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Find a Gordon County Arrest and Verify What Happened in Court
The Sheriff’s inmate system can search current inmates, the last 24 hours of bookings and inmates by booking date—including previous inmates when selected.
Use the booking as the starting point, then verify the arresting agency, first appearance, bond, criminal court case and final disposition. Jail visits, calls, commissary, defense help, Georgia criminal histories and record restriction are explained below.
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Arrest does not mean conviction.
A Gordon County booking records an arrest or custody event. It does not establish guilt. A charge can be dismissed, not presented, nolle prossed, dead docketed, amended or resolved differently in court.
Jail refresh
The Sheriff’s inmate report is updated every 15 minutes.
Search modes
Current inmates, last 24 hours and booking-date/history search.
Jail capacity
376 beds in the current Gordon County Jail.
Court copies
$0.50/page unassisted; $1/page assisted.
Georgia felony search
$15 for each search or rap sheet selected.
Five Gordon County systems answer five different questions
GORDON COUNTY JAIL
Was the person booked?
Use current inmates, last-24-hours bookings and the booking-date search.
SHERIFF RECORDS
What did deputies report?
Request the incident or accident report from the Sheriff’s Custodian of Records.
MAGISTRATE COURT
Was a warrant issued or bond set?
Magistrate Court handles arrest warrants, search warrants, first appearances and bond proceedings.
SUPERIOR COURT
What happened to a felony?
Superior Court has exclusive felony jurisdiction and the Clerk maintains criminal cases and criminal warrants.
GBI / GCIC
What appears statewide?
Use Georgia criminal-history procedures, Felon Search, GAPS or record-restriction processes as appropriate.
Best sequence:
booking search → save identifiers → identify arresting agency → check first appearance/bond → find the court case → verify final disposition → request only the document still needed.
How to search Gordon County jail records
The county’s own Jail page links directly to the Gordon County inmate-search system. The Sheriff’s Office states that the underlying jail report is automatically updated every 15 minutes.
Open the official county-linked inmate search
Open Gordon County Inmate Information
Choose Current Inmates for live custody
Use this when you believe the person is presently housed in Gordon County Jail.
Use Bookings Made in the Last 24 Hours for a fresh arrest
This is faster than searching a large historical date range.
Use Inmates by Booking Date for an older event
Enter a start and end date when the approximate booking period is known.
Select Include Previous Inmates when necessary
This broadens the booking-date search beyond people currently held.
Start with the last name
Add the first name only when the surname creates too many possible matches.
Open every plausible result
Never assume the first matching name belongs to the person you are researching.
Save the official identifiers displayed
Record the booking information, charges, bond information and case references available in the result.
Check the arresting agency
Gordon County Jail can hold people arrested by the Sheriff’s Office, Calhoun authorities and other agencies for offenses occurring within the county.
Continue to the court record
The jail entry is only the beginning of the criminal case.
Current inmate, recent booking or previous inmate?
| Search | Best for | How to use it | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Inmates | Checking whether someone appears in current Gordon County custody. | Filter by first and/or last name. | Assuming no current result means the person was never arrested. |
| Last 24 Hours | A very recent booking. | Filter the recent booking list by name. | Using it for an arrest several days old. |
| Booking Date | An event with a known approximate date. | Enter a date range and optionally a name. | Using an unnecessarily large date range. |
| Previous Inmates | A released or historical Gordon County booking. | Check Include Previous Inmates in the date-search area. | Searching only the current roster. |
Confirm the person before relying on the arrest record
Full first and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Booking date matches the known incident
Arresting jurisdiction is consistent
Booking identifier matches another official source
Charge and court case belong to the same event
Court defendant information matches
Later custody or GDC information fits the same person
Do not use a mugshot or name alone.
Same-name records can belong to different people. Confirm multiple official identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or making an important decision.
No Gordon County arrest found? Check these causes
The arrest is still being processed
Even with a 15-minute automated report, intake and identification can occur before the person appears publicly.
You searched Current Inmates only
Use the booking-date search and enable previous inmates.
The arrest is older than 24 hours
Move from the recent-booking tab to the date-range search.
The name is entered differently
Search the surname alone and test suffix, maiden-name or spelling variations.
