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Find a Paulding County Jail Inmate and Check Current Booking Details
If you are trying to confirm whether someone is currently held in the Paulding County Jail, start with the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office online offender lookup. The county says the system searches inmates who are currently held at the detention center and can be searched by name or book-in date.
Dallas, GA 30132
How to Search the Paulding County Jail Roster
- Open the county’s inmate lookup. Go directly to inmate.paulding.gov. This is the lookup linked by the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office.
- Search by the information you know. The county states that users can search the jail database by an inmate’s name or by book-in date.
- Check the identity carefully. Compare the inmate’s full name and arrest date before assuming the record belongs to the person you are looking for, especially with common names.
- Review every listed charge. The county says the public lookup provides the inmate’s name, arrest date and charges. A listed charge is an allegation connected with the booking, not proof of conviction.
- Verify anything time-sensitive. If you are arranging bond, traveling to the jail or sending money, recheck custody first because a person can be released or transferred after you initially search.
What the Paulding County Inmate Lookup Can Tell You
| Information | How to use it |
|---|---|
| Inmate name | Confirm that you have the correct person before taking another action. |
| Arrest date | Helps distinguish a current booking from an older arrest involving the same name. |
| Listed charges | Shows allegations associated with the current incarceration. Check the court record for later filings or disposition. |
| Current roster presence | A matching record indicates the person is listed in the jail’s current database. The county says released inmates are removed from this database. |
Do not assume every piece of information found on commercial jail websites will also appear in the county system. The Sheriff’s own FAQ specifically identifies the inmate’s name, arrest date and charges as information supplied by its online lookup.
If You Cannot Find Someone Who Was Arrested
A missing search result does not automatically mean there was no arrest. Work through these checks before searching unrelated websites:
- Check the spelling and try the person’s full legal name instead of a nickname.
- If you know approximately when the arrest occurred, try the book-in date search.
- For a very recent arrest, allow time for intake and booking to be completed, then search again.
- The person may already have bonded out or otherwise been released; released inmates are not kept in the current online jail database.
- The person may be in another county, state or federal facility rather than Paulding County Jail.
- If the person received a state-prison sentence and was transferred to Georgia Department of Corrections custody, use the Georgia Find an Offender search instead.
Paulding County Jail Addresses and Contacts
90 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: 770-443-3030
Fax: 770-443-3045
The county describes the current jail as a 631-bed facility completed in 2020. It houses people awaiting court as well as qualifying sentenced inmates. The Sheriff notes that people sentenced to more than one year are considered Georgia Department of Corrections inmates and may remain in the county jail until the state receives them.
Bonding an Inmate in Paulding County
The Sheriff’s Office currently lists four bond methods. It also states that a $20 fee is required on all bonds. Bond questions are handled through the Bonding and Visitation Center at 90 Constitution Boulevard.
| Bond type | Current county requirements |
|---|---|
| Cash bond | Anyone may post the full cash amount. The county says credit cards and personal or business checks are not accepted for a cash bond. The person posting it must show picture identification. |
| Professional bondsman | The county says professional bondsmen may charge about 12%–15%, subject to change, and that the fee is non-refundable. An approved-bondsman list is available in the Bonding and Visitation Center lobby. The Sheriff’s Office does not recommend one company over another. |
| Property bond | For property inside Paulding County, bring the warranty deed, current tax statement, current mortgage statement and picture ID. All people named on the deed must be present. The county requires twice the bond amount in clear, unencumbered equity. |
| Attested property bond | If the property is outside Paulding County, start with the sheriff’s office where the property is located. That agency prepares the required bond paperwork in a sealed envelope, which is then returned to Paulding County to finish the process. |
Review the current official bonding instructions before bringing money or documents, especially for a property bond.
First Appearance and When Bond May Be Set
The current Paulding County Magistrate Court information says first appearance hearings are generally held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Magistrate Courtroom on the first floor of the Paulding County Judicial Building. The court advises contacting it the day before because the time and presiding judge can vary.
A first appearance advises the defendant of the filed charges and determines whether a bond will be set. It should not be confused with the final disposition of the criminal case.
Video Visitation
Paulding County Jail uses video visitation. A visit can be conducted remotely using an internet-connected device or from the Bonding and Visitation Center.
- Confirm the inmate is still in custody before scheduling.
- Use the county’s Jail Visitation and Bonding page to reach the currently approved video service.
- Create or sign in to the required provider account.
- Select the correct inmate and an available visit time.
- The Sheriff’s Office currently states that each inmate is offered one free off-site video visitation per week.
The county also warns visitors not to loiter, smoke or use a cell phone within 100 feet of the Bonding and Visitation Center.
How to Put Money on an Inmate Account
Paulding County currently uses Access Corrections for inmate commissary deposits. The Sheriff’s Office lists three practical deposit methods:
- Deposit online through Access Corrections.
- Call Access Corrections at 866-345-1884.
- Use the Keefe kiosk inside the Bonding and Visitation Center.
