Fannin County Arrest Records Search
Fannin County arrest records are filed at the Sheriff's Office in Blue Ridge, the county seat. About 25,000 people live in this north Georgia mountain county. The sheriff handles bookings at the county jail and keeps all arrest records on file for public access. You can search for Fannin County arrest records through the local office or through statewide databases. This page covers the main ways to find and request arrest records from Fannin County.
Fannin County Quick Facts
Fannin County Sheriff's Office Records
Sheriff Dane Kirby heads the Fannin County Sheriff's Office at 645 West First Street in Blue Ridge, GA 30513. The phone number is 706-632-2044. This is where all arrest records for the county are kept. The office takes requests by phone, in person, and by mail.
Arrest records in Fannin County document every booking at the county jail. Each record has the person's name, date of birth, charges, and the date of arrest. The arresting officer's name and bond information are also part of the file. Because Fannin County draws a lot of visitors to the Blue Ridge area, the sheriff's office processes arrests involving both residents and people passing through. All arrest records are public under Georgia law, with exceptions for restricted or sealed cases.
| Sheriff | Dane Kirby |
|---|---|
| Address | 645 West First Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
| Phone | 706-632-2044 |
Note: Fannin County sees seasonal spikes in visitors, which can increase arrest activity and slow down records requests at times.
State Records Covering Fannin County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation manages the statewide criminal history database. All arrests in Fannin County are reported to the GBI through the Georgia Crime Information Center. This means Fannin County arrest data sits in the same system as every other county in the state. The fee for a criminal history check is up to $15 under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37.
The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search and covers felony convictions from all 159 counties. You need the person's name, date of birth, and sex. If a felony conviction from Fannin County exists, it will show in the results. The GDC offender search is free and covers all state prison inmates.
Here is a screenshot of the Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory, where you can find contact info for the Fannin County Sheriff and every other sheriff in Georgia.
The association directory is a good backup if you need to verify phone numbers or addresses for the Fannin County Sheriff's Office.
How to Get Fannin County Arrest Records
Call 706-632-2044 to start your search at the Fannin County Sheriff's Office. Give the person's name and approximate arrest date. The clerk will check the files and let you know what is available. Copies of arrest records may have a small fee. For walk-in requests, bring a valid ID.
You can also file a request under the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70). Put your request in writing and send it to the sheriff's office. Be clear about what you want. The office must respond within three business days. Initial police arrest reports are always public, even during an ongoing case. Other investigation records may not be available until the case is closed.
For anyone who thinks their own record has errors, you can request an inspection through the GBI. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you have 60 days to challenge information you believe is wrong. Contact the GBI criminal history records office at (404) 244-2639 for help with this process. This applies to arrests in Fannin County or any other county in Georgia.
Restricting Arrest Records in Fannin County
Georgia allows certain arrest records to be restricted from public view. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, if charges were dismissed, dropped by the prosecutor, or ended in a not guilty verdict, the person may apply to have the Fannin County arrest record sealed. The local sheriff works with the prosecutor on these. Once approved, only law enforcement and courts can see it.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, getting criminal history records by using false pretenses is a crime. The penalty includes a fine of up to $5,000 and up to two years in prison. This covers records from Fannin County and all other Georgia counties.
What Fannin County Arrest Records Include
An arrest record from Fannin County will have the standard booking details. This includes the full name and date of birth of the person. It shows all charges at the time of booking, the arrest date and time, and the arresting officer. Bond amount and conditions are listed if applicable. Court outcomes may be added later.
A typical Fannin County arrest record shows:
- Name and date of birth
- Physical description
- Charges at booking
- Date and location of arrest
- Arresting officer
- Bond details
The state GCIC record pulls all of this together with data from other counties. If a person has arrests in Fannin County and Gilmer County next door, both show in one state report. The GCIC keeps this database updated for all law enforcement across Georgia.
Note: Court dispositions can take weeks to appear on an arrest record after a case is resolved in Fannin County.
More Fannin County Resources
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has a full directory of all county sheriffs. You can use this to look up Fannin County's sheriff contact info or find a neighboring county's office. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles also has a parolee search for people released from state prison on parole.
Cities in Fannin County
Blue Ridge is the county seat of Fannin County. Morganton and McCaysville are also in the county. All arrest records for these areas go through the Fannin County Sheriff's Office. No cities in Fannin County meet the population threshold for separate pages.
Nearby Counties
Fannin County sits in the mountains of north Georgia. These counties are nearby and each keeps its own arrest records.