Douglas County Arrest Records Search

Douglas County arrest records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Douglasville. With a population around 145,000, Douglas County is one of the larger counties in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The sheriff runs the county jail and handles bookings for all arrests in the county. Both the sheriff's deputies and the Douglasville Police Department make arrests within the county, but all bookings flow through the county system. This page covers how to search Douglas County arrest records, the fees involved, and what state resources are available.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Tim Pounds heads the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. The office is at 8470 Earl D. Lee Blvd, Douglasville, GA 30134. Call 770-942-2121 for arrest record questions or jail information. As part of the Atlanta metro area, Douglas County sees a steady volume of arrests each year. The sheriff's office processes all bookings at the county jail and keeps records on file.

When law enforcement makes an arrest in Douglas County, the booking creates a record with the person's name, date of birth, race, sex, height, weight, and other identifying information. The charges and arresting agency are recorded too. Court dispositions are added later as judges rule on cases. All of this data feeds into the statewide criminal history system through the Georgia Crime Information Center network. That system links every county in Georgia.

How to Find Douglas County Arrest Records

Contact the sheriff's office directly. Call 770-942-2121 or visit in person at the Douglasville office. You will need the full name of the person and an approximate date of the arrest. For a written request, use the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70). Initial arrest reports are public. The office has three business days to respond.

For a personal criminal history check, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation manages the central system. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can inspect your own record for up to $15. That includes any Douglas County arrests. Call the GBI at (404) 244-2639 to schedule an appointment at their GCIC office in Decatur. Walk-ins are not accepted.

The GBI criminal history FAQ covers the full process for individuals, attorneys, and agencies. You can also get your Georgia criminal history at most sheriff's offices or police departments across the state. Each office may have its own form and fee schedule.

Note: Private investigators cannot request criminal history records directly from the GBI. They must have written authorization from an attorney.

State Databases for Douglas County Arrests

Several state databases pull in arrest and corrections data from Douglas County. The Georgia Felon Search checks for felony convictions statewide. It costs $15 per search and only returns felony data. Misdemeanor arrests will not appear. You need the person's name, date of birth, and sex. Results are name-based only, so fingerprint comparison is needed for exact confirmation.

The GBI site offers links to criminal history services, crime statistics, and the sex offender registry. The GDC Find Offender tool searches for people in Georgia state prisons. If a Douglas County arrest led to a prison sentence, the person may appear in the GDC system. Search by name, GDC ID, or case number.

The GDC database shows facility locations, photos when available, and basic case information for state inmates. The GDC does not guarantee accuracy and recommends verifying through their Inmate Records office at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029.

Douglas County Record Restriction

Georgia law permits certain arrest records to be restricted. This means they are sealed from public view. Qualifying outcomes include dismissed charges, nolle prosequi, cases not presented to a grand jury, and dead docket entries. Convictions and guilty pleas never qualify for restriction.

For Douglas County arrests before July 1, 2013, you apply to the arresting agency. That could be the sheriff's office or the Douglasville Police Department. The fee is up to $50. Arrests on or after that date require you to go through the prosecutor's office. Once restricted, the record is hidden from public searches but still accessible to courts and law enforcement. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting criminal records under false pretenses is a crime with penalties up to $5,000 in fines and two years in prison.

Douglas County Arrest Record Contents

A Douglas County arrest record includes several data fields. The first part is personal identification: name, date of birth, social security number, sex, race, height, and weight. The arrest section shows charges, the arresting officer, and the date. Court dispositions are added when a case concludes. If the person was incarcerated in a Georgia state facility, custodial data rounds out the record.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association maintains a directory with contact details for every county sheriff in Georgia, including Douglas County. Use this to verify the sheriff's address and phone number.

Cities in Douglas County

Douglasville is the county seat and the largest city in Douglas County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Douglas County. Each has its own sheriff's office and arrest records.