Camden County Sheriff Inmate Records
Camden County booking reports are created by the Sheriff's Office in Woodbine every time someone is processed into the county jail. These records are public under Georgia's Open Records Act and include the person's name, charges, and booking date. Camden County is in the far southeast corner of Georgia, bordering Florida, and the local jail serves a growing population that includes residents of both Kingsland and St. Marys. Anyone can search these records in person or by submitting a written request.
Camden County Quick Facts
How to Search Camden County Jail Records
The Camden County Sheriff's Office in Woodbine is the primary source for all county jail booking records. Walk-in access to the public docket is available during regular business hours. You can ask to see the current roster or request specific entries by name or date. The process is simple, requires no special authorization, and is available to any person who asks during normal office hours.
For those who need copies or who live outside the area, a written Open Records request is the right approach. Under Georgia's Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq.), the office must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time is free. A reasonable fee may apply after that for staff labor. Mail and email requests are both accepted. If the request is denied, the office must provide the denial in writing with the specific legal exemption cited.
Camden County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Georgia. The presence of the Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base near St. Marys means the county sees military-related population activity. The jail processes a range of bookings that reflect this diverse and growing community.
Contents of a Camden County Booking Report
State law specifies the minimum data required in every booking record. O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7 requires the Camden County Sheriff to record the full name, age, sex, race, the charges filed, and the booking and release dates for each person taken into custody. This information is part of the public record for every booking, regardless of the charge or length of stay.
Beyond the required minimum, Camden County records often include the arresting agency, bond status, holds from other agencies, and transfer details if the person was moved. Booking photos may be part of the file. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 prevents law enforcement agencies from sharing booking photos with commercial mugshot websites. Camden County follows this state restriction. Photos can still be obtained through a direct Open Records request to the sheriff.
Note: Arrests by both local and federal law enforcement in the Kings Bay area may result in bookings at the Camden County Jail. Federal charges may eventually move to federal court and federal custody, at which point they leave the county system entirely.
State and Federal Prison Records Beyond Camden County
Camden County booking records only cover the local county jail. People convicted in the county and sent to a Georgia state prison are tracked by the Georgia Department of Corrections. People charged with federal crimes and sentenced to federal prison are tracked by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Neither of these appears in the Camden County jail records after transfer.
Search for Georgia state inmates at the GDC offender search portal. The GDC direct query form allows name and ID searches. For written GDC records, write to Inmate Records and Information, PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029. For federal prisoners, visit the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate finder separately.
Georgia Department of Corrections find an offender search
State prison records go through the GDC. For people in the Camden County local jail, contact the sheriff's office in Woodbine.
GBI GCIC for Complete Criminal History
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation operates the Georgia Crime Information Center, which tracks criminal history records from all 159 Georgia counties. GCIC is more comprehensive than a local jail search. It includes arrest data, court dispositions, and sentencing records from agencies statewide. If you need a complete picture of someone's Georgia criminal record, GCIC is the correct tool.
GCIC access requires a scheduled appointment at the GBI office. No walk-ins are accepted. Call 404-244-2639 to schedule. The office is at 3121 Panthersville Road, Decatur, GA 30034. Read the GBI FAQ before your visit. The GCIC overview page explains the database scope and what to expect from the report.
VINE, Open Records, and Court Resources for Camden County
VINE provides free automatic inmate notifications for the Camden County Jail. Register at VINELink.com and choose your alert method. VINE monitors jail records around the clock and notifies you by phone, text, or email when an inmate's custody status changes. No manual checking is needed. The service covers Camden County and all other Georgia counties.
Georgia's Open Records Act gives everyone equal access to Camden County booking data. You don't need to be a county resident or have a specific reason to request records. Walk-in access is available at the Woodbine sheriff's office during business hours. Written requests are also valid, with a three-business-day response requirement. Denials must be in writing with specific legal justification.
For court records that follow a Camden County arrest, the Georgia Courts website provides contact information for the Superior Court Clerk and links to case lookup tools. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association publishes monthly statewide jail statistics. As of January 2026, 67.9% of Georgia county jail inmates were awaiting trial. Camden County's pretrial population is a normal part of this broader statewide picture.
Nearby Counties
Camden County neighbors these counties in extreme southeast Georgia. Each maintains its own jail records and booking data.