Paulding County GA Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court

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Paulding County, Georgia · Current inmates, court cases, reports, bonds and record restriction

Trace a Paulding County Arrest From Jail Booking to the Final Court Result

Start with the Sheriff’s current-inmate database, confirm the arrest date and charges, then follow the same person into State or Superior Court to determine what was actually filed and how the case ended.

This guide also covers older arrest records, Sheriff reports, warrants, first appearance, cash and property bonds, video visits, postcards, commissary, public defenders, victim services, Georgia criminal history and record restriction.

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PAULDING RECORD ROUTE LIVE MATCH
OFFENDER LOOKUP CURRENT CUSTODY
PAULDING COURT FILE
DISPOSITION
ARREST + COURT OUTCOME VERIFIED
Arrest does not equal conviction. The jail record tells you that a person entered custody and which charges were recorded at that stage. The court record is needed to determine whether a prosecutor changed the charge, dismissed it, obtained a plea or conviction, or the defendant was acquitted.
Live jail search

Current inmates only; released inmates disappear.

Jail size

631-bed county detention facility.

Bond fee

$20 on all bonds.

Commissary cap

Up to $50 on the inmate’s weekly order day.

Local GA history

$10 resident/worker; $20 other non-resident.

Start with the right record

Which Paulding County record answers your question?

ONLINE OFFENDER LOOKUP Is the person in jail now?

Search people currently held at the Paulding County Jail by name or book-in date.

The person stops appearing after release.
SHERIFF RECORDS Need an older arrest?

Records maintains arrest and incarceration files, photographs, fingerprints and Sheriff’s reports.

Use when a released person no longer appears in the jail lookup.
STATE COURT Misdemeanor or traffic case?

Paulding County State Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic citations.

Check the disposition—not just the arrest charge.
SUPERIOR COURT Felony case?

The Superior Court Clerk maintains official Superior Court criminal files and pleadings.

Certified copies are available when formal proof is needed.
GEORGIA CHRI Need statewide history?

A Georgia criminal history can contain arrest data, submitted dispositions and Georgia correctional information.

Different from a current county jail search.

Go directly to the Paulding County task

Historical arrests

Find an arrest after the person has been released

The Online Offender Lookup is a current-custody search. Paulding County states that a person will no longer appear once released.
Search the current jail database once Confirm the person is no longer in custody.
Write down the arrest date and arresting agency Use old paperwork, a citation, bond document or court case if available.
Contact the Sheriff’s Records Division for Sheriff-maintained history Records maintains arrest and incarceration records, fingerprints, photographs and court documents concerning jail inmates.
Search the criminal court record Court files often remain searchable long after the jail record disappears from the current inmate database.
Request the arrest report when you need the incident narrative The report is different from a short jail booking entry.
Result decoder

Understand what the arrest and jail information actually proves

Booking information versus court proof
Field What it tells you What it does not prove Next action
Inmate/booking identifier A jail custody record. Conviction or guilt. Use it for jail transactions and identification.
Arrest/book-in date When custody processing occurred. When a court case was formally filed. Compare the date with court pleadings.
Charge An allegation associated with arrest or booking. What prosecutors eventually pursued. Read State or Superior Court pleadings.
Bond amount A release condition associated with the case. Payment clears every hold or warrant. Confirm with Bonding and Visitation staff.
Release The county custody event ended. The charge was dismissed. Find the final court disposition.
Photograph A jail-maintained booking image when available. Identity by itself or guilt. Match official identifiers and court case.
Court pleading A formal document filed in the criminal case. The final result unless it is the disposition/judgment. Read the full docket chronologically.
Identity protection

Verify the right person before using an arrest record

First and last name match
Middle name or suffix is consistent
Date of birth or age matches
Book-in date matches the incident
Arresting agency is consistent
Booking/inmate identifier matches
Court case number connects to the arrest
Disposition belongs to the same defendant
Safer standard: Match at least two independent identifiers before publishing an allegation, sending jail funds or treating a criminal record as belonging to a particular person.
No-result troubleshooting

No Paulding County inmate record found?

