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Richmond County Jail Mugshots, Recent Augusta Bookings and the Complete Official Follow-Up

If you are searching for Richmond County jail mugshots in Augusta, Georgia, begin with Augusta-Richmond County’s official inmate inquiry—not a recycled mugshot gallery. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says the public system can help locate current and past inmates and may show mugshots, booking numbers, arrest dates, charges and bond information.

This guide goes further than finding a photo. It explains exactly what to click after each official page opens, how to tell Charles B. Webster Detention Center from other Richmond County facilities, how bond and visitation work, where inmate mail goes, how to reach the court or Public Defender, which local diversion/treatment programs may help a qualifying case, and where to search after county custody ends.

Arrest is not conviction: a mugshot, jail entry, arrest date, listed charge or bond does not establish guilt. Use the court record for later filings and disposition, and verify current custody separately from an old photograph.
Best first action

Open Richmond County’s official inmate system and save the booking identifiers

Do this before searching Google Images, social media or national people-search sites. The county record provides the local context you will need for almost every later task.

Open Official Inmate Inquiry Open Recent Bookings Booking Desk: 706-821-1110
After the official inmate page opens search the last name first → add the first name if necessary → open the likely match → compare age and arrest date → save the booking number → copy the charge wording and current bond information → then choose the next official service below.
Main detention center Charles B. Webster Detention Center
Detention address 1941 Phinizy Rd., Augusta, GA 30906
Jail information 706-821-1110
CBWDC direct 706-821-1101

Use the Right Richmond County System for the Question You Actually Have

01 Inmate inquiry Current/past jail booking, mugshot, arrest date, charge and bond clues.
02 Court record Filed case, hearings, arraignment, later changes and disposition.
03 Open records Incident/arrest reports and Sheriff’s documents not shown in inmate inquiry.
04 State/federal custody Georgia DOC or BOP when local county custody no longer fits.
Simple rule: recent Augusta arrest = Richmond County first; court outcome = Augusta court system; state sentence = Georgia DOC; federal sentence/custody = BOP.

Richmond County Jail Action Menu

Find an inmate Name search and identity verification. Recent booking Check newer Augusta-Richmond arrest entries. Read the booking Understand photo, arrest date, booking number, charge and bond. Find the right facility Webster, Walton Way, RCCI and state custody differences. Bond someone out Professional, property, cash, online and transfer bonds. Schedule visitation Registration, approval and current weekday schedule. Set up phone calls Provider, current rate and funding options. Send inmate mail Different non-legal and legal addresses. Check court Case search, calendar, courtroom and local numbers. Public Defender Online application and qualification process. Local court programs Treatment court, scholarships and pretrial diversion. Get a report Open-records email and exact request details. Victim resources Free assistance and possible compensation. Old arrest record Georgia criminal-history restriction route. No inmate found Release, another jail, Georgia DOC or federal check. Maps & directions Jail, courthouse, records and Public Defender locations.

How to Check Richmond County Recent Bookings Instead of Old Mugshot Reposts

Richmond County has a separate Recent Bookings search. The public page provides last-name and first-name search fields and displays fields including race, sex, age and arrest date.

Open Recent Bookings. Open Richmond County Recent Bookings .
Enter the surname.
Add first name if necessary.
Compare race/sex/age and the arrest date.
Move to the complete inmate inquiry for the current custody/bond context.
A “recent booking” and “currently jailed” result are not the same thing. Someone can be booked and then bond out, be released or move through court while the original arrest entry remains part of the booking history.

What Richmond County Mugshot and Booking Fields Actually Mean

Mugshot A photograph associated with the intake/booking event when publicly displayed. Not proof of guilt or current custody.
Arrest date Helps separate a recent arrest from an old repost. Not automatically the court filing or disposition date.
Booking number Identifies the jail booking. Do not assume it is the same as the court case number.
Age / identifiers Useful for separating people with similar names. Use multiple identifiers together.
Charge The allegation recorded at the booking stage. The filed or final charge may later differ.
Bond A starting point for release questions. Verify current bond and any additional hold before paying.
Better identity check: full name + age + arrest date + booking number + charge/bond context.

Charles B. Webster Detention Center, Richmond County Jail and RCCI Are Not the Same Search

Local detention center

Charles B. Webster Detention Center

1941 Phinizy Road
Augusta, GA 30906

The Sheriff’s Jail Division says it supervises the inmate population at the Webster Detention Center and operates an around-the-clock Processing Center for receiving and releasing inmates.

