Access Harris County Arrest Records
Harris County arrest records are filed with the sheriff's office in Hamilton, Georgia. Located just north of Columbus, Harris County has about 35,000 residents and is a growing suburban area. The sheriff's office is the primary keeper of arrest records for the county. All bookings, charges, and custody details pass through the Hamilton office. You can also find Harris County arrest data in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's statewide criminal history database. Searching for arrest records in Harris County is a straightforward process that starts with a call to the sheriff or a request through the state system.
Harris County Quick Facts
Harris County Sheriff's Office Records
Sheriff Mike Jolley runs the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is PO Box 286, Hamilton, GA 31811. The phone number is 706-628-4211. This office manages all arrest records for Harris County. Deputies make arrests throughout the county, and each arrest generates a booking record at the county jail. These records are available to the public under Georgia law.
Harris County sits next to Columbus, and some residents may not be sure which county handled their arrest. If the incident happened in Harris County, the Hamilton office has the records. Call first. Give the staff a full name and date of birth. They can check if the person is in custody or pull up old arrest data. Walk-in requests work during business hours. The office also processes requests by mail if you cannot visit in person.
| Sheriff | Mike Jolley |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 286, Hamilton, GA 31811 |
| Phone | 706-628-4211 |
Georgia State Arrest Data for Harris County
Every arrest made in Harris County gets reported to the Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI. The GCIC holds a central database of criminal history records from all 159 Georgia counties. You can request your own record under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 for a fee of up to $15. That record includes arrests from Harris County and anywhere else in the state.
The GBI main website is where you start for state-level searches. The criminal history FAQ page explains how to get records, what they contain, and how to challenge errors. You can also mail requests to the GCIC at P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037.
From the GBI site you can reach the criminal history services, payment portal, and other databases that hold Harris County arrest records.
Note: Written requests sent to the GCIC take 5 to 10 business days to process.
Find Harris County Records Online
The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers inmates in state facilities. If someone arrested in Harris County was sent to a state prison, this tool will help you find them. Search by name, GDC ID, or case number. The GDC does not guarantee the accuracy of results, so verify anything important by writing to Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029.
The Georgia Felon Search is another option for Harris County. This tool costs $15 per search and only covers felony convictions. Misdemeanor arrest records from Harris County will not show. You need a name, date of birth, and sex to use it. Results are name-based. An exact match requires a fingerprint check. Sealed and expunged arrest records are excluded from both tools.
Harris County Arrest Record Laws
Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes arrest records public. Initial arrest reports from the Harris County Sheriff's Office must be released when asked. Records from ongoing investigations can be held back, but the initial report is always available. The law has penalties for agencies that refuse valid requests.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38 addresses unauthorized access to criminal history records. Getting records under false pretenses carries a fine up to $5,000 and up to two years in prison. Even careless disclosure of arrest record data brings a fine up to $100 and up to 10 days in jail. Record restriction in Harris County works the same as the rest of Georgia. Dismissed charges and nolle prosequi results may be sealed. Guilty outcomes are never eligible. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association can help you find the right office to contact for any county in the state.
Note: Record restriction for arrests before July 1, 2013 requires a written request and a fee of up to $50.
Nearby Counties
Harris County borders several west-central Georgia counties. Columbus is in neighboring Muscogee County. Check the arrest location to make sure Harris County is the right place to look.