The person was released Released people stop appearing in the current Online Offender Lookup.
The arrest is extremely recent Booking, identification and data entry may still be underway.
The name spelling differs Search the surname alone and try a former name, alias or suffix.
The person was booked elsewhere Search the county that actually received the person into custody.
The person was transferred A sentenced inmate may eventually move to Georgia Department of Corrections custody.
The event is historical Use Sheriff Records and the criminal court search rather than the live jail database.
The record is restricted or sealed Some juvenile, restricted, sealed or First Offender information is not released in an ordinary public search.
The lookup is unavailable Call the Jail Division at 770-443-3030.
Custody call script
I am trying to verify the current or recent custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date if known]. The arrest may have occurred on [date]. Can you confirm whether the person is currently housed in Paulding County Jail, has been released or transferred, and provide the correct inmate or booking identifier if releasable?
Arrest-to-court path

What happens after a Paulding County arrest?

Law-enforcement report The Sheriff, Dallas Police, Hiram Police or another responsible agency creates its incident and arrest documentation.
Jail intake Paulding County processes the arrested person into the 631-bed detention facility when county custody applies.
First appearance A Magistrate Judge advises the defendant of filed charges and considers bond at the initial appearance.
State or Superior Court State Court handles misdemeanors and traffic; Superior Court is the principal felony trial court.
Prosecutor review Charges can be amended, declined, accused, indicted or otherwise changed from the original booking allegation.
Hearings and motions Court records may show bond orders, motions, plea hearings, trial settings and other proceedings.
Final disposition Determine what happened to every charge: dismissal, nolle prosequi, plea, conviction, acquittal or another result.
Georgia history update Final judicial disposition information can be transmitted to the statewide Georgia criminal-history repository.
Correction or restriction Inaccurate records can be corrected; qualifying arrest cycles can be restricted under Georgia law.
Sheriff arrest reports

Request a Paulding County arrest or incident report

Paulding County Sheriff Records Division
180 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: 770-443-3010
Fax: 770-505-5524
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sheriff Records maintains arrest and incarceration records, fingerprints, photographs, court documents for inmates, patrol videos and agency reports. Releasable case reports are generally available for public access in about 3–5 business days.
Confirm the Sheriff’s Office created the report A Dallas Police or Hiram Police incident report should be requested from that city agency.
Collect identifiers Include the full legal name, incident date, location, report number, booking number and court case number.
Name the exact records Request the arrest report, incident report, identified supplemental reports, photograph or another specific releasable item.
Open the Sheriff’s public-record instructions Open Paulding Sheriff Open Records
Submit by the available method The Sheriff allows requests through the Records Division by email, fax, in person or U.S. mail.
Ask for electronic delivery Digital delivery can reduce ordinary paper-copy charges.
Set a maximum cost Ask for approval before the estimated cost exceeds your chosen amount.

Open-record cost rules

Published Paulding Sheriff Open Records charges
Cost category Published rule How to reduce cost
First 15 minutes No search, retrieval or redaction labor charge for the first quarter hour. Use specific dates, report numbers and names.
Additional labor May be based on the prorated salary of the lowest-paid qualified full-time employee. Avoid requesting unrelated or overly broad record sets.
Letter/legal copies $0.10 per page when applicable. Request electronic delivery when possible.
Other media Actual production cost may apply. Ask for a cost estimate before production.
Copy-ready arrest-report request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable arrest report, incident report and specifically identified supplemental records concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are report number [number], booking/inmate number [number] and court case number [number]. Please notify me before processing if charges will exceed $[amount], and identify the legal basis for material withheld or redacted.
Criminal court verification

Search the filed charges and final disposition

Open Paulding County’s official Case Search instructions Open Paulding County Case Search
Use the case number first when known Paulding County criminal case numbers should include all six digits and dashes, for example 21-CR-000001.
For a name search, use Last Name, First Name The Clerk specifically instructs users to enter names in that format.
Open the matching criminal case Compare the defendant, arrest date and known charges.
Click the green plus sign Paulding County instructs users to use the plus sign beside a case to display the pleadings.
Read the pleadings chronologically Look for accusations, indictments, motions, orders, pleas, judgments and sentencing documents.
Match every count One charge may be dismissed while another remains pending or results in conviction.
Get a certified disposition when proof matters An online case display is useful for research; a certified court record is stronger evidence.

State Court

Handles misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic citations.

Clerk: 770-443-7527

Superior Court

Maintains felony criminal court files and official pleadings.