Direct: 706-821-1101

Sheriff / records office

400 Walton Way

Augusta, GA 30901

This is the main Richmond County Sheriff’s Office address and the location used for Sheriff’s Records functions. It is not the standard non-legal inmate-mail address.

Main: 706-821-1000

Separate state-inmate institution

Richmond County Correctional Institution

2314 Tobacco Road
Augusta, GA 30906

RCCI is a separate Augusta-Richmond County correctional institution that houses convicted Georgia state felons. Augusta lists an operating capacity of 350 minimum/medium-security male inmates.

RCCI: 706-798-5572

The Sheriff’s current Jail Division page reports an FY2024 Webster-campus average daily population of 1,165 against 1,050 beds, with more than 200 Jail Division employees and an expansion concept that may add approximately 300 inmate beds plus additional service space.
After opening the Jail Division page confirm that the person is connected with Webster → use the inmate inquiry for the actual booking → use RCCI only if state-sentenced correctional custody is relevant.

Open Richmond County Sheriff’s Jail Division · Open Richmond County Correctional Institution

Richmond County Jail and Court Phone Numbers: Call the Right Desk

Inmate / bail / release 706-821-1110

Booking Desk; current inmate-related questions.

Webster Detention Center 706-821-1101

Charles B. Webster facility contact.

Sheriff information 706-821-1000

Main RCSO information line.

Non-emergency dispatch 706-821-1080

Non-life-threatening police-response matters.

Records Bureau 706-821-1010

Report availability / Sheriff’s Records questions.

Open Records 706-821-1076

Questions about formal open-records requests.

Clerk of Court 706-821-2460

Main Superior, State and Juvenile Clerk route.

State Court 706-821-1167

Richmond County State Court office.

Solicitor General 706-821-1220

Criminal/traffic hearing-date and State Court prosecution questions.

Public Defender 706-312-5105

Indigent-defense application and client questions.

Treatment Court 706-849-3484

Richmond County State Court Treatment Court office.

District Attorney / victim help 706-821-1135

DA office, victim assistance and Superior Court diversion contact.

For an emergency or crime in progress, call 911, not the inmate-information line.

Richmond County Jail Bond: Exact Local Options and What to Do Next

Richmond County states that all bonding transactions for people incarcerated at Charles B. Webster Detention Center take place through the Visitor Center.

Professional bonding company

Published fee: 12%–15%

The Sheriff says a professional bonding company may charge 12%–15% of the total bond and may also require collateral. That company fee is not refunded.

The current Sheriff’s page identifies approved companies, so use the live list instead of an old directory.

Cash bond

Cash or cashier’s check

Richmond County requires valid state-issued ID and enough money to cover the bond. The current guideline says cash or cashier’s check is accepted and no change is given.

Property bond

Local equity rules matter

The property must have been owned for at least one year and be located in Richmond County for the local property-bond process.

The Sheriff says 40% of assessed value, not fair-market value, must be enough to cover the bond. Existing liens can disqualify the property.

Online card route

Cash Bond Online

Richmond County publishes an online credit/debit option and lists 888-726-6301 for that service.

Richmond County currently publishes a $20 Sheriff’s bonding fee for each property or cash bond signed.

Property bond documents

  • current year’s tax assessment papers in a sealed envelope from the tax assessor;
  • valid state identification;
  • property in Richmond County;
  • at least one year of ownership;
  • no disqualifying existing liens;
  • no more than two owners listed under the Sheriff’s current guideline.

Transfer bond from another Georgia county

Richmond County accepts transfer bonds from other Georgia counties. The property must first be approved by the Sheriff’s Office in the county where the property is located, and the sealed documentation must then be hand-delivered to Charles B. Webster Detention Center by the person who signed the bond.

Open the inmate inquiry and verify the bond attached to the correct booking.
Write down the inmate name, booking number, charge and listed bond.
Open the current Richmond County Bonding Guidelines. Open official Bonding Guidelines .
Select professional, cash, property, online or transfer bond.
Prepare the exact ID/documentation required by that route.
Call 706-821-1110 when current bail or release status needs confirmation.
Keep the receipt and check the court/custody record again after processing.
Scam protection: do not send bond money because someone called, texted or messaged you. Navigate to the Sheriff’s website yourself and verify the person and payment route.

Richmond County Video Visitation: Current Schedule and Approval Steps

The current dedicated Sheriff’s Visitation and Communication page describes scheduled two-way video visits through the Visitor Center. This newer dedicated page should be used instead of older general visitation text still visible elsewhere on the site.

