Find Candler County Jail Mugshots

Candler County jail mugshots are on file with the Candler County Sheriff's Office in Metter, Georgia. Sheriff John Miles runs the department and oversees the county jail. With a population of about 11,117, Candler County is a small rural county in southeast Georgia. Every booking at the jail creates a mugshot and arrest record. You can search for these records through online jail roster tools or by contacting the sheriff's office directly. This page shows you the best ways to look up Candler County jail mugshots and explains the rules around public access to booking photos in Georgia.

Candler County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff John Miles leads the Candler County Sheriff's Office. The office is at 1015 East Hiawatha Street, Metter, GA 30439. Call 912-685-2568 for general questions about jail mugshots or arrest records. The jail phone line is 912-685-2291. The jail has a capacity of 75 beds and handles all local bookings for the county.

Every person arrested in Candler County gets processed through this jail. The intake process includes taking a booking photo, logging charges, setting bond, and assigning a court date. These records stay on file with the sheriff's office and become part of the county's public records. The jail holds people waiting for trial, those serving short sentences, and inmates waiting for transfer to other facilities.

Candler County is a small county, so the jail does not see the volume of bookings that larger counties do. But the process is the same. Each arrest generates a record, and each record includes a jail mugshot. Whether the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony, the booking photo is taken at intake and kept on file.

Search Candler County Mugshots Online

Candler County is part of Georgia's VINE notification system. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. You can register at www.vinelink.com or call 1-866-277-7477 to sign up. VINE sends free alerts by phone, email, or text when an inmate at the Candler County jail is released, transferred, or has a status change.

VINE does not display booking photos or mugshots. But it confirms whether someone is in custody and keeps you updated on any changes. It is a useful safety tool for crime victims and the public.

If your search comes up empty through VINE, contact the Candler County Sheriff's Office directly. They keep all booking records on file and can look up inmates by name.

For state prison inmates convicted in Candler County, use the GDC offender search. This tool covers people who have been sentenced and transferred to state custody. It is separate from the county jail roster and shows current facility assignment, mugshot, and sentence info.

Candler County Records Requests

You can get jail mugshots and booking records from Candler County by filing an open records request. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the Georgia Open Records Act gives the public a right to inspect government records. The sheriff's office must respond within three business days. Send your written request to 1015 East Hiawatha Street, Metter, GA 30439 or call 912-685-2568 to ask how they accept requests.

The Candler County Board of Commissioners also handles open records at the county level. Their office is at 1075 E. Hiawatha Street, Suite A, Metter, GA 30439. Phone is 912-685-2835. If your request covers records beyond just the jail, such as court filings or county documents, the board of commissioners office may be the right contact.

State law caps copy fees at 10 cents per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. Digital copies of a jail mugshot may be provided at no charge depending on the office. Always ask about fees when you file your request. Some offices want payment up front before they release records.

Booking Photo Laws in Georgia

Candler County jail mugshots are covered by Georgia's state laws on booking photo access. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, law enforcement cannot post booking photos to websites unless the person asking for the photo signs a written statement. That statement must say the mugshot will not go on a site that charges for removal. The Candler County Sheriff's Office follows this rule for all mugshot requests.

Georgia also lets people restrict their arrest records in certain cases. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 covers record restriction. If your Candler County case was dismissed, you were found not guilty, or you meet other conditions set by the statute, you can apply to have the arrest record and booking photo sealed from public view. Once restricted, the record does not show up in searches.

Sites that post mugshots and charge people to take them down violate O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division handles complaints about these sites. You can report a violation and request removal of your Candler County booking photo through a written request to the site and a formal complaint to the state.

Statewide Criminal History

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains criminal history records for every county in the state, including Candler. A GBI criminal history check covers arrests, court dispositions, and custody information across all of Georgia. This goes beyond what a county jail roster shows.

For a small county like Candler, the GBI database can be especially helpful for finding older records. Local offices may not keep digital records going back many years, but the state system is more comprehensive. You can request a criminal history check through the GBI website. There is a fee, and results take longer than a quick jail roster lookup, but the data covers more ground.

Note: The GBI check is the most thorough option when you need a full arrest history rather than just a recent booking photo.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Candler County in southeast Georgia. Arrests near county lines can end up in either county's system. Check the booking location to find where the jail mugshot is on file.