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Fayette County, Georgia · Current jail lookup guide
Find a Fayette County Jail Inmate and Verify Current Custody
If you are trying to find someone who was arrested in Fayette County, start with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office inmate lookup. It is the official county source for current jail records and can show the inmate’s booking information, charges, warrant or court references, and bond information when available.
Fastest route: open the Sheriff’s lookup, enter the person’s full name in FirstName LastName format, select the matching inmate, and review every charge and bond line before taking any action.
Information checked October 26, 2026. Jail custody, charges, bond status, visitation rules and vendor procedures can change after booking or court action, so use the official live lookup for the final status check.
Fayetteville, GA 30214
- How to search the jail roster
- What inmate records show
- If the inmate is not found
- Jail address and contacts
- Bond and release procedures
- Visitation schedule and rules
- Money and commissary
- Personal and legal mail
- Calls, property and inmate needs
- Court records and case status
- Older jail and arrest records
- County jail vs. state custody
- Frequently asked questions
How to Search the Fayette County Jail Roster
- Open the official inmate lookup. Go to lookup.fayettesheriff.org.
- Enter the inmate’s full name. The Sheriff’s search specifically asks for the name in FirstName LastName format and says it must be spelled correctly.
- Review the matching names. Results can include last name, first name, middle name, suffix, race, sex and custody start date.
- Select the correct inmate. Compare available identity information before assuming two people with similar names are the same person.
- Open the detailed record. Review the booking number, booking date, charges, statute numbers, court or warrant references and bond amounts.
- Recheck before paying or traveling. A bond, hold, transfer or release can change after a hearing or jail processing.
What the Fayette County Inmate Lookup Can Show
The public record is primarily a current custody and booking record. A detailed inmate page can contain the following information:
| Record field | How it helps |
|---|---|
| Full name and identifying information | Helps distinguish people with similar names. |
| Booking number | Useful when contacting jail staff or identifying the correct custody record. |
| Booking date and time | Shows when the person entered the jail system for the listed booking. |
| Age, sex, race, height and weight | Additional identity checks when displayed in the public record. |
| Georgia statute | Identifies the law associated with a listed charge. |
| Offense description | Shows the allegation recorded with the booking. |
| Court or warrant reference | Can help you locate the related court matter later. |
| Bond amount | Shows a public bond figure when one has been entered; “n/a” does not necessarily mean a person can never receive a bond. |
A jail entry is not a final criminal-case result. Charges may later be amended, dismissed, reduced or resolved differently in court.
If You Cannot Find the Person
A missing result does not automatically mean the person was never arrested. Work through these checks:
- Verify the exact spelling and enter the legal first and last name.
- Allow time for a very recent arrest to complete intake and booking.
- Check whether the person may already have bonded out or been released.
- Confirm that the arrest occurred in Fayette County rather than Fulton, Clayton, Coweta, Spalding or another jurisdiction.
- If the person received a state sentence and was transferred, use the Georgia Department of Corrections Find an Offender tool instead.
- If you need a time-sensitive answer about current custody, call the Jail Division at 770-716-4720.
Fayette County includes Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey. County planning records state that the jail serves the county as a whole, including people brought in through municipal law-enforcement agencies.
Fayette County Jail Location and Contact Information
| Purpose | Official information |
|---|---|
| Fayette County Jail | 145 Johnson Avenue, Fayetteville, GA 30214 |
| Jail Division | 770-716-4720 |
| Jail / visitation questions | 770-716-4734 |
| Sheriff’s Office main line | 770-461-6353 |
| Records Section | 770-716-4790 |
| Open Records | 770-716-4712 |
The Georgia Department of Corrections also lists Fayette County Jail at 145 Johnson Avenue, Fayetteville, GA 30214 with the primary number 770-716-4720.
The Sheriff’s Jail Division describes the facility as a pretrial detention center with more than 554 beds. It holds people awaiting court who have not bonded out, individuals serving county-jail sentences of up to 12 months, and some people awaiting transfer to a state facility.
