Find Pike County Arrest Records

Pike County arrest records are stored at the sheriff's office in Zebulon, Georgia. This small county south of Atlanta has a population of about 19,000 people. Sheriff Jimmy Thomas manages all jail bookings, criminal records, and inmate operations for Pike County. Arrest data from the county is also reported to the state through the Georgia Crime Information Center. Whether you need a recent booking log or an older arrest report, the sheriff's office is the main point of contact. State databases are another way to search for Pike County arrest data.

Pike County Sheriff's Office Records

Sheriff Jimmy Thomas leads the Pike County Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is PO Box 236, Zebulon, GA 30295. Call 770-567-8431 for questions about arrest records or inmate status. The office is responsible for all bookings and criminal records in Pike County. Staff process each arrest, log it into the system, and forward the data to the state.

You can visit the office in person during business hours to request records. Bring a valid ID and the name of the person you are looking for. Having a booking date or case number makes the search faster. Staff can pull records and provide copies while you wait. For older Pike County arrest records, submit a written request. Archived files may take extra time to find. The office might charge a small fee for copies depending on the number of pages you need.

State Records Search for Pike County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps a statewide criminal history database. Pike County arrest records feed into this system through the GCIC. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, anyone can request their own criminal history for a fee of up to $15. That record shows arrests from Pike County and any other Georgia county. You have 60 days to challenge anything you believe is wrong on your record.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and only covers felony convictions. Misdemeanor arrests from Pike County will not appear. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. This is a name-based search, so fingerprints provide the only true match. The GBI FAQ page has more details on how to access criminal history data from Pike County and the rest of Georgia.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, using false info to get criminal records is a crime punishable by fines up to $5,000.

Pike County Offender Lookup

If someone arrested in Pike County was sentenced to state prison, the Georgia Department of Corrections tracks that person. Use the GDC Find Offender page to search by name or GDC ID number. The tool shows the inmate's current facility, a photo when available, and basic case info.

The GDC Offender Query form is a direct database option. GDC does not guarantee full accuracy, so verified info requires a written request to Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029. This is the best way to confirm details about someone originally arrested in Pike County who is now in the state prison system.

Pike County Open Records Requests

Georgia's Open Records Act covers arrest records at the Pike County Sheriff's Office. Initial arrest reports are public. Anyone can ask for copies without giving a reason for the request.

Submit your request in writing. Include names, dates, and any case numbers. The Pike County office has three business days to respond. Fees for copies are usually small. Records from active cases may be partially withheld, but the initial arrest report is always available. If your request is turned down and you think the denial was wrong, the law lets you challenge it. First-time violations of the Open Records Act carry a fine of up to $1,000 for the agency.

Note: Pike County is a small office, so plan your visit or call during business hours for the best results when requesting arrest records.

Restricting Arrest Records in Pike County

Some Pike County arrest records qualify for restriction. This covers charges that were dismissed, not presented to a grand jury, or placed on the dead docket. Once restricted, only criminal justice agencies can view the record. The public cannot access it through regular search methods.

Arrests before July 1, 2013 can be restricted by writing to the Pike County Sheriff's Office and paying a fee of up to $50. More recent arrests go through the prosecutor. Guilty pleas and convictions are never eligible. The GCIC seals the record once everything is approved. Call 770-567-8431 to ask about starting a restriction request for a Pike County arrest.

Criminal Registries for Pike County

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry may list people first arrested in Pike County. This free tool shows photos, addresses, and offense details for registered sex offenders. Search by name or by area to check the Zebulon community and surrounding parts of Pike County.

Use the Georgia Sheriffs by County directory to find Sheriff Jimmy Thomas and every other Georgia sheriff. This tool is handy when you need contact info for Pike County or a neighboring sheriff's office for arrest records.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pike County. Check the booking location to find the correct records office for your search. Each county stores its own arrest data.