Find Morgan County Arrest Records
Morgan County arrest records are held by the sheriff's office in Madison, Georgia. This north-central Georgia county has about 20,000 residents and sits east of Atlanta between Athens and Covington along Interstate 20. The sheriff's office handles all bookings, jail operations, and records requests. You can search for arrest records by contacting the office or using statewide databases that pull from Morgan County law enforcement systems.
Morgan County Quick Facts
Morgan County Sheriff's Office Records
Sheriff Tyler Hooks runs the Morgan County Sheriff's Office. His team handles all arrest records in the county. Staff process bookings, manage the jail, and respond to public records requests. Every arrest in Morgan County creates a record with charges, dates, and personal details of the person booked.
The office is at 1380 Monticello Road, Madison, GA 30650. Call 706-342-1507 to ask about arrest records or to check on someone in the Morgan County jail. Walk-in visits are accepted during business hours. Bring your ID and the name of the person you want to look up. A date of birth speeds up the search. Morgan County's location on I-20 means the sheriff's office handles some highway-related arrests in addition to local cases. For older records, a written request may be needed.
| Sheriff | Tyler Hooks |
|---|---|
| Address | 1380 Monticello Road, Madison, GA 30650 |
| Phone | 706-342-1507 |
State Resources for Morgan County Arrests
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains a central criminal history system through the Georgia Crime Information Center. This database covers all 159 counties, and Morgan County arrest data flows into it whenever a booking is processed.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, any person can request their own criminal history for up to $15. That record shows Morgan County arrests along with records from other Georgia counties. If you find wrong info, you have 60 days to challenge it. The GBI FAQ page covers the request process in detail.
The GBI's criminal history phone number is 404-244-2639. You can also email gacriminalhistory@gbi.state.ga.us with questions about Morgan County arrest records at the state level. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037.
Morgan County Jail and Offender Search
The Morgan County jail is in Madison and processes all local arrests. Booking records include name, charges, arrest date, and a mugshot. These are public records in Georgia. Call 706-342-1507 to check on current inmates, charges, or bail.
If an inmate was transferred to a state prison, the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search can help. Search by name or GDC ID number. People still held at the Morgan County jail will not appear. The Georgia Felon Search is available for $15 per query to check felony convictions. It needs a name, date of birth, and sex. Misdemeanor arrests from Morgan County are not included in that tool.
Arrest Record Laws in Morgan County
The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public a right to access arrest records. Initial arrest reports from the Morgan County Sheriff's Office must be released to anyone who asks. Records from open investigations may be withheld, but basic arrest data stays public. The office has three business days to respond to a written request.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting criminal history records under false pretenses brings a fine up to $5,000 and possible prison time. Certain Morgan County arrest records from dismissed cases can be restricted from public view. Guilty outcomes never qualify. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists Sheriff Hooks and all 159 Georgia sheriffs. Use the GBI Payment Portal for state-level record fees.
Note: Morgan County may take longer to process requests for older archived arrest records.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Morgan County. Check where the arrest took place to search the right county.