The person was booked outside Gordon County
Search the county where the person was actually taken into custody.
The person transferred to GDC
Use the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search.
The record is juvenile
Gordon County Jail does not house juveniles; juveniles are transferred to juvenile detention facilities in Rome or Dalton.
The record was restricted or sealed
Public availability can change after Georgia record restriction or First Offender treatment.
Missing-booking call script
I am trying to confirm the booking or custody status of [full legal name]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is currently booked, has been released or transferred, or is listed under another spelling or booking identifier?
Gordon County Jail information: 706-629-1246
What happens from arrest to final disposition?
Arresting agency creates the incident record
The Sheriff’s Office, city police or another agency creates its arrest and investigation records.
Gordon County Jail booking
Jail staff create the custody record and maintain the required records of incarcerated people.
First appearance
The person appears before a judicial officer for initial rights, bond and bond-condition decisions.
Magistrate proceedings
Magistrate Court handles warrant matters, probable-cause proceedings, committal hearings and other limited criminal jurisdiction.
Felony case reaches Superior Court
Superior Court has exclusive felony jurisdiction in Gordon County.
Grand jury and court calendars
County court information publishes indictments, no bills, arraignments and criminal calendars when available.
Final disposition
A charge can be dismissed, nolle prossed, dead docketed, not presented, resolved by plea or result in conviction.
State custody
A sentenced offender transferred to the Georgia Department of Corrections becomes searchable through the GDC system.
Correction or restriction
Incorrect criminal-history data can be updated, while eligible Georgia arrests may qualify for record restriction.
Request the actual Gordon County arrest or incident report
Gordon County Sheriff’s Office Custodian of Records
Captain Chuck Kirby
Sheriff’s Office: 2700 Highway 41 North, Calhoun, GA 30701
Special Operations: 706-879-5494
Email: chuck.kirby@gordoncountyga.gov
Captain Chuck Kirby
Sheriff’s Office: 2700 Highway 41 North, Calhoun, GA 30701
Special Operations: 706-879-5494
Email: chuck.kirby@gordoncountyga.gov
Confirm the Sheriff’s Office created the report
The jail may house a person arrested by another agency. Send the report request to the agency that actually created the incident record.
Open the Sheriff’s official report page
Open Request an Incident / Accident Report
Name the exact record
Ask for the incident report, arrest report, accident report or specifically identified releasable supplemental material.
Include the full legal name
Add the name exactly as it appears in the jail or court record.
Add the incident date and location
A narrow request helps records staff identify the right event.
Add the report and booking numbers
Include every official identifier already found.
Add the court case number
This can help connect the requested report with the correct prosecution.
Ask for an electronic copy
Digital delivery can reduce unnecessary printing and mailing.
Copy-ready Sheriff’s records request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report and specifically identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers include report number [number], booking number [number] and court case number [number]. Please notify me before processing if charges will exceed $[amount].
Find the criminal case that followed the arrest
Magistrate Court
Arrest/search warrants, first appearances, bond, extradition, committal and warrant-application hearings.
Superior Court
Exclusive felony jurisdiction, criminal trials, probation revocations and felony dispositions.
Probate Court
Handles misdemeanor traffic, game and fish matters and specified traffic cases.
Start with the booking information
Save the arrest date, charge, bond and any court identifier displayed.
Check Gordon County Court & Trial Information
The county publishes criminal calendars, arraignment calendars, indictments and no-bill information.
Open Gordon County Court & Trial Information
Do not treat the calendar as the official record
Gordon County expressly states that online calendar and trial information is preliminary and can contain changes, errors or omissions.
Use Georgia Courts e-access for Superior Court case access
Gordon Superior Court is listed in Georgia’s statewide e-access directory. The provider requires an account.
Open Georgia Courts E-Access
Search the case number when available
A case number is more reliable than a common-name search.
Find the filed charge
Compare the formal court charge against the original jail allegation.
Check indictment or no-bill information
A felony arrest does not automatically mean a grand jury returned an indictment.
Read every later event
Check arraignment, plea, dismissal, dead docket, nolle prosequi, judgment, sentence and probation-revocation entries.
