Telfair County Arrest Records Search

Telfair County arrest records are stored at the sheriff's office in McRae-Helena, Georgia. The county has about 12,000 residents and sits in south-central Georgia. All local arrests are processed through the sheriff's office, which maintains booking logs, arrest reports, and inmate records. Whether you need to check on a recent booking or pull an older arrest record, the Telfair County Sheriff's Office is the local source. The GBI's statewide criminal history system also contains Telfair County arrest data for anyone who wants to search at the state level.

Telfair County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Sim Davidson heads the Telfair County Sheriff's Office. The office is at 19 East Oak Street, Suite B, McRae-Helena, GA 31055. Call (229) 868-6621 for arrest record requests. Staff handles booking lookups, inmate status checks, and copies of arrest reports for the public.

When contacting the office, have the person's full name and date of birth. This speeds up the search. You can call, mail a written request, or visit in person during business hours. Some records may take a few days to pull, especially if they involve older cases or charges that went through state courts. All Telfair County arrests are also reported to the statewide system, giving you a backup option if the local office is busy.

Search Methods for Telfair County

The sheriff's office in McRae-Helena is the direct path. Call or visit for the fastest results. For state-level access, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains criminal history records from every Georgia county. The GCIC holds Telfair County arrest data in its central database.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, any person can ask to see their own criminal history. The fee caps at $15. Mail your request to CCH/Identification Services, P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037. Allow 5 to 10 business days. The GBI FAQ page lays out the full process.

Georgia State Arrest Data for Telfair County

Every arrest made in Telfair County gets entered into the statewide Criminal Justice Information System. The GCIC network links more than 600 agencies, including the Telfair County Sheriff's Office. This means state tools can show you Telfair County arrests even if you cannot reach the local office.

From the GBI website, you can access criminal history services, the sex offender registry, and crime data. The GBI also operates the Rapid ID fingerprint system. Deputies in Telfair County can use handheld devices to check fingerprints during stops and arrests. This connects to both state and federal databases and helps make sure the right person is tied to the right record.

If someone from Telfair County ended up in a state prison, the GDC offender search can help you find them. It covers state facilities only. The county jail is not included in the GDC tool.

Telfair County Arrest Record Laws

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public the right to see arrest reports. Initial arrest reports and incident reports from the Telfair County Sheriff's Office are available on request. Pending investigation files may be exempt.

Misusing records has consequences. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, getting records through false pretenses can result in a fine of up to $5,000 and prison time of up to two years. Even negligent sharing of arrest data can mean a $100 fine and up to 10 days in jail. Record restriction is possible for certain outcomes. If a Telfair County arrest ended in dismissal, nolle prosequi, or no action by a grand jury, the charge may be sealed from public view. Guilty verdicts can never be restricted.

More Telfair County Resources

The Georgia Felon Search checks for felony convictions at $15 per search. A second $15 covers full details. Only felonies are included. You need a name, date of birth, and sex to use it.

Use the Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory to confirm contact details for Telfair County and nearby offices. The GBI Payment Portal handles fees for state-level record checks.

Note: Private investigators cannot request criminal history records from the GBI unless they have a letter from an attorney.

Nearby Counties

Telfair County sits near these counties. Double-check the arrest location to contact the right office.