Clerk: 770-443-7527

Court records and certification

Order Paulding County court copies

Clerk of Superior Court / Clerk of State Court
280 Constitution Boulevard
Room 1023
Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: 770-443-7527
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Copy fee schedule effective July 1, 2025
Copy type Published fee Best use
Standard / uncertified $1.00 per page Ordinary review or personal records.
Certified $2.50 first page + $0.50 each additional page per unit Formal proof for employment, immigration, record correction or another court.
Find the case number first This reduces incorrect same-name requests.
Identify the exact document Ask for the disposition, accusation, indictment, judgment, sentence or other specific pleading.
Decide whether certification is necessary Do not pay certification fees when an ordinary copy is sufficient.
Use the Clerk’s eCertification option for certified copies Open GSCCCA eCertification
Warrant verification

Check a possible Paulding County warrant safely

Paulding County Sheriff Warrants/Civil Division
180 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: 770-443-3049
Tip Line: 770-443-3047
The Warrants Division executes criminal arrest warrants and assists other law-enforcement agencies with warrant arrests. Paulding County does not publish a complete public warrant database on the Sheriff page.
Search the related court case first Look for warrant-related pleadings or court orders.
Read the newest entry An older warrant can later be served, recalled or otherwise resolved.
Contact the Warrants/Civil Division Ask for the appropriate current-status procedure. Open official Warrants Division information
Use the tip line for information about a wanted person Do not attempt to apprehend or confront another person yourself.
Contact defense counsel if the warrant concerns you A lawyer can advise about surrender, appearance and release options.
Payment warning: Never send gift cards, cryptocurrency or banking credentials because of an unsolicited warrant demand. Independently contact the court or Sheriff using a published government number.
Initial court hearing

Understand the Paulding County first appearance

Paulding County’s Magistrate Court currently publishes first appearances generally for Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 a.m. Because the time can change, the court instructs people to confirm the schedule the day before.
Confirm the inmate is still in custody A release before the hearing can change what happens next.
Check the current Magistrate Court schedule Open current First Appearance information
Call the day before if you plan to attend The court warns that the time and presiding judge can vary.
Understand what happens The judge advises the defendant of the filed charges and considers whether bond will be set.
Do not treat first appearance as the final case result The criminal case continues after this hearing.
When courthouse operations are disrupted, first appearance can be conducted from the detention center. Always verify the location and time before traveling.
Bond and release

Post a Paulding County bond without paying the wrong amount

Paulding County currently lists four primary bond options: cash, professional bondsman, property bond and attested property bond. The Sheriff publishes a $20 fee on all bonds.
Cash bond

Anyone may post the full cash amount. Picture ID is required.

Professional bondsman

Use an approved professional surety when permitted by the case.

Property bond

Uses qualifying Paulding County property and requires documentation and sufficient equity.

Attested property

Can involve property outside Paulding County through the Sheriff where the property is located.

Cash-bond rules

The full bond amount must be posted
Picture identification is required
Personal checks are not accepted
Business-account checks are not accepted
Credit cards are not accepted for the cash bond itself
Cash is generally returned to the person who posted it after the criminal case concludes, subject to applicable court rules

Property-bond checklist

Warranty deed
Current tax statement
Property taxes must be current
Current mortgage statement
Mortgage payments must be current
Every person named on the deed must be present
Each signer needs picture ID
Clear unencumbered equity must equal twice the bond amount
Example: for a $5,000 property bond, Paulding County requires $10,000 in clear, unencumbered property equity.
Confirm current custody Search the inmate before arranging payment.
Identify every charge and hold One bond does not necessarily clear an unrelated warrant or detainer.
Call Bonding and Visitation Verify the current amount, bond type and documents. Call 770-443-3030
Prepare the additional $20 bond fee This fee is separate from the stated bond amount.
For property outside Paulding County, start with that county’s Sheriff The outside Sheriff prepares the attested property bond in a sealed envelope.
Return the sealed bond to Paulding County Paulding warns that a tampered envelope may not be accepted.
Open current bonding options
Remote video visits

Set up a Paulding County Jail visit

Personal visitation is conducted through video. Visitors can connect remotely from an internet-connected device or use the Bonding and Visitation Center.
Confirm the person is currently incarcerated The live lookup stops showing people after release.
Open the Sheriff’s current visitation page Use the provider link shown by the county rather than an unverified third-party jail page. Open Paulding County video visitation
Create the required video-visitation account Use accurate identity information.
Select Paulding County and the correct inmate Verify the inmate before scheduling or funding a session.
Review the available schedule Housing, security and facility operations can affect visit availability.
Use the weekly free visit when available The Sheriff currently advertises one free off-site video visit for each inmate per week.
Recheck custody before the appointment Release or transfer can cancel the need for a jail visit.
Bonding and Visitation Center
90 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: 770-443-3030
Facility security

