Miller County Booking Release Records

Miller County booking releases are maintained by the Miller County Sheriff's Office in Colquitt. Located in the far southwest corner of Georgia, this is one of the least populated counties in the state. The sheriff runs the county jail and records every booking and release that takes place there. Despite the small size, all Georgia public records laws apply to Miller County. You can access booking release data by contacting the sheriff's office or by using statewide search tools that cover every county in Georgia.

Sheriff and Jail Records

The Miller County Sheriff's Office handles all jail operations and keeps booking release records for the county. The office is in Colquitt. You can call during business hours to inquire about current or past inmates. The small staff handles these requests as part of their regular duties.

Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, every county sheriff in Georgia must keep a record of each person held in the jail. The record includes the inmate's name, booking date, charges, and release date. Miller County follows this law for every booking. The jail sees a low number of bookings each year, but every single one gets logged into the system.

Because of Miller County's small size, the jail has limited capacity. When the jail fills up or when an inmate requires special housing, they may be transferred to a larger county facility. The booking record stays with Miller County. If you need the original booking data, that is where you look.

How to Find Booking Releases

The simplest way to find Miller County booking releases is to call the sheriff's office. Staff can search by name and give you a quick answer. You can also visit in person at the office in Colquitt. Have the person's full name and date of birth if possible. That helps staff zero in on the right record fast.

Miller County is unlikely to have a web-based inmate search tool. Most counties this small rely on phone and in-person methods for records access. Don't be surprised if there is no online portal. The phone call works just as well.

The VINE system covers Miller County and all other Georgia counties. You can search for an inmate by name and register for custody status alerts. When the person is released or moved, VINE sends you a notice. It is free and works around the clock.

VINE lets you track inmate custody changes in Miller County and across all Georgia counties.

This free service provides real-time alerts for status changes at the Miller County Jail and every other Georgia facility.

The GDC offender search is another tool. It shows inmates serving state prison time. If someone went from the Miller County Jail to a Georgia prison, they will appear in this search.

Open Records Process

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 applies to the Miller County Sheriff's Office. You can submit a written request for booking release records without stating a reason. Include the inmate's name and any other details you have. Mail or deliver the request to the office in Colquitt.

The county has three business days to respond. The first 15 minutes of search time is free. Copies cost $0.10 per page. Since Miller County is small, most requests involve just a few pages and can be filled quickly. If the request is more complex, the county may charge for additional search time.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, certain records are exempt. Records tied to open investigations, juvenile matters, and sealed court orders may not be released. Most adult booking records in Miller County are public and available.

What Booking Releases Show

Miller County booking release records list the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, booking date, charges, arresting agency, and bond amount. The release date and type of release are included when the person leaves custody. Release types can be bond, time served, transfer to another facility, or dismissal of charges.

Booking photographs are governed by O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18. This law controls how and when mugshots can be shared. Miller County follows these rules. Requests for booking photos go through the same review process as other records.

The records note which agency made the arrest. In Miller County, that is usually the sheriff's office or the Colquitt Police Department. Knowing the arresting agency can be useful if you want to get more details about the circumstances of the arrest.

Statewide Booking Release Resources

State databases give you tools beyond what Miller County can provide. The GDC offender search shows state prison inmates. The GDC Open Records portal handles formal requests for state corrections data. The GBI Open Records portal covers records from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

All three accept online submissions. They are free to search and let you track your request through completion. Using them along with Miller County records gives you the most thorough results, especially if the person's case crossed county lines or entered the state system.

Nearby Counties

Miller County is in the far southwest of Georgia. If the arrest occurred outside Miller County, check the neighboring county where it took place. Each county keeps separate booking release records.