Access Peach County Arrest Records

Peach County arrest records are held at the sheriff's office in Fort Valley, Georgia. This central Georgia county has about 28,000 people. Sheriff Robert Shannon runs the office and oversees all bookings, jail operations, and records management. Arrest data from Peach County flows into the state system through the Georgia Crime Information Center. You can search for records by calling the sheriff's office, visiting Fort Valley in person, or using statewide databases. Initial arrest reports are public under Georgia law.

Peach County Sheriff's Office Records

Sheriff Robert Shannon manages the Peach County Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is PO Box 510, Fort Valley, GA 31030. Call 478-825-8269 to ask about arrest records or inmate status. The office handles all bookings and stores arrest data for the county. When someone is taken into custody in Peach County, the arrest goes on file at the sheriff's office and gets reported to the state system.

You can visit the office during business hours to request arrest records. Bring a photo ID and the name of the person you want to look up. If you have a booking date or case number, share that too. Staff can usually pull records and make copies while you wait. For older Peach County arrest records, a written request may work better since archived files can take more time to locate. The office may charge a fee for copies depending on the number of pages you need.

Note: Peach County is a smaller office, so the staff may also handle other duties beyond records requests during busy periods.

State Arrest Databases for Peach County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains a statewide criminal history database that includes Peach County arrest records. The GBI's Crime Information Center collects arrest data from every county in the state. You can request your own record for up to $15 under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. That would show any arrests logged in Peach County on file with the GCIC. If you find errors, you have 60 days to dispute them.

The Georgia Felon Search is a $15 per-query tool that covers felony convictions only. It does not return misdemeanor arrest data from Peach County. You need the full name, date of birth, and sex of the person to search. This is a name-based tool, so fingerprint comparison is the only way to confirm an exact match. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting records under false pretenses is a crime with fines up to $5,000.

Peach County Offender Search

If a Peach County arrest led to a prison sentence, the Georgia Department of Corrections has the person on file. The GDC Find Offender page allows searches by name or GDC ID. You can see the current facility, a photo, and basic case information. A disclaimer must be accepted first.

Try the GDC Offender Query form for a more direct lookup. The department cautions that data may not be fully accurate or up to date. To verify info about someone originally arrested in Peach County who is now in state prison, write to Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029. That is the only confirmed way to get details from GDC about a specific case.

Peach County Open Records Requests

Georgia's Open Records Act makes most government documents available to the public. Arrest records at the Peach County Sheriff's Office are included. Initial arrest reports cannot be withheld. You can file a request for copies of booking logs, arrest reports, and related documents.

Write your request and send it to the sheriff's office. Be clear about what you need. Include names and dates if possible. The office has three business days to respond. Copy fees are typically small but vary based on the volume of records. Files from active investigations may be partially held back, but the initial arrest report is always available in Peach County. If your request is denied without good cause, you can challenge the denial. Fines for Open Records Act violations range from $1,000 for a first offense to $2,500 for repeat violations in the same year.

Arrest Record Restriction in Peach County

Some Peach County arrest records can be restricted. This applies when charges were dismissed, not presented to a grand jury, or placed on the dead docket. Once restricted, the record is sealed from public view and only visible to criminal justice agencies.

Pre-2013 arrests can be restricted through a written request to the Peach County Sheriff's Office with a fee of up to $50. Post-2013 arrests go through the local prosecutor. Guilty pleas and convictions are never eligible for restriction in Georgia. The GCIC handles the actual sealing once everything is approved. Call 478-825-8269 if you want to learn more about restricting a Peach County arrest record.

Peach County Criminal Registries

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry may list people originally arrested in Peach County. This free search tool shows names, photos, home addresses, and offense info for registered sex offenders. You can search by name or check the Fort Valley area for listed offenders in Peach County.

The Georgia Sheriffs by County directory lists Sheriff Robert Shannon and every other Georgia sheriff. This is a useful resource if you need to reach the Peach County office or look up contact details for a neighboring county about arrest records that may cross jurisdictional lines.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Peach County. If you are not sure which office holds the arrest record you need, check where the booking took place. Each county keeps its own arrest records separate.