Georgia Arrest Records Search | Official Lookups Online

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Georgia · County bookings, court cases, GBI history checks and state-prison custody

Search a Georgia Arrest County by County—Then Verify the Court Outcome

Georgia has no single public database containing every sheriff, police department, jail and court. Start in the county where the person was booked. This guide connects county jail searches, police reports, warrants, court cases, bond, visitation, public defenders, victim advocates, GBI records, GDC custody and record restriction.
Find the correct county sheriff Find the court case Fix a missing result
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An arrest is not a conviction. A jail charge records information received during arrest or booking. Prosecutors may decline, replace or reduce it, and the final court disposition may be dismissal, acquittal, plea or conviction.
No single arrest searchStart with the sheriff or jail in the booking county.
Georgia Felon Search$15 per search; felony convictions only.
County-jail rulesVisits, mail, calls and deposits vary by facility.
State custodyUse GDC only after state-prison placement.
Restriction cutoffPre- and post-July 1, 2013 processes differ.
Record router

Which Georgia record answers your question?

COUNTY JAIL Was the person booked locally?Find current custody, booking date, arresting agency, charges, bond and booking identifiers. Use the county where the person entered jail.
ARRESTING AGENCY What did officers report?Request the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause document and releasable supplements. The booking jail may not own the police narrative.
GEORGIA COURT What happened to the case?Check the complaint, accusation, indictment, warrants, dismissal, plea, judgment and sentence. The correct court depends on the charge and county.
GBI / GCIC What appears statewide?Use Felon Search, local criminal-history service, GAPS or fingerprint-based GCIC review. Each option has a different legal purpose.
GEORGIA CORRECTIONS Is the person in state prison?Find the GDC ID, facility, custody and release information when available. Do not use GDC as a substitute for county-jail lookup.

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Fast county access

Major Georgia county inmate-search starting points

Use the official county portal, then verify the related court case
County Official starting point Useful search detail Do next
Fulton Fulton inmate search Search the Fulton County Jail database. Verify Superior, State or Magistrate Court.
Gwinnett Gwinnett Jail View Supports name, booking-date and release-date filters. Save booking, MNI, warrant and court numbers.
DeKalb DeKalb inmate and court portal Use the official Sheriff link for current inmate information. Check the DeKalb judicial case record.
Cobb Cobb custodial information Find custody, criminal-charge and bond information. Search Cobb Superior or State Court.
Any other county Georgia Sheriffs by County Provides the sheriff, address and telephone number for all counties. Use the county’s official jail and court links.
Atlanta is not one booking system. An Atlanta-area arrest can involve Atlanta Police, Fulton County, DeKalb County, Clayton County, Cobb County or another local jurisdiction.
Booking-field decoder

Understand a Georgia jail-search result

What the field means—and what it does not prove
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Next action
Booking number A particular county-jail intake. The final court outcome. Use it for custody, mail, visits and deposit questions.
MNI or inmate ID A person identifier inside that jail system. Statewide identity by itself. Match it with birth date and booking date.
Booking date When the person entered the jail process. The exact offense time. Compare it with the incident and filing dates.
Arresting agency The agency responsible for the arrest. The sheriff created the incident report. Send the police-report request to this agency.
Booking charge An allegation entered during arrest or intake. What the prosecutor formally charged. Find the accusation, indictment or complaint.
Court case number A court matter connected to a charge. Every booking charge uses that case. Search each number separately.
Warrant number A warrant or court process linked to custody. The warrant remains active. Read the newest docket and contact the issuing court.
Bond amount A displayed release condition for a charge or case. Payment clears every hold. Confirm the entire custody record before paying.
Release date When the jail custody episode ended. The case was dismissed. Search the criminal disposition.
Booking photograph A photograph associated with jail intake. Identity alone, conduct or conviction. Match official identifiers and the court case.
Identity safeguard

Verify the correct person before using the record

Full legal name matches
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth or age matches
Booking date fits the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking, MNI or jail ID matches
Court case follows the same arrest
Charge and disposition timeline is consistent
Minimum standard: Confirm at least two independent identifiers before sending money, contacting an employer, publishing an allegation or treating a result as belonging to a particular person.
No-result troubleshooting

No Georgia arrest or inmate result found?

