Meriwether County Arrest Records
Meriwether County arrest records are managed by the sheriff's office in Greenville, Georgia. This west-central Georgia county has about 21,000 residents and is located south of Newnan and west of Griffin. The sheriff's office handles all bookings, runs the county jail, and keeps arrest data for the area. You can look up arrest records by calling the office, visiting in person, or using state databases that include Meriwether County information.
Meriwether County Quick Facts
Meriwether County Sheriff Arrest Records
Sheriff Chuck Smith leads the Meriwether County Sheriff's Office. His office is the main source for arrest records in the county. Staff process bookings, manage the jail, and handle records requests from the public.
The mailing address is PO Box 476, Greenville, GA 30222. Call 706-672-4489 to ask about arrest records or check on a jail inmate. Walk-in requests work during regular hours. Have the full name and date of birth of the person you want to look up. Meriwether County covers a large area with several small towns including Greenville, Warm Springs, Manchester, and Woodbury. All arrests in these areas go through the sheriff's office. For older Meriwether County arrest records, submit a written request. Response times vary based on the age of the record. The office may charge a reasonable fee for copies.
| Sheriff | Chuck Smith |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 476, Greenville, GA 30222 |
| Phone | 706-672-4489 |
State Databases for Meriwether County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains the statewide criminal history system through the GCIC. This database includes arrest data from all 159 Georgia counties. Meriwether County arrest records enter this system whenever a booking is processed. Over 600 agencies report to the GCIC each month.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, anyone can request their own criminal history for up to $15. This covers Meriwether County arrests and records from other counties. If something looks off, you get 60 days to challenge it. The GBI FAQ page covers the full process for getting your record.
Note: Allow 5 to 10 business days when submitting requests to the GBI by mail.
Meriwether County Jail and Inmate Data
The Meriwether County jail is in Greenville and processes all local arrests. Booking records include name, charges, arrest date, and a photo. Call 706-672-4489 to ask about current inmates, charges, or bail.
If an inmate was transferred to state prison after a Meriwether County arrest, the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search can help locate them. Search by name or GDC ID. The tool shows current facility and basic case data. The Georgia Felon Search checks felony convictions for $15 per search. It needs a name, date of birth, and sex. It will not show Meriwether County misdemeanor arrests or restricted records. People still at the county jail will not appear in the GDC database.
Meriwether County Arrest Record Laws
Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 protects the public's right to see arrest records. Initial arrest reports at the Meriwether County Sheriff's Office must be released on request. Pending investigation files can be withheld, but arrest data stays public. The office must respond to written requests within three business days.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting criminal history data under false pretenses is a crime with fines up to $5,000. Certain Meriwether County arrest charges can be restricted if the case ended in a dismissal. Guilty results are never eligible. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has contact info for Sheriff Smith and every other Georgia sheriff. Use the GBI Payment Portal for state-level fees.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Meriwether County. Arrest records are kept by the county where the person was booked.