Find Taylor County Arrest Records

Taylor County arrest records are kept by the sheriff's office in Butler, Georgia. This rural county in central Georgia has roughly 8,000 people and one main law enforcement office handling all arrests. If you need to search for a booking, check on someone in the county jail, or request a copy of an arrest report, the Taylor County Sheriff's Office is where to start. All arrest data also feeds into the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's statewide criminal history system, so state-level tools can help you find Taylor County records too.

Taylor County Sheriff Arrest Data

Sheriff John Sawyer III leads the Taylor County Sheriff's Office in Butler. This is the primary source for arrest records in the county. Call (478) 862-5444 for record requests. The mailing address is PO Box 606, Butler, GA 31006. Staff can help with current inmate lookups, recent booking details, and copies of past arrest reports.

You should have the full name and date of birth of the person you want to find. That information helps staff pull the right file fast. In a small county like Taylor, most local requests are handled the same day. If you are looking for older records or a case that went through state courts, it may take longer. The sheriff's office reports all arrests to the GBI's statewide system, so you can always try state tools if the local office is hard to reach.

How to Search Taylor County Records

There are a few paths to get Taylor County arrest records. The direct route is through the sheriff's office in Butler. Call, write, or visit in person. Give staff a name and date of birth to get started.

For state-level access, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the criminal history system. The Georgia Crime Information Center holds arrest data from all 159 counties, including Taylor. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request your own criminal history record for a fee of up to $15. Send your request to CCH/Identification Services, P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037. It takes 5 to 10 business days to process. The GBI FAQ page explains all the steps.

Note: GBI lobby appointments in Decatur must be scheduled in advance. Same-day visits are not possible.

Georgia State Records for Taylor County

The statewide criminal history database holds every arrest reported by Taylor County deputies. The GCIC network connects more than 600 law enforcement agencies across Georgia, and Taylor County is part of that network. The system logs arrest data, court dispositions, and corrections information all in one place.

The GCIC also supports the Rapid ID system for field-based fingerprint checks. If a Taylor County deputy stops someone and needs to confirm their identity, Rapid ID connects to state and federal fingerprint databases right from a handheld device. This tech helps tie arrests to the right person in the system.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers inmates in state prisons. If someone arrested in Taylor County has been sentenced and moved to a state facility, you can find them with this tool. It does not include people still in the county jail.

Taylor County Arrest Record Laws

The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes arrest records public. Initial arrest reports from the Taylor County Sheriff's Office must be released when someone asks. Investigation files may be exempt, but the arrest report itself stays open.

Misuse of criminal records has real penalties. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting records under false pretenses can lead to a fine of up to $5,000 and up to two years in prison. Georgia allows record restriction too. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, if a Taylor County arrest ended in a dismissal or nolle prosequi, the arrest charge may be sealed. Guilty results are never eligible for restriction.

More Taylor County Record Resources

The Georgia Felon Search is one more option. It costs $15 per search, with another $15 to view details. Only felony convictions show up. You need a name, date of birth, and sex. Misdemeanor arrests and restricted records are not in this database.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association lists every sheriff in the state by county. The GBI Payment Portal is where you pay for state-level record checks.

Nearby Counties

Taylor County borders these counties. Check the arrest location to find the correct office.