Booking is still underway Fingerprinting, medical screening, property inventory and data entry can delay publication.
The wrong county was searched Search where the person entered custody, not only where the alleged incident occurred.
The person remains in a city holding facility Transfer to the county jail may not yet be complete.
The person was cited and released Not every arrest or criminal citation creates a county-jail booking.
The name is entered differently Try a former surname, alias, suffix, hyphenated name or alternate spelling.
Released records were excluded Select all bookings, released inmates or a release-date range.
The person transferred Check another county, Georgia Corrections, federal custody or an out-of-state agency.
The court filing is not yet visible Prosecutor review and clerk data entry may follow the jail booking.
The record was restricted Restricted, sealed, juvenile and confidential records may be unavailable publicly.
The website is incomplete or offline Call the sheriff using the statewide directory and request custody confirmation.
Missing-booking call script
I am trying to confirm the custody or booking status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency] in [county or city]. Can you confirm whether the person is being processed, released, transferred or listed under another booking or MNI number?
Immediate action board

What to do after finding a recent Georgia arrest

1. Save identifiersWrite down the booking number, MNI, arresting agency, charges, court and case numbers.
2. Confirm custodyCheck whether the person remains held, transferred, released or waiting for first appearance.
3. Avoid case discussionsAssume ordinary jail calls, messages and video visits may be monitored or recorded.
4. Find counselRequest appointed counsel or contact a verified private criminal-defense lawyer.
5. Verify bondConfirm every charge, warrant, hold, amount, type and payment location before paying.
6. Check the courtFind the first appearance, preliminary hearing and formal criminal case.
7. Handle medicationCall the jail’s medical-information route; never mail medication without written approval.
8. Protect receiptsKeep bond, deposit, attorney-fee and court-payment confirmations.
Arrest-to-disposition path

How a Georgia arrest becomes a court record

Arresting-agency record Police, sheriff, campus police or state officers create the incident, arrest and probable-cause documents.
County booking Jail staff verify identity, fingerprint the person, record property and enter charges, warrants and holds.
First appearance A judicial officer addresses charges, rights, counsel and release conditions.
Magistrate or lower-court stage Warrants, preliminary hearings and initial misdemeanor proceedings may occur here.
Prosecutor review The District Attorney or Solicitor-General may file, amend, reduce or decline charges.
Superior, State or Municipal Court The correct trial court depends on felony, misdemeanor, traffic and ordinance jurisdiction.
Release or continued custody The person may be released on conditions, post bond, remain detained or transfer.
Disposition and sentence Each count may end through dismissal, dead docket, nolle prosequi, acquittal, plea or conviction.
State custody or supervision A qualifying sentence may transfer the person to GDC, parole or community supervision.
Correction or restriction Inaccurate records may be updated, and qualifying arrest cycles may be restricted.
Police and sheriff reports

Request the report from the agency that created it

The booking jail and report custodian may be different
Record needed Likely custodian Provide Common mistake
County booking record County sheriff or jail Name, birth date, booking and MNI numbers. Asking a city police department for jail housing.
Sheriff incident or arrest report Arresting county sheriff Report number, date, location and involved person. Requesting the narrative from the court clerk.
City police report Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, Macon or other city police City report number, date and address. Assuming the county sheriff owns every police report.
Georgia State Patrol report Georgia Department of Public Safety Incident, crash, citation and troop information. Sending a state-agency request to a county.
Criminal disposition Clerk of the court handling the case Case number, defendant and document name. Treating the arrest report as final court proof.
Read the arresting-agency field Do not assume the booking sheriff also made the arrest.
Name the exact records Ask for the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause statement and specifically identified supplements.
Add narrow identifiers Include the legal name, date of birth, arrest date, location, report number, booking number and case number.
Request electronic delivery Electronic production may reduce copying and mailing charges.
Set a cost limit Ask for written approval before costs exceed a stated amount.
Ask for the exemption basis Request the specific legal basis for withheld or redacted information.
Copy-ready Georgia Open Records request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause statement and specifically identified supplements concerning [full legal name], date of birth [date], for the incident on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are agency report number [number], county booking number [number], MNI number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if the total will exceed $[amount], and identify the statutory basis for any material withheld or redacted.
Georgia Open Records Act

