Valdosta Booking Reports and Jail Records
Valdosta booking reports are maintained by the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail where all Valdosta arrestees are processed and held. Valdosta is the county seat of Lowndes County in south Georgia, and the sheriff's office publishes a current inmate list online so anyone can search Valdosta booking records by name. The list updates regularly and is free to access. Under Georgia's Open Records Act, these records are public and do not require a formal written request to view.
Valdosta Quick Facts
Lowndes County Current Inmate List
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office posts its current inmate list at lowndessheriff.com. The list shows people currently in custody at the Lowndes County Jail, including those arrested by Valdosta Police and sheriff's deputies. Each entry includes name, charges, and booking information. This is the quickest way to find booking reports for Valdosta arrests without making a phone call or visiting the jail in person.
Lowndes County Sheriff current inmate list for Valdosta booking reports
The Lowndes County Sheriff's current inmate page shows people in custody from Valdosta and surrounding areas of Lowndes County.
For questions not answered by the online list, call the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office at 229-671-2985. The sheriff's main page through the county is at lowndescounty.com. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff is required to maintain complete jail records for all people in custody, making those records publicly accessible.
Valdosta Police and the Booking Process
The Valdosta Police Department, reached at 229-293-3091, handles law enforcement within city limits. When officers make an arrest, the person is transported to the Lowndes County Jail for booking. The booking step creates the official record: name, charges, photograph, fingerprints, and personal information. That record then feeds into the sheriff's inmate list online. Both city police and sheriff's deputies send arrests to the same county jail, so all Valdosta booking reports end up in the same database.
Valdosta city website police department for Valdosta booking reports
The Valdosta city website includes information on police services and public safety resources for city residents.
Bond hearings in Valdosta typically happen within 72 hours of arrest. A magistrate judge reviews each case and sets bond based on the charges and the person's record. If bond is set and paid, the person is released. If bond is denied or too high to pay, they remain in the jail. All of this detail is reflected in the booking report, which updates as the case moves through the system.
Georgia Open Records Access for Valdosta Bookings
The Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq., makes booking records publicly available. Anyone can request Valdosta booking reports from the Lowndes County Sheriff without needing a special reason or legal standing. The sheriff's online inmate list is a practical result of that law — it avoids the need for formal requests by putting routine data online.
Some records are exempt from public release. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, records tied to open investigations, juvenile files, and some sensitive categories can be withheld. Adult booking data is not typically covered by those exemptions. If you submit a written request and the agency denies it, they must give a written explanation citing the specific exemption.
Booking photos from Valdosta arrests are also public as part of the official record. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 targets commercial sites that post photos and charge removal fees, but it does not prevent the sheriff from publishing its own records.
Inmate Services at Lowndes County Jail
Family members and friends of Valdosta inmates can use several services to stay connected. VINELink offers free custody alerts sent by phone, text, or email. Register online at VINELink.com or call 1-800-846-3460 to set up notifications for someone held at the Lowndes County Jail.
To send money to a Valdosta inmate's account, use JailATM.com. JailATM handles electronic deposits and mail services. Video visitation is available through Securus Technologies for those who want to visit remotely. Check the Lowndes County Sheriff's website for current visitation schedules and any recent policy changes at the jail.
Note: Visitation rules and schedules can change. Contact the jail directly at 229-671-2985 to confirm current procedures.
Statewide Records and Criminal History
The Lowndes County inmate list only shows current and recent local bookings. For full criminal history across Georgia, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's GCIC is the right resource. GBI maintains statewide arrest and court disposition records and can be reached at 404-244-2639. If a Valdosta person was convicted and transferred to state prison, they will not appear in the county roster. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers people in state custody.
Record Restriction for Valdosta Arrests
Georgia law allows some Valdosta residents to have old arrest records restricted from public view. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, a person can petition for restriction if they were not convicted, had charges dismissed, or completed certain sentences. O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60, the First Offender Act, also provides a path for those who completed their sentence under that program. Restriction does not delete the record from law enforcement systems, but it keeps the arrest from appearing in routine civilian checks. Legal aid groups in the Lowndes County area can provide help with the restriction process at little or no cost.
Lowndes County Booking Reports
Valdosta is the county seat of Lowndes County, and all city arrests are processed through the Lowndes County Jail. Visit the county page for more detail on the sheriff's office, jail access, and Lowndes County booking records.