Find Jefferson County Booking Releases

Jefferson County booking releases are kept by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Louisville, Georgia. The sheriff runs the county jail and records every person who is booked in and released. You can find Jefferson County booking release information by contacting the sheriff's office directly or by filing an open records request. All jail booking data in Jefferson County is public under state law. Whether you need to find out if someone is still in jail or when they were let go, the sheriff's office holds those records.

Jefferson County Sheriff Booking Release Records

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office handles all jail operations and keeps booking release records for the county. Louisville is the county seat and where the jail and main office are located. Every arrest in Jefferson County goes through this jail for booking. Staff record the person's name, date of birth, charges, and the arresting agency when they come in. When someone leaves, the release date and method get added to the file.

Georgia law requires this. O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7 says the sheriff shall keep a record of all persons committed to the county jail. The record must include the inmate's name, age, sex, race, the crime charged, the date of commitment, and the date of discharge. Jefferson County follows this statute. These booking release records are open to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act, which means anyone can ask to see them.

Jefferson County sits in east central Georgia. It is a rural county with a smaller jail than the metro areas, but the same rules apply. Staff can often pull records quickly for phone or walk-in requests. For general questions about booking releases, call the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Louisville.

The Georgia Department of Corrections website shows info for state prison inmates who may have been booked first in Jefferson County.

Visit the GDC website to look up anyone transferred from the Jefferson County jail to state custody.

How to Search Jefferson County Booking Releases

The fastest way to check on a Jefferson County booking release is to call the sheriff's office. Give them the person's full name and date of birth. Staff can search their records and tell you if the person is in jail or has been released. They can also give you the booking date, charges, and release information.

You can also visit the sheriff's office in Louisville during business hours. Georgia law requires every sheriff to maintain a printed jail docket book that the public can view. This log lists all bookings and releases at the Jefferson County jail. Walk in and ask to see it. You do not need an appointment or a reason.

For people transferred to state prison after a Jefferson County booking, use the GDC offender search tool. You can search by name, GDC ID, or case number. The system shows current facility assignments, charges, and projected release dates. GDC notes that data should be confirmed through written correspondence with Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029.

Open Records for Jefferson County Booking Releases

To get certified copies of booking release records from Jefferson County, submit an open records request. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the Georgia Open Records Act gives you the right to request these documents from any government office. The Jefferson County Sheriff must respond within three business days of receiving your request.

Put your request in writing. Include the person's full name, any dates or case numbers you know, and your own contact details. Standard copies cost $0.10 per page. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. If the search takes longer, fees are based on the hourly rate of the lowest paid qualified employee. The office must give an estimate if costs go past $25. You can mail or hand-deliver your request to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Louisville.

O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists the kinds of records that can be withheld. Active investigation files may not be available. Medical records need a consent form. But standard booking release data in Jefferson County, like names, charges, and dates, is public and open to anyone who asks.

Note: You do not need to live in Georgia or give a reason to file an open records request in Jefferson County.

What Jefferson County Booking Releases Contain

A booking release record from the Jefferson County jail lists the inmate's full name, date of birth, and physical description. It shows all charges, the arresting agency, and the booking date and time. Release records include the date the person left, the type of release, and any bond details. Court case numbers may also appear if the case has reached that stage.

Booking photographs are handled under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 in Georgia. This statute sets rules for when and how mugshots can be shared with the public. The Jefferson County Sheriff follows these guidelines. Not every booking photo is automatically released. You may need to file a specific written request and the sheriff will decide based on the law.

Statewide Booking Release Resources for Jefferson County

The VINE notification system is a free tool that lets you track inmates across Georgia. Register to get alerts when someone in the Jefferson County jail is released, transferred, or moved. VINE sends notifications by phone, email, or text. It runs all day and night and covers every county in the state.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation operates the Georgia Crime Information Center, which holds criminal history records on nearly 4 million offenders. For state-level open records requests, use the GBI Open Records portal or the GDC Open Records portal. Both handle online submissions and let you track your request.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association publishes a full directory of all 159 county sheriffs, including the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Louisville.

Use this directory to find current contact info for the Jefferson County Sheriff and other Georgia sheriffs.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Jefferson County and each has its own sheriff and jail with separate booking release records. Search the right county based on where the arrest happened.