Search Carrollton Recent Arrests
Recent arrests in Carrollton are handled by the Carrollton Police Department and the Carroll County Sheriff's Office. Carrollton is the county seat of Carroll County with a population of about 28,306. The city is home to the University of West Georgia, which brings a college-town element to local arrest activity. Both the police and the sheriff make arrests in the Carrollton area, and all bookings go through the Carroll County jail. This page covers every method for searching recent arrest records in Carrollton, from local contacts to state databases and the laws that apply.
Carrollton Quick Facts
Carrollton Police Department Recent Arrests
The Carrollton Police Department is at 115 W Center St, Carrollton, GA 30117. Call 770-834-4451 for questions about recent arrests. This is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. Officers patrol the Carrollton area and respond to calls within city limits. When an officer makes an arrest, the person is taken to the Carroll County jail for booking. The arrest record then sits in both the police department's files and the county booking system.
Carrollton sees a steady flow of arrests. DUI, drug possession, theft, assault, and warrant arrests are all common in recent arrest logs. The university campus adds another layer. Campus police at the University of West Georgia handle some incidents on school grounds, but serious arrests often involve the Carrollton Police Department as well. Each arrest creates a record with the person's name, charge, date, and the arresting officer. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, these arrest records must stay open for public review. You have a legal right to see them.
| Police Department | Carrollton Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 W Center St Carrollton, GA 30117 |
| Phone | 770-834-4451 |
| County | Carroll County |
Call or visit the Carrollton Police Department to ask about recent arrests. Written requests tend to get faster and more complete responses.
Where Carrollton Recent Arrests Are Booked
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office runs the jail where all Carrollton arrests are processed. Sheriff Terry Langley oversees the office at 1000 Newnan Road, Carrollton, GA 30116. The phone number is 770-830-5915. When Carrollton police or county deputies arrest someone in the area, that person goes through booking at this facility. The booking process logs the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and a booking photo.
Carroll County maintains a jail roster. This is one of the quickest ways to check on recent arrests in Carrollton. The roster lists who is currently in the jail, what they were charged with, and their bond status. It covers all of Carroll County, so you will see arrests made by the sheriff's deputies and the Carrollton police together. The data updates as new bookings come in and people bond out or get released. If you are looking for someone arrested in Carrollton within the last few days, the jail roster is the first place to check.
The Carrollton Police Department website provides contact details and information about the department's public safety operations.
Visit the department site for the latest contact details and news on arrest activity in Carrollton.
Search Carrollton Recent Arrest Records Online
State tools give you more ways to find arrest records tied to Carrollton. The Georgia Crime Information Center holds criminal history data from every law enforcement agency in the state. All Carrollton Police arrests get reported to the GCIC. A criminal history check costs $15. It shows arrests, charges, and court outcomes statewide. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, the GCIC can release felony conviction records to the public through approved electronic channels. This is a reliable way to do a broad search.
The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free and covers people serving state prison sentences after conviction in Georgia.
Use this free tool to check if someone arrested in Carrollton ended up in the state prison system after conviction.
The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search. If a Carrollton arrest led to a felony conviction, it will show up in this tool. Results come by email. You pay the fee even if no record is found. For court records from Carrollton cases, the Georgia E-Access portal and re:SearchGA both cover Carroll County courts. When a Carrollton arrest goes to Superior Court or State Court, the case records appear in these systems. You can search by name or case number.
The Georgia Department of Corrections offender query is free to use. It covers people serving time in state prison. If someone arrested in Carrollton was convicted and sentenced to state prison, you can find them through this tool.
Open Records Requests for Carrollton Arrests Recent Arrests
Georgia's Open Records Act gives you the right to request arrest records from the Carrollton Police Department. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 says that initial arrest reports must be released to the public. This applies even while a case is still open for investigation. The arrest report has the basic facts: who was arrested, the charge, and when it happened. Other parts of the file can be held back, but the first arrest report is always accessible to the public.
Send your request in writing to the Carrollton Police Department at 115 W Center St, Carrollton, GA 30117. They have 3 business days to respond under state law. Include the full name of the person and the date of the arrest if you know it. The more details you provide, the quicker they can find the record. Expect a small copy fee. The same process works with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office at 770-830-5915. If you want the booking record or jail intake form, direct your request to the sheriff.
Carrollton Arrest Record Restrictions
Booking photos from Carrollton arrests have strict rules. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 bars certain websites from posting mugshots and then charging people to take them down. The law also limits how booking photos can be shared online. If you request a mugshot from the Carrollton Police Department, you may need to explain your intended use. The photo is still a public record. But posting it online comes with legal limits.
If a Carrollton arrest did not result in a conviction, you may be able to get the record restricted. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 lays out the process. You can apply for restriction if the charges were dropped, you were found not guilty, or the case was dismissed. Restriction does not erase the record. It removes it from public search results. Law enforcement and courts retain access. The fee is $25 paid to the GBI by money order or certified check. The process takes several weeks to complete.
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 provides another layer of protection. Websites that post Carrollton booking photos must take them down free of charge within 30 days if the person submits a written request. This law targets mugshot websites that charge removal fees. It applies to any arrest photo from any Georgia agency, including the Carrollton Police Department and Carroll County Sheriff.
Carrollton Sex Offender Registry
The Georgia Sex Offender Registry tracks people convicted of sex crimes who live in or near Carrollton. The GBI runs the registry. You can search by name, address, or zip code. Results show the person's photo, address, conviction details, and risk level. All sex offenders in Carrollton must register with the Carroll County Sheriff. Failure to register is an arrest offense under state law. Enter zip code 30117 to see registered offenders in the Carrollton area. The registry updates as offenders move, register, or fail to comply.
Carroll County Arrest Records
Carrollton is the county seat of Carroll County. All arrests in Carrollton are processed through the Carroll County jail, and the county sheriff maintains the booking records. For more on the full county arrest system, the jail roster, and contact details for the sheriff's office, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Carrollton in west Georgia. Each has its own police department, but arrests are booked through the respective county jails.