Access Berrien County Jail Mugshots

Berrien County jail mugshots are managed by the Berrien County Sheriff's Office in Nashville, Georgia. The county jail holds inmates for the sheriff's office and local police agencies across this south Georgia county. You can look up jail mugshots and booking records online through the Offender Index search tool, which is free. The sheriff's office website also posts a most wanted list. Visitation at the Berrien County Jail is strictly video only, and all mail goes through an offsite processing center. This page covers each way to search for Berrien County jail mugshots and booking data.

Berrien County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Ray Paulk runs the Berrien County Sheriff's Office. The office is at 500 County Farm Rd, Nashville, GA 31639. Call 229-686-7071 for questions about jail mugshots or arrest records. The fax number is 229-686-2449. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Berrien County Sheriff's Office website has info on the jail, most wanted list, and other law enforcement resources for the county.

Berrien County covers 458 square miles in south Georgia. The county seat is Nashville. The 2018 violent crime rate was 161 per 100,000 residents based on FBI UCR data. The sheriff's office handles all law enforcement for the unincorporated areas and supports local police within the county.

Berrien County Jail Records

The Berrien County Jail is at 500 County Farm Rd, Nashville, GA 31639. The jail phone is 229-686-7664 and the fax is 229-686-5522. Captain William Addison serves as the jail administrator. You can email him at william.addison@berriencountysheriff.com. The jail handles all bookings for the county, and each booking creates a record that includes a jail mugshot.

One thing that sets Berrien County apart is the mail policy. All mail for inmates must be sent to P.O. Box 591, Longview, TX 75606. You must include the inmate's full name on the envelope. The jail does not accept packages or mail of any kind at the facility itself. No exceptions. This offsite processing center screens all incoming mail before it reaches inmates at the Berrien County Jail.

Medical care at the jail includes a nurse on-site or on call around the clock, and a doctor is under contract for more serious needs. Phone services are available to inmates, and commissary orders go through NCIC Telecommunications at 1-800-943-2189.

Search Berrien County Jail Mugshots

The primary tool for finding Berrien County jail mugshots is the Offender Index search for Berrien County. You can filter by name and date range. The site also gives you the option to include past inmates in the search, not just those in custody now. This is free to use and does not need an account.

Georgia's VINE system also covers Berrien County. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. You can register at www.vinelink.com or call 1-866-277-7477. VINE sends free alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. It does not show mugshots, but it confirms if someone is held at the Berrien County jail and notifies you when they are released or moved.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the Georgia Open Records Act gives the public a right to inspect government records. The online search tools are one way Berrien County provides access to jail mugshots and booking data.

Berrien County Jail Visitation

Visitation at the Berrien County Jail is strictly video only. There are no in-person visits. All video visits must be scheduled by appointment, and you need to book at least 24 hours in advance. You can schedule a visit through jailfunds.com. This is the only way to see an inmate at the Berrien County Jail.

To add money to an inmate account, you can use the ATM in the jail lobby. The lobby ATM is open around the clock. You can also deposit funds online at jailatm.com. These funds go toward commissary purchases and phone time for inmates at the facility.

Mugshot Records Under Georgia Law

Georgia law controls how jail mugshots can be shared. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, law enforcement in Georgia cannot post booking photos on websites except in certain cases. Anyone requesting a jail mugshot from Berrien County must sign a statement that the photo will not be posted on a site that charges for removal.

Copy fees for open records are capped at 10 cents per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. If your arrest in Berrien County was dismissed or you qualify, O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows you to apply for record restriction. Once restricted, your jail mugshot and booking data are sealed. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division handles complaints against mugshot websites that will not take down your photo within 30 days of a written request. For statewide criminal history records, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains the Georgia Crime Information Center.

Note: Agencies must respond to open records requests within three business days under Georgia law.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Berrien County in south Georgia. Jail mugshots are filed by the county where the arrest and booking took place. If you are looking for records from a neighboring area, check that county's page.