Find Wilkes County Arrest Records
Wilkes County arrest records are stored at the sheriff's office in Washington, Georgia. This county has roughly 10,000 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 Wilkes County, the sheriff's office in Washington is the place to start. State-level tools through the GBI also give you access to Wilkes County arrest data.
Wilkes County Quick Facts
Wilkes County Sheriff's Office Records
Sheriff Darrell Powers heads the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office. The office is located at 225 Alexander Dr, Washington, GA 30673. Call (706) 678-2224 for arrest record requests. Staff handles current inmate lookups, booking details, and copies of past arrest reports.
Have the full name and date of birth of the person you want to find. This helps the staff locate the right file. Phone calls work best for quick checks. Walk-in visits are taken during business hours. For formal written copies, mail your request to the Washington address. Most requests from Wilkes County are handled within a few days. Records that involve state court cases or older files may take a bit longer to pull.
| Sheriff | Darrell Powers |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 Alexander Dr, Washington, GA 30673 |
| Phone | (706) 678-2224 |
How to Search Wilkes County Records
Call the sheriff's office at (706) 678-2224 for the quickest answer. You can also visit in person or send a written request.
At the state level, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains criminal history records from all 159 counties. The Georgia Crime Information Center holds Wilkes County arrest data in its central database. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request your own criminal history for up to $15. Mail your request to CCH/Identification Services, P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037. Processing takes 5 to 10 business days. The GBI FAQ page walks through what you need to include.
Note: GBI lobby appointments in Decatur must be scheduled in advance.
Georgia State Records for Wilkes County
The GCIC network includes over 600 law enforcement agencies across Georgia. Wilkes County arrests flow into this system alongside records from every other county. The Criminal Justice Information System connects sheriff offices, police, courts, and jails statewide. When someone gets arrested in Wilkes County, their data goes into the central system.
The GBI website links to criminal history tools, the sex offender registry, and crime stats. The Rapid ID fingerprint program lets Wilkes County officers run prints in the field using handheld devices. This connects to state and federal fingerprint databases. For inmates in state prisons, the GDC offender search covers all state facilities. It does not include people held at the Wilkes County jail.
Wilkes County Jail and Booking Info
The Wilkes County jail is managed by the sheriff's office. All local arrests lead to booking at this facility. Booking records include name, charges, arrest date, and photo. These are public records. Call (706) 678-2224 to check on current inmates.
If someone from Wilkes County has been moved to a state prison, the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search can help find them. Search by name or GDC ID. The GDC database does not include county jail inmates.
Note: Verify GDC data by writing to Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029.
Arrest Record Laws in Wilkes County
Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes initial arrest reports public. The Wilkes County Sheriff's Office must release these records when asked. Pending investigation files may be exempt, but the basic arrest data stays available.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting records under false pretenses carries a fine of up to $5,000 and up to two years in prison. Record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows certain arrest charges to be sealed if the case ended in a dismissal or was not presented to a grand jury. Guilty verdicts can never be restricted in Wilkes County or anywhere in Georgia.
More Wilkes County Resources
The Georgia Felon Search checks felony convictions for $15 per search. Another $15 gets full details. Only felonies show up. You need a name, date of birth, and sex. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists contacts for all 159 sheriffs. State fees go through the GBI Payment Portal.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Wilkes County. Make sure you know where the arrest took place before contacting an office.