Know the response deadline and possible costs

Statewide request rules that help prevent delay and surprise charges
Rule What it means Practical action
Three-business-day response The agency generally must produce the record or provide a written timeline, estimate or exemption. Save the submission date and confirmation.
Existing records only An agency does not have to create a new report, list, answer or compilation. Ask for identifiable existing documents.
First 15 minutes The first quarter-hour of search, retrieval or redaction work is generally not charged. Use dates and record numbers to reduce staff time.
Paper-copy rate The standard statutory copy charge is generally $0.10 per page. Ask for electronic PDF production.
Staff-time charges The agency may charge the hourly rate of the lowest-paid qualified employee. Set a written cost ceiling.
High estimated cost Prepayment can be required when estimated costs exceed $500 or prior lawful charges remain unpaid. Narrow the request before approving a large estimate.
Exemptions Active investigations, juvenile, victim, medical and protected personal information may be withheld. Ask for segregable nonexempt portions.
Review Georgia Open Records guidance
Court jurisdiction

Choose the correct Georgia criminal court

Georgia trial courts do not share one universal criminal-case portal
Court Common criminal role Search this court when
Superior Court Felony trials and broad criminal jurisdiction. The charge is a felony or the case was indicted or accused in Superior Court.
State Court Misdemeanors, traffic violations, warrants and preliminary proceedings in counties with a State Court. The case is a county misdemeanor or criminal traffic matter.
Magistrate Court Arrest and search warrants, first appearances, preliminary hearings and some minor criminal matters. A recent arrest has not yet reached Superior or State Court.
Municipal Court Traffic, city ordinance and certain local misdemeanor cases. The citation or complaint names a city court.
Juvenile Court Cases involving people under 18 and other juvenile matters. Access is legally authorized; public access is restricted.
A felony arrest may begin in Magistrate Court for first appearance or preliminary proceedings before moving to Superior Court. Search both when the Superior Court case is not yet visible.
Official court proof

Request a certified Georgia disposition

Identify the exact court and case number A Superior Court clerk cannot certify a separate State or Municipal Court case.
Identify the document needed Common requests include a certified disposition, final accusation, judgment, sentence or dismissal order.
Ask the recipient what certification it requires Ordinary, certified and exemplified copies are different services.
Request a fee estimate Georgia court-copy and certification fees can vary by court and county.
Provide a return email or mailing address Some courts offer electronic certified records; others require pickup or mail.
Check every count before leaving Make sure the document shows the result for all charges connected to the arrest.
Certified-disposition call script
I need a certified criminal disposition for [full legal name], date of birth [date], case number [number]. Please confirm the document name, page and certification fees, accepted payment, delivery options and whether the final result for every count is included.
Warrant verification

Check a Georgia warrant safely

Georgia does not provide one complete public statewide active-warrant search. County sheriff and court systems can have different coverage and update timing.
Identify the likely issuing county and court Use a citation, notice, prior case or booking result.
Search the newest court entries Look for issued, served, recalled, quashed or cancelled status.
Check the county sheriff website Some sheriffs publish a local warrant or most-wanted search.
Contact the issuing court The court controls whether its warrant remains active.
Ask a lawyer about surrender or a motion Counsel can explain first appearance, bond and warrant-resolution options.
Ignore unsolicited payment demands Courts and sheriffs do not resolve a warrant through gift cards, cryptocurrency or a stranger’s mobile-payment account.
Do not confront or detain anyone. A same-name record, recalled warrant or delayed update can create a serious mistake.
Bond and first appearance

Confirm every charge and hold before paying

Georgia bond amounts, payment methods, schedules and eligibility differ by charge, court and county. The live court order and jail record control the specific case.
Recognizance releaseThe person is released subject to appearing and obeying court conditions.
Cash bondThe required amount is posted directly under the issuing court or sheriff’s procedure.
Professional suretyA bonding company approved in that county guarantees the appearance.
Property bondQualifying property may secure release under county and court requirements.
Match the defendant and booking number Confirm the legal name and date of birth.
List every charge, case and hold One payment may not clear another warrant, county hold, probation matter or detainer.
Read the current release order A judge may change the original amount or add conditions.
Call the jail bonding office Ask for the amount, type, court, case number, payment location and accepted method.
Verify a professional bonding company Use only companies authorized to operate in the county.
Do not pay through an unverified link Navigate from the official sheriff or court page.
Keep the receipt and court date A missed appearance can create forfeiture and another warrant.
Allow release-processing time Staff must clear court orders, fingerprints, property, transportation and outside holds.
Bond-verification script
I am calling about [full legal name], date of birth [date], booking number [number]. Please confirm the current bond amount and type for every charge, all outside holds, the issuing court, accepted payment, authorized payment location and any nonfinancial release condition.
Indigent defense

