Chattahoochee County Arrest Records

Chattahoochee County arrest records are managed by the sheriff's office in Cusseta, Georgia. This small west-central Georgia county has about 9,000 residents, and much of its area is taken up by Fort Moore, formerly known as Fort Benning. Sheriff Henry Lynch III oversees bookings, the county jail, and records access. Arrest records from Chattahoochee County are public under Georgia law, and you can search for them through local or state-level channels. The military presence makes this county unique, as some arrests involve federal jurisdiction.

Chattahoochee County Sheriff Arrest Data

Sheriff Henry Lynch III runs the Chattahoochee County Sheriff's Office from PO Box 124, Cusseta, GA 31805. The office handles all bookings and arrest records for the county. When someone is arrested in Chattahoochee County, the record goes into the local system and gets reported to the state.

Call 706-989-3644 to ask about arrest records or jail information. Walk-in visits work during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID. Staff can search records by name or date. For copies of arrest reports, submit a written request with as much detail as you can. Chattahoochee County has a small population, but the presence of Fort Moore means the area sees some activity that involves both civilian and military law enforcement. Arrests on the military installation are handled by federal authorities, not the county sheriff. Only civilian arrests go into the Chattahoochee County system.

Note: Arrests on Fort Moore are handled by federal military police and are not part of Chattahoochee County arrest records.

State Criminal History for Chattahoochee County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the central criminal history database that includes Chattahoochee County arrest records. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request your own criminal history for a fee of up to $15. This shows all Georgia arrests on file, including any from Chattahoochee County. If something is wrong, you get 60 days to ask for a correction.

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects data from every county. The GBI FAQ page walks through the process for getting records. Contact the Chattahoochee County Sheriff's Office first for local records.

The GCIC page explains how the statewide system works and how local agencies like the Chattahoochee County Sheriff's Office feed data into it. The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per query and covers felony convictions. Misdemeanor arrests from Chattahoochee County will not show up in that tool. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, getting criminal records under false pretenses is a crime punishable by a fine up to $5,000.

Chattahoochee County Offender Search

The GDC Find Offender page covers anyone in state prison after a Chattahoochee County arrest. Search by name or GDC ID. Photos show when available. The GDC Offender Query form gives a more direct lookup option.

GDC does not guarantee accuracy of online results. Verify any info by writing to Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029. The department tracks all inmates in Georgia state facilities, including those originally arrested in Chattahoochee County.

Open Records in Chattahoochee County

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, most government records in Georgia are available for public inspection. Chattahoochee County arrest reports are included. Initial arrest reports cannot be held back even during ongoing investigations. File a written request with the sheriff's office to get copies.

The office has three business days to respond. Copy fees apply. Chattahoochee County is small enough that most requests can be handled quickly. Include the person's name and a date range to help the staff find what you need. Violations of the Open Records Act carry fines up to $1,000 for the first offense and up to $2,500 for repeat violations within 12 months.

Record Restriction in Chattahoochee County

Some Chattahoochee County arrest records can be restricted under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. This applies to charges that were dismissed, not prosecuted, or dead docketed. Restricted records are invisible to the public. Only criminal justice agencies can see them after restriction.

For arrests before July 1, 2013, write to the sheriff's office with a fee of up to $50. Later arrests go through the local prosecutor. Guilty dispositions cannot be restricted. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry and the Sheriffs by County directory are also useful resources for checking criminal justice info in Chattahoochee County.

Note: The GCIC handles all record restriction processing for Chattahoochee County after approval from local authorities.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Chattahoochee County in west-central Georgia. Arrest records stay in the county where the person was booked.