About Richmond County
Richmond County is located on Georgia’s eastern border, bordering McDuffie County to the west, Burke County to the south, Jefferson County to the southwest, and Columbia County to the northwest. Before independence, the county was known as the parish of St. Paul under the colonial government. It was among the first counties formed by Georgia’s first constitution in 1777. The 2010 census data shows that Richmond County had 200,549 people, 76,924 households, and 48,641 families. Most people were African Americans, 54.67% of the total population, followed by whites (33.1%).
Cities and Towns
There are three incorporated municipalities in Richmond County, Augusta, Hephzibah, and Blyth. Augusta is the third largest city in Georgia and also the county seat. Augusta and Richmond have a consolidated government led by ten commissioners. Augusta has been internationally known for hosting The Master’s Golf Tournament since 1934, which attracts over 200,000 visitors from around the world.
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office
Richmond County sheriff’s office, located at 400 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901, is responsible for the safety of lives and property within the county. The office employs over 750 people in various divisions and special units to help the sheriff’s office achieve its mission. The personnel works with the community to prevent crime and disorder, solve crime-related issues, and maintain law and order.
Jail Division
The jails division provides safe, secure, and lawful confinement of individuals committed to the county jails. The division oversees operations in two jail facilities, the Richmond County jail and the Charles B. Webster detention center. The facilities house inmates who are waiting for trial and inmates serving their sentences.
Criminal Investigation Division
The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) investigates all criminal cases, such as murder, rape, burglaries, robberies, and other crimes within the county. Investigators and crime scene personnel take photographs and gather and handle forensic evidence. They also recover stolen property, apprehend offenders, prepare cases for court prosecutions, and present evidence in some cases.
Community Service Division
The community service division encourages community participation in maintaining law and order. The division achieves its mission through education, safety-related programs, and policies. Through this division, citizens can actively prevent crime, maintain order, report crime, and solve crimes in their community.
Court Security Division
This division provides security services for the superior, probate, domestic, and juvenile courts. It also protects the court officials and staff within the courts. The sheriff’s deputies must be present in all court proceedings stipulated by the Georgia constitution.
Traffic Division
The traffic division controls all roads within the county, ensuring that all traffic laws are followed. To decrease traffic accidents and pedestrian fatalities, the division uses data to guide its focus on the country’s problem areas.
Internal Affairs Division
The internal affairs division is responsible for receiving and investigating complaints against employees within the sheriff’s office to foster internal accountability. These complaints include officers involved in criminal activity, use of force cases, or violation of the sheriff’s office policies.
Professional Standards and Training Division (OPST)
OPST spearheads the office’s certification and accreditation efforts. Its major functions include training, oversight of field training programs, overseeing jail training programs, Georgia state certification, and the CALEA accreditation.
Richmond County Inmate Search
Richmond County houses inmates in two jail facilities. The county sheriff’s office and the city of Augusta are mandated by the law to provide inmate information for the convenience of the public. The law exempts the disclosure of juvenile records, the identity of informants or witnesses, names of victims, and unsubstantiated allegations. The information provided by Richmond County should not be used for commercial purposes. Richmond County officials and employees take no legal responsibility for any harm or loss caused by the misuse of the information.
Inmate Search Using the Sheriff’s Office Website
The sheriff’s office website provides an inmate locator that contains information on inmates housed in the two county facilities. Upon opening the locator, a disclaimer appears on the window that informs of the terms and conditions. After reading the disclaimer, click the “Agree and Continue” button to see the information if you accept the terms and conditions. The locator provides you with a list of all inmates in the facilities with details on their race, sex, age, arrest date, charges, bonds, and disposition. The locator also has a search option that helps navigate the list easily. The search options require one to enter the inmate’s first or last name. Each result will list prisoners with the same names, but you can utilize additional information to distinguish between them.
