Butts County Arrest Record Access

Butts County arrest records are stored at the sheriff's office in Jackson, Georgia. This central Georgia county has about 25,000 residents and sits between Atlanta and Macon. The sheriff's office tracks all arrests, manages the jail, and keeps booking records for everyone processed through the system. If you need to look up arrest records in Butts County, the sheriff's office is the primary source. You can contact them by phone, visit in person, or send a written request. State-level databases through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation also contain Butts County arrest information for wider searches.

Butts County Sheriff Arrest Records

Sheriff Gary Long runs the Butts County Sheriff's Office at 835 Ernest Biles Drive, Jackson, GA 30233. The phone number is 770-775-8216. His office handles all arrests, jail management, and record keeping in Butts County. The county sits at a crossroads between the Atlanta metro and the Macon area, which brings a mix of traffic through the region.

Call the sheriff's office with the person's name and date of birth to check on an arrest record. Staff can search the system for current inmates, recent bookings, and past arrests in Butts County. Walk-in requests are accepted at the Jackson office during business hours. For mail requests, write to 835 Ernest Biles Drive, Jackson, GA 30233. Include all identifying details you have for the person. The Butts County Sheriff's Office may charge a fee for copies of arrest records.

Searching Butts County Arrest Data

A phone call to 770-775-8216 is the fastest way to get arrest information from Butts County. Staff can check booking records right away. For detailed records or certified copies, plan a visit to the office in Jackson.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains a statewide criminal history system through the GCIC. This includes all arrest data from Butts County. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, anyone can request their own criminal history record for a fee of up to $15. The GBI criminal history FAQ explains the options. You can go through the Butts County Sheriff's Office or contact the GCIC directly in Decatur at (404) 244-2639.

The Georgia Felon Search lets you check felony convictions for $15 per query. It does not show misdemeanor data or sealed records from Butts County.

The GDC offender search is another state tool for finding people who have been transferred from county jails to Georgia state prisons.

Note: The GCIC lobby office requires an appointment for in-person criminal history requests; same-day walk-ins are not accepted.

Butts County Jail and Booking Info

The Butts County jail is managed by the sheriff's office. All local arrests result in a booking at this facility. The booking record includes charges, a mugshot, personal information, and bond details. Call 770-775-8216 to check on current inmates at the Butts County jail.

For people sentenced to state prison from Butts County, the GDC offender search is available. Search by name, GDC ID, or case number. The Georgia Department of Corrections warns that their data may not be fully accurate. Verify important information by writing to Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029. People still held in the Butts County jail who have not yet been convicted are not in the GDC database.

Georgia Arrest Laws in Butts County

The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public access to arrest records in Butts County. Initial arrest reports are not exempt. Anyone can ask for them from the sheriff's office. The office can charge a reasonable fee for copies but cannot refuse the request without a valid legal reason.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, it is a crime to request criminal history data under false pretenses. Fines can reach $5,000 with up to two years in prison. Record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 is possible for certain arrests in Butts County. If the charges ended in a dismissal, nolle prosequi, dead docket, or similar result, the person can apply to have the record restricted from public view. The local prosecutor must approve. For arrests before July 1, 2013, the restriction fee is up to $50. Guilty dispositions are never eligible for restriction.

State Resources for Butts County

Several state agencies can help with arrest records tied to Butts County. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory has contact info for all 159 sheriffs. The GBI criminal history team is at (404) 244-2639 or gacriminalhistory@gbi.state.ga.us. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry covers registered offenders under O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12.

The GBI collects crime and arrest data from over 600 agencies each month through the Uniform Crime Reporting program. This data includes arrests made in Butts County. The UCR program helps track trends in criminal activity across Georgia. The GAPS fingerprint service offers the most accurate way to verify someone's criminal history through the GBI.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Butts County in central Georgia.