Gwinnett County Jail Inmate Search 

Official Gwinnett County Inmate Search — Step by Step

The official, free way to find someone currently held in Gwinnett County Jail is through the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office inmate search tool. The database is maintained by the Sheriff’s Office and includes booking details, mugshots, charges, bond information, court dates, and visitation status for all current inmates.

How to Search for an Inmate (Takes Under a Minute)

1. Open the official portal: Go to gwinnettcountysheriff.org and navigate to the inmate search section. No login or account needed.
2. Enter search criteria: Type the inmate’s last name, first name, or booking date range to filter results. You can also search by booking number if you have it.
3. Click Search — Results appear showing mugshot, full name, booking number, charges, bond amount, arrest agency, court dates, and visitation status (“Allowed” or “Not Allowed”).
4. Write down the Booking Number and Inmate ID — you will need these for posting bond, scheduling video visitation, depositing commissary money, and sending mail.

What Information Does the Inmate Search Show?

• 📸Mugshot (Booking Photo) — Taken during intake processing
• 🆔Booking Number & Inmate ID — Your “keys” for everything
• ⚖️Current Charges — Statute codes, descriptions, and arresting agency
• 💰Bond Amount & Type — Surety bond, cash bond, no bond, etc.
• 📅Booking Date — When the person was booked into the system
• 🔒Status — In Jail, Released, Sentenced, etc.
• 👥Visitation Status — “Allowed” or “Not Allowed” (important before scheduling)
• 🏛️Court Information — Case numbers and scheduled court dates

Alternative Search Methods

Gwinnett County Jail — Location, Facilities & Contact

The Gwinnett County Jail is operated by the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office under Sheriff Keybo Taylor (elected November 2020, in office since January 2021). Located in Lawrenceville, approximately 30 miles northeast of Atlanta, the facility has a maximum capacity of 2,765 beds and is the largest division within the Sheriff’s Department. Gwinnett County has a population of over 1 million residents across 17 municipalities. The jail is certified by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).

Facility History

The Gwinnett County Jail operates as a direct supervision pretrial detention facility. In late 2006, the “Wimberly” Tower — named after Deputy Ken Wimberly, who was killed in the line of duty — opened as a four-level addition adding 1,440 beds (including 102 specialty beds). By 2008, total capacity reached 2,765 beds. The jail currently houses over 2,600 inmates and accepts detainees from surrounding cities, the Lawrenceville Police Department, and the U.S. Marshals Service.

How to Post Bond in Gwinnett County — Complete Guide

Step-by-Step Bond Process

Gwinnett County Jail Visitation — VIDEO ONLY

Gwinnett County Jail has no in-person face-to-face visits. All visitation is conducted through video visitation via Securus Technologies. This includes both on-site video kiosks and remote video visits from home.

How to Schedule a Video Visit

1. Verify visitation status: Search the inmate first — their record will show “Visitation Status: Allowed” or “Not Allowed.” If not allowed, you cannot schedule a visit.
2. Create a Securus account: Visit securustech.net or download the Securus app.
3. Select Gwinnett County Jail as the facility and add the inmate.
4. Add funds to your Securus account — visits require payment.
5. Schedule a video visit — select an available date and time slot.
6. Connect at your scheduled time via computer, phone, tablet, or on-site kiosk at the jail.

How to Send Mail to Gwinnett County Jail Inmates

Gwinnett County Jail uses a centralized digital mail processing system through JailATM.com. Personal mail is scanned and delivered electronically to inmates. This is a critical detail — sending mail to the wrong address will result in it being returned or destroyed.

Personal Mail (Postcards Only)

All personal mail must be in postcard form only and mailed to the JailATM central processing facility:

At JailATM, postcards are scanned and made available electronically to inmates via kiosk or tablet for 14 days.

Legal Mail, Religious Mail & Money Orders

These go directly to the jail (not to JailATM):

• ⚖️Legal mail must be clearly marked as from an attorney, court official, government official, or consulate
• ⛪Religious mail must come directly from a religious organization
• 💵Money orders are for deposit only — include inmate name and ID
• 📦Packages: Books, newspapers, magazines must be mailed directly from a publisher or authorized retailer. Must be pre-paid with packing slip. No eBay or Amazon independent sellers. No hardbound books.

How to Put Money on an Inmate’s Commissary Account

Inmates need funds in their account for commissary purchases (food, hygiene, writing supplies), phone calls, and other services.

Deposit Methods

How Inmates Make Phone Calls from Gwinnett County Jail

• 📞The jail offers an outbound call program only — inmates can make calls out, but cannot receive incoming calls
• 📲Phone services are managed by Securus Technologies (same provider as video visitation)
• 🔍All calls are monitored and recorded — do not discuss case details
• 💰Calls are paid through the inmate’s Securus account or as collect calls (receiver pays)

Inmate Programs — Vocational Training, Education & Services

The Gwinnett County Department of Corrections offers comprehensive programs designed to reduce recidivism and prepare inmates for reintegration.

Vocational Training Program

A nationally recognized program offering classroom and practical instruction in:

• 🔧Combination Welding
• ❄️HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning)
• 🏗️Building Maintenance
• 💻Computer Science

Delivered through a collaboration with the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Center of Industry and Technology, funded by a federal grant under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). The program has been featured on Georgia Public Television and has received multiple awards.

Additional Services

• 🏥Medical, Dental & Mental Health: NCCHC-certified healthcare services
• 🎓Educational Programs: GED and continuing education opportunities
• ⛪Religious Services: Available through approved religious organizations

Frequently Asked Questions — Gwinnett County Jail

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