About the County
The location of Clarke County is on the northeastern side of Georgia. Initially, the area was part of Jackson County until 1801, when the Georgia Legislature directed the formation of a new county. They named it for Elijah Clarke, a commander in the American Revolution.
Over the years, Clarke County’s territory changed, with the county acquiring and losing land on different occasions. For instance, in 1807, Clarke acquired parts of Greene County but lost them in 1811 and 1813 after the creation of Madison and Oglethorpe Counties, respectively. Further, it lost more land to Oconee County after its creation in 1875.
Throughout the county’s first two centuries, agriculture was the primary economic driver, with cotton being the primary agricultural output. However, after 1875, food crops became the immediate agricultural product. Eventually, the residents shifted the economy based on health and education.
In terms of population growth, the 2020 census results indicate that the county has 128,671 people, a 12% increase from 2010.
About the County Sheriff’s Office
The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office is at 325 E. Washington St., Suite 125, Athens, GA 30601. It is the county’s primary law enforcement authority responsible for promoting public safety. The Sheriff is the office’s head who works with the help of other officers and units to achieve the goal of community protection.
The Field Services Unit
The Field Services Unit is the Sheriff’s Office section run and managed by patrol officers. The unit’s goal is to offer the highest quality of humanly possible service while also focusing on advancing justice. Additionally, the officers aim to maintain positive community ties with community members.
The following are the additional specific roles of the unit:
- Inmate Transportation. Usually, this applies to inmates who require specialized care outside the jail, like medical attention.
- Conducting Arrests of Wanted Persons and Issuing Arrest Warrants
- Supervising Registered Sex Offenders in the County
- Processing Civil Papers like Restraining Orders and Subpoenas
Court Services Unit
The primary role of this unit is to maintain Courthouse security during and after court proceedings. This responsibility revolves around:
- Securing the Courthouse Entrance by Installing Metal Detectors and Other Screening Systems
- Supervising Inmate Movement from the Jail to the Court for Hearings. This supervision also applies to in-court prisoner movement.
- Helping Inmates Make Virtual Court Appearances by Coordinating the Usage of Video Conferencing Equipment with Prison Staff
Other times, the officers may have to assist courtroom staff in arranging paperwork in readiness for court proceedings.
The Community Outreach Unit
This unit works with the Field Services Unit to bring together the community and law enforcement authorities. To achieve the mission, the task force undertakes the following duties:
- Organizing and Running Community Events
- Overseeing the Activities of the Accreditation and Professional Standards Team
- Designing New Techniques and Recruitment Strategies for Deputies
- Developing Safety Education Programs for the Community Members
Open Records Request
The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office maintains an online website per the Georgia Public Records Act, allowing public members to access public records. The website also has a directory of available Open Records Officers with associated contact details. Note that the Act requires you to pay a processing fee depending on the inquired record.
The Jail Unit
The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office runs and maintains the Clarke County Jail. It is the primary adult detention facility in the county, located at 3015 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, 30605. The jail houses individuals serving medium-term sentences of one year or less and those awaiting trial and sentencing.
County Inmate Search
Learning about offenders’ whereabouts can be daunting, especially if you don’t know where to begin. Clarke County maintains an online website for this purpose in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act. The website contains a jail roster of incarcerated persons in the Clarke County Jail, and it’s divided into two: those arrested within seven days and all current inmates.
You’ll access the following offender information:
- Name
- Booking Date and Number
- Year of Birth
- Charges and Offense Type
- Bonding Company and Bond Amount
- Existing Warrants
The jail roster is also available at the Sheriff’s Office. All you have to do is visit the office in person or call 706-613-3250. If you go for the latter option, ensure you know the inmate’s full name for easy retrieval.
Inmate Search via the DOC’s Website
Facility transfers are common in America. Primarily, a change in a person’s security status is the main reason, although there are other factors like a court’s determination. Usually, if any of these cases occur, the inmate will end up in the custody of the state’s Department of Corrections: in this case, the Georgia Department of Corrections.
