Turner County Arrest Records

Turner County arrest records are kept by the sheriff's office in Ashburn, Georgia. This south Georgia county has about 9,000 people. The sheriff's office processes all local arrests and stores booking records for public access. If you want to search for an arrest report, check on a current inmate, or get details about a past booking in Turner County, the sheriff's office is the first place to call. State-level databases through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation also hold Turner County arrest data, so you have more than one way to find what you need.

Turner County Sheriff Arrest Data

Sheriff Andy Hester leads the Turner County Sheriff's Office at 1301 Industrial Drive, Ashburn, GA 31714. The phone number is (229) 567-2401. This office is the primary source for arrest records in Turner County. Staff can look up current inmates, provide booking details, and help with copies of arrest reports.

Give the full name and date of birth when making a request. Phone calls are the quickest way to get answers. Walk-in requests are handled during business hours. For written copies, mail your request to the Ashburn address. Most requests from this size county are dealt with quickly. If a case involves state courts or very old records, expect a little more wait time.

How to Search Turner County Records

The sheriff's office is the fastest local path. Call, visit, or write.

For state searches, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps criminal history records from every county. The Georgia Crime Information Center holds Turner County arrest data in its central database. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can ask for your own criminal history for a fee of up to $15. Send your request to P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037. It takes 5 to 10 business days. The GBI FAQ covers the process in detail.

Note: GBI walk-in appointments must be scheduled ahead of time.

Georgia State Records for Turner County

Every Turner County arrest goes into the statewide Criminal Justice Information System. Over 600 agencies contribute to this network. The GCIC connects law enforcement, courts, and jails across Georgia. This means you can search for Turner County arrests through state-level tools even if you do not call the local office. The system logs arrest data, court dispositions, and corrections records all in one place.

The GBI site links to criminal history tools, crime data, and the sex offender registry. The Rapid ID system helps Turner County officers check prints with handheld devices during field encounters. This tool connects to both state and FBI fingerprint databases. It is used across Georgia for identity checks during arrests, traffic stops, and other law enforcement contacts.

Turner County Jail and Booking Records

The Turner County jail is managed by the sheriff's office in Ashburn. All local arrests lead to booking at this facility. A booking record captures the name, charges, arrest date, and photo. These records are public under Georgia law. To check on a current inmate, call (229) 567-2401. Staff can tell you who is in custody and what charges are pending.

If someone was sentenced and moved to a state prison after a Turner County arrest, the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search can help locate them. The GDC tool lets you search by name or GDC ID number. It covers state correctional facilities but does not include people still held at the county jail level. The GDC warns that all information should be verified by writing to Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029.

Note: The GDC database shows state inmates only, not people held in county jails.

Arrest Record Laws in Turner County

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes initial arrest reports public. The Turner County Sheriff's Office must share these records when asked. Active investigation files may be held back, but the basic arrest report is always available to the public.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, getting criminal records under false pretenses can lead to a fine of up to $5,000 and two years in prison. Even careless sharing of arrest record data carries a fine of up to $100 and up to 10 days in jail. Record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 lets some arrest charges be sealed if the case was dismissed or not presented to a grand jury. Guilty verdicts are never eligible for sealing in Turner County or anywhere else in Georgia.

More Turner County Record Resources

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search for felony conviction checks. Another $15 unlocks full details. Only felony results appear. You need a first name, last name, date of birth, and sex to run a search. Misdemeanor arrests and sealed records are not part of this tool.

Use the Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory to find contact details for Turner County and nearby sheriffs. Pay state-level record check fees at the GBI Payment Portal.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Turner County. Verify the arrest location to make sure you are contacting the right office.