Understanding Your Loved One's Charges: How to Read the Upson County Jail Roster

The field names and examples here come directly from Upson County's public inmate roster. Different counties format their rosters differently, but this one uses consistent labels -

Start with the status line. On individual records, you'll see

• ✓ Look for Arrest Date - the roster lists it in a clear label format, such as “Arrest Date: 12/18/2025.”
• ✓ Check Days In Jail - the roster also shows a running count, such as “Days In Jail: 24,” which helps you quickly estimate how long they’ve been held since booking.

Now look at the statute line for each charge. These often appear as codes with dashes and decimals - like

Right after the statute number, the roster shows a short description of the charge. You’ll typically see it written in all caps, like “POSSESSION AND USE OF DRUG RELATED OBJECTS,” immediately following the statute. When you’re trying to understand what a charge actually means, the combination of the statute number and that plain-language description is what you want to write down.

1. Copy the statute number exactly - use the roster’s statute field (for example, “16-13-32.2”).
2. Copy the description right next to it - it appears immediately after the statute number (for example, “POSSESSION AND USE OF DRUG RELATED OBJECTS”).
3. Use the statute number as your “anchor” - descriptions can be shortened on rosters, but the statute number is the precise identifier you can match to the public statute text.
4. Compare both pieces side-by-side - if the statute number and the roster description line up with what you’re reading elsewhere, you can be more confident you’re looking at the right charge.

You may also notice court and warrant-related labels displayed in the same area as the charges. In the Upson County roster view, court information (such as a court label) can appear alongside the charge line, and you may see warrant number fields and counts listed in the charge table. When you’re trying to figure out where a case is being handled, that nearby court label is a helpful clue to write down for follow-up questions.

If the roster terms still don't click, use it as a starting point - not the final word. Copy the exact wording you see (especially the statute number, charge description, and any bond or status language) and share it with the person's attorney or a court clerk. They can explain what it means for that specific case.

• ✓ Write down the exact statute number and charge description as shown on the roster
• ✓ Record the Status text exactly (for example, “CURRENTLY BOOKED”)
• ✓ Note the Arrest Date and Days In Jail shown on the entry
• ✓ Capture a screenshot for your records (date-stamped on your device)
• ✓ Bring those exact labels to an attorney or court clerk so you’re asking questions with the same wording the system uses