Crawford County Arrest Records

Crawford County arrest records are available through the sheriff's office in Roberta, Georgia. This small central Georgia county has about 12,000 residents. Sheriff Lewis Walker manages all arrest bookings, jail operations, and records access. Crawford County arrest records are public documents under Georgia law. You can request them through the sheriff's office, through statewide criminal history databases at the GBI, or by filing an open records request. Below is a guide to each option for finding arrest records in Crawford County.

Crawford County Sheriff Arrest Data

Sheriff Lewis Walker leads the Crawford County Sheriff's Office from PO Box 1009, Roberta, GA 31078. This is where all arrest records in Crawford County begin. Every booking creates a record that includes the person's name, charges, date, and other details. The data stays in the local system and also gets sent to the state.

Call 478-836-3116 to check on a Crawford County arrest record or ask about jail inmates. Walk-in visits are accepted during normal business hours. Bring a photo ID. Staff can search by name or date. For copies of full arrest reports, submit a written request. Crawford County is a small office and can usually handle requests in a reasonable time frame. Include the person's name and date of birth to help them find records quickly.

Note: Crawford County sits near Macon and is part of the Macon Judicial Circuit, which handles felony cases from the area.

State Databases for Crawford County Arrests

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the central criminal history database. Crawford County arrest records feed into this system through the GCIC. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can see your own criminal history for up to $15. This includes any Crawford County arrests in the state system. You get 60 days to challenge errors.

The GBI website connects to criminal history services, the sex offender registry, and crime data. The criminal history FAQ explains the process for requests. Start with the Crawford County Sheriff's Office for local records. The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per query and only returns felony convictions. Crawford County misdemeanor arrests do not appear in this tool.

Crawford County Offender Search

If a Crawford County arrest led to a state prison sentence, the GDC Find Offender page can help locate that person. Search by name or GDC ID. Photos display when on file. You must agree to the GDC disclaimer first.

The GDC Offender Query form provides direct database access. GDC does not guarantee accuracy. Verify by writing to Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, getting criminal records under false pretenses carries penalties including fines up to $5,000.

Crawford County Open Records Access

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public the right to see government records. Crawford County arrest reports are public. Initial arrest reports cannot be held back. File a written request with the sheriff's office for copies of booking logs and arrest reports.

The office must respond within three business days. Copy fees may apply. Be specific about the records you need. Violations of the Open Records Act carry fines up to $1,000 for the first offense. Repeat violations within a year can reach $2,500. Crawford County's smaller size means most requests can be processed without long delays.

Record Restriction in Crawford County

Some Crawford County arrest records qualify for restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. Charges that were dismissed, not prosecuted, or dead docketed can be sealed. Restricted records are only visible to law enforcement.

For Crawford County arrests before July 1, 2013, apply to the sheriff's office with a fee of up to $50. Later arrests go through the prosecutor. Guilty dispositions are never eligible. The GCIC processes the restriction once approved locally. The Sheriffs by County directory lists contact details for all Georgia sheriffs including Crawford County.

Note: Crawford County restriction requests are processed through the GCIC after local authorities give approval.

Nearby Counties

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