Rules to check before visiting the jail complex

Confirm the inmate is still in custody
Use the approved video-visitation system
Use accurate visitor identity information
Follow provider conduct rules during the session
Do not loiter near the Bonding and Visitation Center
Do not smoke within 100 feet of the center
Do not use a cell phone within 100 feet of the center
Follow all security signs posted at the facility
Jail operations and security needs can affect visitation. Recheck the Sheriff’s current visitation page immediately before a planned visit.
Inmate mail

Paulding County currently accepts postcards for ordinary mail

Address ordinary inmate postcards to:
Paulding County Jail
Inmate Name and ID Number
190 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132
Do not send an ordinary letter. The Sheriff’s current mail policy says the jail accepts only 3″ × 5″ postcards for ordinary inmate correspondence. Letters are returned unopened to the sender.
Postcard must be 3 inches by 5 inches
A return address is required
Mail is inspected for contraband
Postcards may depict appropriate images
No nudity
No violence
No depiction of illegal activity
Inmate may possess up to three postcard pictures at one time
Review current inmate mail rules
Commissary and inmate funds

Add money to a Paulding County inmate account

Paulding County uses Access Corrections for inmate commissary deposits.
Verify current custody Do not send money to a person who has already been released.
Use Access Corrections online Open Access Corrections
Or deposit by telephone Call 866-345-1884.
Or use the Keefe kiosk A deposit kiosk is located at the Bonding and Visitation Center.
Deposit before midnight before the inmate’s commissary day Funds must be available by the deadline for that week’s order.
Keep the transaction receipt Save the inmate identity, amount and confirmation number.

Current commissary rules

Published Paulding County inmate-account rules
Rule Current policy
Purchase frequency One commissary purchase day per week, determined by inmate location.
Weekly spending limit Up to $50.
Deposit deadline Funds must be in the account by midnight before the commissary day.
Mail deposits Do not mail cash or money orders; they are not accepted.
Remaining funds after release The released person receives a debit card credited with remaining funds.
Inmate Accounts
190 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: 770-443-3030
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Defense representation

Use the correct Paulding County public defender office

Misdemeanor / State Court

Paulding County operates a State Court indigent-defense program for people who cannot afford representation in misdemeanor criminal cases.

Phone: 678-981-4380

Address: 280 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, GA 30132

Felony / Superior Court

The Paulding Circuit Public Defender represents qualifying people charged with felony criminal offenses in Superior Court.

Phone: 770-443-3463

Address: 1387 Industrial Blvd. North, Suite 103, Dallas, GA 30132

State Court application

Complete the court-appointed-attorney application The form asks for booking number, custody status, arrest date, case/warrant numbers, charges and financial information. Apply for State Court representation
Watch for follow-up The office says it will contact applicants by phone or email within two business days and may request further documentation.

Superior Court felony application

Contact the Paulding Circuit Public Defender Open Superior Court Public Defender instructions
Complete the application Applications can be completed through the office.
Use the published office application hours In-person application hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., excluding county holidays.
Prepare the $50 application fee The Superior Court Public Defender currently states that Georgia law requires a $50 fee for each file opened.
Use a money order The Paulding office instructs applicants to make the $50 money order payable to PCBOC with the applicant’s name printed clearly.
Do not discuss case strategy on ordinary jail communications. Use confidential attorney-client channels for legal advice.
Victim Witness Assistance

Get a Paulding County victim advocate

The District Attorney’s Victim Witness Assistance Program provides crime victims and witnesses with case information, court notifications, courtroom support, referrals and help navigating the criminal justice process.
Keep the police report number This helps connect the victim to the correct criminal investigation.
Keep the court case number after filing Use it when asking about court dates or the assigned prosecutor.
Contact Victim Witness Assistance Call 770-443-7561
Ask for court-status notification The program provides information about court proceedings and case status.
Ask about courtroom orientation and accompaniment Advocates can explain the setting and provide support at court appearances.
Ask for help with the Victim Impact Statement The program can assist with completion.
Ask about referrals and parole notification Available services include referrals to community resources and applicable release information. Open Paulding Victim Services
Paulding Judicial Circuit District Attorney
280 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: 770-443-7561
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Georgia state custody

Use Georgia DOC after a state-prison transfer

Use Georgia DOC when

  • The person received a qualifying state sentence.
  • The person was transferred out of Paulding County Jail.
  • You need the current state institution.
  • You have a Georgia DOC identifier.

