Jackson County Arrest Records Search

Jackson County arrest records are maintained by the sheriff's office in Jefferson, Georgia. This northeast Georgia county has about 75,000 residents and is one of the faster-growing areas near Atlanta. The sheriff's office processes all arrest bookings, keeps charge records, and manages the county jail. Arrest records from Jackson County are public under Georgia law. You can search for them through the local sheriff's office or through statewide databases run by the GBI. This page covers all the ways to find arrest records in Jackson County.

Jackson County Sheriff Arrest Records

Sheriff Kevin McCook leads the Jackson County Sheriff's Office at 555 Stan Evans Drive, Jefferson, GA 30549. The phone number is 706-387-8718. This office handles all arrest records for Jackson County. Deputies patrol the area and make arrests for misdemeanors through serious felonies. Each arrest creates a booking record at the Jackson County jail that includes the person's name, charges, arrest date, and a photo.

Jackson County has grown a lot in recent years. The area draws people from the wider Atlanta region, and that growth means more calls for the sheriff's office. If you need to check on someone who was arrested in Jackson County, call 706-387-8718. Provide a full name and date of birth. Staff can tell you if the person is in custody and share the charges. Walk-in requests work during regular hours at the Jefferson office. Some older arrest records may take time to retrieve.

Note: Jackson County's growing population means the sheriff's office handles a higher volume of arrests than many nearby counties.

Georgia State Records for Jackson County

Arrest records from Jackson County also live in the statewide system. The Georgia Crime Information Center collects arrest data from all 159 counties. The GCIC network connects sheriff offices, police, courts, and jails. When someone is arrested in Jackson County, the data enters this system. More than 600 agencies across the state report to the GCIC each month.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request your own Georgia criminal history record for a fee of up to $15. The record will include arrests from Jackson County and everywhere else in the state. If something is wrong, you have 60 days to ask for a correction. The GBI FAQ page explains each step.

The GCIC manages programs including Rapid ID, which helps Jackson County officers confirm identities using handheld fingerprint devices.

Find Jackson County Arrest Records Online

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is a tool for finding state prison inmates. If a Jackson County arrest led to state incarceration, this search can find the person. Use a name or GDC ID number. The GDC database does not cover people at the local Jackson County jail. Verify all results in writing.

For felony checks, the Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search. You need a name, date of birth, and sex. It only shows felony convictions. Misdemeanor arrests from Jackson County are not included. Sealed records do not appear. The GBI website is the best starting point for all state-level searches. Fees for state criminal history services can be paid through the GBI Payment Portal.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists contact info for Sheriff McCook and all other Georgia county sheriffs. Use it if you need to reach Jackson County or a neighboring county for arrest record requests.

Jackson County Arrest Record Laws

The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes initial arrest reports public. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office must release these on request. Investigation records may be exempt, but the basic arrest report is always available. Fines for violating the Open Records Act go up to $1,000 for first offenses and $2,500 for repeat violations within a year.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, getting criminal records under false pretenses brings a fine up to $5,000 and prison time up to two years. Record restriction is part of Georgia law. Dismissed charges in Jackson County may be sealed from the public. Guilty results are never eligible. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory helps you find any county sheriff in the state.

Note: Georgia body camera recordings that show an arrest are kept for 30 months under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-96.

Nearby Counties

Jackson County is in northeast Georgia near the metro Atlanta area. These counties are close by.