Monroe County Arrest Records Search

Monroe County arrest records are maintained by the sheriff's office in Forsyth, Georgia. This central Georgia county has about 28,000 residents and sits along Interstate 75 between Macon and Atlanta. The sheriff's office processes all arrests, manages the county jail, and handles records requests. You can get arrest records by contacting the office or by using statewide databases that include Monroe County data. Initial arrest reports are public under Georgia's Open Records Act.

Monroe County Sheriff Arrest Records

Sheriff Brad Freeman heads the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. His team handles all bookings and manages the county jail. This is the primary source for arrest records in Monroe County. Every arrest creates a record that includes charges, dates, and personal information.

The office is at 145 L. Cary Bittick Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029. Call 478-994-7048 to ask about arrest records or check on a current inmate. You can also walk in during business hours. Bring ID and the full name of the person you want to look up. Monroe County's position on I-75 means the sheriff's office sometimes handles arrests tied to highway activity. For older arrest records, a written request may be needed, and response times vary. Staff can search by name or booking date for any Monroe County arrest on file.

State Databases for Monroe County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the statewide criminal history system through the Georgia Crime Information Center. This includes Monroe County arrest records. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, anyone can request their own criminal history record for up to $15. This covers Monroe County arrests and data from other counties statewide.

If you find an error in your record, you have 60 days to challenge it. The GBI FAQ page explains the process. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037. The GBI also runs the Rapid ID system that lets Monroe County officers verify fingerprints using handheld devices in the field.

Interestingly, Forsyth is also where the Georgia Department of Corrections has its Inmate Records office at PO Box 1529. That office is in Monroe County even though it serves the whole state.

Monroe County Jail and Offender Data

The Monroe County jail is in Forsyth and handles all local bookings. Records include name, charges, date, and a photo. These are public in Georgia. Call 478-994-7048 to check on inmates.

For people who went from the Monroe County jail to a state prison, the GDC offender search lets you find them by name or GDC ID. The Georgia Felon Search checks felony convictions at $15 per search. You need a name, date of birth, and sex. It will not show Monroe County misdemeanor arrests or sealed records. People still at the county jail are not in the GDC system.

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

Monroe County Arrest Record Laws

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public access to arrest records. Initial arrest reports from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office must be released. Records from pending investigations may be held, but the arrest report stays public. The office responds to written requests in three business days.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, getting criminal history under false pretenses carries fines up to $5,000. Record restriction is available for Monroe County arrest charges that ended in a dismissal or no bill. Guilty outcomes are never eligible. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association lists Sheriff Freeman and all 159 Georgia sheriffs with contact information.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Monroe County. Arrest records are stored by the county where the booking happened.