Access Greene County Arrest Records
Greene County arrest records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Greensboro, the county seat. About 18,000 people live in this central Georgia county near the Lake Oconee area. The sheriff manages all jail bookings and keeps arrest records on file. You can search Greene County arrest records through the local sheriff's office or through Georgia statewide criminal history databases. This page covers all the ways to find and request these records.
Greene County Quick Facts
Greene County Sheriff's Office Records
Sheriff Donnie Harrison leads the Greene County Sheriff's Office at 1201 Kevin Roberts Way, Greensboro, GA 30642. Call 706-453-3351 for arrest record requests. This office is the primary holder of all arrest records in Greene County.
Every booking at the Greene County jail creates an arrest record. The record shows the person's name, date of birth, charges, arresting officer, and bond details. These arrest records are public under Georgia law. Anyone can request copies from the sheriff's office. The office takes requests in person, by phone, and by mail. Copy fees may apply. Walk-in requests tend to be processed the quickest.
| Sheriff | Donnie Harrison |
|---|---|
| Address | 1201 Kevin Roberts Way, Greensboro, GA 30642 |
| Phone | 706-453-3351 |
Note: Greene County is in the Lake Oconee area, which sees part-time residents and visitors throughout the year.
Georgia State Databases for Greene County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps the state criminal history database that covers Greene County. Every arrest in the county feeds into the GCIC system. You can get a personal criminal history check at the sheriff's office for up to $15 under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37.
The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search for felony convictions statewide. The GDC offender search is free and covers state prison inmates. Both tools can show results from Greene County cases that ended in convictions or state imprisonment.
The screenshot below shows the GBI criminal history FAQ page. It walks through the full process of getting criminal records in Georgia, which applies to Greene County.
The GBI FAQ page answers common questions about getting criminal history records that cover Greene County and all other Georgia counties.
How to Search Greene County Arrest Records
Call 706-453-3351 to reach the Greene County Sheriff's Office. Ask for the records clerk and give them the name of the person you are looking for. An approximate date of arrest helps narrow the search. For copies, plan to visit in person or send a written request.
You can file an open records 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. Initial arrest reports are always public. The office has three business days to respond. You do not need to give a reason for your request.
For a state-level search, visit the GBI website or call (404) 244-2639. You can email gacriminalhistory@gbi.state.ga.us for help with criminal history questions. Attorneys can fax requests to (404) 270-8386 for records from Greene County or any other Georgia county.
Greene County Record Restrictions
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some arrest records in Greene County can be restricted. This covers charges that were dismissed, not prosecuted, or that ended in acquittal. The sheriff's office handles the paperwork with the prosecutor's approval. A restricted record is sealed from the public.
Guilty pleas and convictions cannot be restricted. Arrests before July 1, 2013 require a separate process with a fee of up to $50. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, using false pretenses to get records brings fines up to $5,000 and prison time up to two years.
Note: The district attorney must approve every record restriction request in Greene County before the sheriff can seal it.
What Greene County Arrest Records Show
Arrest records from Greene County contain booking data from the jail. The full name, date of birth, and physical traits of the person are documented. All charges at the time of arrest are listed along with the arresting officer and agency. Bond amounts appear if a bond was set. Court dispositions are added once cases close.
The state GCIC record is broader. It pulls arrest data from every Georgia county into one report per person. Someone arrested in Greene County and Morgan County will have both on their state record. The GCIC runs this system around the clock for criminal justice agencies.
A Greene County arrest record typically contains:
- Full name and date of birth
- Physical description
- Charges and arrest date
- Arresting officer
- Bond and release conditions
More Greene County Resources
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists all 159 county sheriffs. Verify Greene County contact info there. For parolee searches, the State Board of Pardons and Paroles has a free online tool that covers people released from state prison.
Cities in Greene County
Greensboro is the county seat of Greene County. Union Point and White Plains are also in the county. All arrest records go through the Greene County Sheriff's Office. No cities in Greene County meet the population threshold for separate pages.
Nearby Counties
Greene County borders several counties in central Georgia. Each keeps its own arrest records at the local sheriff's office.