Find the correct Georgia public defender office

Ask for counsel at first appearance The court determines eligibility and appoints counsel in qualifying cases.
Complete the indigency application Provide truthful income, expense, asset and household information.
Identify the judicial circuit Public-defender offices are organized by county and circuit.
Search the GPDC county directory Use the county where the criminal case is filed. Find a Georgia public defender by county
Check for an independent local system Several Georgia circuits operate independently of the GPDC network.
Provide the court case number The office may be unable to identify the assigned lawyer from the booking number alone.
Do not discuss the case on personal jail calls Ordinary calls, messages and visits may be monitored or recorded.
Georgia Public Defender Council Central Office: 404-795-2440
Family members should understand that the lawyer represents the accused person. Counsel may not disclose confidential information without the client’s permission.
Victim advocacy and notification

Get court notifications, compensation help and release information

Georgia victim-witness personnel can help explain proceedings, court dates, restitution, compensation, safety planning and referrals.
Keep the police report and court case numbers These identifiers connect the arrest, prosecutor and notification file.
Find the District Attorney or Solicitor-General Felony victims usually work with the District Attorney; misdemeanor prosecution may involve the Solicitor-General. Find the correct Georgia prosecutor
Request victim-witness assistance Ask about notice, court participation, restitution and compensation. Open Georgia victim-assistance resources
Register locally for county-jail release information Many counties use VINE or another jail-notification provider.
Register with Georgia V.I.P. after state-prison placement Use the inmate’s six-digit case/EF number or GDC ID. Register for Georgia state-custody notification
Georgia V.I.P. Hotline1-800-593-9474 24-hour automated state-custody information.
Office of Victim Services404-651-6668 Registration, status and parole-process assistance.
Information availableFacility, custody, parole eligibility and maximum or scheduled release information.
Registered state-prison victims may receive automated release notification. Prison transfers between GDC facilities do not normally trigger a release-notification call.
County jail visitation

Find the correct county’s visitor rules

There is no universal Georgia county-jail visitation policy. Do not apply GDC state-prison rules to Fulton, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Cobb or another county jail.
Confirm the inmate remains in county custody Release or transfer can cancel the visit.
Record the current facility and housing unit Large counties may house inmates at several locations.
Open the sheriff’s official jail page Use the statewide county directory when necessary. Find the county visitation page
Identify the provider County facilities may use ViaPath, Securus, ICSolutions, HomeWAV or another approved service.
Create the visitor account Use the visitor’s legal name, current contact information and valid identification.
Wait for approval when required Background and identity checks can delay scheduling.
Select onsite or remote video Some facilities offer only video visitation.
Schedule within the county window Same-day, 24-hour, weekly and advance-booking limits differ.
Recheck rules before the session Provider, rates, visiting days and identification requirements can change.
County visitor checklist

Verify these rules before traveling or paying

Visitor application or approval requirement
Valid government photo identification
Minimum visitor age
Rules for minors and birth certificates
Dress code and footwear
Number of visitors allowed
Visit duration and weekly limit
Remote-video price and refund policy
Arrival or login deadline
Former inmate or probation restrictions
Prohibited phones and recording
Emergency or disciplinary cancellation
Personal jail visits are commonly monitored and recorded. Do not discuss evidence, witnesses, admissions, plea offers or defense strategy.
County mail, calls and commissary

Do not send money or mail until the county is verified

Personal mail
  • Confirm the exact name and booking number.
  • Use the current mail-processing address.
  • Check postcard, envelope and photo rules.
  • Do not send original irreplaceable documents.
Calls and messages
  • Use only the provider named by the jail.
  • Review per-minute and deposit charges.
  • Expect monitoring and recording.
  • Do not use three-way or forwarded calls.
Money and commissary
  • Confirm current custody before paying.
  • Match the booking or inmate ID.
  • Review transaction and package limits.
  • Never mail cash unless the jail expressly permits it.
County jail service call script
I am calling about [full legal name], booking or inmate number [number]. Please confirm the current housing facility, personal-mail address, legal-mail address, visitation provider, call provider, approved deposit service and any current identification or scheduling rules.
State-prison visitation

