Baldwin County Arrest Record Search

Baldwin County arrest records are maintained by the sheriff's office in Milledgeville, Georgia. With around 43,000 residents, Baldwin County is a mid-size county in central Georgia. The sheriff's office logs every arrest made by local deputies and keeps booking records at the county jail. If you are trying to find an arrest record or check on someone in custody, the sheriff is the place to start. Baldwin County records are also part of the statewide criminal history system at the GBI. Multiple search methods are available to the public.

Baldwin County Sheriff Arrest Records

Sheriff William Massee, Jr. leads the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is PO Box 830, Milledgeville, GA 31059. Call 478-445-5823 for arrest record inquiries. The office handles all arrests, booking, and jail operations in Baldwin County. Deputies patrol the county and the jail processes everyone taken into custody.

Baldwin County has a larger population than many rural Georgia counties. That means more arrest records and a busier jail. The sheriff's office staff can help you find booking information, check if someone is in the jail, or pull up past arrest records. Bring a valid ID if you visit in person. Phone requests work too. Just have the full name and date of birth of the person you are looking up. The sheriff's office in Baldwin County processes requests during regular business hours on weekdays.

Milledgeville is the county seat. It is also home to Central State Hospital, which sometimes plays a role in cases involving mental health evaluations after arrest in Baldwin County.

How to Search Baldwin County Records

You can search Baldwin County arrest records in several ways. The simplest is to call the sheriff's office. You can also visit the office in Milledgeville during business hours. For statewide searches, the GBI provides online tools and mail-in options.

The Georgia Crime Information Center holds arrest records from all 159 counties, including Baldwin. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, anyone can request their own criminal history record for up to $15. The record includes arrest data from Baldwin County and every other county in Georgia. The GBI criminal history FAQ walks through the full process. You can also use the Georgia Felon Search for felony convictions only. That costs $15 per search.

The felon search tool requires a first name, last name, date of birth, and sex. It does not return misdemeanor data or sealed records from Baldwin County.

Note: The Georgia Felon Search charges $15 even if no record is found.

Baldwin County Jail Booking Info

The Baldwin County jail handles all bookings for arrests made in the county. Each booking creates a record with the charges, arrest date, personal details, and a photo. Bond amounts are set during the booking process. You can call 478-445-5823 to check on someone in the Baldwin County jail.

For people who have been convicted and sent to state prison, the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is the right tool. Search by name, GDC ID, or case number. The GDC does not guarantee accuracy, so verify important details by writing to Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029. People still held at the Baldwin County jail are not in the GDC system yet.

Arrest Record Laws in Baldwin County

Georgia law makes arrest records public. The Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 applies to all government records, including those at the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office. Initial arrest reports and incident reports are not exempt. Anyone can ask for them without giving a reason.

Record restriction offers a way to seal certain arrest records in Baldwin County. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, if an arrest ended in a dismissal, dead docket, or similar outcome, the person may apply to have it restricted. The prosecutor has to approve it. For arrests before July 1, 2013, the fee is up to $50. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, getting records under false pretenses carries up to $5,000 in fines and two years in prison. The GBI enforces these rules at the state level. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has contact info for all Georgia sheriffs if you need to reach Baldwin County specifically.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Baldwin County in central Georgia.