Burke County Arrest Records
Burke County arrest records are held by the sheriff's office in Waynesboro, Georgia. This east Georgia county has about 23,000 residents and sits along the Savannah River. The sheriff's office manages all arrest records, booking data, and jail operations for Burke County. If you are trying to find information about an arrest or check on someone in the county jail, the sheriff's office is the main contact. Burke County arrest data also flows into the state criminal history system run by the GBI. You can search locally or through state databases to find the records you need.
Burke County Quick Facts
Burke County Sheriff Arrest Records
Sheriff Alfonzo Williams leads the Burke County Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is PO Box 702, Waynesboro, GA 30830. Call 706-554-2133 for arrest record questions. The office handles all arrests, jail operations, and records management in Burke County. Deputies patrol a large rural area and bring arrested individuals to the county jail for booking.
When you call about an arrest record in Burke County, provide the full name and date of birth of the person. Staff can check current inmates, recent bookings, and past arrest records. For copies, you may need to visit the office in Waynesboro or send a written request by mail. Include your contact details so the office can follow up. The Burke County Sheriff's Office takes arrest record requests during weekday business hours.
| Sheriff | Alfonzo Williams |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 702, Waynesboro, GA 30830 |
| Phone | 706-554-2133 |
How to Search Burke County Records
Call the Burke County Sheriff's Office at 706-554-2133 to start. Staff can give you basic arrest information over the phone. For official copies, visit the Waynesboro office or mail a written request with the person's name and date of birth.
State-level tools also cover Burke County. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation manages the central criminal history database through the GCIC. All arrest data from Burke County feeds into this system. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, anyone can get their own record for up to $15. Read the GBI criminal history FAQ for the full process. The GCIC office in Decatur handles in-person requests by appointment at (404) 244-2639.
The GBI contact page lists all phone numbers for criminal history inquiries, including TTY and Spanish language options.
Burke County Jail Booking Info
The Burke County jail handles all local bookings. Each booking creates a record with charges, a mugshot, personal details, and bond information. Call 706-554-2133 to find out if someone is held at the Burke County jail.
Inmates who have been convicted and transferred to state prison can be looked up through the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search. This tool covers people in GDC facilities. The GDC warns that their data may not be complete. Verify details by writing to Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029. People still held at the Burke County jail pending trial are not yet in the GDC system.
Note: The State Board of Pardons and Paroles runs a parolee search tool for checking on people released from state custody on supervision.
Arrest Record Laws in Burke County
Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 covers arrest records at the Burke County Sheriff's Office. Initial arrest reports are public and must be released when someone asks for them. You do not need to explain why. Pending investigation files may be exempt, but the initial report is always available.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, getting criminal history records under false pretenses carries fines up to $5,000 and prison time up to two years. Record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 lets people seal certain arrest records in Burke County when charges were dismissed or never prosecuted. The prosecutor reviews each request. Guilty outcomes are never eligible. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-74 sets fines for violations of the Open Records Act: up to $1,000 for a first offense and $2,500 for repeat violations.
Georgia State Records for Burke County
The Georgia Felon Search checks for felony convictions at $15 per query. It does not include misdemeanor arrests from Burke County. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry is managed by the GBI under O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists all 159 sheriffs with contact information.
Use this directory to confirm the phone number and address for the Burke County Sheriff's Office before making your request. The GBI Payment Portal accepts fees for criminal history services at the state level. Attorneys who need client records from Burke County can fax the GCIC at (404) 270-8386 under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Burke County in east Georgia.