Jenkins County Arrest Records
Jenkins County arrest records are kept at the sheriff's office in Millen, Georgia. With a population of about 9,000, Jenkins County is one of the smaller counties in east Georgia. The sheriff's office is the sole local source for arrest data, booking records, and jail information. If you need to find out about an arrest in Jenkins County, the Millen office is where to begin. All arrest records from Jenkins County also go into the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's statewide criminal history system. You can use either local or state channels to search for this type of record.
Jenkins County Quick Facts
Jenkins County Sheriff Records
Sheriff Robert Oglesby heads the Jenkins County Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is PO Box 857, Millen, GA 30442. Call 478-982-4211. This office handles all arrest records in Jenkins County. Deputies patrol the county and bring arrested persons to the jail for booking. Each booking creates a record with the name, charges, date, and photo.
To check on an arrest, call and give the full name and date of birth. Staff can look up if someone is in custody and provide the charges. Walk-ins work during business hours. Jenkins County is a rural area and does not see a high number of arrests, but the process is the same as in bigger counties. The sheriff's office sends all arrest data to the statewide GCIC database, so Jenkins County records are part of the larger Georgia system.
| Sheriff | Robert Oglesby |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 857, Millen, GA 30442 |
| Phone | 478-982-4211 |
Note: Have the full name and date of birth ready to help staff search Jenkins County arrest records quickly.
State Arrest Data for Jenkins County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains the central criminal history system for all of Georgia. Jenkins County arrest records feed into the Georgia Crime Information Center database. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, any person can inspect their own criminal history for up to $15. The record covers arrests from Jenkins County and every other Georgia county.
The GBI criminal history FAQ has detailed steps for making a request. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037. Allow 5 to 10 business days for processing.
This FAQ page covers common questions about getting Georgia arrest records, record restriction, and attorney requests.
Find Jenkins County Records Online
The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers state prison inmates. If someone arrested in Jenkins County was later transferred to state custody, this search tool can help. The GDC database does not include people at the local Jenkins County jail. The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per query and covers felony convictions only. Misdemeanor arrests from Jenkins County do not appear.
Use the Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory to find the right contact for Jenkins County or any nearby county. Fees for state criminal history services are paid through the GBI Payment Portal.
Jenkins County Jail and Booking Data
The Jenkins County jail processes all local arrests. When a deputy makes an arrest, the person is taken to the jail in Millen for booking. The booking record includes the name, charges, arrest date, and a mugshot. These records are public under Georgia law. Call 478-982-4211 to ask about current inmates and their charges. Bail information and upcoming court dates may also be available. Jenkins County has a smaller jail, so inmates with longer sentences may end up in a state facility. Use the GDC search to find them once they transfer.
Jenkins County Arrest Record Laws
Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes arrest records available to the public. Initial arrest reports and incident reports from the Jenkins County Sheriff's Office must be released on request. Records tied to pending investigations can be held back, but the initial report is always open. Violations of this law carry fines up to $1,000 for a first offense and $2,500 for repeat violations within 12 months.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38 penalizes unauthorized access to criminal records. Getting arrest records under false pretenses can cost up to $5,000 in fines and two years in prison. Record restriction is an option in Jenkins County for charges that ended in dismissal, no bill, or nolle prosequi. Guilty outcomes are never eligible for restriction anywhere in Georgia.
Nearby Counties
Jenkins County borders these east Georgia counties. Check the arrest address to make sure Jenkins County is the right place to look.