Macon County Arrest Records

Macon County arrest records are held at the sheriff's office in Oglethorpe, Georgia. This small southwest Georgia county has a population of about 12,000 people. Do not confuse Macon County with the city of Macon, which is in Bibb County. The sheriff's office in Oglethorpe handles all bookings and keeps arrest data for anyone processed through the Macon County jail. You can search these records by calling the office, visiting in person, or using statewide databases.

Macon County Sheriff's Office Records

Sheriff Carlos Felton runs the Macon County Sheriff's Office. This is the main source for arrest records in the county. Staff manage the jail, handle bookings, and process records requests. All arrests in Macon County create records that go into the local system and later into state databases.

The mailing address is PO Box 345, Oglethorpe, GA 31068. Call 478-472-6447 to ask about an arrest or check on a current inmate. You can visit during business hours. Have the full name and date of birth of the person. As a smaller county, Macon County processes fewer arrests than urban areas, but the same Georgia open records rules apply. Older arrest records may need a written request. Copy fees are allowed under the law. Staff can search by name or booking date for any Macon County arrest record on file.

State Databases for Macon County Arrests

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the statewide criminal history system. The Georgia Crime Information Center collects arrest data from all 159 Georgia counties. Macon County arrest data feeds into this system whenever a booking takes place. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request your own criminal history record for up to $15.

The GBI criminal history FAQ covers the details. You can visit the GCIC lobby by appointment or mail your request to P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037. If your record has errors, you have 60 days to dispute them.

The GBI's main number for criminal history questions is 404-244-2639. You can also email gacriminalhistory@gbi.state.ga.us for help with Macon County arrest records at the state level.

Macon County Jail Booking Data

The Macon County jail is in Oglethorpe and processes all local arrests. Booking creates a record with the person's name, charges, date, and photo. These records are public in Georgia. Call 478-472-6447 to check on inmates.

If someone went from the Macon County jail to state prison, the GDC offender search can locate them. Search by name or GDC ID. The Georgia Felon Search checks for felony convictions at $15 per query. You need a name, date of birth, and sex. It only shows felony convictions and will not display Macon County misdemeanor arrests or sealed records. The GDC system does not include people still held at the county jail.

Note: Always verify GDC data in writing before making assumptions about a Macon County case.

Arrest Record Laws in Macon County

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public a right to access arrest records. Initial arrest reports must be released by the Macon County Sheriff's Office. Records tied to an open investigation can be held back, but basic arrest data stays public. The office must respond within three business days to a written request.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting criminal history information under false pretenses brings a fine up to $5,000. Some Macon County arrest records can be restricted if the case was dismissed. Guilty outcomes are not eligible. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has contact info for all Georgia sheriffs including Sheriff Felton in Macon County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Macon County. Arrest records are kept by the county where the booking took place.