Find Crisp County Arrest Records

Crisp County arrest records are held at the sheriff's office in Cordele, Georgia. Located in south-central Georgia, Crisp County has about 20,000 residents. Sheriff Billy Hancock manages bookings, the county jail, and records requests. Arrest records in Crisp County are public under state law. You can access them through the sheriff's office, state databases at the GBI, or an open records request. This page explains each method and the resources you can use to find Crisp County arrest records.

Crisp County Sheriff's Office Records

Sheriff Billy Hancock runs the Crisp County Sheriff's Office at 196 GA Highway 300, Cordele, GA 31015. This is the primary source for arrest records in the county. Every booking creates a record with the arrested person's name, charges, date, and identifying details. These records remain on file at the office and are reported to the statewide system.

Call 229-276-2600 to ask about an arrest record or check on a jail inmate. Walk-in visits are accepted during regular hours with a photo ID. Staff search by name or date. Written requests are best for getting copies of full arrest reports from Crisp County. Cordele sits at the intersection of two major highways, and the area sees a mix of local and pass-through arrests. The sheriff's office handles both kinds.

Crisp County is in the Cordele Judicial Circuit. Felony cases that start with a local arrest move through the Superior Court system in Cordele.

Note: Crisp County's location at a highway crossroads means some arrests involve travelers and not just local residents.

State Records for Crisp County Arrests

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps the central criminal history database. Crisp County arrest data flows into this system through the GCIC. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can inspect your own criminal history for up to $15. This includes any Crisp County arrests in the state system.

The GBI FAQ page explains the steps. Start with the Crisp County Sheriff's Office for local records. The GCIC office in Decatur handles state-level requests by appointment at (404) 244-2639. The Georgia Felon Search is another tool at $15 per query that only covers felony convictions. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting records under false pretenses brings a fine up to $5,000.

Crisp County Offender Lookup

The GDC Find Offender page covers people in state prison after a Crisp County arrest. Search by name or GDC ID. Photos show when on file. The GDC Offender Query form provides a more direct search.

GDC does not guarantee accuracy of online search results. Verify any information through written correspondence at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029 before relying on it for Crisp County arrest record data.

Open Records in Crisp County

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act makes most government records available for inspection. Crisp County arrest reports are public documents. Initial arrest reports are not exempt. File a written request with the sheriff's office for copies.

The office has three business days to respond. Copy fees may apply. Include the person's name and date range. Violations of the Open Records Act bring fines up to $1,000 for the first offense and up to $2,500 for repeats within 12 months.

Record Restriction in Crisp County

Some Crisp County arrest records qualify for restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. Charges that were dismissed or dead docketed can be sealed. Restricted records become invisible to the public. Only criminal justice agencies can see them.

For Crisp County arrests before July 1, 2013, apply to the sheriff's office with a fee up to $50. Later arrests go through the prosecutor. Guilty verdicts cannot be restricted. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry and Sheriffs by County directory are also useful tools for Crisp County criminal justice data.

Note: The GCIC processes all Crisp County arrest record restriction requests after local approval.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Crisp County in south-central Georgia. Arrest records are filed in the county where the booking took place.