Marion County Arrest Records
Marion County arrest records are kept by the sheriff's office in Buena Vista, Georgia. This rural west-central Georgia county has a population of about 8,000. The sheriff's office handles all bookings, jail operations, and records requests for the area. You can search for arrest records by reaching out to the sheriff's office or by using statewide databases that include Marion County data. Most initial arrest reports are public under Georgia's Open Records Act.
Marion County Quick Facts
Marion County Sheriff's Office Records
Sheriff Derrell Neal leads the Marion County Sheriff's Office. This is the main place to get arrest records in the county. Staff manage the jail, process bookings, and respond to records requests. Every arrest in Marion County creates a record with the charges, date, and personal details of the person in custody.
The mailing address is PO Box 109, Buena Vista, GA 31803. Call 229-649-3841 to ask about arrest records or to check if someone is in the jail. Walk-in visits are fine during business hours. Have the name of the person ready, and a date of birth if you know it. Marion County is small, so the office typically handles requests pretty quickly. For older arrest records, you may need to file a written request. Staff can search by name or booking date.
| Sheriff | Derrell Neal |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 109, Buena Vista, GA 31803 |
| Phone | 229-649-3841 |
State Databases for Marion County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps a statewide criminal history database. The Georgia Crime Information Center collects arrest records from all 159 counties, and Marion County feeds into this system. When someone is booked in Marion County, the data enters the GCIC network.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, any person can request their own criminal history for up to $15. That covers Marion County arrests and records from other counties. The GBI FAQ page explains how to make the request. If you find wrong information, you have 60 days to challenge it. Fees can be paid through the GBI Payment Portal.
Marion County Jail and Inmate Info
All Marion County arrests go through the local jail. Booking records are public and include the name, charges, arrest date, and a photo. Call 229-649-3841 to check on an inmate or to ask about bail.
If someone went from the Marion County jail to a state facility, the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search can locate them by name or GDC ID. The GDC tool does not include people still held at the county level. The Georgia Felon Search is another option at $15 per query for felony convictions. It needs a name, date of birth, and sex. Misdemeanor arrests from Marion County will not show up in that tool.
Arrest Record Access in Marion County
The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public access to arrest records. Initial arrest reports from the Marion County Sheriff's Office must be released when asked. Pending investigation records may be held, but basic arrest data is public. The office has three business days to respond.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, getting criminal history data under false pretenses can result in fines up to $5,000. Some Marion County arrest records from dismissed cases can be restricted from public view. Guilty results never qualify. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists Sheriff Neal and all Georgia sheriffs with contact details.
Note: Marion County may take extra time for archived arrest records from older cases.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Marion County. Make sure you know where the arrest happened before searching.