Bibb County Arrest Records

Bibb County arrest records are kept by the sheriff's office in Macon, Georgia. Bibb County is a major urban center in the middle of the state with roughly 157,000 people. The county consolidated with the City of Macon to form Macon-Bibb County. The sheriff's office handles all arrest records, jail operations, and booking data for the entire consolidated area. If you need to search for an arrest record, check on an inmate, or get a copy of a booking report, the sheriff's office is the starting point. State databases at the GBI also cover Bibb County arrest records.

Bibb County Sheriff Arrest Records

Sheriff David J. Davis runs the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is PO Box 930, Macon, GA 31202. Call 478-621-5629 for arrest record questions. As the sheriff of a consolidated city-county government, Davis oversees a large operation that includes the jail, patrol, and records management. Bibb County processes a significant number of arrests each year due to its urban population.

When you contact the Bibb County Sheriff's Office about an arrest record, have the person's full name and date of birth ready. Staff can look up current inmates, recent bookings, and historical arrest data. Walk-in visits are accepted at the office in Macon. Written requests can be mailed to the PO Box address. For urgent inquiries about someone in custody at the Bibb County jail, call the main number and ask for the jail division. They can provide information about charges, bond amounts, and court dates.

The Macon-Bibb County government consolidation means that arrest records for the city and county are handled through one system. This simplifies the search process compared to counties with separate city departments.

How to Search Bibb County Records

The most direct way to search Bibb County arrest records is to call the sheriff's office at 478-621-5629. Staff can check the system and tell you what they find. For copies or detailed files, an in-person visit to the office in Macon may be needed. Bring valid ID. Written requests by mail work too, but they take longer.

State resources also cover Bibb County. The Georgia Crime Information Center holds all arrest data reported from Bibb County in its central database. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, anyone can request their own criminal history for up to $15. The GBI FAQ page has the steps. You can go to a local law enforcement office or the GCIC in Decatur.

The Georgia Felon Search lets you check for felony convictions tied to Bibb County. It costs $15 per query. Only felony convictions come back. Misdemeanors and sealed arrest records are not included in the results.

The felon search is name-based. Only a fingerprint check can confirm an exact match.

Note: You pay the $15 fee for the Georgia Felon Search even if no record is found.

Bibb County Jail and Booking Data

The Bibb County jail is one of the larger facilities in central Georgia. All arrests in the consolidated Macon-Bibb area lead to a booking at this jail. Booking records include the name, charges, mugshot, and personal details of the arrested person. Bond amounts are set based on the charges and the person's history.

Call 478-621-5629 to check on inmates at the Bibb County jail. Staff can tell you who is in custody, what the charges are, and how much the bond is. For people who have been sentenced and moved to state prison, the GDC offender search is the right tool. You can search by name, GDC ID, or case number. The GDC makes no guarantees about data accuracy. Write to Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029 to verify anything important about a Bibb County inmate in state custody.

Arrest Record Laws in Bibb County

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public access to arrest records held by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Initial arrest reports and incident reports are not exempt. Anyone can request them. Pending investigation records may be withheld, but the basic arrest report is always public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, obtaining criminal history records through false pretenses is a serious crime in Georgia. The fine can reach $5,000 with up to two years in prison. Record restriction is possible under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 for arrest records in Bibb County where the charges were dismissed, dead docketed, or never presented to a grand jury. The prosecutor must approve the restriction. Guilty results cannot be sealed. Georgia also retains body camera footage under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-96 for 180 days, or 30 months if the footage shows an arrest or use of force.

Cities in Bibb County

Macon is the main city in Bibb County. Since the county and city consolidated, all arrest records go through the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory can confirm contact info for Sheriff Davis and the Bibb County office.

All arrest records for Macon residents are handled by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office due to the consolidated government structure.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Bibb County in central Georgia.