Inmate Search Using VINE Link
You can also visit www.vinelink.com and get access to inmate information in Richmond County. VINE is a notification service that helps registered members get timely information regarding the status of any inmate in the county. Once you register with VINE, the service will send a text or email notification informing you of changes in the inmate’s status. These changes may include;
- Escape from prison
- Release on probation or parole
- Release after serving the sentence
- Transfer to another facility
- Return to custody
Inmate Search Using the Sex Offender Registry
One can also use the sex offender registry on the sheriff’s website, which contains the names and details of all convicted sex offenders in the county. The sheriff’s office provides the public with this list to ensure they are aware of sex predators in the community. Although most sex offenders are registered after they leave jail, the lists can be useful in ensuring public safety.
Nationwide Inmate Records Online Check
Jail records, court & arrest records, mugshots and even judicial reports
Richmond County Sheriffs Office - Southgate Plaza Substation
- Address
- 1631 Gordon Highway, Augusta, Georgia, 30906
- Phone
- 706-821-1000
- Website
- website
County Jails in Richmond County, GA
| Name | Address | Phone | Fax | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond County Charles B. Webster Detention Center | 1941 Phinizy Road, Augusta, GA, 30906 | 706-821-1616 | Website | ||
| Richmond County Law Enforcement Center | 401 Walton Way, Augusta, GA, 30901 | 706-821-1110, 706-821-1113, 706-821-1114 |
Police Departments in Richmond County, GA
| Name | Address | Phone | Fax | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe Police Department | 294 Church Street, Blythe, Georgia, 30805 | 706-592-6255 | |||
| Hephzibah Police Department | 2530 Georgia 88, Hephzibah, Georgia, 30815 | 706-592-4423 | 706-592-1187 |
State Prisons in Richmond County, GA
| Name | Address | Phone | Fax | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Transitional Center | 601 Taylor Street, Augusta, GA, 30901 | 706-721-1650 | Website | ||
| Augusta Youth Development Campus | 3481 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta, GA, 30906-3815 | 706-792-7500 | Website | ||
| Richmond County Correctional Institution | 2314 Tobacco Road, Augusta, GA, 30906 | 706-798-5572 | Website |
Richmond County, GA Incarceration Statistics
| Jails | 1141 |
|---|---|
| Inmate Population | 1144 |
| Daily Inmate Population | 176 |
| Female Inmate Population | 102 |
| Male Inmate Population | 1074 |
| Jail Rate | 842 |
Richmond County, GA Jail Inmate Population, Jail Pretrial Population and Confined Population, for 2010-2015 years
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Inmate Population | 1,107 | 1,145 | 1,045 | 1,021 | 1,112 | 1,141 |
| Pretrial Population | 1,027 | 1,103 | 1,033 | 983 | 1,163 | 1,118 |
| Confined Population | 1,109 | 1,149 | 1,055 | 1,028 | 1,119 | 1,144 |
Richmond County, GA Female Population, Rate & Count for 2010-2015 years
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,086 | 69,660 | 69,614 | 69,086 | 69,037 | 69,027 |
| Rate | 204 | 141 | 136 | 145 | 149 | 148 |
| Count | 143 | 98 | 95 | 100 | 103 | 102 |
Richmond County, GA Male Population, Rate & Count for 2010-2015 years
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,119 | 66,786 | 67,523 | 66,690 | 66,571 | 66,571 |
| Rate | 1,438 | 1,487 | 1,448 | 1,389 | 1,606 | 1,613 |
| Count | 965 | 993 | 978 | 926 | 1,069 | 1,074 |
Richmond County, GA Incarceration Rates by Race, for 2010-2015 years
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 620 | 473 | 515 | 541 | 557 | 628 |
| Black | 1,027 | 1,103 | 1,033 | 983 | 1,163 | 1,118 |
| Latino | 158 | 218 | 242 | 80 | 93 | 109 |
| Asian | 200 | 208 | 199 | 202 | 213 | 213 |