Bond and Release Procedures
If a bond appears in the inmate record, do not assume that paying the amount shown will automatically result in immediate release. A person may have multiple charges, separate bonds, a probation issue, another-agency hold or a charge without a bond.
Cash bond
- The Sheriff states that a cash bond can be paid with cash or a bank-issued certified check.
- A certified check must be verified by a supervisor before approval.
- Cash must equal the bond amount and the jail states that it can accept exact change only.
- The person posting bond must be at least 18 and have state-issued identification or a driver’s license.
Property bond
For Fayette County property, the Sheriff currently requires the original warranty deed, a current tax statement and proof of equity. Everyone named on the deed must be present. The Sheriff’s published rule says the property’s equity must be greater than twice the bond amount.
Transfer bond for property outside Fayette County
- Contact the Sheriff’s Office in the county where the property is located.
- Meet that county’s requirements for a property bond.
- That Sheriff’s Office prepares the transfer paperwork and places it in a sealed envelope.
- Return the sealed envelope to Fayette County Jail.
- Do not open or alter it; Fayette County states that a tampered envelope will not be accepted.
Professional bonding companies
The Fayette County Sheriff’s current inmate-information page lists these companies as authorized to conduct bonding business in the county:
- 24/7 Fayette Bonding — 770-460-5572
- ABC South Bail Bonds — 770-461-2211
- Anytime Bonding — 770-461-9464
- Better Bonding — 770-716-9889
The Sheriff’s published procedure also states that a $20 non-refundable cash bond fee is charged for each bond written. Verify the current amount and eligibility before paying.
Fayette County Jail Visitation Schedule
Do not arrive without a scheduled visit. The Sheriff states that the inmate must schedule a 45-minute time slot one day before the visit and may have up to two visits per week.
| Day | Regular inmate visitation | Inmate worker visitation |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | No visitation | No visitation |
| Tuesday | 9–9:45 a.m.; 10–10:45 a.m.; 1–1:45 p.m.; 2–2:45 p.m. | 7–8 p.m.; 8–9 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9–9:45 a.m.; 10–10:45 a.m.; 1–1:45 p.m.; 2–2:45 p.m. | 7–8 p.m.; 8–9 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9–9:45 a.m.; 10–10:45 a.m.; 1–1:45 p.m.; 2–2:45 p.m. | 7–8 p.m.; 8–9 p.m. |
| Friday | No visitation | No visitation |
| Saturday | 9–9:45 a.m.; 10–10:45 a.m.; 1–1:45 p.m.; 2–2:45 p.m. | 7–8 p.m.; 8–9 p.m. |
| Sunday | 9–9:45 a.m.; 10–10:45 a.m.; 1–1:45 p.m.; 2–2:45 p.m. | 7–8 p.m.; 8–9 p.m. |
Published visitor rules
- Bring valid state identification or a driver’s license when required.
- The Sheriff’s FAQ says a visit may include up to two adults and two children over age three.
- Children age 16 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian according to the jail FAQ.
- Visitors are subject to search and refusal can result in denied entry.
- No purses or packages are allowed; pay lockers are available in the lobby.
- Food and drinks are prohibited.
- Visitors must dress appropriately; provocative or revealing clothing is prohibited.
- Visits can be ended for disruptive conduct or violations of jail rules.
How to Put Money on an Inmate’s Account
Money taken from an inmate during admission is credited to the inmate’s account. Inmates cannot keep cash in their possession while housed in the jail.
Option 1: Mail a USPS money order
The Sheriff’s instructions state that mailed funds must be a U.S. Postal Service money order payable to Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Fund. Put the inmate’s name on the memo line.
Fayette County Jail
Attn: Inmate Accounts
145 Johnson Avenue
Fayetteville, GA 30214
The Sheriff states that cash and checks are not accepted through this mail option.
Option 2: Jail lobby kiosk
The jail lobby has an electronic kiosk. The Sheriff’s page says it accepts cash, major credit cards and qualifying Visa or Mastercard debit cards.
Option 3: Online deposit
The Sheriff currently directs family and friends to JailATM for online inmate-fund deposits. This is a third-party service and fees may apply.
Commissary purchases can include food, hygiene items, postcards, stamps and stationery. The Sheriff states that commissary ordering is generally available once a week, with spending limits depending on the inmate’s housing classification.
How to Send Personal Mail to a Fayette County Inmate
Fayette County no longer directs ordinary personal inmate mail to the jail itself. Personal correspondence is processed through an off-site JailATM scanning facility.
JailATM.com – Fayette County Jail
Inmate Name / Inmate Number
925B Peachtree Street, NE, Box 2062
Atlanta, GA 30309
The Sheriff states that personal incoming mail must be sent as a plain postcard. The published maximum size is 4¼ inches high by 6 inches long by 0.016 inch thick. Photographs and pictures are not allowed on personal postcards. Labels, stickers, perfume, lipstick, stains, coverings and similar alterations can cause mail to be returned.
Personal mail sent directly to the Fayette County Jail has been subject to return-to-sender under the policy effective September 1, 2023.
Legal mail
Legal mail from an approved legal entity is handled differently and is sent directly to the jail. It must include a verifiable return address. Examples listed by the Sheriff include attorneys, courts, judges, probation and parole offices.
Fayette County Jail
Inmate Name / Inmate Number
145 Johnson Avenue
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Phone Calls, Property and Items for an Inmate
Telephone calls
The Jail Division says inmates are allowed to make telephone calls daily. The published FAQ describes them as collect calls, with the cost paid by the recipient.
Items that may be brought
The Sheriff currently lists eyeglasses or reading glasses as items that may be brought for an inmate. Current medications may also be brought but are subject to clearance by jail medical staff.
Inmate property
Property taken at admission is secured in the jail property room. The Sheriff’s current policy says an inmate who remains in custody must complete a property-release form and have the designated person collect the property within 30 days of admission. For an inmate who has been transferred or released, arrangements must be made within 10 days. The Sheriff states that property can be disposed of after the applicable period.
Reporting sexual abuse or harassment
The Sheriff’s Jail Division publishes a PREA reporting hotline for reporting sexual abuse or sexual harassment on behalf of a person in custody: 1-888-951-2417.
How to Check the Criminal Case After Finding the Inmate
The jail lookup answers custody and booking questions. It does not replace the court record.
Once you have the person’s correct name, booking information or court reference, use the Fayette County Clerk of Superior and State Courts for the related criminal case when appropriate.
| Question | Best source |
|---|---|
| Is the person currently in Fayette County Jail? | Sheriff inmate lookup |
| What charges and bond amounts are shown with the booking? | Sheriff inmate record |
| When is a hearing or what was filed in the case? | Fayette County court docket |
| Was the charge dismissed, reduced or resolved? | Court record, not the jail roster |
| Has the person moved into Georgia state correctional custody? | Georgia Department of Corrections offender search |
The Clerk’s published search policy states that public court records can be inspected at the Clerk’s office from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except official holidays, unless a record is sealed or otherwise restricted. Public computer terminals are also available. Online docket entries can be searched through the Clerk’s online services.
For criminal-file questions, Fayette County currently lists the Clerk’s Criminal Division at 770-716-4293.
How to Request Older Jail, Arrest or Sheriff’s Records
If the live inmate lookup does not contain the record you need, use the Fayette County Sheriff’s Support Services / Open Records process.
The Sheriff states that its Support Services Division handles requests under the Georgia Open Records Act. Requests may be made electronically, in person or by postal mail.
Attn: Open Records Request
155 Johnson Avenue
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Open Records: 770-716-4712
Records Section: 770-716-4790
For a better response, identify the person, approximate date, booking or incident number if known, location and the exact record you want. The Sheriff’s current page also provides a specific mugshot-release form for mugshot requests.