Days Monday–Friday
Morning 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Afternoon 12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Allowance One visit per inmate per week
The inmate starts the visitor-list process. The inmate submits the visitor’s full name, date of birth and relationship.
Create the visitation account. Richmond County currently directs users to InmateSales from its official page.
Wait for visitor approval. The county says the Visitor Center can take up to 72 business hours to approve or deny registration.
Schedule after approval. Richmond County says visits are scheduled the day before and may be scheduled up to one week in advance.
Arrive at least 15 minutes early for an on-site visit.
Bring an accepted photo ID. The current page identifies valid state driver’s licenses, passports and military IDs.

Who may visit at one time?

The current dedicated page says no more than one person may visit at a time. One visitor under age 17 may visit when accompanied by an approved registered parent or guardian.

Can prior arrests affect approval?

Yes. Richmond County publishes restrictions tied to certain prior misdemeanor and felony arrests, including stronger restrictions for violent felony history. Read the current policy if this could apply.

Source conflict: an older RCSO “How Do I?” page still contains Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday visitation wording. Use the newer dedicated Visitation and Communication page before traveling.
After the visitation page opens read “Video Visitation Availability” → register with the current provider → wait for approval email → choose an available date → confirm accepted ID → arrive early.

Open current Richmond County Visitation and Communication

Richmond County Inmate Calls: Provider, Price and Funding Steps

Richmond County currently identifies Combined Public Communications / InmateSales for inmate telephone service.

Standard rate

$0.16/minute + tax

Current standard telephone rate published by the Sheriff.

15-minute example

$2.40 + tax

International rates can differ.

Provider help

702-829-3001

Questions about accepting calls or telephone-account charges.

Verify the inmate is still in Richmond County custody.
Open the Sheriff’s current Visitation and Communication page.
Follow the current InmateSales/provider route from the Sheriff’s page.
Identify the correct inmate before funding an account.
Review today’s transaction charges before submitting payment.
Richmond County says telephone accounts may be funded online, through the provider app, by telephone or through blue kiosks at the jail lobby and Visitor Center.

Richmond County Inmate Mail: Do Not Use the Same Address for Every Letter

Richmond County currently separates ordinary friends-and-family mail from legal mail. Sending mail to the wrong destination can result in rejection or return.

Standard non-legal friends & family mail
[Inmate Name – Inmate ID#]
Richmond County Jail, GA
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076

This is the current mail-processing route for ordinary non-legal correspondence.

Lawyers / legal representation
[Inmate Name – Inmate ID#]
Richmond County Jail
1941 Phinizy Rd.
Augusta, GA 30906

Legal mail is opened and inspected for contraband and then signed for by the inmate.

Current non-legal mail checklist

  • include the inmate’s name and inmate ID;
  • include a complete return address;
  • use material capable of going through the jail’s scanning process;
  • keep mail within the published 8½ × 11-inch size limitation;
  • do not send cash, checks or currency;
  • do not send stamps, blank envelopes or stationery.
  • pictures are the only permitted enclosure under the current rule;
  • up to 10 photos per package are allowed;
  • photos must be printed on photo paper;
  • internet printouts are not permitted as photographs;
  • stickers, homemade cards and raised decorations are prohibited;
  • prohibited or security-threatening content can be destroyed.
Do not place a money order inside ordinary correspondence sent to the Kentucky mail-processing address. Richmond County specifically lists legal mail or money orders sent to the wrong address among items that may be returned to sender.
After the mail section opens on the Sheriff’s page identify legal vs non-legal → copy the exact current address → add inmate ID → review prohibited items → prepare photographs only if they meet the current rules.

Verify current Richmond County mail rules

Inmate Money and Commissary: Avoid Using an Old Richmond County Vendor Notice

Richmond County’s current site clearly publishes the active telephone-funding route, but it does not presently provide an equally clear current standalone public page explaining every general commissary-deposit option.

An old 2020 emergency-access announcement referenced MyCarePack and temporary kiosk restrictions. That notice was written for a temporary COVID-era access period and should not be treated as a current 2026 commissary policy.
For a current commissary or general inmate-account question verify the inmate → call Jail Information at 706-821-1110 or Webster at 706-821-1101 → ask for the currently approved deposit method/vendor → confirm the inmate identifier → review fees before paying.
Do not confuse the Sheriff’s Property Room with inmate commissary. The RCSO directory lists a Property Room at 706-821-1700, but that agency property/evidence contact is not automatically the correct desk for inmate-account or commissary deposits.

Medical, Mental-Health and Dental Care at Charles B. Webster Detention Center

The Sheriff’s current Jail Division page states that the detention operation provides medical, mental-health and dental services as part of inmate supervision.

