Mitchell County Arrest Records

Mitchell County arrest records are kept at the sheriff's office in Camilla, Georgia. This southwest Georgia county has about 21,000 people and sits south of Albany. The sheriff's office handles all local bookings, jail management, and arrest data for the county. You can search for arrest records by contacting the office or using state databases. Most initial arrest reports are public under Georgia law, and the sheriff's office responds to requests during regular business hours.

Mitchell County Sheriff Arrest Records

Sheriff W.E. Bozeman runs the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office. His team is the main source for arrest records in the county. Staff handle bookings, run the jail, and process all records requests from the public.

The mailing address is PO Box 28, Camilla, GA 31730. Call 229-336-2030 to ask about arrest records or to check on a current inmate in the Mitchell County jail. Walk-in visits are accepted during business hours. Bring your ID and have the full name of the person you are looking for. Date of birth helps narrow results. Mitchell County processes a moderate number of arrests for a county its size. For older arrest records, submit a written request. The office may charge a fee for copies. Staff can search by name or booking date for Mitchell County arrest records.

Note: Mitchell County arrest records from cases that ended in a dismissal may be restricted from public view.

Georgia State Resources for Mitchell County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains a central criminal history database that includes Mitchell County. The Georgia Crime Information Center collects arrest data from all 159 counties. When someone is arrested in Mitchell County, the data enters this statewide system.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can ask to see your own criminal history for up to $15. This includes Mitchell County arrests and records from every other Georgia county. If your record has errors, you get 60 days to dispute them. The GBI FAQ page covers how to make requests and what to expect.

Mail requests to P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037. Pay through the GBI Payment Portal.

Mitchell County Jail and Offender Search

All Mitchell County arrests go through the local jail. Booking records include name, charges, date, and a photo. These are public records. Call 229-336-2030 to ask about an inmate or bail.

For people transferred to state prison after a Mitchell County arrest, the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is the right tool. Search by name or GDC ID number. The GDC tool shows the current facility and basic case info. It does not cover people still held at the Mitchell County jail. The Georgia Felon Search checks felony convictions at $15 per query. You need a name, date of birth, and sex. Misdemeanor arrests from Mitchell County will not appear in that search.

Mitchell County Arrest Record Access

The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public the right to see arrest records. Initial arrest reports from the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office must be released. The office has three business days to respond to written requests. Records from open investigations may be held, but the arrest report itself stays public.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting records under false pretenses carries a fine up to $5,000 and up to two years in prison. Some Mitchell County arrest records can be restricted if charges were dismissed or not presented to a grand jury. Guilty outcomes are never eligible for restriction. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association lists Sheriff Bozeman and all other Georgia sheriffs with their contact details.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Mitchell County. Arrest records stay with the county where the person was booked.