Glynn County Arrest Records Search
Glynn County arrest records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Brunswick, the county seat. With about 84,000 residents, Glynn County is a coastal community that includes St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island. The sheriff handles all jail bookings and keeps arrest records on file for public access. You can search for Glynn County arrest records through the local sheriff's office or Georgia's statewide databases. This page covers every method available for locating and requesting these records.
Glynn County Quick Facts
Glynn County Sheriff's Office Records
Sheriff E. Neal Jump oversees the Glynn County Sheriff's Office at 100 Sulphur Springs Road, Brunswick, GA 31520. The phone number is 912-554-7600. This office handles all arrest records for Glynn County. When someone is booked at the county jail, the record stays on file here.
Glynn County is a busy coastal area that draws tourists to the barrier islands. This means the sheriff processes arrests involving residents and visitors alike. Every booking creates a record with the person's name, charges, arrest date, and arresting officer. Bond info is included. Arrest records in Glynn County are public under Georgia law. You can get copies by calling, visiting, or mailing a request to the sheriff's office.
The records division at the Glynn County Sheriff's Office can search by name or date of arrest. If you know the person's full name and have an approximate date, the search goes faster. Bring valid ID if you visit in person. A copy fee may apply depending on the number of pages you need.
| Sheriff | E. Neal Jump |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Sulphur Springs Road, Brunswick, GA 31520 |
| Phone | 912-554-7600 |
State Databases Covering Glynn County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps a statewide criminal history database that includes all Glynn County arrest data. The GCIC links every sheriff's office in Georgia to one central system. You can get your own criminal history check at the Glynn County Sheriff's Office for up to $15 under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37.
The Georgia Felon Search is a statewide tool that costs $15 per name search. It checks felony convictions from all 159 counties. Glynn County cases that resulted in felony convictions will appear here. The GDC offender search is free and covers all state prison inmates.
The screenshot below shows the GBI crime statistics page. The Uniform Crime Reporting program collects arrest data from over 600 agencies statewide, including the Glynn County Sheriff's Office.
The UCR program provides a broader view of arrest and crime trends across Georgia that includes data from Glynn County.
Note: The Georgia Felon Search does not include misdemeanor arrests or juvenile records from Glynn County.
How to Get Glynn County Arrest Records
Call 912-554-7600 to start your search with the Glynn County Sheriff's Office. Ask for the records division. Give them the person's name and the approximate date of the arrest. They can check the system and tell you what is available. You may need to follow up in person or by mail to get copies.
Under the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70), arrest records from Glynn County are public. Send a written request to the sheriff's office. Be specific about what you need. The office has three business days to respond. Initial police arrest reports are always public, even during an open investigation.
The GBI FAQ page explains the state-level process for getting records. You can request your own record through the sheriff's office or contact the GBI directly at (404) 244-2639. Attorneys can fax requests to (404) 270-8386 for Glynn County and all other Georgia cases.
Glynn County Record Restrictions
Certain arrest records in Glynn County can be restricted under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. Charges that ended in dismissal, acquittal, or were not prosecuted qualify for restriction. The Glynn County Sheriff's Office handles these requests with the district attorney's approval. Once restricted, the arrest record is hidden from public view and only accessible to courts and law enforcement.
Convictions are never eligible. Older arrests before July 1, 2013 require a written request and fee of up to $50. Requesting records under false pretenses is a crime under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, with penalties of up to $5,000 in fines and two years in prison.
What Glynn County Arrest Records Include
Arrest records from Glynn County contain standard booking information. The person's full name, date of birth, and physical description are documented. Charges, arrest date, arresting officer, and bond details are all included. Court dispositions may be added once the case closes.
A Glynn County arrest record typically shows:
- Full name and date of birth
- Physical description
- All charges at the time of booking
- Arresting officer and agency
- Bond amount and conditions
- Court outcome if resolved
The state GCIC record brings together data from every county. If a person has arrests in Glynn County and another county, both show in one report. The GCIC keeps this running around the clock for all law enforcement agencies in Georgia.
More Glynn County Resources
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory has contact info for all 159 county sheriffs. Verify the Glynn County sheriff's details there. The parolee search tool from the State Board of Pardons and Paroles can help if you need to check on someone released from state prison who was originally arrested in Glynn County.
Cities in Glynn County
Brunswick is the county seat and largest city in Glynn County. St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island are also part of the county. All arrest records for these areas go through the Glynn County Sheriff's Office. No cities in Glynn County meet the population threshold for separate pages.
Nearby Counties
Glynn County is on the Georgia coast. These counties are nearby and keep their own arrest records.