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Find an Augusta, GA Inmate and Check Current Booking Status
If you are trying to find someone arrested in Augusta, Georgia, the correct starting point is the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Inquiry. Augusta and Richmond County operate as a consolidated government, so a search for “Augusta jail inmate search” normally leads to the Richmond County jail system rather than a separate city-jail database.
The official lookup can be used to review current or recent bookings and identify the correct inmate before you call the jail, arrange bond, schedule a visit, send mail or check court records.
Information reviewed October 27, 2026. Custody, bond, release and visitation details can change quickly. Use the live Sheriff system for the final status check.
How to Search the Augusta Jail Roster
The official Augusta-Richmond County booking system is straightforward. You do not need to create an account or pay a commercial people-search service just to check a local booking.
- Open the Sheriff’s Inmate Inquiry page. Use the official Richmond County Sheriff’s Office link above.
- Read the disclaimer and continue. The Sheriff explains that the information is provided as a public service and may change.
- Search by last name. Start with the inmate’s legal surname. Add the first name if too many people appear.
- Use “Recent Bookings” for a new arrest. This is useful when the arrest happened recently and you want to review newer entries.
- Compare identifying information. The public list displays the last name, first name, race/sex/age and arrest date.
- Open the matching inmate record. Review available booking, charge and bond information before taking further action.
- Verify anything time-sensitive. Call Jail Information at 706-821-1110 before paying bond, driving to the jail or arranging transportation for a release.
What the Augusta Inmate Lookup Can Tell You
The initial roster is designed primarily to confirm whether a person appears in Richmond County custody. More detailed information may become available after you select an inmate.
| Information | What it helps you confirm |
|---|---|
| Full name | Whether the record belongs to the correct person. |
| Race / sex / age | Helps separate people with similar names. |
| Arrest date | Whether the booking matches the incident you are checking. |
| Booking number | A useful identifier when speaking with jail staff or researching records. |
| Charges | The allegations connected with the booking. A listed charge is not a conviction. |
| Bond amount | A starting point for release planning; confirm eligibility before paying. |
| Disposition/status fields | May provide additional booking information, although court records remain the better source for the final case outcome. |
Do not treat a jail roster as the final criminal-case record. Charges may later be amended, dismissed or resolved differently in court.
For a broader Richmond County guide covering the same jail system, see our Richmond County Jail inmate search and roster guide.
Recently Arrested but Not Showing in the Search?
A missing result does not automatically mean the person was released. Work through these checks in order:
- Search only the legal last name.
- Try a different spelling, maiden name, hyphenated surname or suffix.
- Select Recent Bookings.
- Allow time for a very recent arrest to complete intake and data entry.
- Confirm the arrest actually happened in Augusta-Richmond County.
- Consider whether the person already bonded out or was released.
- Consider whether another agency or county has custody.
- If the person has been sentenced or transferred to state custody, use the Georgia Department of Corrections search.
- For an urgent custody check, call 706-821-1110.
Which Augusta Jail Facility Holds Inmates?
Several Augusta correctional addresses appear online, and they are easy to confuse. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office currently identifies two jail locations within its Jails Division, while Richmond County Correctional Institution is a separate facility.
| Facility | Address / phone | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Charles B. Webster Detention Center | 1941 Phinizy Road Augusta, GA 30906 706-821-1101 | Main detention campus where the Sheriff’s Jail Division supervises the inmate population. |
| Richmond County Jail / Law Enforcement Center | 401 Walton Way Augusta, GA 30901 706-821-1113 | Associated with intake, release and Jails Division operations. |
| Richmond County Sheriff’s Office | 400 Walton Way Augusta, GA 30901 706-821-1000 | General Sheriff’s Office services and records routing. |
| Richmond County Correctional Institution | 2314 Tobacco Road Augusta, GA 30906 706-798-5572 | A separate correctional institution. Do not assume it is the same facility as the county jail or Webster Detention Center. |
Before traveling, confirm the inmate’s current facility. Booking may begin through one part of the jail system while the person is later housed at the Webster Detention Center.
