Bacon County Inmate Records

Bacon County jail mugshots come from the Sheriff's Office in Alma, Georgia. Sheriff Mark A. Cothren oversees all jail operations at 307 South Dixon Street. Bacon County stands out among smaller Georgia counties because it offers more online tools than most. The sheriff's office has its own website, a mobile app, and a dedicated jail section where you can look up inmate information. Third-party roster sites also cover Bacon County bookings. This page explains each search method and what you can expect to find when looking for jail mugshots and booking records in Bacon County.

Bacon County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Mark A. Cothren leads the Bacon County Sheriff's Office at 307 South Dixon Street, PO Box 237, Alma, GA 31510. You can reach the office by phone at (912) 632-8515, (912) 632-2658, or (912) 632-5161. The fax line is (912) 632-4566. Email goes to cabe@baconcounty.org. Hours run Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Bacon County Sheriff's Office website is one of the better ones among small Georgia counties. It has a dedicated jail section with inmate information, visitation rules, bonding details, and communications policies. The site also has an open records request form you can use online. Most small counties lack these tools, so Bacon County gives people more ways to find the information they need.

The sheriff's office also has a mobile app. You can download it to search for inmates, submit records requests, and send tips. This makes Bacon County one of the more accessible small counties in Georgia when it comes to jail records and mugshot searches.

Bacon County Jail Mugshot Lookup

The Bacon County Jail operates out of the same building as the sheriff's office on South Dixon Street. The jail phone number is (912) 632-5166. Chief Jailer John Manders runs the day-to-day jail operations. The facility holds pretrial inmates, county-sentenced individuals, and those waiting for state prison transfer.

To look up jail mugshots, visit the sheriff's website at baconcountyso.com and go to the Jail section, then click on Inmates. This tool shows current inmates held at the Bacon County Jail. It includes booking details and charges. Not all records will have photos attached, but the jail takes mugshots at the time of booking for every person processed through the facility.

The jail has a strict mail policy in place to prevent contraband from getting into the facility. All mail to inmates goes through screening. If you plan to write to someone at the Bacon County Jail, check the website for the current mail rules before sending anything.

Search Bacon County Arrest Records

Beyond the sheriff's website, you can also search for Bacon County inmates through the state corrections system and VINE. If the sheriff's site is down or you need older records, contacting the office directly is the next best option.

The Georgia Department of Corrections page for Bacon County Jail lists the facility in its statewide directory. This confirms the jail's role in the state corrections system and provides contact details.

For inmates convicted in Bacon County who are now in state prison, the GDC offender search tool shows mugshots, sentence data, and facility locations. The county jail roster only covers local inmates. GDC covers those serving state sentences. These are separate systems, and checking both gives you a fuller picture.

Another option is VINE, the Victim Information and Notification Everyday system. Georgia uses VINE to let the public track an inmate's custody status in Bacon County. Register at www.vinelink.com to get alerts by phone, email, or text when someone is released or moved. The service is free and covers all Georgia jails.

VINE does not display mugshots. But it confirms whether someone is in custody and alerts you to changes. The official source for Bacon County jail records is the Sheriff's Office at (912) 632-5166.

Bacon County Records and Georgia Law

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act gives the public a right to inspect government records, and that includes jail mugshots and booking documents from the Bacon County Jail. The Bacon County Sheriff's Office has an open records request form on its website, which makes the process easier than in many small Georgia counties. You can also submit a request in person at 307 South Dixon Street, Alma, GA 31510, or fax it to (912) 632-4566.

Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 restricts how booking photos are distributed. Law enforcement cannot post mugshots on websites except in specific cases. Anyone requesting a jail mugshot must sign a statement that the photo will not end up on a site that charges for removal. This protects people booked at the Bacon County Jail from exploitation by commercial mugshot operations.

Copy fees under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71 are capped at 10 cents per page. If your arrest was dismissed or otherwise qualifies, O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 may let you restrict your record so it no longer shows up in public searches. The GBI criminal history portal maintains statewide records through the Georgia Crime Information Center, covering arrests across all Georgia counties including Bacon.

Note: Bacon County's open records form on the sheriff's website is the fastest way to submit a records request.

Visiting Bacon County Jail Inmates

The Bacon County Jail allows visitation on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Female inmates have visits from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Male inmates can receive visitors from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bring a valid photo ID. Rules can change without much notice, so call (912) 632-5166 ahead of time to confirm the current schedule.

The sheriff's website also lists information about inmate communications and commissary funds. Family members can donate money to an inmate's commissary account through the website. Check the site for details on approved methods and any fees the provider charges for these services.

Nearby Counties

Bacon County borders several other counties in southeast Georgia. Jail mugshots go with the county where the booking took place. If you are looking for a record and are not sure about the location, try checking neighboring counties as well.