Miller County Arrest Records
Miller County arrest records are held by the sheriff's office in Colquitt, Georgia. This small southwest Georgia county has a population of about 6,000 and is one of the least populated counties in the state. The sheriff's office handles all bookings and keeps arrest data for the area. You can request records by calling the office, visiting in person, or using state databases that include Miller County. Initial arrest reports are public under Georgia law.
Miller County Quick Facts
Miller County Sheriff's Office Records
Sheriff Garison Clenney runs the Miller County Sheriff's Office. This is the primary place to get arrest records in the county. Staff process bookings, run the jail, and handle records requests.
The office is at 300 West Pine Street, Colquitt, GA 39837. Call 229-758-3421 to ask about an arrest record or to check on someone in the Miller County jail. Walk-in visits are welcome during business hours. Have the name and date of birth of the person you need to look up. Miller County is a very small area. The office handles fewer arrests than larger counties, but the same Georgia rules on public records apply. Staff can search by name or booking date. Older Miller County arrest records may need a written request.
| Sheriff | Garison Clenney |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 West Pine Street, Colquitt, GA 39837 |
| Phone | 229-758-3421 |
State Databases for Miller County Arrests
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps a statewide criminal history system. The Georgia Crime Information Center collects arrest data from all 159 counties, and Miller County feeds into this system. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, any person can request their own criminal history record for up to $15. That covers Miller County arrests and records from other Georgia counties.
The GBI FAQ page covers how to make the request, what your record will show, and how to fix errors. You have 60 days to challenge wrong data. Mail requests go to CCH/Identification Services, P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037. Fees can be paid online through the GBI Payment Portal. Allow 5 to 10 business days for a response.
Miller County Jail and Booking Info
All Miller County arrests go through the local jail for processing. Booking records cover the name, charges, arrest date, and a photo. These records are public. Call 229-758-3421 to check on inmates.
If a Miller County arrest led to a state prison sentence, the GDC offender search can help locate that person. Search by name or GDC ID. People still at the Miller County jail will not be in the GDC system. The Georgia Felon Search is available for $15 per query to check felony convictions. It needs a name, date of birth, and sex. It only shows felonies, not Miller County misdemeanor arrests or sealed records.
Note: GDC does not guarantee the accuracy of its online data. Verify by writing to Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029.
Arrest Record Laws in Miller County
The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public access to arrest records in Miller County. Initial arrest reports must be released. Records from open cases can be held, but the basic arrest data stays public. The office has three business days to respond to a written open records request.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, getting criminal records under false pretenses is a crime in Georgia. Fines go up to $5,000 with up to two years in prison. Some Miller County arrest records from dismissed cases can be restricted from public view. Guilty results never qualify for restriction. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association lists Sheriff Clenney and all other Georgia sheriffs.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Miller County. Check where the arrest occurred to search the right county.