Access Bleckley County Arrest Records
Bleckley County arrest records are available from the sheriff's office in Cochran, Georgia. This central Georgia county has about 13,000 residents. The sheriff's office handles all arrests, runs the county jail, and maintains booking records. If you need arrest record information for someone in Bleckley County, the sheriff is the person to call. Local arrest data also feeds into the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's statewide system. You have the option to search at the county level or through state databases for Bleckley County records.
Bleckley County Quick Facts
Bleckley County Sheriff Arrest Records
Sheriff Daniel Cape leads the Bleckley County Sheriff's Office at 345 Hwy 87 Bypass N, Cochran, GA 31014. The phone number is 478-934-4545. This office manages all arrest records in the county. Every arrest made by Bleckley County deputies results in a booking at the local jail.
Call the office to ask about someone's arrest record or check if they are in the jail. Give the staff a full name and date of birth. They can pull up current inmates, recent arrests, and past booking records. If you need a copy of a record, you may need to visit the office in Cochran or send a written request by mail. Response time depends on how old the record is. Current booking data is usually available right away at the Bleckley County Sheriff's Office.
| Sheriff | Daniel Cape |
|---|---|
| Address | 345 Hwy 87 Bypass N, Cochran, GA 31014 |
| Phone | 478-934-4545 |
Search Bleckley County Arrest Data
Phone requests are the easiest approach for Bleckley County arrest records. Call 478-934-4545 and give the person's name. Staff can check the system. For detailed records, plan a trip to the office in Cochran.
The GBI runs a statewide criminal history database through the GCIC. Bleckley County arrest records are in that system. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request your own record for up to $15. The criminal history FAQ page at the GBI explains how. You can also check the Georgia Felon Search for felony convictions at $15 per search.
Payments for criminal history checks at the state level go through the GBI Payment Portal. This includes fees for record inspections and fingerprint-based checks.
Bleckley County Jail Booking Info
The Bleckley County jail processes all local arrests. When someone is booked, a record is created with their name, charges, arrest date, and photo. Bond amounts are set at this stage. Call 478-934-4545 to ask about current inmates.
For people in state prison after an arrest in Bleckley County, use the GDC offender search. This covers inmates in Georgia Department of Corrections facilities. The GDC notes that their data may not be fully accurate. Write to Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029 to confirm details. The parolee search tool from the State Board of Pardons and Paroles can check if someone from Bleckley County is on parole.
Note: The GDC database only includes people who have been transferred to state custody from Bleckley County.
Georgia Arrest Laws in Bleckley County
Arrest records in Bleckley County fall under the Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Initial arrest reports are public. You can ask for them at the sheriff's office without giving a reason. Copies may come with a small fee.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, using false pretenses to get arrest records is a crime punishable by up to $5,000 in fines and two years in prison. Record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 lets qualifying arrest records in Bleckley County be sealed from public view. The arrest must have ended in a dismissal, dead docket, or similar non-guilty outcome. The prosecutor reviews each request. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory is a good resource for confirming contact details before you make any requests to the Bleckley County office.
Bleckley County Record Resources
Beyond the sheriff's office, several state agencies can help with Bleckley County arrest records. The GBI criminal history team can be reached at (404) 244-2639 or emailed at gacriminalhistory@gbi.state.ga.us. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry tracks offenders under O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12. The GAPS fingerprint service provides the most accurate criminal history checks in Georgia.
The sex offender registry is searchable online and free to use. It includes photos, addresses, and offense details for people registered in or near Bleckley County. Attorneys can request client records from the GCIC by faxing (404) 270-8386 under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34.
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