County jail inmates may not appear until they are in the state system.
The GDC search page is shown below.
Enter a name in the form above to search state records for Whitfield County inmates.
VINELink covers the Whitfield County Jail. Search by name and the system shows custody status. Register for phone, email, or text alerts. Updates arrive roughly every 15 minutes. With 444 inmates, the roster changes regularly.
Call the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office in Dalton for the most current details. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready for the fastest results.
Whitfield County Inmate Population Records
Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, the public can request most government records. The Whitfield 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. 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.
Whitfield County Custody Alerts
VINELink provides free custody alerts for the Whitfield County Jail. Find an inmate and register for phone, email, or text notifications. The system contacts you when status changes. You need a four-digit PIN for phone alerts. Missed calls repeat for 24 hours. For support, call (833) 216-6670.
Visiting Inmates in Whitfield County
The Whitfield County Jail has set visiting hours. Call the sheriff's office in Dalton for the current schedule and rules. A photo ID is required. Expect a dress code and time limits. Because this is a larger facility, there may be more visiting options, but also more people trying to visit. Plan ahead.
For state prison visits, apply through the GDC visitation process. Mail the notarized form with your photo ID. Processing takes several weeks. Email submissions are not accepted.
Dalton and Whitfield County Inmates
If someone is arrested in Dalton, they go to the Whitfield County Jail. There is no separate city jail. All city arrests flow through the county facility. Dalton is the largest population center in Whitfield County and generates a significant share of the jail's bookings.
Whitfield County Inmate Population Resources
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks jail data monthly. Whitfield County data appears when the jail submits numbers. With 444 inmates, the county is one of the larger operations in northwest Georgia.
The Georgia Department of Community Supervision manages probation and parole statewide across about 180,000 offenders. If someone from Whitfield County is on supervision, DCS tracks them.
Nearby Counties
Whitfield County is in northwest Georgia near the Tennessee border. Check these nearby counties if needed.