Pickens County Arrest Records Search

Pickens County arrest records are filed through the sheriff's office in Jasper, Georgia. This mountain-area county in north Georgia has about 33,000 residents. Sheriff Donald Craig handles all bookings, jail operations, and criminal records for Pickens County. Arrest data from the county goes into both the local system and the statewide database at the Georgia Crime Information Center. You can request records by phone, in person, or through state search tools that cover all 159 Georgia counties, including Pickens.

Pickens County Sheriff's Office Records

Sheriff Donald Craig leads the Pickens County Sheriff's Office at 2985 Camp Road, Jasper, GA 30143. This is the main office for arrest records in the county. Staff handle bookings, manage the county jail, and process public requests for arrest data. Pickens County sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the sheriff's office serves both the Jasper area and the rural stretches of the county.

Call 706-253-8900 to inquire about a Pickens County arrest record. In-person visits are another option during normal hours. Bring your ID and the name of the person you are looking for. A booking date helps narrow down the search. Staff can pull up records and print copies for you in most cases. Older Pickens County records may need a written request, especially for files from several years back. The office may charge a fee for copies based on the number of pages.

Georgia State Records for Pickens County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation operates the state criminal history database. Pickens County arrest data is part of this system. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you have the right to see your own criminal history record for a fee of up to $15. Any Pickens County arrests on file with the GCIC would show up in that record. You get 60 days to dispute errors if you find any.

The GBI FAQ page walks through the full process for getting criminal history records from any county in Georgia.

For felony conviction checks, the Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per query. It does not return misdemeanor arrest records from Pickens County. You need the person's name, date of birth, and sex. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting criminal records under false pretenses carries penalties of up to $5,000 and possible prison time. The search is name-based, and fingerprints are the only sure way to confirm a match.

Pickens County Offender Lookup

When a Pickens County arrest ends with a state prison sentence, the Georgia Department of Corrections takes over. The GDC Find Offender page lets you search by name or GDC ID number. Results show the current facility, a photo if available, and basic case data. A disclaimer must be accepted before you search.

The GDC Offender Query form offers a direct database route. The department warns that information may not be fully current. For confirmed details about a Pickens County arrest that ended in state prison, write to Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029.

Note: The GDC search covers only state prison inmates and does not include people held at the Pickens County jail on local charges.

Open Records Requests in Pickens County

Georgia's Open Records Act gives the public access to government documents, including arrest records in Pickens County. Initial arrest reports are not exempt. Anyone can request copies of booking logs and related documents from the sheriff's office without giving a reason.

Submit a written request to the Pickens County Sheriff's Office. Be specific about names, dates, and what you need. The office must respond within three business days. They can charge a fee for copies. Records tied to an open case may be held back in part, but the initial arrest report must be released. If you believe a denial was wrong, you have the right to challenge it under state law. Violations of the Open Records Act can bring fines of up to $1,000 for a first offense.

Restricting Arrest Records in Pickens County

Some Pickens County arrest records can be restricted from public view. This applies to charges that ended in a dismissal, nolle prosequi, or dead docket placement. Restricted records are only available to courts and criminal justice agencies after the restriction is applied.

For arrests before July 1, 2013, write to the Pickens County Sheriff's Office with a fee of up to $50. Later arrests go through the prosecutor's office. Convictions and guilty pleas do not qualify for restriction in Pickens County or anywhere else in Georgia. The GCIC seals the record after approval. Call 706-253-8900 to get more details about how restriction works for a Pickens County arrest.

Pickens County Criminal Registries

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry is a free search tool that may include offenders first arrested in Pickens County. It shows photos, addresses, and offense details. You can search by name or check the Jasper area for registered offenders.

The Georgia Sheriffs by County directory has contact info for Sheriff Donald Craig and all other Georgia sheriffs. Use it when you need to reach the Pickens County office or a neighboring county about arrest records that may have crossed county lines.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pickens County in north Georgia. If you need arrest records from a neighboring area, check where the person was booked. Each county keeps its own records.