Each inmate may make commissary purchases one day per week according to housing location. The Sheriff’s Office currently sets the spending limit at $50 on the inmate’s commissary day. Funds must be deposited by midnight the night before that commissary day for the inmate to receive the order.
After release, remaining account funds are issued to the inmate on a debit card. Inmate Accounts can be reached through the jail at 770-443-3030; the county lists office hours as Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Paulding County Jail Mail Rules
The jail’s current personal-mail policy is unusually specific: it accepts only 3 × 5 inch postcards for currently incarcerated inmates.
Paulding County Jail
Inmate’s Name and ID Number
190 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132
- A return address must appear on the postcard.
- Mail is inspected for contraband.
- Postcard pictures may not contain nudity, violence or depictions of illegal activity.
- An inmate may possess up to three postcard pictures at a time.
- The Sheriff’s Office states that letters sent to the jail are returned unopened.
Check the official inmate mail rules before sending anything because jail mail policies can change.
How to Get an Older Arrest or Incarceration Record
The live jail roster is not an archive. If a person has been released, use the Paulding County Sheriff’s Records Division for arrest, incarceration and related records.
| Records contact | Details |
|---|---|
| sheriff-openrecords@paulding.gov | |
| Phone | 770-443-3010 |
| Fax | 770-505-5524 |
| In person / mail | Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, 180 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, GA 30132 |
| Records hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., excluding holidays |
| Typical case-report availability | The Records Division says case reports are generally available in 3–5 business days, subject to legal disclosure restrictions. |
Under the county’s Open Records information, search, retrieval and redaction charges may apply after the first quarter hour. Letter- or legal-size copies may be charged at 10 cents per page.
Need Proof of Incarceration?
The Sheriff’s Office provides a dedicated Proof of Incarceration Request Form. The current form asks for requester contact information and identifying details for the inmate, including the inmate’s name, date of birth, date of incarceration and a Social Security number field. Provide sensitive information only through the official process and only when appropriate.
How to Check the Criminal Court Case
The jail record answers the custody question; the court record is the better source for later pleadings, hearings and case activity.
- Identify the correct inmate and arrest first.
- Open the county’s official criminal case-search instructions.
- If you do not know the case number, the county instructs users to search by name in the format Last Name, First Name.
- If you have a case number, enter the full six-digit number with dashes, such as the county’s example format 21-CR-000001.
- Open the matching case and use the green plus sign beside it to view available pleadings.
Related Georgia Jail Search Guides
Paulding County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. How do I search for an inmate in Paulding County Jail?
Use the Paulding County Sheriff’s official online offender lookup at inmate.paulding.gov. The county says you can search current inmates by name or book-in date.
2. What information does the Paulding County jail roster show?
The Sheriff’s FAQ states that the online lookup provides the inmate’s name, arrest date and listed charges for people currently held at the detention center.
3. Why can’t I find someone who was just arrested?
The person may still be going through booking, the name may be entered differently, or the person may be held by another agency. Try the legal name, search again after intake has had time to finish, and call the jail at 770-443-3030 if custody remains unclear.
4. Can I find someone who was already released?
Not in the current offender lookup. Paulding County states that an inmate no longer appears in that database once released. For an older incarceration or arrest record, contact the Sheriff’s Records Division.
5. Where is Paulding County Jail located?
The current Jail Division address is 190 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, GA 30132. The main jail number is 770-443-3030. The separate Bonding and Visitation Center is at 90 Constitution Boulevard.
6. How can I post bond for a Paulding County inmate?
The Sheriff’s Office lists cash, professional bondsman, property and attested property bonds. A $20 bond fee applies. Requirements vary by method, so confirm the inmate’s current bond status and review the county bonding instructions before paying or bringing property documents.
7. Can I visit a Paulding County Jail inmate?
Yes. Visitation is conducted by video, either remotely from an internet-connected device or through the Bonding and Visitation Center. The county currently offers one free off-site video visit per inmate each week.
8. What can I mail to a Paulding County Jail inmate?
The current jail policy accepts 3 × 5 inch postcards with a return address. Postcard images cannot depict nudity, violence or illegal activity, and ordinary letters are returned unopened.
9. How do I send money to a Paulding County inmate?
Use Access Corrections online, call 866-345-1884, or use the Keefe kiosk at the Bonding and Visitation Center. The Sheriff’s Office says not to mail cash or money orders for an inmate’s commissary account.
10. How do I get an old Paulding County arrest or incarceration record?
Submit an Open Records request to the Paulding County Sheriff’s Records Division by email, fax, mail or in person. The Sheriff’s Office also provides a specific Proof of Incarceration Request Form when documentation of an incarceration is needed.
Official Sources for Current Information
- Paulding County Official Inmate Lookup
- Paulding County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
- Official Bonding Options
- Official Visitation Information
- Official Inmate Accounts Information
- Sheriff Open Records Requests
County jail records change as people are booked, released, transferred or affected by court orders. Verify live custody and bond information before traveling, sending money or making another time-sensitive decision. An arrest or jail booking does not establish guilt.