Macon Arrest Records Lookup

Macon arrest records are held by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office under the Macon-Bibb County consolidated government. Macon is in central Georgia with a population of about 157,000 people. The sheriff's office is the sole law enforcement authority for the merged city-county area, which means all arrests and booking data go through a single agency. Searching for arrest records from Macon means contacting the Bibb County sheriff or using one of the state databases that pull criminal history data from across Georgia.

Bibb County Sheriff and Macon Arrests

Sheriff David J. Davis heads the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is PO Box 930, Macon, GA 31202. Call 478-621-5629 for arrest record inquiries. The office books all inmates, manages the county jail, and stores arrest records for the entire Macon-Bibb County area.

When someone is arrested in Macon, the booking process starts at the county jail. Each booking creates an arrest record that includes the charges, the arresting officer, the date, and the person's identifying information. Name, date of birth, sex, and race are all part of the record. Georgia law says arrest records must also show court dispositions once a judge makes a ruling. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office enters all this data into the statewide system run by the Georgia Crime Information Center, so Macon arrest records are available through both local and state channels.

Note: Macon-Bibb County merged their governments, so one sheriff handles everything for the area.

How to Get Macon Arrest Records

Call the Bibb County Sheriff's Office at 478-621-5629. Ask about the record you need. The staff can tell you if the record is available and what it takes to get a copy. Walk-in requests work during business hours. Bring a valid ID. If you have a case number or booking date, that helps narrow the search fast.

You can also file a written open records request. Under Georgia's Open Records Act, initial arrest reports are public documents. The sheriff's office has three business days to respond to a written request. State what records you need and give as much detail as you can about the person and the arrest. The office charges a reasonable fee for copies. For older Macon arrest records, staff may need extra time to check the archives. Expect a longer wait for records that go back several years.

Another approach is to use the GBI criminal history FAQ page to understand the state-level process. Many people who were arrested in Macon also have records at the state level through the GCIC system.

State Databases for Macon Arrests

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation collects criminal history data from all 159 Georgia counties. That includes Bibb County and Macon. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request to inspect your own criminal history record for a fee of up to $15. This would show any arrests that happened in Macon. You have 60 days to challenge anything that looks wrong.

The GBI FAQ page answers common questions about getting your own criminal history record and how arrest data is handled in Georgia. For felony checks, the Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and only shows felony convictions from across the state. Misdemeanor arrests from Macon are excluded. The GDC Find Offender page lets you look up people in state prisons. If a Macon arrest ended in a prison sentence, the person may appear in this database.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting criminal history data under false pretenses is a crime. The fine can reach $5,000 with up to two years of jail time. Even careless sharing of Macon arrest record data can bring a $100 fine and up to 10 days in jail.

Macon Arrest Record Restriction

Georgia allows restriction of arrest records when charges end in a dismissal, nolle prosequi, or dead docket. This means the public can no longer see the record. Only criminal justice agencies keep access. Convictions are never eligible for restriction in Macon or anywhere else in Georgia.

For Macon arrests before July 1, 2013, write to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office to apply. The fee is up to $50. Arrests after that cutoff date go through the prosecutor. Once approved, the GCIC seals the record. Call 478-621-5629 to start.

Macon Criminal Justice Registries

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry includes offenders living in Macon and Bibb County. It is free to search and shows photos, addresses, and offense data. The Georgia Sheriffs by County directory lists Sheriff David J. Davis along with every other Georgia sheriff. Use the directory to find contact details for the Bibb County office or any neighboring county sheriff.

Macon County Resources

Macon and Bibb County operate as a single government. All arrest records for the area go through the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Cities

Warner Robins is the nearest qualifying city to Macon. It sits in Houston County, just south of the Macon-Bibb area.