What the public jail page confirms
  • medical services;
  • mental-health services;
  • dental services;
  • meal service;
  • classification and inmate transportation;
  • 24-hour intake/release Processing Center.
What the 2026 medical RFP adds

Augusta’s 2026 public Inmate Medical Services procurement document describes an expected healthcare framework that includes infectious-disease management, TB testing/treatment responsibilities, on-site case management and coordination with local health departments and hospitals.

The medical RFP is a procurement document, not an inmate medical handbook and not a guarantee of a particular treatment for an individual patient.
If a family member needs to relay an urgent health concern the public website does not publish a dedicated family medical-intake form. Call Jail Information at 706-821-1110 or the detention center at 706-821-1101 and ask for the current route for communicating necessary medical information.

Richmond County Jail Division · Augusta RFP 26-200 Inmate Medical Services PDF

Richmond County Court Search After Booking: Exact Augusta Steps

Once you are asking about a hearing, filed charge, plea, trial or outcome, stop relying on the jail entry and move to the court system.

Save the defendant’s full booked name and date of birth when available.
Save the charge and any court/case number you already have.
Open Augusta’s Case Management Search. Open Case Management Search .
Read Augusta’s accuracy disclaimer and choose “Yes I Agree.” The actual search opens in a separate window.
Search the person/case and verify that it is a Richmond County matter.
If the case is unclear, call the correct court office instead of guessing.

Which Richmond County court number should you use?

Clerk main office

706-821-2460

Menu options include criminal/felony and criminal/misdemeanor routing.

State Court

706-821-1167

State Court hears Richmond County misdemeanors, traffic cases and other matters within its jurisdiction.

Solicitor General

706-821-1220

Current State Court pages direct criminal/traffic hearing-date questions here.

What to have ready when you call

  • defendant’s first and last name;
  • date of birth if known;
  • brief description of the charge;
  • offense date;
  • case number;
  • court where the case is pending.

Local court timing for people who remain jailed

Richmond County State Court’s current calendar guidance says criminal arraignments and traffic cases are typically heard Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m., and people who are in jail may appear on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Always verify the actual case calendar because individual scheduling varies.

After the State Court calendar opens choose the current month/judge if applicable → find the correct case date → compare the defendant and hearing type → use the courthouse monitors when arriving because courtroom assignments can change.

Open Richmond County State Court Calendar

Going to the Augusta Judicial Center? Local Arrival Rules Matter

Judicial Center
735 James Brown Boulevard
Augusta, GA 30901

State Court is open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and sessions are typically held on the third floor.

Arrival time

Plan for at least 20 minutes

The State Court tells visitors to arrive at least 20 minutes before a scheduled hearing because parking, courthouse security and locating the courtroom can take time.

Courthouse security checklist

  • expect a metal detector and belongings search;
  • do not bring weapons, sharp objects, tasers or pepper spray;
  • do not bring drugs or alcohol;
  • the Court prohibits liquids except bottled water;
  • silence your phone in the courtroom;
  • do not take photos/video in the courtroom without permission;
  • follow the Court’s published attire rules.
September 2026 downtown construction: Augusta’s August 20, 2026 Broad Street project update shows continuing construction around several downtown segments, including work near the James Brown Boulevard corridor into late 2026. Allow additional travel time and check the latest City traffic update before court.
After opening “Coming to Court” confirm the address → review security restrictions → plan arrival time → check current downtown roadwork → once inside, use the first-floor monitors to verify the courtroom.

Richmond County Coming to Court · August 2026 Broad Street construction update

How to Apply for the Augusta Judicial Circuit Public Defender

The Augusta Judicial Circuit Public Defender accepts applications for qualifying Richmond County criminal and traffic matters in Superior, State and Magistrate Courts.

Public Defender office
902 Greene Street
Augusta, GA 30901

Office: 706-312-5105
Fax: 706-842-1332
Hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Current review timing

Approximately 2 business days

Augusta states that applicants should receive a response about whether they qualify within approximately two business days. Use a reliable phone number because staff may need additional information.

Open Augusta’s official Public Defender page. Public Defender .
Click the official application link.
Complete the requested case, financial, identity and contact information.
Provide a good telephone number. The office may contact the applicant for clarification.
Submit and allow the published qualification-review period.
Open Public Defender Application Map Public Defender Office

If the person has already transferred into Georgia DOC custody

Augusta also publishes a dedicated official PDF with application instructions for DOC inmates. It is more specific than the standard application and should only be used when the DOC-custody situation actually applies.

