Carroll County Arrest Records

Carroll County arrest records are maintained by the sheriff's office in Carrollton, Georgia. This county sits in west Georgia as part of the greater Atlanta metropolitan area and has about 119,000 residents. Sheriff Terry Langley oversees arrest bookings, jail operations, and records management for Carroll County. Public arrest records are accessible through the sheriff's office, state databases, and open records requests. Carrollton serves as the county seat and is where most records are kept and processed.

Carroll County Sheriff's Office Records

Sheriff Terry Langley runs the Carroll County Sheriff's Office at 1000 Newnan Road, Carrollton, GA 30116. This is the primary source for arrest records in Carroll County. The office handles all bookings into the county jail, keeps arrest logs, and responds to public records requests. Carroll County is one of the larger counties in west Georgia, so the jail sees a steady volume of bookings.

Call 770-830-5915 to check on a current inmate or ask about an arrest record in Carroll County. Walk-in requests are accepted during business hours. Bring a photo ID. Staff can search by the person's name, date of birth, or booking date. For older Carroll County arrest records, you may need to submit a written request. Include as much detail as you can. The more info you give, the faster they can find what you need.

Carroll County sits in the Coweta Judicial Circuit along with several neighboring counties. This circuit handles felony cases that start with an arrest in Carroll County and move through the Superior Court system.

Note: Carroll County arrest records for cases still under active investigation may have some details withheld from public view.

Georgia State Arrest Databases for Carroll County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation operates the statewide criminal history system. Every arrest in Carroll County gets reported to the GBI's Crime Information Center. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, any person can request to inspect their own criminal history record. The fee is up to $15. This record shows all Georgia arrests on file, including any from Carroll County.

The GBI criminal history FAQ walks through the process step by step. Start with your local law enforcement agency. For Carroll County, that is the sheriff's office in Carrollton. The GBI also runs the Georgia Applicant Processing Service for fingerprint-based checks, which are the most accurate way to verify a Carroll County arrest record.

From the GBI site you can access criminal history services, the sex offender registry, and crime statistics. The Georgia Felon Search is another option. It costs $15 per query and only shows felony convictions. Carroll County misdemeanor arrests will not appear in this tool.

Carroll County Offender Records

The GDC Find Offender page lets you search for anyone sentenced to state prison after a Carroll County arrest. Enter a name or GDC ID number. The search returns facility location, photos, and basic case data. You must agree to the GDC disclaimer first.

This tool covers current inmates in Georgia facilities. For a direct database query, use the GDC Offender Query form. Verify any results by writing to GDC Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029. The department does not guarantee the accuracy of online search results for Carroll County or any other county.

Carroll County Open Records Access

The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives anyone the right to inspect public records, including Carroll County arrest records. Initial arrest reports and booking logs are public documents. You can file an open records request with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office to get copies.

Make your request in writing. State the records you want and give a time frame. The office must respond within three business days. Fees for copies are allowed. Records from pending investigations may be partially withheld, but the initial Carroll County arrest report is always available. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, anyone who gets criminal history information under false pretenses faces a fine up to $5,000 and possible jail time of up to two years. Negligent disclosure brings a lesser penalty of up to $100 and 10 days.

Note: Carroll County charges reasonable fees for copies of arrest record documents provided through open records requests.

Arrest Record Restriction in Carroll County

Certain Carroll County arrest records may qualify for restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. This means the record gets sealed from public view. Only law enforcement and criminal justice agencies can see restricted records after that. Charges that were dismissed, not presented to a grand jury, or nolle prossed can be restricted.

For Carroll County arrests before July 1, 2013, contact the sheriff's office and file a written request. The fee caps at $50. For later arrests, the prosecutor handles the request. Guilty dispositions are never eligible. The GCIC processes the actual restriction once the local authority approves it. If you have questions about whether a Carroll County arrest qualifies, call the sheriff's office at 770-830-5915.

Cities in Carroll County

Carroll County includes several cities and towns. All arrest records for the county go through the sheriff's office in Carrollton. The largest city in Carroll County has its own police department, but county-level bookings still go through Sheriff Langley's office.

Other communities in Carroll County include Villa Rica, Mount Zion, Bowdon, Temple, and Whitesburg. Arrests made by local police in these areas are also reported to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Carroll County in west Georgia. Arrest records are filed in the county where the booking happened.