Become an approved Georgia Corrections visitor

Confirm the permanent facility People completing the diagnostic process generally cannot receive visits.
Download the GDC visitation application Every visitor must apply, including children. Open GDC visitor application and scheduling
Complete every requested field Incomplete forms can delay approval.
Attach supporting documents Include photo identification and applicable birth, marriage or relationship documentation.
Notarize required consent forms Check every signature and notary field.
Mail the application to the current facility GDC does not accept visitation applications by email.
Wait for approved-list placement The offender is responsible for notifying the visitor about approval or denial.
Schedule through the online portal Weekly scheduling requests open at 5:00 a.m. Monday and close at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Select a Saturday, Sunday or holiday session Facility hours and recognized holidays can differ.
Use the correct attendance limit Visits are limited to two hours and up to four approved visitors at one time.

Important approved-list rules

The offender initiates additions or deletions
Immediate family may be requested for approval
Significant relationships require special approval
Visitor lists usually change at first permanent placement or in May and November
Changes generally cannot occur earlier than six months after the last change
Approval decisions are generally returned within 14 working days
Former offenders, probationers and parolees require warden approval
A special visit normally requires at least 48 hours’ notice

GDC dress and property rules

Clothing
  • No tank tops.
  • No mesh or see-through clothing.
  • No sleeveless T-shirts.
  • No exposed chest, shoulders or stomach.
  • Skirts cannot be more than two inches above the knee.
  • Adults cannot wear stretch pants or shorts.
Property
  • No cell phones.
  • No smartwatches or smart glasses.
  • No tablets or messaging devices.
  • No cameras or recorders.
  • Up to $20 in coins or a debit card may be allowed for vending.
Screening
  • All visitors are subject to search.
  • Vehicles must use designated parking.
  • No people or pets may remain in vehicles.
  • Contraband can cause denial, removal or arrest.
GDC calls, mail and communication

Use the correct state-prison facility and provider

Published GDC telephone rates

Securus calling information for Georgia state facilities
Call type Published rate Rule
Local $0.08 per minute A 25-minute call costs $2 before taxes or regulatory fees.
Long distance $0.08 per minute A 25-minute call costs $2 before taxes or regulatory fees.
International $0.08 per minute plus international fees Review the complete displayed charge before accepting.
Maximum call length 25 minutes Call forwarding and three-way calling are prohibited.
Prepaid deposit limit $200 per deposit Only approved Call Allow List numbers may be called.
Review GDC call information Open the Securus account service
Securus telephone support: 1-800-844-6591

State-prison mail workflow

Search the current facility Do not use a former prison’s address.
Open the GDC facility locator Confirm the mailing address, phone and visiting hours. Find the current Georgia correctional facility
Use the exact offender name and GDC ID Put both on the envelope and any permitted contents.
Check publication and package rules Books, magazines and packages follow separate approval and vendor procedures.
Use legal-mail procedures for attorney correspondence Ordinary family mail is not privileged.
GDC deposits and packages

Send state-prison money through the approved service

GDC states that a sender must be on the offender’s approved visitor list to use its payment methods.
Published JPay and MoneyGram charges
Transfer Published fee Important detail
$0.01–$20 online $3.50 Confirm the GDC inmate ID before submitting.
$20.01–$100 online $5 Save the transaction confirmation.
$100.01–$300 online $6.50 Review the displayed recipient before payment.
MoneyGram walk-in up to $5,000 $4.95 Use Georgia DOC receiver code 6857.
Money order lockbox Free Allow up to two weeks for mailing and processing.
Video visitation $3.95 for 30 minutes This JPay service is separate from in-person facility visitation.
Email stamp $0.35 Attachments require additional stamps or charges.
Review every GDC deposit option Complete an approved JPay transfer
Telephone money transfer: 1-800-574-5729

Approved food packages

Georgia Corrections Union Supply limits
Facility type Maximum Other rule
State prison or integrated treatment facility $100 or 15 pounds, whichever occurs first Multiple orders are consolidated into one package.
Probation detention center $50 or 7 pounds, whichever occurs first Only preapproved products may be ordered.
Shipping $2.95 Shipping and handling charges are nonrefundable.
Review the state-prison package program
Your Georgia criminal history

