Find Arrest Records in Toombs County

Toombs County arrest records are filed at the sheriff's office in Lyons, Georgia. The county has about 27,000 people and is in southeast Georgia. The sheriff's office processes all local arrests, manages the county jail, and keeps booking records on file. You can look up arrest reports, check on current inmates, or request copies of older records through this office. Toombs County arrest data also goes into the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's statewide criminal history system, which adds another search option for anyone trying to find records.

Toombs County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Jordan Kight runs the Toombs County Sheriff's Office at 357 NW Broad Street, Suite 1, Lyons, GA 30436. Call (912) 526-6778 for arrest records and booking info. The office is the main place to go for any arrest data tied to Toombs County.

You need a full name and date of birth to search for someone. Staff can check on who is in the county jail right now. They can also find records from past arrests. Walk-in requests are taken during normal hours, and phone calls work for quick checks. For older records or cases that involved state courts, it might take extra time. The office sends all arrest data to the GBI's statewide system, so you have a state-level option as well.

How to Search Toombs County Records

Call the sheriff's office for the quickest local answer. You can also write a letter or go in person.

For state searches, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps a central criminal history database. The Georgia Crime Information Center has arrest data from all 159 counties. Toombs County is part of this system. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request your own criminal history for up to $15. Send your request to P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037. Processing takes 5 to 10 business days. Read the GBI FAQ page for step-by-step instructions.

Georgia State Records for Toombs County

The GCIC connects over 600 law enforcement agencies in Georgia. Every Toombs County arrest enters this system. The Criminal Justice Information System logs arrest data, court outcomes, and corrections records in one place. This lets you access Toombs County records through any state-level search tool.

The Rapid ID system is part of this network. It lets officers in the field check fingerprints with handheld devices. Toombs County deputies use this tool to confirm identities during arrests and traffic stops. The system ties into both state and federal fingerprint databases.

If a person arrested in Toombs County is now in a state prison, use the GDC offender search. It covers all state correctional facilities. County jail inmates do not show up in the GDC system.

Toombs County Arrest Record Laws

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes arrest reports public. The Toombs County Sheriff's Office must share initial arrest reports when you ask. Investigation files might be held back, but the arrest report itself stays available.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, getting arrest records under false pretenses can bring a $5,000 fine and up to two years in prison. Georgia also allows record restriction. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, certain Toombs County arrest charges can be sealed if the case ended in dismissal or nolle prosequi. Guilty results are never eligible for this.

Get Toombs County Arrest Records

The Georgia Felon Search is a tool for checking felony convictions. It costs $15 per search. You pay even if no results come back. An extra $15 lets you see full details on any match. The tool only covers felony convictions. Misdemeanor arrests and sealed records do not appear. You need a first name, last name, date of birth, and sex to run the search. This is a name-based tool, so exact matches can only be confirmed through fingerprint comparison.

For Toombs County arrest records that cover all charge types, the sheriff's office is the better choice. You get a fuller picture of someone's arrest history from the local files. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association lists contact details for every Georgia sheriff, including Toombs County. State-level record fees can be paid on the GBI Payment Portal.

Note: Private investigators must carry an attorney's letter to request criminal history records from the GBI.

Nearby Counties

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