The Department maintains an online website via which interested individuals can conduct inmate searches. The following are the search options available:
- Name Search
- ID/Case Number Search
The Name Search option allows you to input the offender’s first and last name in conjunction or separately. You can also opt for a partial search where you use the first few letters instead of inputting the full name. For instance, if you’re looking for Jefferson, you can search it as “Jeff,” where the results list names matching the criteria. Hence, try as much as possible to write the name in full for narrow results.
The ID/Case Number Search option is the most accurate as each number identifies a particular individual. However, there are cases where inmates may have more than one case number, especially if they have faced past criminal charges.
Nationwide Inmate Records Online Check
Jail records, court & arrest records, mugshots and even judicial reports
Clarke County Sheriffs Office
- Address
- 325 East Washington Street, Athens, Georgia, 30601
- Phone
- 706-613-3250
- Website
- website
County Jails in Clarke County, GA
| Name | Address | Phone | Fax | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke County Jail | 3015 Lexington Road, Athens, GA, 30605 | 706-613-3270 | 706-613-3278 | Website | [email protected] |
Police Departments in Clarke County, GA
| Name | Address | Phone | Fax | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Police Department | 3035 Lexington Road, Athens, Georgia, 30605 | 706-613-3330 | 706-613-3861 | ||
| Athens-Clarke County Police Department - Downtown Substation | 133 East Washington Street, Athens, Georgia, 30601 | 706-613-3343 | |||
| Athens-Clarke County Police Department - East Athens Substation | 385 Fairview Street, Athens, Georgia, 30601 | 706-613-3358 | |||
| Athens-Clarke County Police Department - Headquarters | 3035 Lexington Road, Athens, Georgia, 30605 | 706-613-3330 | |||
| Athens-Clarke County Police Department - West Athens Substation | 1060 Baxter Street, Athens, Georgia, 30606 | 706-208-1718 | |||
| Athens-Clarke County Police Department - West Precinct | 3700 Atlanta Highway, Athens, Georgia, 30606 | 706-613-3850 | |||
| Winterville Police Department | 145 North Church Street, Athens, Georgia, 30601 | 706-742-8600 |
State Prisons in Clarke County, GA
| Name | Address | Phone | Fax | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens-Clarke County Correctional Institute | 2825 County Farm Road, Athens, GA, 30610 | 706-613-3400 | 706-613-3404 | Website |
Clarke County, GA Incarceration Statistics
| Jails | 200 |
|---|---|
| Inmate Population | 200 |
| Daily Inmate Population | 125 |
| Female Inmate Population | 6 |
| Male Inmate Population | 193 |
| Jail Rate | 1255 |
Clarke County, GA Jail Inmate Population, Jail Pretrial Population and Confined Population, for 2010-2015 years
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Inmate Population | 107 | 103 | 113 | 185 | 200 | 200 |
| Pretrial Population | 916 | 912 | 1,440 | 1,597 | 1,653 | 1,653 |
| Confined Population | 110 | 105 | 176 | 188 | 200 | 200 |
Clarke County, GA Female Population, Rate & Count for 2010-2015 years
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,645 | 8,659 | 8,446 | 8,457 | 8,394 | 8,264 |
| Rate | 116 | 115 | 213 | 177 | 71 | 71 |
| Count | 10 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 6 | 6 |
Clarke County, GA Male Population, Rate & Count for 2010-2015 years
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,872 | 7,833 | 7,690 | 7,682 | 7,546 | 7,551 |
| Rate | 1,220 | 1,506 | 2,055 | 2,291 | 2,558 | 2,558 |
| Count | 96 | 118 | 158 | 176 | 193 | 193 |
Clarke County, GA Incarceration Rates by Race, for 2010-2015 years
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 426 | 662 | 788 | 822 | 934 | 934 |
| Black | 916 | 912 | 1,440 | 1,597 | 1,653 | 1,653 |
| Latino | 1,087 | 1,031 | 1,604 | 1,442 | 1,442 | 1,442 |
| Asian | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |