Find Statesboro Arrest Records

Statesboro arrest records are filed through the Statesboro Police Department and the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office. Statesboro is the county seat of Bulloch County and home to Georgia Southern University. The college population adds a layer of complexity to local law enforcement activity, especially during the school year. Whether you need a recent booking record or an older arrest report, this page explains how Statesboro arrest records are stored and where to look for them at the local, county, and state level.

Statesboro Police Arrest Records

The Statesboro Police Department is at 25 W Grady St, Statesboro, GA 30458. Call 912-764-9911 for non-emergency needs. The department handles all arrests within city limits, including those near the Georgia Southern campus area. When an arrest happens, the officer writes an arrest report that stays with the department. The person is then booked at the Bulloch County jail. The Statesboro city website lists police contacts and city services.

Statesboro arrest records contain the suspect's name, charges, date of arrest, and arresting officer details. Georgia law requires these records to include basic identifying information like date of birth and physical description. The initial arrest report is public under Georgia's Open Records Act. Anyone can ask for a copy. The department files these records into the state system through the Georgia Crime Information Center.

Note: Georgia Southern University has its own police department. Arrests on campus may be handled by university police rather than Statesboro PD.

Bulloch County Sheriff and Jail

Sheriff Noel Brown leads the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office. The office is at 17257 US Hwy 301 N, Statesboro, GA 30458, and the phone number is 912-764-8888. The sheriff operates the county jail, which processes all bookings from Statesboro arrests. Once someone is booked, the county holds the jail record, mugshot, and bond information. Statesboro PD keeps the arrest report, but the county takes over from the booking point forward.

For recent Statesboro arrests, checking with the Bulloch County jail is a good starting point. You can call the sheriff's office to ask about current inmates. Older records may need a formal open records request. The county can charge a copy fee for documents. Bulloch County also handles arrests in the unincorporated areas outside Statesboro, so not every county booking involves a Statesboro case.

How to Search Statesboro Records

For a recent arrest, call the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office and ask if the person is in custody. They can confirm current inmates over the phone. For an arrest report from the Statesboro Police Department, submit a written open records request. List the person's full name, the arrest date, and any report numbers you have. The agency must respond within three business days.

At the state level, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps the central criminal history database. You can request your own record under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 for a fee of up to $15. This would include any Statesboro arrests on file with the GBI. The GBI Criminal History line is (404) 244-2639. Appointments are required at their Decatur office.

Court records offer another angle. If a Statesboro arrest went to court, the Bulloch County Clerk of Court would have the case file. This shows charges, plea entries, trial dates, and final outcomes. Court records are public unless sealed by a judge. They give you the full picture of what happened after the arrest.

State Databases for Statesboro

The Statesboro city website provides links to the police department and local government services.

Georgia maintains several databases where Statesboro arrest data may appear. The GBI criminal history FAQ describes the steps to access records from the state. For felony convictions, the Georgia Felon Search is $15 per query and only shows felony data. It does not include misdemeanor arrests from Statesboro. The GDC Find Offender tool shows people in Georgia state prisons. If a Statesboro arrest led to a prison sentence, that record would appear in GDC.

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry lets you look up offenders by address or name. You can check for registered offenders in the Statesboro area. The Georgia Sheriffs directory lists every county sheriff in the state, including Bulloch County.

Statesboro Arrest Record Restriction

Georgia allows certain arrest records to be restricted from public view. This applies when charges were dismissed, dropped, or never prosecuted. Convictions and guilty pleas are not eligible. If someone was arrested in Statesboro but the case was later thrown out, they may qualify for record restriction.

The timeline matters. Arrests before July 1, 2013 go through the arresting agency. For Statesboro, that is either the police department or the Bulloch County Sheriff. The fee can be up to $50. Arrests after July 1, 2013 must go through the prosecutor's office. Once a record is restricted, it is hidden from the general public. Only courts and law enforcement can see it. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, releasing restricted Statesboro arrest records without authority carries a fine of up to $5,000.

Note: The restriction process can take several weeks. There is no guarantee that every request will be approved.

Bulloch County Resources

Statesboro is the county seat of Bulloch County. The courthouse and the sheriff's main office are both located in Statesboro, making it easy to handle records requests locally.

Nearby Cities

These cities are in the Statesboro region of southeast Georgia. Each has its own police agency, but arrest booking records are held at the county level.