  • use Superior as the court when instructed by this DOC-specific form;
  • select Richmond as the county;
  • select “in jail”;
  • identify the DOC facility where the inmate is housed;
  • include the indictment/accusation number in the case-number field;
  • follow the PDF’s special arrest-date, court-date and charge-entry instructions.
If the DOC-specific online application cannot be submitted the official PDF provides a fax/mail alternative through the Public Defender office. Recheck the PDF itself before sending documents because these instructions are specifically written for DOC inmates.

Open DOC Inmate Public Defender Instructions

Richmond County Case-Dependent Programs That Can Provide Real Local Benefits

These are not automatic benefits and Jail-Mugshots.org cannot determine eligibility. They are official local options worth asking counsel about when the facts and charges fit.

State Court Treatment Courts Possible benefits published by Richmond County
  • reduced jail time;
  • reduced charges;
  • judicial monitoring;
  • transportation assistance;
  • connections to community resources;
  • possible scholarships for court fees and treatment costs for qualifying participants.

The current page describes intensive treatment programs for qualifying misdemeanor cases involving substance-use issues, including DUI Multi-Offender, Veterans Court and related treatment/reduction programs.

Superior Court Pretrial Diversion Possible dismissal after successful completion

Augusta Judicial Circuit’s current Pretrial Diversion page describes a program for qualifying low-risk, nonviolent offenders. Participation happens before adjudication.

The DA states that successful completion results in dismissal of the charges and removal of those charges from the person’s criminal record.

How to ask about State Court Treatment Court

Open the current Treatment Courts page. Richmond County State Court Treatment Courts .
Read the current program description and costs. Court/treatment fees can apply.
Discuss eligibility with legal counsel when possible.
Referrals may be made by defendants or defense attorneys through the Solicitor General.
Call Treatment Court at 706-849-3484 if procedural information is needed.

How to check Superior Court Pretrial Diversion

Open Augusta Judicial Circuit Pretrial Diversion. Open Pretrial Diversion .
Confirm that the case is in the applicable Superior Court path.
Review the low-risk/nonviolent eligibility description.
Discuss participation with counsel because entry is case-specific.
Call the Augusta DA office at 706-821-1135 for program routing if needed.
Successful diversion or record restriction does not automatically erase every old third-party webpage, screenshot or mugshot repost from the internet. Court/criminal-history relief and private-site removal are different issues.

If You Are the Victim: Richmond County Publishes Free Assistance and Possible Compensation

Some people searching a jail booking are victims waiting for bond, release or case updates. Richmond County’s Victim Assistance information includes services that go well beyond checking the inmate page.

Victim Assistance Program

706-821-1135

The Augusta Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Victim Assistance Program can explain rights, answer questions and refer victims to other agencies.

Richmond County states these victim-assistance services are free.

Georgia victim compensation

Possible 180-day application window

Richmond County says victims of qualifying violent crimes may be eligible for compensation and generally must file a completed application within 180 days of the crime.

Expenses Richmond County says may qualify

  • medical expenses not covered by other sources;
  • counseling expenses;
  • funeral expenses;
  • lost wages;
  • other qualifying out-of-pocket losses subject to program rules.
Richmond County states that there does not have to be an arrest before a qualifying victim can apply for compensation.
If you are waiting for a serious-crime bond hearing contact Victim Assistance instead of relying only on the jail page. The Sheriff’s victim page explains that some serious crimes require a Superior Court Judge to set bond and that the Victim Assistance Program attempts to notify victims before applicable hearings.

Open Richmond County Victim Assistance

How to Request the Richmond County Arrest or Incident Report Behind a Mugshot

The inmate inquiry is not the full police report. Richmond County provides both a Records Bureau route for certain authorized reports and a formal written Open Records process.

Formal open-records request

[email protected]

The Sheriff’s Office identifies email as the preferred method for written Open Records Requests.

Open Records questions: 706-821-1076

Your own qualifying Sheriff’s report

Records Bureau: 706-821-1010

Richmond County says certain reports can be released to named involved parties or authorized representatives through the Records Bureau at 400 Walton Way.

Include these details in an Open Records request

  • requester’s name;
  • telephone number;
  • return address;
  • specific type of record requested;
  • names involved;
  • dates;
  • times;
  • locations;
  • case number when available.
Confirm that Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is the record holder.
Collect the booking number, arrest date and case/report number when available.
Open the Sheriff’s Open Records Request page. Open official instructions .
Write a narrow request identifying exactly what you need.
Email it to [email protected].
Watch for a response about costs or legal limitations.
Richmond County warns that records involving a pending case awaiting trial may require contact with the Clerk of Superior Court and the appropriate discovery procedure rather than a routine Sheriff’s open-records request.

