Search Stockbridge Arrest Records

Stockbridge arrest records come from the Stockbridge Police Department and the Henry County Sheriff's Office. Stockbridge is located in Henry County, south of Atlanta, and has grown fast over the past two decades. The city police handle arrests within city limits while the county sheriff runs the jail and processes bookings. To search for Stockbridge arrest records, you may need to contact both agencies depending on what you are looking for. This guide explains how each system works and where to direct your records request.

Stockbridge Police Department

The Stockbridge Police Department handles law enforcement for the city. Their office is at 1640 E Atlanta Rd, Stockbridge, GA 30281. Call them at 770-389-6900 for non-emergency matters. When Stockbridge officers arrest someone, the arrest report is created by the department. The person is then transferred to the Henry County jail for booking and detention. The Stockbridge city website lists department contacts and city news.

A Stockbridge arrest record includes the name of the arrested person, the charges, the date and time of the arrest, and the arresting officer. Georgia law requires certain data fields in every arrest record. These records are reported to the Georgia Crime Information Center, which feeds the statewide criminal history system. The initial arrest report is considered a public record under Georgia's Open Records Act. You can request it directly from Stockbridge PD.

Henry County Sheriff and Bookings

Sheriff Reginald Scandrett leads the Henry County Sheriff's Office at 120 Henry Pkwy, McDonough, GA 30253. The main line is 770-288-7101. The sheriff's office runs the Henry County jail, which is where people arrested in Stockbridge are booked and held. All booking data, mugshots, and custody information sit with the county after the initial arrest by Stockbridge PD.

Henry County offers an online inmate search tool through the Henry County Sheriff's website. You can look up current inmates by name. This is the fastest way to check if someone was recently arrested in Stockbridge and is still in custody. The tool is free and does not need an account. For older records that are no longer in the active inmate list, you will need to contact the sheriff's office directly and file a written records request.

Note: Stockbridge and McDonough are both in Henry County but have separate police departments. Make sure you contact the right agency based on where the arrest took place.

How to Get Stockbridge Arrest Records

There are a few ways to access Stockbridge arrest records. The best path depends on how old the record is and what type of information you need. For current bookings, the Henry County inmate search is the quickest option. For arrest reports from Stockbridge PD, submit a written open records request.

Your request should include the person's full name, the date of arrest if known, and any case numbers. Send it to the Stockbridge Police Department at their E Atlanta Rd address. The department has three business days to respond under state law. They can charge a reasonable fee for copies. Most requests for a single arrest report cost just a few dollars. If the record involves a juvenile or a sealed case, the department may deny the request and cite the specific exemption.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is the state-level option. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request your own Georgia criminal history for up to $15. That record would include Stockbridge arrests. Contact the GBI at (404) 244-2639 to set up an appointment. Walk-ins are not accepted at the GBI office in Decatur.

State Databases for Stockbridge

Georgia runs several databases that may contain Stockbridge arrest data. The GBI homepage provides access to criminal history services and other law enforcement tools used across the state.

The GBI criminal history FAQ page walks through what you need to make a records request at the state level. For felony conviction data, the Georgia Felon Search is available for $15 per query. It only returns felony convictions, not misdemeanors or arrests without convictions. You need the full name, date of birth, and sex of the person you are searching for.

The GDC Find Offender tool searches the state prison system. If a Stockbridge arrest led to incarceration in a state facility, that person would appear in the GDC database. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry lets you search by address or name for registered offenders in the Stockbridge area.

Stockbridge Record Restriction

Certain Stockbridge arrest records can be restricted from public access. Georgia law allows restriction for arrests that did not result in a conviction. This includes cases that were dismissed, dropped, or never prosecuted. A guilty plea or conviction stays on the record permanently and cannot be restricted.

The date of the arrest determines the process. Arrests before July 1, 2013 go through the arresting agency. For Stockbridge, that means the police department or the Henry County Sheriff's Office. The fee is up to $50. Arrests on or after July 1, 2013 require filing through the prosecuting attorney's office. Once restricted, a Stockbridge arrest record is no longer visible to the general public. Only law enforcement and courts can see it. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, disclosing restricted records without authority can lead to a $5,000 fine.

Henry County Resources

Stockbridge is in Henry County. The county seat is nearby McDonough, where the courthouse and sheriff's main office are located.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Stockbridge in the southern metro Atlanta area. Arrest records for each city flow through their respective county sheriff's offices.