Arrest Records in Jasper County
Jasper County arrest records are managed by the sheriff's office in Monticello, Georgia. This middle Georgia county has roughly 14,000 residents. The sheriff handles all law enforcement duties and keeps arrest records on file at the county level. If you want to search for an arrest or check on someone in the Jasper County jail, start at the sheriff's office. Arrest records include booking details, charge information, and personal data for anyone taken into custody. The GBI also stores Jasper County arrest data in the statewide criminal history system, which provides another way to access these records.
Jasper County Quick Facts
Jasper County Sheriff Arrest Records
Sheriff Donnie Pope heads the Jasper County Sheriff's Office at 1551 Hwy 212 W, Monticello, GA 31064. The phone number is 706-468-4912. This is where all arrest records in Jasper County are filed. Deputies patrol the county and bring arrested persons to the Jasper County jail for booking. A record gets created with the name, charges, date, and photo for every booking.
Call the office to ask about someone. Provide a full name and date of birth. The staff can check if the person is being held and tell you the charges. Older records are also available but may take a bit longer to pull. Walk-in visits at the Monticello office work during normal hours. The sheriff's office reports all Jasper County arrest data to the state GCIC database.
| Sheriff | Donnie Pope |
|---|---|
| Address | 1551 Hwy 212 W, Monticello, GA 31064 |
| Phone | 706-468-4912 |
Note: Jasper County booking records include charges and arrest dates that are part of the public record in Georgia.
State Criminal Records for Jasper County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the statewide criminal history database. Jasper County arrest records are part of this system. The Georgia Crime Information Center connects law enforcement across all 159 counties. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, anyone can inspect their own criminal history for up to $15. The record will cover arrests from Jasper County and everywhere else in Georgia.
The GBI FAQ page explains the full process. Most people start at the local sheriff's office. Mail requests go to CCH/Identification Services, P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037.
The FAQ answers questions about what the record contains, how to challenge errors, and how record restriction works.
Jasper County Online Record Search
If someone was arrested in Jasper County and sent to state prison, the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search helps you find them. Search by name or GDC ID. The tool only covers state inmates. People at the Jasper County jail are not in this database.
The Georgia Felon Search is another option. It costs $15 per search. You need the person's name, date of birth, and sex. This tool only returns felony convictions. Misdemeanor arrests from Jasper County will not appear. Sealed records are not included. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists every county sheriff in the state for easy contact.
Fees for GBI criminal history services can be paid through the GBI Payment Portal. The portal takes payments for record checks and other GCIC services that cover Jasper County arrest records.
Jasper County Jail Booking Info
The Jasper County jail processes all local bookings. When deputies arrest someone, that person goes to the jail in Monticello for booking. The booking record gets the person's name, charges, arrest date, and photo. These records are public. Call 706-468-4912 to find out if someone is being held. Staff can share the charges, bail amount, and court date if that information is set. If the person has been transferred to a state facility after sentencing, use the GDC search tool to locate them.
Arrest Record Laws for Jasper County
Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes initial arrest reports available to the public. The Jasper County Sheriff's Office must release these records when asked. Investigation files may be withheld, but the initial arrest report is always public. Violations of the Open Records Act carry fines up to $1,000.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38 sets penalties for unauthorized access to criminal history records. Requesting records under false pretenses can mean a fine up to $5,000 and up to two years behind bars. Record restriction is available for dismissed charges and other qualifying outcomes. For arrests before July 1, 2013, the restriction fee is up to $50. Guilty verdicts are never eligible for restriction in Jasper County or anywhere in Georgia.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Jasper County in middle Georgia. Confirm the arrest location before making a records request.