Obtain and inspect your own GCIC record

A Georgia criminal-history record can contain identification information, arresting agency, arrest date, charges, final judicial dispositions and Georgia correctional custody information.
Contact a local sheriff or police department Most Georgia law-enforcement agencies can provide a copy under local identification, consent and fee requirements.
Ask whether the service is name or fingerprint based Fingerprints provide stronger identity assurance.
Use GCIC for record inspection when needed GCIC lobby record inspections and fingerprint services require an appointment.
Call before traveling Same-day GCIC appointments are not available. Call 404-244-2639, option 1
Bring the required identification and payment Confirm the current fee and accepted payment when scheduling.
Review every arrest cycle Check the arrest agency, charges, Offender Tracking Number and final disposition.
Georgia Crime Information Center 3121 Panthersville Road Decatur, GA 30034 Criminal-history appointment: 404-244-2639, option 1
Review GCIC criminal-history requirements
Fingerprint applicant checks

Use GAPS for authorized employment or licensing checks

GCIC does not perform ordinary name-based employment or licensing checks. Authorized Georgia agencies and businesses use the Georgia Applicant Processing Service.
Confirm the requesting agency and service code Do not register under an unrelated employer or licensing purpose.
Open the official GAPS registration service Start a GAPS fingerprint appointment
Enter the agency account or service information The employer or licensing office should provide the correct instructions.
Select a fingerprint location Bring current valid photo identification.
Complete electronic fingerprinting The service collects the applicable processing charges.
Allow the stated processing period Results are generally available to the authorized agency within 24–48 hours after fingerprint submission.
Record correction

Correct a missing disposition or wrong identity

Identify which system is inaccurate Compare the booking, police report, court docket and GCIC history.
Save the incorrect entry Record the URL, date viewed, booking number, SID, OTN, report number and case number.
Obtain the controlling document Use a certified disposition, amended order, agency letter or identity document.
Correct the originating source first The arresting agency changes arrest data; the court or prosecutor changes disposition data.
Ask the court to transmit a missing disposition A restriction request can fail when GCIC does not contain a final qualifying result.
Use GCIC identity challenge procedures when necessary Fingerprints are required when another person may have used your identity.

Mail-in GCIC identity or accuracy challenge

Signed request explaining the challenged information
Complete return mailing address
Two completed applicant fingerprint cards
Ten rolled fingerprints and eight flat impressions
Fingerprints taken by a local law-enforcement agency
Copy of the identification shown to the fingerprinting agency
Fingerprinting agency address and telephone number
Current certified-check or money-order fee
Copy-ready correction request
I request correction of inaccurate or incomplete Georgia criminal-history information for [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The disputed entry concerns arrest date [date], arresting agency [agency], SID/OTN [number] and court case [number]. The record currently shows [incorrect information]. The correct result is [correction]. Attached is [certified disposition, agency update, fingerprint comparison or identity proof].
Mail criminal-history updates to Georgia Crime Information Center CCH/Identification P.O. Box 370808 Decatur, GA 30037
Georgia record restriction

Use the correct process for the arrest date

Georgia commonly uses “record restriction” rather than traditional expungement. Restriction limits non-criminal-justice access to a qualifying arrest cycle but may not erase a courthouse file, news story, screenshot or private copy.

Arrest on or after July 1, 2013

  • There is no standard arresting-agency application process.
  • Contact the appropriate prosecutor.
  • The prosecutor may approve restriction through the GCIC system.
  • Restriction may be addressed during sentencing or after a qualifying disposition.

Arrest before July 1, 2013

  • Complete the Request to Restrict Arrest Record form.
  • Submit Section One to the arresting agency.
  • The agency completes Section Two.
  • The prosecutor completes Section Three.
  • Approved paper requests may require GCIC processing.

Dispositions that may qualify

Dismissed
Not presented to the grand jury
No further action anticipated
Nolle prosequi
Dead docket
No record on file
Other results qualifying under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37
Correct final disposition transmitted to GCIC
A guilty disposition is not ordinarily eligible for arrest-record restriction through this process. First Offender, conditional discharge and other relief have separate statutory requirements.

