# RUTLEDGE STATE PRISON

> GPS facility profile for RUTLEDGE STATE PRISON. Population: 594. 18 deaths tracked.

**Published**: 2026-04-26
**Source**: https://gps.press/intelligence/facility/rutledge-state-prison/
**Author**: Georgia Prisoners' Speak

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<h2>Facility Overview</h2>
<p>RUTLEDGE STATE PRISON is located in Columbus, Muscogee County. The facility is currently led by Warden Ryan Beland.</p>
<h2>Population and Capacity</h2>
<p>Current population: <strong>594</strong>. Rated capacity: 640 (92.8% of capacity).</p>
<h2>Deaths in Custody</h2>
<p>GPS has tracked <strong>18</strong> deaths at this facility.</p>
<h2>GPS Monitoring</h2>
<p>GPS tracks this facility through weekly population reports, mortality records, and public records monitoring. Intelligence will be expanded as additional reporting and source material becomes available.</p>