Do not use Georgia DOC alone for

  • A brand-new Paulding County arrest.
  • A pretrial county detainee.
  • The official criminal disposition.
  • A complete Georgia criminal history.
Open Georgia Find an Offender Search Georgia state offenders
Use an ID number when known This is safer than relying only on a common name.
Record the current facility State-prison visitation, mail and communication rules depend on the institution.
Return to Paulding County court records for legal proof The state locator does not replace the judgment or sentencing order.
Georgia criminal history

Obtain your Georgia criminal history through Paulding Sheriff

GCIC / Sheriff’s Office
180 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132
Phone: 770-443-3010
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Go to the Sheriff’s Office for the consent form Paulding requires an in-person consent-form process for this local service.
Bring identification The Sheriff lists a driver license, Georgia photo ID and Social Security card among acceptable proof.
Determine the correct fee Paulding residents pay $10. People who work in Paulding also pay $10 even if they live elsewhere. Other non-residents pay $20.
Bring cash The Sheriff’s current criminal-history page states that these fees are cash only.
Read each arrest cycle and final disposition A Georgia criminal history can include identifying data, arresting agency, arrest date, charges, submitted judicial dispositions and Georgia correctional custody information.
Paulding County Georgia criminal-history fees
Requester Current fee Payment
Paulding County resident $10 Cash only.
Works in Paulding County $10 Cash only.
Other non-resident $20 Cash only.
Employee check for Paulding business $10 Employee completes consent and presents ID.
Open Paulding criminal-history instructions Review GBI criminal-history rules
Record correction

Fix an inaccurate arrest or Georgia criminal-history entry

Identify which system is wrong Compare the jail record, Sheriff arrest report, court case and Georgia criminal history.
Save the disputed information Record the arrest date, booking number, case number, State Identification Number or Offender Tracking Number if available.
Obtain the controlling document Use a corrected agency report or certified court disposition.
Correct arrest data through the submitting law-enforcement agency GCIC cannot simply rewrite a local agency’s arrest information without appropriate agency documentation.
Correct a missing court disposition through the Clerk or prosecutor Courts and prosecutors can transmit updates to Georgia’s statewide criminal-history system.
Use fingerprint comparison for identity disputes GBI requires fingerprints when someone claims another person’s criminal history has been associated with their identity.
Recheck the record Confirm the local and statewide systems reflect the correction.
Georgia Crime Information Center
Criminal-history help: 404-244-2639
CCH / Identification Services
P.O. Box 370808
Decatur, GA 30037-0808
Correction and restriction are different. Correction fixes information that is wrong or incomplete. Record restriction limits dissemination of a qualifying arrest cycle that is otherwise accurate.
Georgia record restriction

Restrict an eligible Paulding County arrest record

Georgia record restriction generally prevents a qualifying arrest cycle from being released to private persons and businesses through ordinary Georgia criminal-history dissemination, while criminal-justice agencies retain authorized access.
The arrest date controls the starting procedure. Georgia changed the restriction process on July 1, 2013.

Arrest after July 1, 2013

GBI says there is no old-style application process. Contact the prosecutor handling the case and request restriction when the disposition qualifies.

Arrest before July 1, 2013

Use the legacy Request to Restrict Arrest Record application and begin with the arresting law-enforcement agency.

Examples of dispositions GBI identifies as potentially qualifying

Dismissed
Not presented to grand jury
No further action anticipated
Nolle prosequi
Dead docket in qualifying circumstances
No record on file in qualifying circumstances
A guilty disposition is not eligible for ordinary arrest-record restriction merely because time has passed. First Offender, sealing and other Georgia remedies follow separate rules.
Obtain your Georgia criminal history Confirm the exact arrest date, agency, charges and dispositions.
Search the court case Make sure every charge has a correct final disposition before requesting restriction.
Fix missing or incorrect dispositions first Contact the Clerk when the court result does not appear correctly.
Determine whether the arrest occurred before or after July 1, 2013 Do not automatically use the legacy application for a newer arrest.
For newer arrests, contact the appropriate prosecutor State Court misdemeanor matters and Superior Court matters can involve different prosecuting offices.
For a legacy Sheriff’s arrest, use Paulding Records Confirm the current legacy processing procedure before paying. Open Paulding Record Restriction
Wait for prosecutor approval or denial Restriction is not automatic simply because an application is submitted.
Verify GCIC after processing Check the Georgia criminal history again when you need proof that restriction was applied.

