White County Arrest Records

White County arrest records are stored at the sheriff's office in Cleveland, Georgia. This county has roughly 28,000 residents. The sheriff's office handles every arrest made within the county and keeps all the records that come from those arrests. Whether you need to check on a current inmate, look up a past booking, or get a copy of an arrest report from White County, the sheriff's office in Cleveland is the place to start. State-level tools through the GBI also give you access to White County arrest data.

White County Sheriff Arrest Data

Sheriff Rick Kelley runs the White County Sheriff's Office at 1210 Hulsey Rd, Cleveland, GA 30528. The phone number is (706) 865-5177. This is the main source for all arrest records in White County. The staff can check the jail roster, pull booking records, and help you get copies of arrest reports from the files.

You will need a full name and date of birth to make a request. Calling is the fastest method. You can also walk in or send a written request by mail. White County reports all arrest data to the statewide system, so if you cannot reach the local office, you can try state-level tools as a backup. Response times depend on the age of the record and whether it involves state court proceedings.

Searching White County Arrest Records

The most direct way is to contact the sheriff's office in Cleveland. A phone call to (706) 865-5177 gets you an answer fast. Walk-in requests and written requests also work.

For state-level access, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the statewide criminal history system. The GCIC collects arrest data from every Georgia county, including White. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, any person can request their own criminal history. The fee is up to $15. Send requests to P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037. Allow 5 to 10 business days. Read the GBI FAQ for step-by-step details.

Georgia Criminal History for White County

Every arrest in White County enters the statewide Criminal Justice Information System. More than 600 agencies report to the GCIC. This network ties together sheriff offices, police departments, courts, and correction facilities. If someone is arrested in White County, the record goes into the state database automatically.

From the GBI website you can access criminal history services, crime reports, and the sex offender registry. The Rapid ID system lets law enforcement check fingerprints with handheld devices in the field. For people in state prisons after a White County arrest, the GDC offender search is the tool to use. It does not cover county jail inmates.

White County Jail Bookings

The county jail in Cleveland is run by the sheriff's office. Every arrest in White County goes through booking here. A booking record captures the person's name, charges, arrest date, and a mugshot. Under Georgia law, these records are public. To check on an inmate, call (706) 865-5177.

For people transferred to state prison after arrest in White County, use the GDC offender search. It covers state correctional facilities but not the county jail. You can search by name or ID number.

The GDC warns that you should verify data by writing to Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029 before relying on it.

White County Arrest Record Access Laws

Under the Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, arrest reports are public records. The White County Sheriff's Office must share initial arrest reports on request. Active investigations may be withheld.

Getting criminal records under false pretenses violates O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38. The fine can reach $5,000 with up to two years in prison. Georgia also permits record restriction. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, if a White County arrest ended in dismissal, nolle prosequi, or no grand jury action, the charge may be sealed. Guilty outcomes are never eligible for sealing.

Additional White County Record Resources

Use the Georgia Felon Search for felony conviction lookups at $15 per search. An extra $15 opens full details. This tool only returns felonies, not misdemeanors or sealed records. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has contact info for every Georgia sheriff. Pay state record fees on the GBI Payment Portal.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near White County. Make sure you know where the arrest took place before contacting an office.