Obtain the official record from the Clerk
Use the Clerk’s office when the online summary is incomplete or formal proof is required.
Booking charge ≠ court disposition.
Do not describe a person as convicted based solely on a jail entry, indictment or court calendar.
Get official Gordon County criminal court documents
| Service | Published fee | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Unassisted copy | $0.50 per page | Ordinary court document copied without staff assistance. |
| Assisted copy | $1 per page | When staff assistance is required. |
| Certification stamp | $2.50 | When an official certified document is required. |
Identify the exact case
Use the defendant name and case number.
Ask for the exact document
Examples include indictment, dismissal, plea, judgment, sentence or restriction-related order.
Decide whether certification is required
Do not pay for certification if an ordinary copy satisfies the recipient.
Request directly from the Clerk
Requests can be made by mail, fax or the appropriate Clerk department.
Use eCertification when appropriate
Gordon County Superior Criminal Court participates in Georgia’s eCertification system.
Open Georgia Superior Court eCertification
Gordon County Clerk of Superior Court
101 S. Piedmont Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
Phone: 706-629-9533
Fax: 706-629-2139
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
101 S. Piedmont Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
Phone: 706-629-9533
Fax: 706-629-2139
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Verify a possible Gordon County warrant safely
The Sheriff’s Most Wanted list is not a complete countywide warrant database. Gordon County Magistrate Court issues arrest warrants, while the Superior Court Clerk maintains criminal warrants in Superior Court matters.
Check the relevant criminal court case
Read the newest entries before assuming an old warrant remains active.
Identify Magistrate or Superior Court
Magistrate Court handles warrant issuance and warrant-application proceedings.
Contact Magistrate Court for appropriate warrant-process questions
706-629-6818
Contact the Superior Court Clerk for Superior criminal warrant records
706-629-9533
Review the Sheriff’s Most Wanted page only as a supplemental check
Open Gordon County Most Wanted
Never attempt to detain the person yourself
The Sheriff specifically warns users not to attempt to detain or arrest wanted persons.
Understand every Gordon County Jail bond option
Bond scam warning:
The Sheriff’s Office says it will not call and ask you to electronically pay a jail bond through Apple Pay, Venmo, Cash App, Zelle or similar services. Gordon County Jail processes bonds in person.
| Bond type | What Gordon County requires | Important restriction |
|---|---|---|
| Cash bond | Full bond amount in U.S. currency, exact amount, plus a $20 cash bond fee per person. | Jail cannot make change. Calhoun City cash bonds are paid at Calhoun Municipal Court. |
| Gordon County property bond | Property in Gordon County with assessed value at least equal to the bond; taxes must be current. | All owners must be present. Property owned or co-owned by the inmate cannot secure that inmate’s bond. |
| Transfer property bond | Georgia property outside Gordon County; bond signed at the Sheriff’s Office where the property is located. | The bond must return to Gordon County Jail in a sealed envelope from that Sheriff’s Office. |
| Professional bonding company | Use a company approved by the Gordon County Sheriff. | Approved companies may write only qualifying bonds returnable to courts within Gordon County. |
Cash bond details that matter
Anyone may post a qualifying cash bond
Full bond amount must be exact cash
Jail cannot make change
$20 exact-cash bond fee applies per person
Cash bond is forwarded to the applicable court clerk
Court clerk handles return after the case is completed
Calhoun City cash cases are handled at Municipal Court
Confirm every separate charge and hold before paying
Property bond details that matter
Property must be located in Gordon County for a local property bond
Assessed value must meet or exceed the bond
Property taxes must be current
All listed owners must appear and sign
Same property cannot secure several active bonds simultaneously
Inmate-owned or co-owned property cannot secure that inmate
Bond-verification script
I am calling about [full name / booking identifier]. Please confirm every active charge, the current bond amount and bond type for each charge, any holds or detainers, the exact amount of any required jail bond fee and whether the bond is returnable to Gordon County or another court.
Jail / bonds / releases / booking records: 706-629-1246
When bond and initial court conditions are reviewed
Gordon County states that all people admitted into the jail are brought before a judicial officer for a First Appearance Hearing in accordance with applicable law.