If You Are Worried About Another Hold or Immigration Detainer

A bond amount does not always answer whether someone will actually leave custody. Other holds or legal processes can matter.

Richmond County publishes quarterly jail reports under Georgia HB 1105 containing aggregate information such as foreign-born inmate inquiries and ICE detainer counts. These quarterly reports are statistical reports—they do not function as a person-by-person immigration-hold lookup.
For an individual case verify the current booking/bond → ask the Booking Desk at 706-821-1110 whether another hold affects release → discuss immigration consequences with qualified counsel when applicable. Do not infer a specific person’s status from countywide quarterly totals.

Richmond County HB 1105 Quarterly Jail Reports

Old Richmond County Arrest? Georgia Record Restriction May Be the Better Next Search

If the jail booking is old and the real concern is public criminal-history access, another mugshot search may not solve the problem. Georgia provides a formal criminal history record-restriction process for qualifying cases.

Arrest before July 1, 2013

Start with the arresting agency

Georgia guidance says older arrests generally require the applicant to begin with the arresting law-enforcement agency and the Request to Restrict Arrest Record process.

Arrest July 1, 2013 or later

Contact the prosecuting attorney

Current GBI/Georgia.gov guidance says there is not the same older application route; the prosecutor is the key starting point for qualifying newer arrests.

Get the final court disposition first. Make sure the court record accurately shows what happened.
Identify the arrest date. The date determines which restriction route may apply.
Open Georgia’s current record-restriction guidance. Georgia.gov Record Restriction Guide .
Follow the arresting-agency or prosecutor route that matches the date/case.
Keep the completion documentation after GCIC processing.
Georgia.gov currently says GCIC usually processes complete record-restriction applications within approximately 2–3 weeks after the required approved submission reaches GCIC.
“Restriction” does not mean every privately copied mugshot or webpage disappears from the internet. Georgia criminal-history restriction and third-party web removal are separate issues.

GBI Criminal History Record Restrictions

No Richmond County Inmate Found? Follow This Order Instead of Repeating the Same Search

1. Simplify name

Retry the legal surname without optional middle names, suffixes or extra filters.

2. Very recent arrest

Allow time for transport and booking before concluding that no jail entry exists.

3. Recent release

Search Richmond County Recent Bookings and then check the court record.

4. Wrong facility

Check whether the person is at RCCI, another Georgia county facility or a different jurisdiction.

5. Georgia DOC

Use Georgia DOC when a state sentence or state correctional transfer is likely.

6. Federal custody

Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator if the matter is federal.

7. Older local record

Use court records and the Sheriff’s Open Records process.

8. Need live confirmation

Call the Richmond County Booking Desk at 706-821-1110.

Georgia DOC micro-search

Open Georgia DOC Find an Offender. Search Georgia State Offenders .
Search by name, GDC ID or case number when known.
Compare identifying details and the displayed state-custody information.
Do not use Georgia DOC as the first search for every new Augusta arrest.

Federal custody

After BOP opens choose name search or number search → enter exact identifiers → compare the result carefully → remember BOP is federal custody and does not replace Richmond County’s local jail search.

Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator

Richmond County Jail, Court, Records and Public Defender Maps

Augusta’s jail and court services are not all in one building. Use the destination tied to your actual task.

Charles B. Webster Detention Center
1941 Phinizy Road
Augusta, GA 30906

Use for detention-center/Visitor Center-related jail business.

Open in Google Maps
Augusta-Richmond County Judicial Center
735 James Brown Boulevard
Augusta, GA 30901

Use for State/Superior Court, Clerk, Solicitor and related court business.

Open in Google Maps
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office / Records
400 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30901

Use for Sheriff’s administrative and qualifying Records Bureau business.

Open in Google Maps
Augusta Judicial Circuit Public Defender
902 Greene Street
Augusta, GA 30901

Use for Public Defender office business after checking the application process.

Open in Google Maps
Downtown Augusta access is changing during the 2026 Broad Street Improvement Project. Check current Augusta traffic/construction updates before driving to the Judicial Center, Records office or Public Defender.

What Richmond County and Augusta Official PDFs Add to This Guide

Government PDFs can contain useful details that do not appear prominently in search results, but older PDFs can also preserve outdated names, fees or schedules. The current dedicated webpage should control when the two conflict.

DOC Inmate Public Defender Application Instructions

Augusta’s DOC-specific Public Defender document explains how an incarcerated state inmate should complete key fields such as court, county, jail/DOC facility and indictment/accusation number. It also gives a fax/mail fallback when the online form cannot be submitted.

