Lowndes County Jail Records Search

Lowndes County booking reports are public records maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Valdosta, Georgia. These records document every person booked into the Lowndes County Jail, including their name, charges, and booking date. Georgia law requires the sheriff to keep this data and make it available to the public. The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office can be reached at 229-671-2985. You can also view the current inmate roster directly through the sheriff's online portal or submit a written open records request for past bookings.

Lowndes County Sheriff's Office Inmate Roster

The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office in Valdosta operates the county jail and maintains all booking records for the county. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff is required to keep a jail docket for every person taken into custody. That docket is a public record. The sheriff's office makes current inmate data available online at their website, which is a convenient way to check whether someone is in custody right now.

You can view the current inmate list at the Lowndes County Sheriff's current inmate page. The Lowndes County Sheriff's main office website at lowndescounty.com has contact information, links to the inmate roster, and other law enforcement resources. For the live roster, go to the Lowndes Sheriff current inmates page.

Booking records show the person's name, date of birth, booking date and time, and the charges at the time of arrest. Charges can change as the case moves through the courts. Many people are booked and released when charges are not pursued. Others are found not guilty at trial. A booking record is not a conviction.

To check on someone in custody or request older records, call 229-671-2985 or visit the sheriff's office in Valdosta. Staff can answer questions about current inmates and explain how to submit a written open records request for documents.

Online Inmate Access for Lowndes County

Lowndes County offers online inmate access, which makes it easier to check current bookings without calling the jail. The current inmate roster is available through the sheriff's website. That page is updated regularly and shows who is currently in the Lowndes County Jail along with their charges.

Below is a screenshot of the Lowndes County Sheriff's current inmate page:

The Lowndes County Sheriff's current inmates page at lowndessheriff.com:

This page shows who is currently in the Lowndes County Jail. Use it to confirm custody status before calling the office.

The Lowndes County Sheriff's main office page is shown below:

The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office main site at lowndescounty.com:

The main sheriff's site has contact details, office hours, and additional resources for the public.

Open Records Requests

Georgia's Open Records Act gives citizens the right to access jail booking records. For verbal information or current inmate status, check the online roster or call 229-671-2985. For copies of documents, submit a written request. The agency must respond within three business days and can charge a fee for copying records.

Some records are exempt from public release. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, records tied to active investigations or records that could endanger someone may be withheld. If a request is denied, the office must explain why in writing and cite the specific exemption that applies.

Booking photos are handled separately. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, Georgia limits the release of mugshots in certain cases, especially when no conviction resulted. Submit a formal written request to the sheriff's office for booking photos.

State Inmate Resources

If someone was convicted and sent to a Georgia state prison, they will no longer be in the Lowndes County Jail. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers all state prison inmates. Search by name to find the person's current facility and case details.

VINE lets you track an inmate's custody status and receive alerts when it changes. Sign up at vinelink.com with the person's name or inmate ID. Alerts come by phone, text, or email. The service is free and available 24 hours a day. VINE covers Lowndes County and all other Georgia counties.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association publishes statewide jail data. As of January 2026, Georgia's county jails held about 25,487 inmates, with about 67.9% of them awaiting trial. Lowndes County is one of the larger counties in south Georgia and has a larger jail population than most surrounding counties. Valdosta's size and its position along I-75 make it a significant law enforcement hub for the region.

Court Records and Case Outcomes

Booking records and court records are different things. Booking records document arrests. Court records document the legal proceedings that followed. Lowndes County cases go to the Superior Court for felonies and the State Court for misdemeanors. The Georgia Courts website has court contact information and guidance on requesting records.

Some records may be sealed or restricted under Georgia law. The First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60) and record restriction laws (O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37) allow certain people to have their records sealed after completing a case without a formal conviction. A restricted record will not appear in most standard public searches.

Cities in Lowndes County

Valdosta is the county seat of Lowndes County and the largest city in the region.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Lowndes County and each has its own jail and booking records system.