Weekdays
First Appearance Hearings are generally held Monday-Friday at approximately 2:00 p.m.
Weekends
Weekend or other hearing times are designated by the Magistrate Judge.
Viewing
Hearings are conducted by video from the Jail Courtroom and are viewable from the jail lobby at scheduled times.
Bond and bond conditions can be set or changed at first appearance. Recheck the jail or court after the hearing instead of relying on an earlier screenshot.
Apply for the Gordon County Public Defender
The Cherokee Judicial Circuit Public Defender handles qualifying criminal matters in Bartow/Gordon Superior Court. The Gordon County office states that it does not represent defendants in Magistrate, Probate, Municipal or other lower courts.
Confirm the case is in Gordon County Superior Court
The circuit office handles qualifying Superior Court criminal matters.
Complete the Public Defender application
The office requires an application before an attorney is assigned.
Collect financial documents
Submit the financial documentation requested with the application.
Return the application by fax or in person
Applications are accepted Monday-Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Wait for qualification and assignment
An attorney is not assigned until the application is complete and the applicant qualifies.
Use the booking and court case numbers when speaking with counsel
These identifiers reduce confusion about multiple charges or arrests.
Cherokee Judicial Circuit Public Defender – Gordon Office
101 Boston Road
Calhoun, GA 30701
Phone: 706-879-2160
Fax: 706-622-6558
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Applications: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
101 Boston Road
Calhoun, GA 30701
Phone: 706-879-2160
Fax: 706-622-6558
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Applications: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Get Gordon County victim-witness help
The District Attorney supervises Gordon County’s Victim-Witness Assistance Program. Advocates help victims navigate the court process, restitution, crisis response and referrals.
Have the police report number ready
This helps identify the original incident.
Save the defendant and court case information
Court identifiers help advocates locate pending proceedings.
Request court-process guidance
Advocates can explain the criminal justice process and assist with court-related needs.
Ask about restitution
The program assists victims with restitution-related issues when applicable.
Ask for counseling or community referrals
Advocates can connect victims with available support services.
Gordon County Victim-Witness Assistance Program
Gordon County Judicial Building, 3rd Floor
101 South Piedmont Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
Phone: 706-879-2246
Emergency: 706-879-2245
Fax: 706-879-2247
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Gordon County Judicial Building, 3rd Floor
101 South Piedmont Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
Phone: 706-879-2246
Emergency: 706-879-2245
Fax: 706-879-2247
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Schedule Gordon County Jail video visitation
All Gordon County Jail visitation is conducted by video. The jail does not offer contact visitation.
Confirm current custody
Search the inmate immediately before creating or funding a visitation account.
Create a JailATM account
Gordon County uses JailATM for remote and onsite video visitation.
Open JailATM
Select the correct Gordon County inmate
Verify the identity before scheduling.
Choose remote or onsite video
Remote sessions use the internet; onsite sessions use jail visitation video equipment.
Check the remote rate before paying
Gordon County directs users to JailATM for the current remote-visitation rate.
Remember the visit limits
Each inmate may have up to four remote visitation sessions daily. Onsite visitation is limited to one session per week.
Onsite visitation schedule
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. |
| Monday | 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | No onsite visits |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. |
Avoid having the visit canceled
Visitors age 18 or older must show photo identification
Visitors younger than 18 need an adult, parent or guardian
No more than three people may visit one inmate at one time
Visitors must be appropriately dressed
Food and drinks are prohibited in the visitation room
No loud, profane, disorderly or disruptive conduct
All visitation is by video monitor
Visits can be canceled by the facility at any time
Recheck before traveling.
Housing changes, court movement, discipline or operational restrictions can affect visitation.
Send messages through the approved jail system
Create a JailATM account
Gordon County Jail uses JailATM for inmate messaging.
Open JailATM messaging
Find the correct inmate
Confirm the booking identity before purchasing or sending messages.
Review current provider charges
Pricing can change, so confirm the displayed amount before payment.
Do not use ordinary messages for confidential legal communication
Treat routine inmate messaging as non-privileged communication.
Add money or order commissary items
Commissary provider
Legacy Commissary Services provides the Gordon County Jail commissary program.
