Wilkinson County Arrest Records Search
Wilkinson County arrest records are managed by the sheriff's office in Irwinton, Georgia. With a population of about 9,000, Wilkinson County has one main law enforcement agency handling local arrests. The sheriff's office stores all booking logs, arrest reports, and inmate records from the county. If you need to search for a specific arrest, find out who is in jail, or request a copy of an arrest report, the Wilkinson County Sheriff's Office is the local source. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation also stores Wilkinson County arrest data in its statewide criminal history system, giving you another way to search.
Wilkinson County Quick Facts
Wilkinson County Sheriff Arrest Data
Sheriff Richard Chatman runs the Wilkinson County Sheriff's Office at PO Box 178, Irwinton, GA 31042. The phone number is (478) 946-2411. This is the main source for all arrest records in Wilkinson 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. Wilkinson 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.
| Sheriff | Richard Chatman |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 178, Irwinton, GA 31042 |
| Phone | (478) 946-2411 |
Searching Wilkinson County Arrest Records
The most direct way is to contact the sheriff's office in Irwinton. A phone call to (478) 946-2411 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 Wilkinson. 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 Wilkinson County
Every arrest in Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County arrest, the GDC offender search is the tool to use. It does not cover county jail inmates.
Wilkinson County Jail Bookings
The county jail in Irwinton is run by the sheriff's office. Every arrest in Wilkinson 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 (478) 946-2411.
For people transferred to state prison after arrest in Wilkinson 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.
Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County. Make sure you know where the arrest took place before contacting an office.