Johnson County Arrest Records
Johnson County arrest records are on file at the sheriff's office in Wrightsville, Georgia. This central Georgia county has about 9,000 residents. The sheriff is responsible for all law enforcement and arrest record keeping in Johnson County. If you need to look up an arrest, check on an inmate, or find booking details for someone in this area, the Wrightsville office is the right place to start. Arrest records from Johnson County are also reported to the GBI's statewide database. You can search through either local or state resources to find arrest records tied to Johnson County.
Johnson County Quick Facts
Johnson County Sheriff Arrest Records
Sheriff Greg Rowland runs the Johnson County Sheriff's Office at 2557 East Elm Street, Wrightsville, GA 31096. The phone number is 478-864-3934. This is where all arrest records in Johnson County are processed and stored. Deputies make arrests and bring people to the county jail for booking. Every booking creates a record that includes the person's name, charges, arrest date, and a photo.
Call the sheriff's office to inquire about an arrest. Give the staff a full name and date of birth. They can check if the person is in custody and share the charge details. Walk-in requests are accepted during normal business hours. Johnson County does not see a huge number of arrests compared to metro areas, but every arrest goes through the same process. The office reports all data to the GCIC statewide system.
| Sheriff | Greg Rowland |
|---|---|
| Address | 2557 East Elm Street, Wrightsville, GA 31096 |
| Phone | 478-864-3934 |
Georgia Records System for Johnson County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the statewide criminal history database through the Georgia Crime Information Center. Johnson County arrest records are part of this system. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request your own criminal history record for up to $15. It will show arrests from Johnson County and everywhere else in the state. You get 60 days to challenge errors.
The GBI FAQ page has the details. Written requests go to the GCIC at P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037. Allow 5 to 10 business days.
From the GBI site you can access criminal history services and the payment portal for Johnson County arrest record requests.
Note: In-person record inspections at the GCIC office in Decatur require a scheduled appointment.
Search Johnson County Records Online
The GDC offender search covers state prison inmates. Someone arrested in Johnson County who ended up in a state facility can be found through this tool. Search by name or GDC ID. The tool does not cover people at the local Johnson County jail.
The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search and only returns felony convictions. Misdemeanor arrests from Johnson County will not show. You need a name, date of birth, and sex. Results are name-based. Sealed records are excluded. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists every county sheriff in Georgia. Use the GBI Payment Portal to pay for state criminal history services.
Johnson County Jail Booking Info
The Johnson County jail is run by the sheriff's office in Wrightsville. All local bookings go through this facility. When someone is arrested, deputies take the person to the jail for processing. A booking record is created with the name, charges, arrest date, and photo. These records are public. Call 478-864-3934 to check if someone is in the Johnson County jail. Staff can share charge details, bail amounts, and court dates when available. If the person has been transferred to a state prison, the GDC offender search can track them down.
Johnson County is small and the jail has limited capacity. Inmates with longer sentences may be moved to larger facilities in neighboring counties or to the state corrections system.
Arrest Record Laws for Johnson County
Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes initial arrest reports public. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office must release these on request. Investigation records may be exempt, but the initial arrest report is always available. Fines for violating this law reach $1,000 for first offenses.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38 penalizes false pretense requests for criminal history records. The fine is up to $5,000 with up to two years in prison. Record restriction applies in Johnson County for dismissed charges, nolle prosequi, and other qualifying outcomes. Guilty verdicts can never be restricted. For arrests before July 1, 2013, the restriction fee is up to $50.
Nearby Counties
Johnson County is in central Georgia. These neighboring counties each have their own sheriff and arrest records.