Research and Reports

This is the gateway to statistical information produced by GDC’s Data Management and Research department, as well as the agency's fiscal year reports produced by GDC's Office of Public Affairs.

  • Annual Statistical Reports

    Annual Statistical Reports include detailed statistical profiles of inmate admissions, inmate releases, probation starts, and probation terminations. Each profile is broken down by calendar year (January-December) and fiscal year (July-June). Calendar year reports also include a roster and analysis of death-row inmates.

  • Contraband Arrest Reports

    The Georgia Department of Corrections does not tolerate contraband in any of our facilities. If an employee, volunteer, visitor, or offender in our facilities is found to have or be transporting contraband, they are arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. All visitors and employees are rigorously screened for contraband. Per Georgia Law O.C.G.A. 42-5-18, a penalty of one to five years in prison is required for any individual introducing contraband into a prison facility or provides these items to an offender.  This same law applies to offenders found with any of these items in their possession while incarcerated.

  • GDC Fiscal Year Reports

    This page links to Fiscal Year Reports produced by Planning & Strategic Management and the Office of Public Affairs each fiscal year since FY 1999. Each report describes the agency, its staff and budget, information about inmates, and important occurrences during the year.

  • Monthly Statistical Reports

    Monthly Statistical Reports include detailed statistical profiles of standing populations, including: Foreign Inmates, Inmates at Transitional Centers, Mental Health, Life without Parole, Profiles of All Inmates, Death Row, Juveniles Sentenced as Adults, Life Sentence Inmates, Veterans.

  • Standing Statistical Reports

    The Friday Report, updated each Friday, shows snapshots and recent trends in critical system measures.

    Special Analyses focus on specific criminal justice issues such as truth in sentencing, sex crimes against children, the aging inmate population, and the death penalty.

    Statistical Trends show historic patterns in inmate populations, jail backlogs, length of stay, releases, and recidivism.

  • PREA Reports

    The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) 2003 prohibits and seeks to eliminate sexual assaults and sexual misconduct in correctional institutions. Pursuant to the PREA and Georgia criminal laws, the Georgia Department of Corrections is committed to protecting offenders in its custody from sexual contact or sexual misconduct.

    These reports include Annual PREA reports as well as facility specific audit reports in the: 1st Cycle, 2nd Cycle, 3rd Cycle, 4th Cycle, and how to Report Sexual Abuse or Harassment.