Pulaski County Arrest Records

Pulaski County arrest records are held at the sheriff's office in Hawkinsville, Georgia. This central Georgia county has a population of about 11,000. Sheriff Wayne Wiley oversees all bookings, jail operations, and criminal records management for Pulaski County. Local arrest data goes to the state through the Georgia Crime Information Center. You can look up arrest records by calling the sheriff's office, visiting in person, or using state-level search tools. Initial arrest reports are open to the public under Georgia law.

Pulaski County Sheriff's Office Records

Sheriff Wayne Wiley manages the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is PO Box 330, Hawkinsville, GA 31036. Call 478-783-1521 for arrest record inquiries or inmate status checks. The office handles all bookings for the county and keeps arrest data on file. When someone is taken into custody in Pulaski County, the arrest is logged locally and reported to the state system.

Visit the sheriff's office during business hours to request records in person. Bring a photo ID and the name of the person you want to look up. If you know the booking date or have a case number, that makes things easier. Staff can search their system and make copies of arrest reports. Pulaski County is a small office, so most requests get handled fairly quick. For older records, a written request may work better since archived files can take a bit longer to find.

Note: Pulaski County has a low volume of arrest records compared to metro areas, which typically means faster turnaround on requests.

State Arrest Databases for Pulaski County

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

The Georgia Felon Search is $15 per query and covers only felony convictions. It will not show misdemeanor arrests from Pulaski County. You need the full name, date of birth, and sex. This is a name-based tool. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting criminal history under false pretenses is a crime that carries fines up to $5,000 and up to two years of imprisonment.

Pulaski County Offender Search

If a Pulaski County arrest ended with a state prison sentence, the Georgia Department of Corrections has the person on file. The GDC Find Offender page lets you search by name or GDC ID number. It shows the current facility, a photo when available, and basic case data. You agree to a disclaimer before the search runs.

Try the GDC Offender Query form for a direct database search. The department does not guarantee full accuracy. To get verified info about a Pulaski County arrest that resulted in state prison time, write to Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029.

Pulaski County Open Records Requests

Georgia's Open Records Act makes most government documents available to the public. Arrest records at the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office are included. Initial arrest reports cannot be withheld from the public under any circumstances.

Write your request and send it to the sheriff's office. Be specific about what you want. Include names and dates if you can. The office has three business days to respond. Copy fees are usually low in Pulaski County. Active investigation records may be partly held back, but the initial arrest report is always open. If the office denies your request, the law gives you the right to fight the decision. First-time violations of the Open Records Act bring fines up to $1,000, and repeat violations within a year can cost up to $2,500.

Arrest Record Restriction in Pulaski County

Some Pulaski County arrest records can be restricted from public access. This applies to charges that were dismissed, not sent to a grand jury, or placed on a dead docket. Restricted records are visible only to criminal justice agencies and courts.

For arrests before July 1, 2013, you apply in writing to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office with a fee of up to $50. Later arrests go through the local prosecutor. Convictions and guilty pleas never qualify for restriction in Georgia. The GCIC processes the sealing once everything is approved. Call 478-783-1521 to ask how to start the process for a Pulaski County arrest record.

Pulaski County Criminal Registries

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry may include individuals originally arrested in Pulaski County. This free tool shows names, photos, home addresses, and offense information for registered sex offenders. Search by name or check the Hawkinsville area for listed offenders in Pulaski County.

The Georgia Sheriffs by County directory lists Sheriff Wayne Wiley and all other sheriffs in the state. Use it to get contact details for the Pulaski County office or any neighboring county when you need to track arrest records across jurisdictions.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pulaski County. If you need arrest records from a nearby area, check where the booking took place. Each county in Georgia keeps its own arrest data.