Search Atkinson County Arrest Records
Atkinson County arrest records are managed by the sheriff's office in Pearson, Georgia. This small south Georgia county keeps records of all arrests made within its borders. Whether you need to check on a recent booking or find an older arrest record, the sheriff's office is where you start. Atkinson County arrest data also feeds into the state system run by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. You can search at the local level or use statewide tools to look up records tied to this county. The process is straightforward for most requests.
Atkinson County Quick Facts
Atkinson County Sheriff Arrest Records
Sheriff David Moore leads the Atkinson County Sheriff's Office. The office handles all arrest records, jail operations, and law enforcement in the county. You can reach them at PO Box 157, Pearson, GA 31642, or by phone at 912-422-3611. All arrests made in Atkinson County go through this office. The jail booking process creates a record for each person taken into custody.
If you need an arrest record from Atkinson County, call the sheriff's office first. Give them the full name and date of birth of the person you want to check. Staff can look up current inmates and past bookings. For written requests, send a letter to the address above with the same details. Response times vary, but most simple requests are handled within a few days. Walk-in visits are also accepted during regular hours at the Atkinson County Sheriff's Office.
| Sheriff | David Moore |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 157, Pearson, GA 31642 |
| Phone | 912-422-3611 |
How to Find Records in Atkinson County
The easiest way to find arrest records in Atkinson County is to contact the sheriff's office by phone. A staff member can check the system for you while you wait. You will need the person's name at a minimum. A date of birth helps narrow things down. For older records, a case number or approximate arrest date speeds up the search.
State resources also cover Atkinson County. The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI maintains a central database of criminal history records from all Georgia counties. Arrest data from Atkinson County flows into this system. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request your own record for up to $15. The GBI FAQ page explains how to make that request. You can go through a local law enforcement agency or contact the GCIC directly.
The Georgia Felon Search tool is another option. It costs $15 per query and covers felony convictions only. Misdemeanor arrests from Atkinson County will not show up in that system.
Atkinson County Jail Booking Details
The Atkinson County jail is a small facility managed by the sheriff's office. All bookings go through this jail. When a deputy makes an arrest, the person is taken to the jail in Pearson for processing. A booking record is created with the charges, arrest date, personal info, and a mugshot. These records become part of the public file.
To check on an inmate at the Atkinson County jail, call 912-422-3611. You can ask about current inmates, bond amounts, and upcoming court dates. If someone has been moved to a state prison, you can search the GDC offender search tool. That database covers people in Georgia Department of Corrections facilities. It does not cover people still held at the county level in Atkinson County.
The GDC query form lets you search by name or GDC ID number for offenders in state custody.
Georgia Arrest Record Laws in Atkinson
Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public access to government records, including arrest records in Atkinson County. Initial arrest reports and incident reports are not exempt. Anyone can ask to see them. Pending investigation files may be held back, but the basic arrest report must be released by the Atkinson County Sheriff's Office.
Record restriction is available under certain conditions. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows certain arrest charges to be restricted from public view. The arrest must have ended in a dismissal, no bill, nolle prosequi, or similar outcome. Guilty results cannot be restricted. For arrests before July 1, 2013, the fee for restriction is up to $50. The arresting agency in Atkinson County handles these requests with approval from the prosecutor. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting records under false pretenses brings a fine up to $5,000 and possible prison time up to two years.
Note: Violations of the Open Records Act can result in fines up to $1,000 for a first offense under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-74.
State Resources for Atkinson County
Several state agencies hold records that may include Atkinson County arrest data. The GBI is the main hub. Their criminal history team can be reached at (404) 244-2639 or by email at gacriminalhistory@gbi.state.ga.us. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists contact details for all 159 county sheriffs, including Atkinson County.
This directory is the fastest way to confirm contact info for the Atkinson County Sheriff's Office. The GBI also manages the Georgia Sex Offender Registry under O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12. You can search for registered offenders in or near Atkinson County through that tool. Payments for criminal history services go through the GBI Payment Portal.
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