The Banks County Jail is located in the city of Homer, Georgia. Male and female inmates are housed at the facility. Inmates at the facility may be serving sentences, awaiting sentencing, awaiting trial, or awaiting transfer to another facility. The jail was established in 2004 and is intended to house 60 detainees. Sworn and civilian personnel administer the office. The jail includes centralized classification intake assessment, central intake, administrative offices, and an infirmary. Bond hearings occur at the facility either by judge or video court. Many jails in Georgia maintain various types of records, including inmate records, criminal records, and court records. To conduct a Banks County inmate search, click here.

Jail Address

160 Windmill Farm Road
Homer, GA 30547

Banks County Inmate Search

To conduct a Banks County inmate search, click here.

Visitation / Banks County Inmate Search

For visitation hours and rules, contact the facility directly at 706-677-2248.  However, before you schedule a jail visit, it is advisable to first confirm the inmate’s physical presence at the facility by conducting a Banks County inmate search here.

Inmate Mail / Banks County Inmate Search

For inmate mail guidelines, contact the facility directly at 706-677-2248. However, before corresponding with an inmate via mail, it is advisable to first confirm the inmate’s physical presence at the facility by conducting a Banks County inmate search here.

Sheriff’s Office

The Banks County Sheriff’s Office maintains order, enforces the law, investigates crimes, house inmates, and provides court services. The mission of the office is to provide high-quality law enforcement services by working with the local community to enhance the community’s quality of life. In performing its duties, the office strives to respect individual rights and maintain human dignity. In addition, the office bases its mission on respect, integrity, dependability, and empathy.

Sheriff’s Office Bureaus

The sheriff’s office is comprised of three bureaus: Administration Division, Field Operations Bureau, and Headquarters Bureau.

The Administrative Division is comprised of the Public Information Office, Business Office, Chief Deputy, Office of the Sheriff, and Office of Professional Standards and Training. The division is responsible for the  overall administration of the agency and the management of policies and procedures, finances, human resources, public relations, and additional duties.

Since the Field Operations Bureau oversees the deputies who come into frequent contact with the public, it is the most visible bureau of the agency.

Finally, the Headquarters Bureau oversees all court and jail operations within the county.  

Sheriff’s Office Address

160 Windmill Farm Road
Homer, Georgia 30547

About the County / Banks County Inmate Search

The county is located in the northeastern part of the state of Georgia. In 1858, the Georgia General Assembly passed a law creating the county, which it named for Dr. Richard E. Banks. The county was officially established in 1859 from Franklin and Habersham Counties. A jail is located in the county. To search for a jail inmate, click here.

Demographics

As of the year 2020, the county was home to 4,875 families, 18,035 people, and 6,740 households. As of the year 2020, the racial composition of the county was 86.38% White, 2.18% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.05% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 3.59% other, and 6.45% Hispanic.

Communities

Cities:

• Baldwin
• Commerce
• Gillsville
• Lula

Towns:

• Alto
• Homer
• Maysville

Unincorporated communities:

• Hollingsworth
• Narrows