Online deposits
Additional inmate funds can be added through JailATM.
Lobby deposits
A self-service kiosk is available in the jail lobby.
Confirm the inmate is still in Gordon County
Do not deposit using an old booking.
Open JailATM
Deposit funds or order approved commissary
Select the correct inmate
Match the booking identity carefully.
Choose funds or commissary order
Friends and family may order approved items directly when the provider makes the option available.
Review all transaction charges
Check the final provider screen before submitting.
Save the confirmation
Keep the transaction number until funds or items are credited.
Money in an inmate’s possession when admitted is taken during booking and credited to the Gordon County inmate commissary account.
Set up Gordon County Jail telephone calls
Gordon County Jail uses Pay Tel Communications for inmate telephone service.
Open the Pay Tel account system
Use the provider designated by the jail.
Open Pay Tel
Create or fund the receiving account
Follow the current provider instructions for the telephone number receiving calls.
Confirm the number is not blocked
Provider restrictions can prevent calls from connecting.
Contact Pay Tel for account problems
Customer service is 800-729-8355.
Avoid discussing sensitive case facts on routine calls
Use attorney communication channels for confidential legal matters.
Do not guess the current Gordon County inmate-mail address
Gordon County’s current Jail page routes incoming correspondence through a separate Inmate Mail Process. Because jail mail-routing rules can change, do not assume that the public Justice Center street address is automatically the correct personal-mail processing address.
Confirm the inmate remains in Gordon County Jail
A transfer changes the correct mailing instructions.
Open the official Jail Division page
Open Gordon County Jail Division
Scroll to Inmate Mail
Open the Sheriff’s current Inmate Mail Process before addressing the envelope.
Use the inmate’s exact booking name
Avoid nicknames and alternate spellings.
Check current prohibited-item rules
Do not send money, packages, photographs, books or other items unless the current Sheriff instructions expressly allow them.
Use legal-mail procedures for attorney or court correspondence
Do not assume ordinary personal-mail processing provides legal-mail confidentiality.
Understand Gordon County’s property-release rule
Gordon County states that a current inmate’s property ordinarily will not be released after it has been inventoried and sealed. A supervisor can make an exception when necessary.
Confirm the inmate’s status
Rules differ for current inmates and people already transferred to state custody.
Ask the jail whether a supervisor exception applies
Do not travel to pick up property before approval.
For a GDC transfer, obtain the inmate’s designated recipient information
A transferred inmate can leave property for pickup by a designated person.
Pick up transferred-inmate property promptly
Gordon County states that unclaimed property is disposed of after 30 days.
Use GDC after an offender leaves the county jail
Use GDC for
- Current Georgia prison custody
- GDC identification information
- Current correctional facility
- Offender photograph when available
- State-prison visitation planning
Do not use GDC for
- A fresh Gordon County Jail booking
- The Sheriff’s arrest narrative
- The official felony judgment
- A complete Georgia arrest history
Open the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search
Search Georgia state offenders
Search by ID when known
The correctional ID is safer than a common-name search.
Otherwise use name and available identifiers
Match the result against the Gordon County court judgment.
Verify important facts directly
GDC advises users to verify information through Inmate Records before making assumptions that information is complete.
GDC inmate concerns/questions: 404-656-4661
Choose the correct Georgia criminal-history search
Your own Georgia record
GBI states that a person can obtain a copy of a Georgia criminal history record through most Georgia sheriffs or police departments.
Another person’s record
Complete Georgia CHRI generally requires the person’s signed consent. Public felony-conviction access is available without consent under Georgia law.
Fingerprint-based check
Employment, licensing and other authorized fingerprint checks use GAPS, currently operated through IdentoGO.
Georgia Felon Search
Georgia Felon Search is useful when the question is whether someone has a reported Georgia felony conviction—not whether the person was merely arrested.
| Item | Current information |
|---|---|
| Search fee | $15 per search or rap sheet selected. |
| No-record result | The $15 search fee still applies. |
| Multiple possible matches | $15 is charged for each additional record chosen for viewing. |
| Required information | First name, last name, date of birth and sex. |
| Not included | Sealed/restricted information, juvenile felony history and misdemeanor records. |
| Identity limitation | It is name-based; fingerprint comparison is required for positive identity confirmation. |
Use the free Gordon County jail search first for a local booking
Do not pay $15 merely to answer whether someone is currently in Gordon County Jail.