Paulding’s published legacy fees

Use these only after confirming that the legacy application process applies
Item Published fee Important note
Restriction processing $25 per arrest date Non-refundable local processing fee on Paulding’s restriction page.
Paulding resident criminal history $10 Combined legacy total shown by county: $35 for one arrest date.
Non-resident criminal history $20 Combined legacy total shown by county: $45 for one arrest date.
Additional arrest date same day $25 per additional cycle Confirm eligibility and applicable procedure before paying.
Paulding’s local page says it accepts cash or credit card for its restriction service, does not accept bills larger than $20, and requires at least a $5 transaction for credit-card payments. Because post-July 1, 2013 arrests use the newer prosecutor-driven process, confirm the correct route first.
Open current GBI restriction rules
Contacts and maps

Paulding County arrest, jail and court contact board

Paulding County Jail
190 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132

770-443-3030

Sheriff’s Office
180 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132

770-443-3010

Records Division

770-443-3010

Arrest reports, incarceration records, photographs and open records.

Warrants/Civil Division

770-443-3049

Wanted-person tip line: 770-443-3047

Bonding & Visitation Center
90 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132

770-443-3030

Clerk of Superior / State Court
280 Constitution Boulevard, Room 1023
Dallas, GA 30132

770-443-7527

State Court Public Defender
280 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132

678-981-4380

Superior Court Public Defender
1387 Industrial Blvd. N., Suite 103
Dallas, GA 30132

770-443-3463

District Attorney / Victim Services
280 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132

770-443-7561

Georgia Crime Information Center

404-244-2639

Criminal-history updates and record-restriction questions.

Paulding County Jail map

Paulding County Judicial Building map

Before traveling: Verify current custody, the correct building, office hours, first-appearance time, required identification and whether your transaction requires cash, a money order or advance visitor registration.
High-value local details

What this guide puts directly on the page

Current jail search

Name/book-in lookup, current-only limitation, no-result troubleshooting and identity safeguards.

Historical arrest path

Records Division, 3–5 business-day report availability, open-record labor rules and 10¢ standard copy pricing.

Bond details

$20 bond fee, cash rules, property documentation, twice-the-bond equity rule and attested out-of-county property process.

Jail services

Weekly free off-site visit, postcard-only mail, Access Corrections, $50 commissary cap and deposit deadline.

Legal and victim help

Separate State and Superior Public Defender routes plus District Attorney Victim Witness services.

Georgia record relief

Local criminal-history fees, correction workflow, post-2013 prosecutor route and legacy restriction fees.

Title-related questions

Paulding County GA arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Paulding County arrest records?

Start with the official Sheriff Online Offender Lookup for current jail inmates. Then use the criminal court case search to verify the filed charges and final disposition.

Can I search by booking date?

Yes. Paulding County says its live inmate database can be searched by name or book-in date.

Why did an inmate disappear from the search?

The Sheriff states that the Online Offender Lookup is for current inmates and the person will no longer appear once released.

How do I find an older Paulding County arrest?

Use Sheriff Records for historical arrest or incarceration information and search the corresponding State or Superior Court criminal case.

How do I request an arrest report?

When the Paulding County Sheriff created the record, submit an Open Records request to the Records Division. Releasable case reports are generally available within three to five business days.

How much is the Paulding County bond fee?

The Sheriff’s current bonding page lists a $20 fee on all bonds, separate from the bond amount itself.

How does jail visitation work?

Personal visits are video visits. They can be conducted remotely or at the Bonding and Visitation Center. The Sheriff currently advertises one free off-site video visit per inmate each week.

Can I send an inmate a letter?

Ordinary letters are currently returned unopened. Paulding County accepts 3-by-5-inch postcards for regular inmate correspondence.

How much is a Georgia criminal-history check through Paulding Sheriff?

The current fee is $10 for Paulding residents or people who work in the county and $20 for other non-residents. Payment is cash only.

Can a Paulding County arrest record be restricted?

Some arrest cycles qualify. For arrests after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecutor. For earlier arrests, the legacy process begins with the arresting agency.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, Paulding County courts, District Attorney, Public Defender, Georgia Bureau of Investigation or a law firm.

Arrest, custody, bond, court, visitation and record-access information can change. Verify current custody and transaction instructions before sending money, traveling to the jail or relying on a record.

A jail booking documents allegations and custody—not guilt. Always verify the final criminal court disposition before treating an arrest as a conviction.

Paulding County and Georgia procedures reviewed August 16, 2026.

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