Search Camden County Arrest Records

Camden County arrest records are available through the sheriff's office in Woodbine, Georgia. Located along the southeastern coast, Camden County has about 54,000 residents and is home to Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base. Sheriff Kevin Chaney oversees all arrest bookings and jail operations for the county. Most arrest records in Camden County are public under Georgia law, and you can access them by phone, in person, or through statewide criminal history databases. This guide covers each method and what to expect when searching for arrest records in Camden County.

Camden County Sheriff's Office Arrest Data

Sheriff Kevin Chaney leads the Camden County Sheriff's Office. This is where all arrest records start. When someone is booked into the Camden County Jail, the sheriff's office creates a record of the arrest. This includes the person's name, charges, date, and booking details. The data then gets reported to the state through the GCIC system.

You can reach the Camden County Sheriff's Office at PO Box 699, Woodbine, GA 31569 or by calling 912-510-5100. The staff can help you look up arrest records for people booked in Camden County. Bring a valid photo ID if you visit in person. Phone requests are fine for basic info like whether someone is currently held in the jail. For copies of full arrest reports, a written request works best. Camden County handles a fair amount of activity given the military presence in the area, so there is a steady flow of booking records.

Note: Camden County arrest records tied to military personnel at Kings Bay may involve federal charges handled outside the county system.

Georgia State Records for Camden County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs a statewide arrest record system that covers Camden County. The GBI's Crime Information Center gets arrest data from local agencies across all 159 counties. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request to see your own criminal history record for up to $15. This record would show any Camden County arrests on file with the state.

The GBI FAQ page explains the full process for getting arrest records. Contact your local law enforcement first. For Camden County, that means the sheriff's office in Woodbine. They can tell you what ID and forms you need. The GCIC lobby office in Decatur handles in-person requests too, but only by appointment. Call (404) 244-2639 and press option 1 to set up a time.

For felony checks, the Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per query. It only returns felony convictions. Misdemeanor arrests from Camden County will not show up in this search. You pay even if no match is found.

Camden County Incarceration Records

The Georgia Department of Corrections tracks anyone sentenced to state prison after a Camden County arrest. The GDC Find Offender page lets you search by name or GDC ID. Photos show up when available. You must agree to the GDC disclaimer before searching. The department makes no guarantee on accuracy.

For a direct database lookup, use the GDC Offender Query form. This shows current facility location and basic identifying data for Georgia inmates, including anyone from Camden County. To verify any info you find, write to Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029.

Open Records Requests in Camden County

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act makes most government records available to the public. This includes Camden County arrest records. Initial arrest reports are specifically not exempt from disclosure. You can submit a written request to the Camden County Sheriff's Office asking for any arrest record you want to see.

The office has three business days to respond to your request. They may charge a fee for copies. Be specific about what you need. Include the name of the person, the date range, and what type of record you want. Booking logs, incident reports, and arrest reports are all fair game under the Open Records Act. If the arrest is part of an active investigation, some details may be held back. But the initial Camden County arrest report must still be provided. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, anyone who requests criminal history records under false pretenses can face serious penalties including fines up to $5,000.

Note: Camden County handles open records requests during regular business hours on weekdays.

Record Restriction in Camden County

Certain Camden County arrest records can be sealed from public view. This is called record restriction. It applies when charges were dismissed, resulted in a no bill from the grand jury, or were placed on a dead docket. Once restricted, only criminal justice agencies can see that arrest record. The general public cannot access it.

If you were arrested in Camden County before July 1, 2013, contact the sheriff's office to start the restriction process. The fee is up to $50. For arrests after that date, the request goes through the prosecutor. Guilty dispositions are never eligible for restriction. The Georgia Crime Information Center processes the actual restriction once it is approved locally.

Camden County Offender Registries

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry tracks people convicted of sexual offenses who live in or near Camden County. This free tool shows photos, addresses, and offense details. The Sheriffs by County directory lists contact info for Sheriff Kevin Chaney and every other Georgia sheriff.

The association site is useful for finding arrest record contacts in Camden County or any neighboring county along the coast.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Camden County. Arrest records are kept by the county where the booking happened. Check the right county if you are unsure where someone was arrested.