Jeff Davis County Arrest Records
Jeff Davis County arrest records are stored at the sheriff's office in Hazlehurst, Georgia. This southeast Georgia county has a population of about 15,000. The sheriff's office is the main law enforcement agency and handles all local arrest records. Whether you need to find a current booking or look into a past arrest in Jeff Davis County, the sheriff's office is where to start. Arrest data from Jeff Davis County also feeds into the statewide system at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Both sources give the public a way to access arrest record information for this area.
Jeff Davis County Quick Facts
Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Preston Bohannon leads the Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is PO Box 237, Hazlehurst, GA 31539. Call 912-375-6600. This office keeps all arrest records for Jeff Davis County. Deputies make arrests and take people to the county jail for processing. Each booking creates a record that includes the person's name, charges, arrest date, and a photo. All of this falls under the public record.
Call the sheriff's office to ask about arrest records. Have a full name and date of birth ready. Staff can check the system and tell you if someone is in custody or has a past arrest on file. Walk-in requests are handled during business hours at the Hazlehurst office. Jeff Davis County is a smaller community, so the arrest volume is lighter than what you see in metro areas. But the records process works the same way.
| Sheriff | Preston Bohannon |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 237, Hazlehurst, GA 31539 |
| Phone | 912-375-6600 |
State Records for Jeff Davis County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation operates the central criminal history system. Jeff Davis County arrest records feed into this system through the Georgia Crime Information Center. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request your own criminal history record for up to $15. The record covers arrests from Jeff Davis County and all other Georgia counties. If you find errors, the law gives you 60 days to challenge them.
The GBI FAQ page explains each step. You can start at the sheriff's office or request records by mail from the GCIC at P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037.
The GBI site links to criminal history services, the payment portal, and other databases that hold Jeff Davis County arrest data.
Note: Mail requests to the GCIC take 5 to 10 business days to process.
Search Jeff Davis County Records Online
The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search shows inmates in state prisons. If a Jeff Davis County arrest led to state time, the person will appear in this database. Search by name or GDC ID. Local jail inmates at Jeff Davis County are not in this system. The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and covers felony convictions only. Misdemeanor arrests from Jeff Davis County do not show.
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory can help you find contact info for Jeff Davis County or any other county sheriff in the state. Fees for criminal history services at the state level can be paid through the GBI Payment Portal.
Jeff Davis County Jail and Custody
The Jeff Davis County jail sits in Hazlehurst and handles all local bookings. When a deputy arrests someone, the person gets processed at the jail. A booking record goes on file with the name, charges, arrest date, and mugshot. To check if someone is in custody at the Jeff Davis County jail, call 912-375-6600. Staff can confirm if the person is being held and provide charge details. Bail and court dates may be available depending on the case. If the person was transferred to state prison, the GDC offender search is your next step.
Jeff Davis County Arrest Record Laws
Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public access to arrest records. Initial arrest reports from the Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office are available to anyone. Investigation files may be held back, but the initial report is always public. Breaking this law carries a fine up to $1,000.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38 makes it a crime to get criminal history data under false pretenses. The fine is up to $5,000 with up to two years in prison. Record restriction is available in Jeff Davis County for arrest charges that ended in dismissal or nolle prosequi. Guilty verdicts are never eligible. For pre-2013 arrests, the fee to apply for restriction is up to $50.
Nearby Counties
Jeff Davis County is in southeast Georgia. Check the arrest location to make sure this is the right county for your request.