Access Wilkes County Inmate Population
The Wilkes County inmate population is at 47 people in a jail built for 86. That is 54.7% capacity, about half full. Of those 47 inmates, 43 are awaiting trial, a pre-trial rate of 91.5%. That is one of the highest in the state. Nearly every person in this jail has not been convicted. The facility in Washington serves all of Wilkes County. This page covers the free tools for searching inmates and accessing public records here.
Wilkes County Quick Facts
Wilkes County Inmate Population Data
The Wilkes County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in Washington, Georgia. The facility has 86 beds and 47 are occupied. That leaves plenty of room at 54.7% capacity. There is no overcrowding issue here. Staff handle booking, classification, and daily operations for all local arrests.
The pre-trial rate tells a different story. At 91.5%, almost every inmate has not been through the court process. That is 43 out of 47 people. Only four have been convicted and sentenced. This suggests a significant bottleneck in the local courts. Cases are not moving fast enough. People sit in jail for weeks or months waiting for their day in court. Some cannot make bond. Others face charges where bond was set high.
Washington is the county seat, not to be confused with Washington County. Wilkes County has about 9,700 people. Call the sheriff's office for information on someone in custody.
| Facility | Wilkes County Jail |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Washington |
| Current Inmates | 47 of 86 capacity (54.7%) |
| Awaiting Trial | 43 inmates (91.5%) |
Search Wilkes 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 free and covers all state prisons. With 91.5% of the jail population being pre-trial, most Wilkes County inmates will not appear in this database since they have not entered the state system.
The GDC search page is shown below.
Enter a name above to search state records for Wilkes County inmates.
VINELink covers the Wilkes County Jail. Search by name and see custody status. Register for phone, email, or text alerts. Updates come about every 15 minutes.
Call the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office for the quickest answers. With 47 inmates, a roster check takes just minutes.
Wilkes County Inmate Population Records
Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, agencies must respond to records requests within three business days. The Wilkes 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 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.
Wilkes County Custody Alerts
VINELink provides free alerts for the Wilkes County Jail. 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 Wilkes County Inmates
Call the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office for visiting hours and rules. A photo ID is required at most Georgia jails. The jail has a dress code and set schedule. Confirm before making the trip to Washington.
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.
Wilkes County Inmate Population Resources
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks jail data monthly. Wilkes County data appears when the jail submits numbers. The 91.5% pre-trial rate makes the county one of the most notable entries in the state data.
The Georgia Department of Community Supervision manages probation and parole across about 180,000 offenders statewide. If someone from Wilkes County is on supervision, DCS tracks them.
Wilkes County Inmate Search Tips
Wilkes County has a 91.5% pre-trial rate, meaning nearly everyone in the jail is unconvicted. If you are looking for someone recently arrested, they are almost certainly still waiting for court. VINELink can show you their custody status and alert you when something changes. The GDC search is less useful here since very few inmates have been sentenced to state prison.
Washington, Georgia, the county seat, should not be confused with Washington County, which is a different place entirely. Make sure you are contacting the Wilkes County Sheriff if the person was arrested in the Washington, Georgia, area. Mixing up the two counties is a common mistake that can send you to the wrong jail.
Nearby Counties
Wilkes County is in east-central Georgia. Check these neighboring counties if needed.