Use Georgia Felon Search for public felony-conviction history
Open Georgia Felon Search
Enter accurate identifiers
Name-based results can return a different person with similar identifiers.
Review possible matches before paying for additional records
Every additional record selected can create another $15 charge.
Return to Gordon County court records for the actual local court file
Felon Search is not a substitute for a certified Gordon County disposition.
Use GAPS when fingerprints are required
Effective February 3, 2025, Idemia became Georgia’s GAPS fingerprinting vendor.
Confirm the requesting agency requires GAPS
Employment, licensing and regulatory checks may require a specific service code or agency registration.
Open the official GAPS registration site
Open Georgia Applicant Processing Service
Enter the service code or agency information
Use the purpose supplied by the requesting organization.
Choose a fingerprint location
Fixed fingerprint sites are available throughout Georgia.
Bring valid photo identification
GBI specifically requires valid photo ID at the fingerprint location.
Allow for electronic processing
GBI states that authorized agencies generally can retrieve results within 24-48 hours after fingerprint submission.
Fix a wrong Gordon County or Georgia criminal-history entry
Identify which system is wrong
Compare the jail record, Sheriff’s report, court disposition and Georgia criminal history.
Save the disputed information
Keep the arrest date, booking number, report number, court case number, SID or OTN when available.
Obtain the controlling document
A court disposition, amended report or official agency correction is stronger than a screenshot.
Correct arrest data through the submitting law-enforcement agency
GBI states that law-enforcement agencies update their arrest and identification data through the CCH system.
Correct disposition data through the court or prosecutor
Courts and other criminal-justice agencies transmit disposition updates to GCIC.
Use GCIC’s identity-contest procedure when the wrong person’s record is attached to you
Fingerprints are required for comparison.
Recheck the statewide record afterward
A correction at the local level may take time to appear downstream.
Georgia Crime Information Center
Criminal history helpline: 404-244-2639
CCH / Identification Services
P.O. Box 370808
Decatur, GA 30037
Criminal history helpline: 404-244-2639
CCH / Identification Services
P.O. Box 370808
Decatur, GA 30037
A correction changes inaccurate information. A record restriction limits public/non-criminal-justice access to an otherwise accurate qualifying arrest cycle.
Restrict an eligible Gordon County arrest record
Georgia normally calls this process record restriction rather than simply “expungement.” A restriction limits access to qualifying Georgia criminal-history information for non-criminal-justice purposes but does not necessarily erase every local court page, news article or privately retained copy.
Dispositions commonly associated with restriction eligibility
Dismissed
Not presented to a grand jury
No further action anticipated
Nolle prossed / nolle prosequi
Dead docket
No record on file
GBI states that a guilty disposition is not eligible for ordinary arrest-record restriction under this procedure. Other relief, including First Offender treatment, follows different rules.
Arrest before July 1, 2013
Obtain and review your Georgia criminal history first
Make sure every charge has an accurate final disposition.
Complete Section One of the Request to Restrict Arrest Record
Each application covers one arrest date, though several charges from that arrest may be included.
Submit it to the arresting agency
The arresting agency completes Section Two.
The arresting agency forwards it to the prosecutor
The District Attorney or other appropriate prosecutor completes Section Three.
Wait for approval or denial
The prosecutor decides whether the arrest qualifies.
Pay only the applicable official charges
An arresting agency may charge a processing fee not exceeding $50 for the pre-2013 process.
Handle GCIC processing only if required
When the prosecutor does not enter the restriction directly through the CCH interface, the approved form may need to be sent to GCIC with its $25 processing fee.
Arrest on or after July 1, 2013
Review the final disposition
Confirm that the record is accurate and potentially eligible.
Contact the prosecutor instead of starting with the old application
GBI states that there is no application process through the arresting agency for post-July-1-2013 arrests.
Ask whether restriction was approved at disposition or sentence completion
The restriction may already have been coded through the prosecutor/court process.
