Augusta Jail Mugshots Search

Augusta jail mugshots are processed at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center in Richmond County. Augusta is the second largest city in Georgia with over 202,000 residents. The city and county operate under a consolidated government, so the Richmond County Sheriff's Office handles all jail bookings for the entire metro area. Every arrest in Augusta goes through one central facility, and you can search for current inmates online at no cost.

Where Augusta Bookings Go

Augusta and Richmond County merged into one consolidated government. That means there is no separate city jail. All arrests made in Augusta go to the Richmond County detention center. The sheriff runs the jail and handles every booking in the county. City police, county deputies, and state patrol officers all bring people to the same place.

The Charles B. Webster Detention Center sits at 1941 Phinizy Rd, Augusta, GA 30906. This is a large facility with a rated capacity of 1,050 beds. The daily inmate count often goes past that number. More than 200 staff work at the jail, covering everything from intake to medical care. The jail runs 24 hours a day, every day of the year. When someone gets booked at the Webster Center, staff take a mugshot and record personal info, charges, and bond details.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office main office is at 400 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901. You can call 706-821-1000 for general questions about the jail or booking records. Sheriff Richard Roundtree leads the office, which covers law enforcement, court security, and all jail operations across Augusta and Richmond County.

Since Augusta is a consolidated city-county, you do not need to guess which facility processed a local arrest. It all goes through one system. This makes it simpler to find jail mugshots for anyone booked in the Augusta area.

How to Search Augusta Jail Mugshots

The main way to look up inmates in Augusta is through the online inmate inquiry system. The Augusta-Richmond County Inmate Inquiry tool lets you search by name for people held at the Webster Detention Center. Results show booking info and charges. The tool is free and does not need an account.

The inmate inquiry updates as new bookings come in and people get released. It covers all arrests processed at the Richmond County jail, no matter which agency made the arrest. You can search by first name, last name, or both. This is the fastest way to check if someone is in custody in Augusta right now.

The screenshot below shows the GDC offender search form, which you can use to find state inmates from Augusta and all other Georgia counties.

Use the GDC search when someone has been convicted and sent to state prison from Augusta.

For state prison inmates, the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is the right tool. The county inmate inquiry only shows people at the local jail. The GDC search covers inmates in state facilities across Georgia. You can search by name, GDC ID, or case number. It shows mugshots, custody info, and sentence details when on file.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs statewide criminal history checks through the Georgia Crime Information Center. A full background check needs fingerprints and a fee. This option works when you want a broader search beyond just the Augusta jail roster.

Augusta Open Records Requests

The Georgia Open Records Act gives you the right to ask for public records from Augusta agencies. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, anyone can request jail records, booking logs, and arrest reports from the Richmond County Sheriff's Office. The law says the agency must respond within three business days. You do not have to say why you want the records.

The Open Records custodian for Richmond County is at 535 Telfair St., Suite 220, Augusta, GA 30901. Send your written request there. Be specific about what you need. Include names, dates, and the type of record. This helps staff find the right files. Copy fees are capped at 10 cents per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. If the request takes a lot of staff time, the agency can charge for that at the rate set by law.

For mugshot requests, there are extra rules. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, the person asking for a booking photo must sign a written statement. That statement says the photo will not be posted on a website that charges for removal. This rule applies to all mugshot requests in Augusta and across the state.

Georgia Mugshot Laws in Augusta

O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 restricts how law enforcement can share booking photos. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office cannot post mugshots on websites unless they meet the conditions in the statute. This law went into effect on July 1, 2014 through HB 845. It was passed to stop mugshot exploitation sites that charged people to take down their photos.

If your arrest in Augusta was dismissed or you were found not guilty, O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 lets you apply for record restriction. Once your record is restricted, the jail mugshot and booking data from your Augusta arrest will be sealed from public view. You apply through the arresting agency or the GBI. The process takes time and there is a fee.

Some websites post booking photos and charge money to remove them. That practice runs into trouble under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division handles complaints about these sites. If your Augusta jail mugshot ends up on one of these sites, send a written removal request first. If the site does not take it down within 30 days, file a complaint with the state. You should not have to pay to get your photo removed.

Record Restriction in Augusta

Georgia law allows certain arrest records to be restricted from public view. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you may qualify if your case was dismissed, not prosecuted, or you were found not guilty. A restricted record means the jail mugshot, booking data, and arrest report from your Augusta case are sealed.

To start the process, file a petition with the court that handled your case. In Augusta, that is usually the Richmond County Superior Court or one of the lower courts in the Augusta Judicial Circuit. You do not always need a lawyer, but legal help can make the process go smoother. The restriction applies to the local record and the statewide data held by the GBI.

Note that record restriction does not apply to convictions. Only certain case outcomes qualify. Talk to a lawyer or legal aid group in Augusta to find out if your case meets the requirements. Several organizations in the area offer free or low-cost legal help to people who need it.

Augusta Legal Resources

Georgia Legal Services Program covers Augusta and the surrounding area. They help low-income residents with legal issues, including questions about arrest records and mugshot removal. Call their toll-free line at 1-800-498-9469 or visit glsp.org for more info. They can point you in the right direction if you need help with record restriction or open records requests in Augusta.

The Augusta Bar Association offers lawyer referrals for people who need a private attorney. If you want help from the state bar, call the Georgia State Bar referral line at 1-800-392-5660. For questions about mugshot exploitation sites, the Consumer Protection Division can take your complaint and explain your options under Georgia law.

Nearby Cities

These cities near Augusta also have pages with local jail mugshot info. Each one explains which county handles bookings for that area.