Why the Lowndes County 'Current Inmates' List Is Missing — And What You Can Do Now

The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office has posted a notice on the “Current Inmates” page stating that the online listing is “temporarily unavailable” due to a transition to a new Inmate Management System. In other words, the roster isn’t missing because you searched incorrectly - it’s offline while their system changes over.

When the roster is down, the fastest next step is to call the jail directly. You can reach the Lowndes County Jail at 229-671-3000 to ask whether someone is in custody and, if staff can share it, where they are housed or what the next steps are for contact.

If you’re trying to figure out what’s happening with court - like an upcoming date, transport to court, or the status of a case - Court Services can be another practical place to ask. For information about the Court Services Division, you can contact Capt Rehberg at 229-671-2691 or email jrehberg@lowndescounty.com.

• ✓ Email an Open Records request to sorecords@lowndescounty.com
• ✓ Fax an Open Records request to (229) 333-5141
• ✓ Mail an Open Records request to 120 Prison Farm Road, Valdosta, GA 31601
• ✓ Mailing address listed on the Open Records form: 120 Prison Farm Rd., Valdosta, Georgia 31601-0667
• ✓ Records questions by phone: (229) 671-2900

An Open Records request is usually most useful when you need something official in writing - like copies of records - or you’re trying to document information while the online roster is unavailable. Use the submission options on the Sheriff’s Office Open Records Request form (email, fax, or mail), and be as specific as you can about what you’re requesting so it can be processed without back-and-forth. If you have questions about the request process itself, the form lists the Sheriff’s Office phone number as (229) 671-2900.

System transitions can temporarily knock online tools offline, especially when an agency is moving to a new platform and needs to protect data accuracy during the changeover. Here, the Sheriff’s Office has been direct about the reason: the “Current Inmates” listing is temporarily unavailable due to their transition to a new Inmate Management System.

Because the notice doesn’t give a return date, plan on checking the Sheriff’s “Current Inmates” page periodically to see when the listing comes back online. In the meantime, lean on phone calls and other official channels for time-sensitive questions.

1. Write down the date and time you called - keep a simple log so you can track what you were told and when.
2. Note who you spoke with and what they said - even a first name or role helps if you need to follow up.
3. Record any reference or booking details you’re given - save those numbers for future calls and paperwork.
4. Keep the key phone numbers together - Jail: 229-671-3000; Sheriff’s Office (Open Records form): (229) 671-2900.