Open DOC Public Defender Instructions
2026 Inmate Medical Services RFP

Augusta’s public 2026 RFP provides unusually detailed background about the medical service framework sought for jail inmates, including infectious-disease management, TB screening/treatment, case management and coordination with health departments and hospitals.

Procurement specifications are not the same as an individual inmate’s medical plan.

Open RFP 26-200 PDF
Richmond County State Court Accountability Court brochure

An older official brochure describes program incentives, sanctions and graduation, but some personnel, pricing and program details in older brochures can age. This guide therefore uses the current Treatment Courts webpage for present benefits, contact information and scholarship wording.

Open official Accountability Court brochure PDF
Old Richmond County jail brochure — historical only

Augusta still indexes an older jail brochure containing legacy jail locations, call pricing and operating details. It is useful for historical context but should not override the current 2026 Jail Division, Visitation/Communication or Bonding pages.

Open historical Richmond County jail brochure

When Two Richmond County Official Sources Disagree, Use This Order

1. Live inmate system

Use for the actual inmate/booking result you are researching.

2. Current dedicated page

Use current Bonding, Visitation/Communication and Open Records pages for procedures.

3. Current Augusta court page

Use for court hours, calendar, Public Defender and program eligibility information.

4. Current phone directory

Use the RCSO directory when a departmental number needs confirmation.

5. Older PDF / general FAQ

Use for context only when it does not conflict with a newer dedicated source.

6. Third-party site

Never let an aggregator override a current Sheriff, court or state source.

Official Richmond County, Augusta and Georgia Resources

Each official link below is tied to a different task explained above.

Augusta-Richmond County Inmate Inquiry Current and past inmate / mugshot / booking lookup
Richmond County Recent Bookings Name and recent arrest-date search
Richmond County Sheriff’s Jail Division Webster facility, jail operation, medical and population context
Richmond County Bonding Guidelines Professional, property, cash, online and transfer bond rules
Richmond County Visitation and Communication Current video visitation, phone and mail procedures
Richmond County Sheriff’s Phone Directory Jail, records, dispatch and division contact numbers
Richmond County Open Records Request Formal Sheriff’s records-request procedure
Richmond County Victim Assistance Victim rights, bond context and compensation assistance
Augusta-Richmond County Case Management Search Local court case search
Richmond County State Court State Court information, hours and contacts
Richmond County Court Calendar Current court-calendar guidance
Coming to Court Court address, arrival time, security and courtroom rules
Augusta Judicial Circuit Public Defender Public Defender eligibility/application route
Richmond County State Court Treatment Courts Treatment-court benefits, scholarships and referral information
Augusta Judicial Circuit Pretrial Diversion Qualifying nonviolent Superior Court diversion
Richmond County Correctional Institution Separate Richmond County state-inmate institution
Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia state offender search
Georgia Criminal History Record Restrictions GBI restriction rules and forms
Georgia.gov Record Restriction Guide Current step-by-step Georgia restriction process
Georgia Statewide VINE Georgia custody-notification information
Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal inmate locator

Richmond County Jail Mugshots FAQs

Where can I search Richmond County Georgia jail mugshots?
Use Augusta-Richmond County’s official inmate inquiry. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office states that its system can show current and past inmates, mugshots, booking numbers, arrest dates, charges and bonds.
How do I find recent Richmond County bookings?
Open Richmond County’s official Recent Bookings page, search by last and first name, then compare race, sex, age and arrest date before assuming the result is the correct person.
What is the main Richmond County detention center address?
Charles B. Webster Detention Center is at 1941 Phinizy Road, Augusta, GA 30906. The Sheriff’s Jail Division supervises the inmate population there.
What number should I call about a Richmond County inmate, bail amount or release date?
Richmond County directs inmate questions including release date, bail amount and sentence information to the Booking Desk at 706-821-1110.
How do I bond someone out of Charles B. Webster Detention Center?
Verify the inmate and bond first, then use the Sheriff’s Bonding Guidelines. Richmond County publishes professional bonding company, property, cash, online-card and transfer-bond procedures. All bonding transactions take place through the Visitor Center.
What are the current Richmond County video visitation hours?
The dedicated current Visitation and Communication page lists Monday through Friday video visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration and approval are required before the visit.
How much do Richmond County inmate phone calls cost?
Richmond County currently lists a standard inmate telephone rate of $0.16 per minute plus tax, or $2.40 plus tax for a 15-minute call. International rates vary.
What address do I use for Richmond County inmate mail?
Non-legal friends-and-family mail is sent to Richmond County Jail, GA, PO Box 76550, Highland Heights, KY 41076 with inmate name and ID. Legal mail is sent to Richmond County Jail, 1941 Phinizy Road, Augusta, GA 30906.
How do I get a Richmond County Sheriff’s arrest or incident report?
Use the Sheriff’s Open Records Request page. Email is the preferred written method at [email protected]. Include names, dates, times, locations and case numbers when available. Certain qualifying reports may also be available through the Records Bureau.
How can I apply for a public defender in Richmond County?
Use the Augusta Judicial Circuit Public Defender page and online application. The office accepts qualifying Richmond County Superior, State and Magistrate Court criminal and traffic matters and says applicants should receive a qualification response within approximately two business days.
Are there Richmond County programs that may reduce jail time or charges?
Some qualifying cases may be eligible for State Court treatment programs or Superior Court pretrial diversion. Richmond County describes possible benefits including reduced jail time, reduced charges, transportation assistance and qualifying scholarships. Successful Superior Court pretrial diversion may result in dismissal and removal of the qualifying charges from the person’s criminal record. Eligibility is case-specific.
What should I do if the person is no longer in Richmond County jail?
Check Richmond County recent bookings and the court case first. If the person may have entered Georgia state custody, use Georgia Department of Corrections Find an Offender. If federal custody applies, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator.

