Baker County Jail Mugshots

Baker County jail mugshots are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Newton, Georgia. Sheriff Dana Meade runs this small southwest Georgia county's law enforcement and jail operations. With a population of about 3,366, Baker County is one of the least populated counties in the state. Despite its small size, the jail does have a daily inmate listing posted online. This page covers the ways to find Baker County jail mugshots, how the inmate listing works, and what Georgia law says about accessing booking photos and arrest records from this county.

Baker County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Dana Meade heads the Baker County Sheriff's Office. The office is at 167 Baker Place, P.O. Box 441, Newton, Georgia 39870. Call (229) 734-3002 to reach them. Email goes to info@bakercountysheriffoffice.org. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Chief Deputy and Investigator Charles Griffin assists with operations and investigations.

Baker County is one of the smallest counties in Georgia by population. The sheriff's office handles all patrol, criminal cases, and jail operations for the county. Every arrest in Baker County goes through this one office and one jail. Because of the small size, the booking volume is low compared to urban counties. But the same state laws and record-keeping rules apply. The jail processes bookings, takes mugshots, and logs arrest details just like any other Georgia county facility.

Baker County Jail Inmate List

Baker County posts a daily inmate listing on the sheriff's website. This is a straightforward page that shows the current jail population. The listing includes each inmate's name, date of birth, arrest date, booking number, offenses, status, and court assignment. Status codes tell you where each case stands in the legal process.

The status codes on the Baker County jail list work like this. A code of 0 means the case has not been filed yet. Code 1 is pre-arraignment. Code 2 means pre-trial. Code 3 is pre-sentenced, and code 4 means sentenced. Code 5 is an outside hold, meaning another agency has a hold on that inmate. Code 6 is a parole hold. Code 7 is forced release, and code 8 means the sentence or sanction has been served. Court codes show which court handles the case, with BJC for Baker Justice Court and BCC for Baker Circuit Court.

This listing does not always include mugshot photos. It gives you names, charges, and booking details. For actual booking photos, you may need to contact the sheriff's office directly or file an open records request. But the jail list gives you a good starting point for confirming who is in custody at the Baker County Jail at any given time.

Note: The jail list showed 14 inmates at the time of our research, which gives you an idea of the typical volume for this small county.

More Baker County Mugshot Sources

The Georgia Department of Corrections page for Baker County Jail lists the facility in the statewide jail directory. This confirms the jail's place in the state corrections system.

The GDC page helps if you need to verify facility details or find contact info for the jail. It does not provide inmate search tools for the county jail itself, but it links into the broader state corrections network.

Baker County is also covered by the VINE notification system. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. You can sign up at www.vinelink.com or call 1-866-277-7477 to register by phone. It sends free alerts when an inmate at the Baker County jail is released, transferred, or has a status change.

VINE does not show mugshots or booking photos. It does confirm custody status and sends updates when things change. For the most current jail information, check the sheriff's own listing page first or call the office directly.

For people convicted in Baker County who were sent to state prison, the GDC offender query tool shows mugshots, sentences, and current facility assignments. This is a separate database from the county jail list. The county list covers local inmates. GDC covers state prisoners. You might need both if you are tracking someone through the system.

Baker County Open Records Requests

You have the right to request jail mugshots and booking records from Baker County under Georgia's Open Records Act. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public access to government records. Send your request to the Baker County Sheriff's Office at P.O. Box 441, 167 Baker Place, Newton, Georgia 39870. You can also call (229) 734-3002 or email info@bakercountysheriffoffice.org to ask about the process.

Include the person's full name and any other details you have, like date of birth or arrest date. The more specific you are, the faster they can find the records. The office must respond within three business days under state law. Copy fees are limited to 10 cents per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71.

Georgia Mugshot Law in Baker County

Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 controls how jail mugshots are shared by law enforcement. The Baker County Sheriff's Office cannot post booking photos on websites except in limited circumstances. If you request a mugshot, you must sign a written statement promising the photo will not go on a site that charges for removal. This rule exists to protect people from commercial mugshot exploitation.

If your Baker County arrest was dismissed or you were found not guilty, you may qualify for record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. Once restricted, your mugshot and arrest data are removed from public searches. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains criminal history records statewide through the Georgia Crime Information Center. Georgia consumer protection law under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 also provides a way to fight mugshot sites that refuse to remove your photo after a written request.

Note: Always confirm current records policies by calling the Baker County Sheriff's Office before submitting a request.

Nearby Counties

Baker County sits in southwest Georgia near several other small counties. Jail mugshots are filed by the county where the booking happened. If you are searching for someone and are unsure of the arrest location, try checking these neighboring counties too.