Pre-July 2013 restriction workflow

Order and inspect your Georgia criminal history Confirm every charge has a correct final disposition.
Use one arrest date per application Multiple charges from the same arrest may be included.
Complete Section One Provide the applicant and arrest details.
Send the form to the arresting agency The agency completes Section Two and forwards it to the prosecutor.
Wait for prosecutor approval or denial The prosecutor completes Section Three.
Follow the prosecutor’s completion method When the prosecutor enters the restriction electronically, do not send a duplicate application to GCIC.
Send an approved paper application when instructed Include the $25 GCIC processing fee by certified check or money order.
Account for a local agency charge For older arrests, an arresting agency may charge up to $50 to process the request.
Keep the completion letter GCIC sends written confirmation when it applies a paper restriction.
Recheck local court and private sources GCIC restriction does not automatically remove every publicly distributed copy.
Download the current GBI restriction form Read Georgia Courts restriction guidance Find the responsible prosecutor
Restriction affects access through GCIC for non-criminal-justice purposes. Judicial officials and criminal-justice agencies can retain lawful access.
Statewide contact board

Georgia arrest, court, corrections and victim contacts

Georgia Crime Information Center
3121 Panthersville Road Decatur, GA 30034
Appointments: 404-244-2639, option 1
GBI Main Office404-244-2600 Criminal history, restriction and GCIC information.
Georgia Department of Corrections
300 Patrol Road Forsyth, GA 31029
404-656-4661
GDC Ombudsman and Inmate Affairs478-992-5358
Georgia Public Defender Council404-795-2440
Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council
1590 Adamson Parkway, Fourth Floor Morrow, GA 30260
770-282-6300
Georgia Victim Information Program1-800-593-9474 24-hour state offender information.
Georgia Office of Victim Services404-651-6668

Georgia Crime Information Center map

Georgia Department of Corrections mail location map

Confirm before traveling: Recheck office hours, appointment requirements, identification, current fees and whether the requested service is provided at that location.
Georgia insider checklist

Avoid the mistakes that waste the most time

Do not search only the home countyThe booking county controls the jail record.
Do not pay for Felon Search too earlyA current county booking search is usually free and more relevant to a recent arrest.
Do not use GDC for pretrial jail custodyGDC is primarily for Georgia state correctional custody.
Do not request the report from the jail automaticallyThe displayed arresting agency usually owns the police narrative.
Do not stop at Magistrate CourtA felony case may move to Superior Court after the preliminary stage.
Do not assume a released inmate’s case endedRelease and dismissal are different events.
Do not reuse county jail rulesProvider, mail, visit and deposit requirements differ across all 159 counties.
Do not file the wrong restriction processJuly 1, 2013 separates Georgia’s older application route from the prosecutor-contact route.
Do not call a name match exactFingerprint comparison is the strongest way to resolve identity conflicts.
Title-related questions

Georgia arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Georgia arrest records?Start with the sheriff or jail in the county where the person was booked. Save the booking details and verify the case through the correct Georgia court.
Is there one statewide Georgia arrest database?No. County sheriffs, city police departments, courts, GBI and Georgia Corrections maintain different records.
How do I find a Georgia inmate who was released?Use released, historical or all-bookings filters on the county jail portal. Submit an Open Records request when older records are not online.
How do I find the final charge?Search the complaint, accusation, information or indictment in Superior, State, Magistrate or Municipal Court.
How much is Georgia Felon Search?The current charge is $15 per search. It covers felony convictions and is not a fingerprint-confirmed identity search.
Where can I get my own Georgia criminal history?Contact a participating sheriff or police department or schedule a GCIC record inspection and fingerprint appointment.
How do I request a Georgia arrest report?Send a focused Open Records request to the arresting agency with the report number, date, location, booking number and court case number.
How do county jail visits work?Each Georgia county sets its own visitor approval, provider, scheduling, identification, minor and dress rules.
How do I correct an inaccurate Georgia history?Correct the originating police or court record, then use GCIC’s fingerprint-based challenge process when necessary.
How do I restrict a Georgia arrest record?For arrests after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecutor. For earlier arrests, begin the three-section application through the arresting agency.
Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not a Georgia sheriff, police department, court, prosecutor, public defender, GBI, GCIC, Department of Corrections or law firm. Booking, bond, warrant, custody, release, visitation and court information can change. Verify multiple identifiers and obtain the current official document before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision. Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This page provides general procedural information and is not legal advice.

Official Georgia procedures reviewed July 18, 2026.

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