Bottom Line: A Richmond County Mugshot Should Lead to an Actionable Record Trail

Do not stop when you find the photograph. Save the booking identifiers, then move to the exact official source that answers the next question: bond, jail communication, court, Public Defender, victim help, open records, diversion, record restriction or state custody.

The highest-value details to save are the exact booked name, age, arrest date, booking number, charge wording, bond information and any available court case identifier.

That information lets you verify the correct person and prevents an old arrest photo from being mistaken for current custody or a final criminal conviction.

Independent information resource: Jail-Mugshots.org is not the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Augusta-Richmond County, Charles B. Webster Detention Center, Richmond County Correctional Institution, Augusta Judicial Circuit, Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Georgia VINE or any court or government agency. Arrests, jail entries, warrants, booking photographs, listed charges and bonds do not prove guilt. Jail status, court information, fees, vendors, schedules, addresses and program rules can change, so important information should be confirmed through the responsible official source. Information about treatment courts, pretrial diversion, public defense, victim compensation and record restriction describes official programs but does not establish eligibility or predict any person’s legal outcome. Jail-Mugshots.org is not a Consumer Reporting Agency and must not be used for employment, tenant screening, credit, insurance or another decision regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. For an emergency, call 911.

Explore related jail guides

For more local search routes in Georgia, use the state guide below.

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Mugshot Record Excavator: Official Jail, Court & Booking Verification Tool

Use this tool to build a safer official-record search plan, generate better search queries, decode booking terms, score match confidence, prepare a records request, and avoid wrong-person mistakes. It runs in your browser and does not submit your entries.

Source RouterJail, sheriff, court, DOC, BOP, VINELink
Identity CheckName, date, county, facility, case signals
Record DecoderBond, hold, warrant, release, disposition
Copyable OutputSearch plan, request note, checklist

Build a practical official-record search plan

This does not search hidden records. It creates a safer step-by-step path to find the right official jail, sheriff, court, state, or federal source.

Important: A mugshot or arrest listing is not proof of guilt or conviction. Always verify with official jail and court sources before relying on a result.

Match confidence calculator

Use this before assuming a mugshot, arrest listing, or booking entry belongs to the right person.

0% confidence signals checked
Rule: Name-only matches are weak. The strongest matches combine source, location, date, facility, and court follow-up.

Booking and jail-record field decoder

Select a term commonly found on jail rosters, inmate searches, booking pages, and court follow-up records.

Local meaning varies: Jail words are not always used the same way in every county or state. Confirm through the official agency.

Generate a records request note

Create a clean, polite request note for a sheriff’s office, jail, court clerk, police department, or public-records office.

Privacy caution: Do not include Social Security numbers, private medical details, passwords, or unrelated sensitive data in a public-records request.

Problem solver: missing, old, or confusing results

Choose the issue you’re facing and get a practical next-step checklist.

Best practice: For serious use, save the official source name, URL, date checked, and record details. Records can change after booking.

Generated result

Your plan, links, decoded explanation, request note, or checklist will appear here.

Start with the Planner tab

Add a state, county/city, name, date, and goal. The tool will create an official-source search path and copyable verification log.

Official-first No fake database User safety focused

Browser-only privacy note: this tool does not send your entries to this website.

Independent educational tool. Not affiliated with any jail, sheriff’s office, court, police department, state DOC, VINELink, or federal agency. Always confirm important details with the official source.

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