Search Henry County Arrest Records

Henry County arrest records are handled by the sheriff's office in McDonough, Georgia. With a population near 246,000, Henry County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the Atlanta metro area. The sheriff's office keeps detailed records of all arrests, bookings, and inmate information. Henry County also has an online inmate search tool that lets the public look up people in custody. Whether you need to check on a recent arrest or search for older booking data, there are local and state resources that cover Henry County arrest records.

Henry County Sheriff Arrest Records

Sheriff Reginald Scandrett leads the Henry County Sheriff's Office at 120 Henry Pkwy, McDonough, GA 30253. Call 770-288-7101. This is the main office for arrest records in Henry County. Deputies patrol the county and handle a large volume of arrests each year given the size of the population. Every arrest creates a booking record that includes the person's name, charges, arrest date, and mugshot. The jail processes all bookings, and those records are part of the public file.

Henry County is a fast-growing suburb of Atlanta. The county has seen a big increase in population over the past two decades, and the sheriff's office handles more cases than most rural Georgia counties. When you call 770-288-7101, have the full name and date of birth of the person you need to look up. Staff can check if someone is in custody at the Henry County jail and give you the charges. Walk-in requests are taken during business hours at the McDonough office. You can also request records by mail.

Henry County Inmate Search

The Henry County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate search tool. This is one of the best local resources for checking arrest records in Henry County. The Henry County Sheriff's Office website is where you start.

From the homepage, you can reach the inmate search page. The Henry County inmate search tool lets the public look up people currently in custody. You can see their criminal charges and bond information. This database is provided as a public service by the Henry County Sheriff's Office. It is one of the more useful online tools for arrest records in the greater Atlanta area.

The inmate search lets you find people in custody at the Henry County jail. Results show charges and bond amounts. The sheriff's office updates this data regularly. Keep in mind that recent bookings may not appear right away. There can be a short delay between when a person is booked and when they show up in the online system.

Note: The Henry County Sheriff's Office will never request bond payments through gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, or mobile payment apps. Report any such calls to local law enforcement.

State Records for Henry County

The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI holds arrest records from all 159 counties, including Henry. Every arrest in Henry County gets reported to the statewide database through the Criminal Justice Information System. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request your own criminal history record for up to $15. That record will include arrests from Henry County and any other Georgia county.

The GBI criminal history FAQ explains each step for getting records. You can mail requests to the GCIC at P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037. Allow 5 to 10 business days. For in-person requests, the GCIC lobby office in Decatur operates by appointment only. Call (404) 244-2639 to set up a time.

Henry County Corrections and Felony Search

If someone arrested in Henry County has been sent to a state prison, the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search can track them down. Search by name, GDC ID, or case number. This database covers state inmates only. People at the Henry County jail are not included. The GDC warns that data accuracy is not guaranteed and suggests verifying through Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029.

The Georgia Felon Search is a separate tool. It costs $15 per query and only covers felony convictions. Misdemeanor arrest records from Henry County will not show. You need a name, date of birth, and sex. Sealed and expunged records are excluded.

Arrest Record Laws in Henry County

Georgia gives the public a right to see arrest records. The Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes initial arrest reports and incident reports available to anyone who asks. This applies to the Henry County Sheriff's Office. Records from pending investigations may be withheld, but the initial arrest report cannot be. Breaking the Open Records Act is a misdemeanor. The fine is up to $1,000 for a first offense and up to $2,500 for repeat violations within 12 months.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting criminal history data under false pretenses is a crime with fines up to $5,000 and up to two years in prison. Record restriction applies in Henry County the same as everywhere else in Georgia. If an arrest ended in a dismissal, nolle prosequi, or dead docket, the charge may be sealed from public view. Guilty results are never eligible for restriction.

Note: Record restriction seals individual charges from public access but does not erase them from the criminal justice system.

Cities in Henry County

Henry County includes McDonough and Stockbridge. Both cities have their own pages with local arrest record resources. Arrest records for city residents typically go through the Henry County Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

Henry County is in the southern Atlanta metro area. These counties border it. Check the arrest address to find the right county.