Access Lumpkin County Arrest Records

Lumpkin County arrest records are managed by the sheriff's office in Dahlonega, Georgia. This north Georgia county has about 34,000 residents and is home to the University of North Georgia. The sheriff's office handles all bookings, jail operations, and records requests. You can find arrest records by contacting the office directly or through state databases that include Lumpkin County. Initial arrest reports are public under Georgia's Open Records Act, and most booking data is open for anyone to view.

Lumpkin County Sheriff Arrest Records

Sheriff Stacy Jarrard heads the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office. This is the primary place to get arrest records in the county. The office processes all bookings and keeps records for everyone taken into custody by Lumpkin County deputies.

The office is at 385 East Main Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533. Call 706-864-0414 for questions about arrest records or to check on a current inmate. Walk-in requests are accepted during regular hours. Bring your ID and the full name of the person you want to look up. Dahlonega draws a lot of visitors for hiking and the university, and the sheriff's office sees a mix of local and visitor-related arrests. For older Lumpkin County arrest records, submit a written request. Response times vary depending on how busy the office is.

State Databases for Lumpkin County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs a statewide criminal history database. The Georgia Crime Information Center collects arrest data from all 159 counties, and Lumpkin County reports into this system. When someone is booked in Lumpkin County, the record goes into the GCIC network.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request your own criminal history for up to $15. This will show any Lumpkin County arrests plus records from other counties. If you see an error, you get 60 days to challenge it. The GBI FAQ page covers the full process. Send mail requests to P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037.

The GBI also operates the Rapid ID system, which allows Lumpkin County officers to check fingerprints using handheld devices during stops and encounters in the field.

Lumpkin County Jail and Offender Search

All Lumpkin County arrests go through the local jail for processing. Booking records cover the name, charges, arrest date, and a photo. Call 706-864-0414 to check on someone in the jail. Staff can share charges and bail details.

If an inmate moved to a state prison, the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search will help. Search by name or GDC ID number. The tool shows current facility and basic case data. People still held at the Lumpkin County jail will not appear in the GDC database. For felony conviction checks, the Georgia Felon Search is available at $15 per query. You need a name, date of birth, and sex. It only covers felony convictions and will not show Lumpkin County misdemeanor arrests.

Note: Always verify GDC data by writing to Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029.

Lumpkin County Arrest Record Laws

The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 protects your right to see arrest records. Initial arrest reports from the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office must be released. Pending investigation files may be held, but the arrest data itself is public. The office has three days to respond to a written request.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, getting criminal records under false pretenses carries fines up to $5,000. Some Lumpkin County arrest records can be restricted from public view if the case was dismissed or not presented to a grand jury. Guilty outcomes never qualify. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has contact details for Sheriff Jarrard and every other Georgia sheriff.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Lumpkin County. Make sure the arrest took place in Lumpkin County before searching here.