Correct missing disposition information first
A missing or incorrect court result can prevent accurate restriction processing.
Verify the change on the Georgia criminal history
Restriction should limit the qualifying arrest cycle from ordinary non-criminal-justice dissemination.
First Offender is different.
GBI states that after successful First Offender discharge, qualifying charges are sealed in the Georgia criminal-history database, although information can still remain available from some court, agency or third-party sources.
What families should know about Gordon County Jail
Opened
The current facility opened in May 2009.
Size
The Sheriff’s Office describes the facility as approximately 81,000 square feet.
Capacity
376 inmates.
Population
Male and female pretrial detainees and convicted inmates are housed there.
Short misdemeanor sentences
The jail can house people sentenced to one year or less for certain misdemeanors.
Juveniles
Juveniles are not housed in the county jail and are transferred to juvenile detention in Rome or Dalton.
Gordon County jail, court and legal-help contacts
Gordon County Jail
2700 U.S. 41 North
Calhoun, GA 30701
Calhoun, GA 30701
Jail lobby: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Gordon County Sheriff’s Office
2700 Highway 41 North
Calhoun, GA 30701
Calhoun, GA 30701
Clerk of Superior Court
101 S. Piedmont Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
Calhoun, GA 30701
Superior Court
101 South Piedmont Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
Calhoun, GA 30701
Magistrate Court
Gordon County Courthouse, 2nd Floor
100 S. Wall Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
100 S. Wall Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
Public Defender
101 Boston Road
Calhoun, GA 30701
Calhoun, GA 30701
District Attorney
Gordon County Judicial Building, 3rd Floor
101 S. Piedmont Street
101 S. Piedmont Street
Victim-Witness Assistance
Emergency: 706-879-2245
Gordon County Jail map
Gordon County Judicial Building map
Before traveling:
Recheck inmate custody, visitor availability, hearing location, office hours and identification requirements.
What this Gordon County guide solves without extra research
Booking search
Current inmates, 24-hour bookings, historical booking-date search, previous-inmate option and 15-minute update cycle.
Court verification
Magistrate versus Superior Court roles, calendars, indictment/no-bill information, e-access and certified records.
Bond
Cash, local property, transfer property and professional bonds, including the $20 bond fee and scam warning.
Family jail services
Remote and onsite visitation, full onsite schedule, visitor rules, messaging, Pay Tel, commissary and property release.
Legal and victim help
Public Defender eligibility process, lower-court limitation and Victim-Witness contacts.
Georgia record relief
$15 Felon Search, fingerprint GAPS, criminal-history corrections, pre-2013 and post-2013 restriction workflows.
Gordon County GA arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Gordon County arrest records?
Use the inmate system linked by the Sheriff’s Office. Choose Current Inmates, Bookings Made in the Last 24 Hours or Inmates by Booking Date. Enable Include Previous Inmates for older released bookings.
How current is the Gordon County inmate list?
The Sheriff’s Office states that inmate information is automatically updated every 15 minutes.
How do I search an old Gordon County booking?
Use Inmates by Booking Date, enter a date range and enable Include Previous Inmates.
How do I find the final outcome of an arrest?
Use Gordon County court information and Georgia Courts e-access to locate the criminal case, then confirm the final disposition with the Superior Court Clerk when necessary.
How much do Gordon County court copies cost?
The Clerk currently lists unassisted copies at $0.50 per page, assisted copies at $1 per page and document certification at $2.50.
What bond types does Gordon County Jail accept?
The jail publishes cash bonds, Gordon County property bonds, transfer property bonds and approved professional bonding companies.
How often can a Gordon County inmate have video visits?
An inmate may have four remote video sessions daily. Onsite video visitation is limited to one session per week.
What service does Gordon County use for inmate calls?
The jail uses Pay Tel Communications. Customer service is 800-729-8355.
How much does a Georgia Felon Search cost?
The current fee is $15 for each search or rap sheet selected. A no-record result is still charged.
How do I restrict a Gordon County arrest record?
For an arrest before July 1, 2013, begin with the arresting agency. For arrests on or after July 1, 2013, contact the appropriate prosecutor. Eligibility depends on the disposition and Georgia law.