Bonding an Augusta Jail Inmate
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says bonding transactions for people held at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center take place through the Visitor Center. The current bonding guidelines provide three main options.
| Bond type | Current official guidance |
|---|---|
| Professional bonding company | The Sheriff states that approved companies generally charge 12%–15% of the total bond. The fee is not refundable, and collateral may also be required. |
| Property bond | The property generally must be in Richmond County, have been owned for at least one year and meet the Sheriff’s equity requirements. Current tax-assessment documentation and valid state ID are required. |
| Cash bond | The person posting the bond must bring valid state-issued ID and enough funds to cover the required bond. The Sheriff also provides an online card-payment option through its bonding page. |
Approved professional bonding companies listed by the Sheriff
- Anytime Bonding Company: 706-722-0289
- CSRA Bonding Company: 706-722-2266
- Gardenhire Bonding Company: 706-724-9772 or 706-771-3664
- Georgia Carolina Bonding Company: 706-481-8553
The Sheriff’s current guidelines also state that a $20 Sheriff’s bonding fee is collected with each property or cash bond.
Read the current Richmond County Sheriff’s bonding guidelines.
Augusta Jail Visitation: What to Do Before You Go
The Sheriff’s dedicated visitation page currently describes a two-way video visitation system at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center Visitor Center.
- The inmate submits the visitor’s full name, date of birth and relationship.
- The proposed visitor registers through InmateSales.
- Allow up to 72 business hours for approval or denial.
- After approval, schedule the visit the day before the desired date or up to one week in advance.
- Bring an accepted photo ID.
- Check in at least 15 minutes before the scheduled visit.
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Only one person may visit at a time. Accepted identification includes a valid state driver’s license, valid passport or valid military ID. A visitor under 17 may visit when accompanied by an approved parent or guardian.
Prior arrests can affect visitation eligibility
The current Sheriff policy contains specific restrictions. A Richmond County misdemeanor arrest, other than certain minor exceptions, can prevent visitation until two years have passed. A previous violent-felony arrest may prevent visitation, while a non-violent felony may require a five-year waiting period. The policy allows certain exceptions through jail administration.
Phone Calls, Inmate Mail and Money
Inmate telephone service
The Sheriff’s current communication page identifies Combined Public Communications / InmateSales as the telephone-service provider.
- Accounts can be funded through InmateSales or its app.
- Phone-account assistance: 702-829-3001.
- The jail also lists blue funding kiosks in the jail lobby and Visitor Center.
- The currently published standard call rate is $0.16 per minute plus tax.
- A 15-minute standard call is listed as $2.40 plus tax.
- International rates vary.
Standard friends-and-family mail
Richmond County Jail, GA
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Legal mail
Richmond County Jail
1941 Phinizy Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
Important mail rules
- Include the inmate’s name and inmate ID.
- Include a return address.
- Standard mail must be no larger than 8½ × 11 inches and suitable for scanning.
- Do not include cash, checks or other currency.
- Do not include stamps, blank envelopes or stationery.
- Stickers, homemade cards, musical cards, glitter, glue, paint and raised decorations are prohibited.
- The Sheriff lists photographs as the permitted enclosure, with up to 10 photos per package when printed on photo paper and otherwise compliant.
Commissary and general inmate-account deposits
Older Richmond County jail brochures and archived notices show deposit methods that may no longer reflect the current system. The present Sheriff communication page clearly confirms telephone-account funding, but it does not provide equally clear current instructions for every commissary or general inmate-account deposit.
Before sending commissary money, call Jail Information at 706-821-1110 or the Webster Detention Center at 706-821-1101 and ask for the currently authorized deposit method. This avoids paying through an outdated vendor link.
Booking Record vs. Court Record: Use the Right Source
The Augusta inmate lookup tells you about jail custody. A criminal court record answers a different question: what happened to the charge after the arrest.
| If you need… | Best source |
|---|---|
| Current Augusta/Richmond County custody | Richmond County Sheriff’s Inmate Inquiry |
| Recent booking or current bond information | Inmate Inquiry / Booking Desk |
| Release-date, bail or sentence question | Booking Desk: 706-821-1110 |
| Current State Court case status | Clerk of Court: 706-821-1215 or Solicitor General: 706-821-1220 |
| Older arrest or booking report | Richmond County Sheriff’s Records Bureau |
| Record not routinely available online | RCSO Open Records Request |
| Person transferred to Georgia state prison | Georgia Department of Corrections offender search |
Getting an older arrest or Sheriff’s record
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Records Bureau maintains arrest booking reports, incident reports and related law-enforcement records. Public request hours are currently listed as Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Records Bureau: 706-821-1010
For a written Open Records Request, include:
- Your name, telephone number and return address.