Fayette County Jail or Georgia State Prison: Which Search Should You Use?
| Situation | Use this source |
|---|---|
| Recent Fayette County arrest or current county custody | Fayette County Sheriff inmate lookup |
| Local inmate serving a county-jail sentence | Fayette County Sheriff inmate lookup |
| Person transferred into Georgia state correctional custody | Georgia Department of Corrections Find an Offender |
| Federal prisoner | Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator |
| Final criminal-case outcome | Fayette County Clerk or the court handling the case |
Georgia’s official statewide offender service specifically directs users looking for someone in a county jail to the county’s website. The GDC search is intended for offenders in Georgia Department of Corrections facilities.
Other Georgia county inmate search guides
If the arrest occurred outside Fayette County, these county-specific guides may help you identify the correct Georgia jail system:
Fayette County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. What is the official Fayette County, GA inmate search website?
The official current inmate lookup is operated by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office at lookup.fayettesheriff.org. Use it for current Fayette County Jail booking, charge and bond information.
2. How do I search for an inmate in Fayette County Jail?
Open the Sheriff’s inmate lookup and enter the person’s full name in FirstName LastName format. The Sheriff says the name must be spelled correctly. Select the matching inmate to review the detailed booking record.
3. What information can the Fayette County inmate roster show?
The detailed record can show identifying information, booking number, booking date, Georgia statute, offense description, court or warrant references and bond amounts when available.
4. Why can I not find someone who was recently arrested?
The arrest may still be going through booking, the name may be entered differently, the person may already have been released, another county may have custody, or the person may have been transferred to a Georgia state facility.
5. Where is Fayette County Jail and what is the phone number?
Fayette County Jail is at 145 Johnson Avenue, Fayetteville, GA 30214. The Jail Division number is 770-716-4720, and the Sheriff lists 770-716-4734 for jail and visitation questions.
6. When can I visit a Fayette County Jail inmate?
Regular visitation is currently published for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday in 45-minute periods between 9:00–10:45 a.m. and 1:00–2:45 p.m. There is no regular visitation on Monday or Friday, and visits must be scheduled.
7. How can I send money to a Fayette County Jail inmate?
You can use the jail lobby kiosk, mail a U.S. Postal Service money order under the Sheriff’s published instructions, or use the JailATM online service. Verify the inmate’s identity before sending money because vendor fees and facility rules can apply.
8. What address should I use for Fayette County inmate mail?
Ordinary personal mail is currently sent to JailATM.com – Fayette County Jail, Inmate Name/Inmate Number, 925B Peachtree Street, NE, Box 2062, Atlanta, GA 30309. Personal correspondence must follow the jail’s postcard rules. Legal mail uses the jail facility address.
9. How do I post bond for a Fayette County Jail inmate?
First verify every charge and current bond amount. Fayette County publishes procedures for cash bonds, qualifying Fayette County property bonds, transfer bonds using property in another county, and approved professional bonding companies. A $20 non-refundable cash fee is currently listed for each bond written.
10. Does appearing in the Fayette County jail roster mean the person was convicted?
No. A booking or listed criminal charge is not proof of guilt or a conviction. Use the appropriate Fayette County court record to check later filings, pleas, dismissals, sentencing or other case outcomes.
Official Sources for Final Verification
- Fayette County Sheriff’s Office — Inmate Lookup
- Fayette County Sheriff’s Office — Jail Division
- Fayette County Sheriff’s Office — Inmate Information
- Fayette County Sheriff’s Office — Open Records
- Georgia Department of Corrections — Fayette County Jail
- Georgia Department of Corrections — Find an Offender
- Fayette County Government — Courts
- Fayette County Clerk of Superior and State Courts
CountyJailInmateSearch.org is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Fayette County Government, the Georgia Department of Corrections or any court. Verify live custody, bond, release and visitation information before making a financial, legal or travel decision. An arrest or listed charge does not establish guilt.