McDuffie County Arrest Records

McDuffie County arrest records are maintained by the sheriff's office in Thomson, Georgia. This east-central Georgia county has about 22,000 residents and sits between Augusta and Athens along Interstate 20. The sheriff's office processes all arrests, manages the county jail, and responds to records requests. You can find arrest records by contacting the office or using Georgia state databases. Most initial arrest reports are open to the public under state law.

McDuffie County Sheriff Arrest Records

Sheriff Logan Marshall runs the McDuffie County Sheriff's Office. His office is the primary source for arrest records in the county. The team handles bookings, manages the jail, and processes all records requests. Every arrest in McDuffie County creates a record with charges, dates, and personal details of the person booked.

The office is at 751 Public Safety Drive, Thomson, GA 30824. Call 706-595-2040 to ask about an arrest record or to check on a current inmate. Walk-in visits are accepted during business hours. Bring a valid ID and the full name of the person you are looking for. Date of birth helps too. McDuffie County's location along I-20 means the sheriff's office sometimes deals with arrests tied to interstate activity. For older records, a written request may be needed, and response times depend on how far back the file goes.

State Resources for McDuffie County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs a central criminal history database. The Georgia Crime Information Center collects arrest data from all 159 counties, including McDuffie County. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request your own criminal history for up to $15. That record will show any McDuffie County arrests plus data from other counties.

The GBI FAQ page explains how to request records, what they include, and how to challenge errors. You have 60 days to dispute wrong information. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037. The GBI Payment Portal handles fees for state-level record requests.

McDuffie County Jail and Offender Data

The McDuffie County jail is in Thomson and processes every local arrest. Booking records include name, charges, date, and a photo. These are public in Georgia.

Call 706-595-2040 to check on someone in the McDuffie County jail. Staff can provide charge and bail info. For inmates who went to state prison, the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search works well. Search by name or GDC ID number. The Georgia Felon Search checks felony convictions for $15 per search and $15 for details. It needs a name, date of birth, and sex. It will not show McDuffie County misdemeanor arrests or restricted records.

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

Arrest Record Laws in McDuffie County

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public the right to see arrest records. Initial arrest reports at the McDuffie County Sheriff's Office must be released. Records from open investigations may be withheld, but the arrest report stays public. Written requests get a response within three business days.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting records under false pretenses is a crime with fines up to $5,000. Some McDuffie County arrest charges that ended in a dismissal or no bill can be restricted. Guilty outcomes are never eligible. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association lists Sheriff Marshall and all 159 Georgia sheriffs.

Nearby Counties

These counties border McDuffie County. Check the location of the arrest to search the right county.