Richmond County Jail Mugshots Search

Richmond County jail mugshots are processed at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center in Augusta, Georgia. This is one of the largest jail systems in the state, with over 200 staff members and a daily inmate population that often exceeds capacity. Sheriff Richard Roundtree leads the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, which handles all bookings and jail operations. You can search for current inmates online through the Augusta-Richmond County inmate inquiry system. This page covers how to find Richmond County jail mugshots, what the detention center holds, and how Georgia law shapes your access to these records.

Richmond County Sheriff's Office

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is at 400 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901. The main phone number is 706-821-1000. Sheriff Richard Roundtree leads the office, which handles law enforcement, court security, and jail operations across Richmond County. Augusta and Richmond County operate under a consolidated government, so the sheriff's office serves the entire metro area.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office website has info on divisions, programs, and contact details for different departments.

The sheriff's office handles all arrests made by county deputies and processes bookings from other agencies operating in Richmond County. City and county law enforcement work under the same government, which means all local arrests flow through one system. This makes it simpler to search for jail mugshots since there is one central booking facility for the whole county.

Charles B. Webster Detention Center

The Charles B. Webster Detention Center is the main jail for Richmond County. It sits at 1941 Phinizy Rd, Augusta, GA 30906. This facility handles all bookings and holds inmates awaiting trial, serving short sentences, or waiting for transfer to state prison. The detention center has a rated capacity of 1,050 beds, but the average daily population runs around 1,165 inmates. That means the jail operates above capacity on most days.

More than 200 staff members work at the Webster Detention Center. They cover everything from intake processing and housing assignments to medical care and transport. The facility runs around the clock, seven days a week. A 300-bed expansion has been planned to help with overcrowding at the Richmond County jail. Until that expansion is done, the jail continues to work with more inmates than it was built to hold.

Every person booked at the detention center gets a mugshot taken as part of the intake process. Staff record the charges, personal details, bond amount, and booking date. All of this goes into the county records system and becomes part of the public record under Georgia law.

Search Richmond County Jail Mugshots

The primary way to look up inmates in Richmond County is through the Augusta-Richmond County Inmate Inquiry system. This online tool lets you search by name for people currently held at the Webster Detention Center. Results show booking information and charges.

The inmate inquiry system updates as new bookings come in and inmates are released. It covers all arrests processed through the Richmond County jail, whether made by county deputies, Augusta police, or other agencies. You can search by first name, last name, or both. The system is free to use and does not need an account.

If you need to find someone who has been convicted and sent to state prison from Richmond County, the GDC offender search is the tool to use. The county inmate inquiry only shows people at the local jail. The GDC search covers inmates in state facilities and shows mugshots when on file.

Richmond County Open Records

Under the Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, anyone can request public records from Richmond County agencies. This includes jail mugshots, booking logs, and arrest reports from the sheriff's office. The law requires a response within three business days. You do not have to explain why you want the records.

The Open Records custodian for Richmond County is Lena J. Bonner. Her office is at 535 Telfair St., Suite 220, Augusta, GA 30901. Send your written request there for jail records or other public documents. Be specific about what you need. Include names, dates, and the type of record you want. This helps staff find the right files faster.

Copy fees follow O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. Paper copies cost no more than 10 cents per page. If the request takes a lot of staff time, the agency can charge for that time at a rate set by law. Most simple requests for a single mugshot or booking record are cheap and quick. Richmond County handles a lot of records requests because of its size, so allow a few days for processing during busy times.

Note: Open records requests can be made in person, by mail, or by email to the custodian's office.

Georgia Mugshot Laws

Jail mugshots from Richmond County fall under state law. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 restricts how law enforcement can share booking photos. Agencies in Georgia cannot post mugshots on websites unless certain conditions are met. Anyone who receives a mugshot from a Richmond County agency must sign a written statement that the photo will not be placed on a site that charges for removal.

If your arrest in Richmond County was dismissed or you were acquitted, O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 may let you restrict your records. Once restricted, your jail mugshot and booking data are sealed from general public access. Apply through the arresting agency or the GBI. The process takes time and there is a fee involved.

O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 goes after mugshot websites that charge for photo removal. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division takes complaints about these sites. If your Richmond County booking photo is on a site demanding payment, file a complaint with the state.

Cities in Richmond County

Richmond County and the City of Augusta operate under a consolidated government. All arrests in the county go through the same booking system at the Webster Detention Center. Augusta is the only qualifying city with its own page.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Richmond County. If you are unsure where an arrest took place, check the booking county. Each county runs its own jail and keeps its own mugshots.