Wilkinson County Inmate Population Search
The Wilkinson County inmate population is at 48 people in a jail built for 55. That is 87.3% capacity, putting the facility close to full. Of those 48 inmates, 37 are awaiting trial, which is 77.1% of the total. The jail in Irwinton handles all local arrests for this central Georgia county. Despite the small numbers, the jail runs at a high percentage of its capacity. This page covers the search tools and records access available for Wilkinson County inmates.
Wilkinson County Quick Facts
Wilkinson County Inmate Population Data
The Wilkinson County Sheriff's Office operates the jail in Irwinton. The facility has 55 beds and 48 are occupied. That leaves just 7 open beds, a tight margin at 87.3%. A few more arrests could push the jail over its limit. Staff manage booking, classification, and releases for the entire county. The operation is small but runs near capacity.
The pre-trial rate of 77.1% is above the state average. Thirty-seven inmates are waiting for court while 11 have been convicted. This suggests the courts are not moving cases as fast as the jail is filling up. In a small facility, even a few cases stuck in the system can make the numbers tight.
Irwinton is in central Georgia between Macon and Dublin. The county has about 9,000 residents. Call the Wilkinson County Sheriff's Office to check on a specific inmate.
| Facility | Wilkinson County Jail |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Irwinton |
| Current Inmates | 48 of 55 capacity (87.3%) |
| Awaiting Trial | 37 inmates (77.1%) |
Search Wilkinson County Inmate Population Online
The GDC Offender Query covers the state prison system for free. Enter a name or GDC ID and the database returns facility data, sentences, and photos. This works for anyone sentenced to state prison from Wilkinson County. The 37 pre-trial inmates at the jail will not appear in this database.
The GDC search page is shown below.
Enter a name in the form above to search state records.
VINELink covers the Wilkinson County Jail. Search by name and see custody status. Register for phone, email, or text alerts. Updates come roughly every 15 minutes.
Calling the sheriff's office in Irwinton is the fastest way to get answers. With 48 inmates, staff can check quickly.
Wilkinson County Inmate Population Records
Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, agencies must respond to records requests within three business days. The Wilkinson 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 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.
Wilkinson County Custody Alerts
VINELink provides free alerts for the Wilkinson County Jail. Register for phone, email, or text notifications after finding an inmate. You need a four-digit PIN for phone alerts. Missed calls repeat for 24 hours. For help, call (833) 216-6670.
Visiting Wilkinson County Inmates
Call the Wilkinson County Sheriff's Office for the jail's visiting rules and schedule. A photo ID is required. The small facility likely has limited visiting hours. Check before making the drive to Irwinton.
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.
Wilkinson County Inmate Population Resources
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks jail data monthly. Wilkinson County data appears when the jail submits numbers. The 87.3% capacity rate shows the small facility is under pressure.
The Georgia Department of Community Supervision manages probation and parole statewide across about 180,000 offenders. If someone from Wilkinson County is on supervision, DCS tracks them.
Wilkinson County Inmate Search Tips
With only 7 open beds at the Wilkinson County Jail, the facility is tight. If the jail hits capacity, inmates may be transferred to a nearby county. When looking for someone, check VINELink first for county jail data. If you do not find them, the person may have been moved. Call the sheriff in Irwinton for confirmation.
Wilkinson County sits between Macon and Dublin in central Georgia. The jail serves the entire county including the smaller communities of Toomsboro, McIntyre, and Gordon. All arrests from municipal police departments in the county end up at this same jail. There is no separate city holding facility in Wilkinson County.
The 77.1% pre-trial rate is above average. Most inmates here are waiting for court. If the person you are looking for was recently arrested, they likely have not had their case resolved yet and are still at the county jail.
Nearby Counties
Wilkinson County is in central Georgia. Check these nearby counties if you cannot find someone locally.