- The exact type of record requested.
- The person’s name.
- Relevant dates and times.
- Location of the incident when known.
- Case number when available.
The Sheriff identifies email as its preferred open-records submission method: RCSOOpenRecords@augustaga.gov. Open-records questions can be directed to 706-821-1076.
If the Inmate Was Transferred Out of the Augusta Jail
A person may disappear from the local roster after release or transfer. If the person has entered Georgia state correctional custody, use the Georgia Department of Corrections rather than repeatedly searching the county roster.
- Open the Georgia Department of Corrections Find an Offender page.
- Accept the state search disclaimer.
- Search by name, GDC ID or case number when available.
- Use identifying details to confirm the correct person.
- Check the facility shown in the state record before contacting or traveling to a prison.
Georgia’s official guidance distinguishes state offenders from people held in county jails. For a current Augusta arrest, search Richmond County first; use GDC when a state transfer or sentence is likely.
Do not confuse the county jail with RCCI
Richmond County Correctional Institution (RCCI) at 2314 Tobacco Road is a separate correctional facility. It is not simply another name for the Charles B. Webster Detention Center.
If the Arrest Happened Outside Augusta
Georgia counties maintain separate jail systems. If you discover that the person was arrested elsewhere, move to the correct county roster instead of continuing to search Augusta records.
Augusta Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. How do I search for an inmate in Augusta, Georgia?
Use the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Inquiry. Search by the person’s legal last name, add the first name if needed, compare the identifying information and arrest date, then open the matching booking record.
2. What is the official Augusta jail inmate search website?
The official local search is the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Inquiry, with the booking application hosted through Augusta-Richmond County’s government system.
3. Why is someone who was just arrested not showing in the Augusta jail search?
The booking may still be processing, the name may be entered differently, the person may already have been released, or another agency may have custody. Try Recent Bookings and a surname-only search, then call 706-821-1110 if the status remains unclear.
4. Where is the main jail for Augusta inmates?
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Jail Division identifies the Charles B. Webster Detention Center at 1941 Phinizy Road, Augusta, GA 30906 as the main detention campus. Its phone number is 706-821-1101.
5. What phone number should I call for Augusta inmate information?
Call Richmond County Jail Information and the Booking Desk at 706-821-1110 for inmate-related questions such as release date, bail amount and sentence information.
6. How do I bond someone out of the Augusta jail?
The Sheriff currently lists professional bonding-company, property-bond and cash-bond options. Confirm the active bond and release eligibility first, then follow the Sheriff’s current bonding guidelines before making payment.
7. How do I visit an inmate at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center?
The inmate submits the proposed visitor’s information, the visitor registers through InmateSales, and the Visitor Center reviews the registration. The current dedicated visitation page lists Monday-Friday video-visitation periods and requires visitors to check in 15 minutes early.
8. What address should I use to mail an Augusta jail inmate?
Current standard non-legal mail should be addressed with the inmate’s name and ID to Richmond County Jail, GA, PO Box 76550, Highland Heights, KY 41076. Legal mail uses 1941 Phinizy Road, Augusta, GA 30906.
9. What should I do if the inmate was transferred to Georgia state custody?
Use the Georgia Department of Corrections Find an Offender service. The Richmond County booking search is for local jail custody, while GDC is the appropriate system after a person enters state correctional custody.
10. How can I obtain an older Augusta arrest or booking record?
Contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Records Bureau at 706-821-1010 or submit a written Open Records Request. Include the person’s name, dates, location and case number when available so the agency can identify the requested record.
Official Resources Used for Current Augusta Jail Information
- Richmond County Sheriff’s Office — Inmate Inquiry
- Richmond County Sheriff’s Office — Jail Division
- Richmond County Sheriff’s Office — Visitation and Communication
- Richmond County Sheriff’s Office — Bonding Guidelines
- Richmond County Sheriff’s Office — Records Bureau
- Richmond County Sheriff’s Office — Open Records Requests
- Augusta-Richmond County — Court Information
- Georgia Department of Corrections — Richmond County Jail
- Georgia Department of Corrections — Find an Offender