Hinesville Recent Arrests
Recent arrests in Hinesville are processed by the Hinesville Police Department and the Liberty County Sheriff's Office. Hinesville sits in Liberty County with a population of about 36,583 and is the largest city in the county. Fort Stewart, one of the biggest Army posts on the East Coast, is right next to the city. That military presence shapes the type and volume of arrests. Both the city police and the county sheriff handle arrests in the Hinesville area, and all bookings go through the Liberty County jail. You can search for recent arrest records using local contacts, county portals, and state tools covered on this page.
Hinesville Quick Facts
Hinesville Police Department Recent Arrests
The Hinesville Police Department is the main law enforcement agency for the city. The office is at 102 S Main St, Hinesville, GA 31313. Call 912-368-8215 for questions about recent arrests. Officers patrol the city and respond to calls within the Hinesville limits. When a Hinesville police officer makes an arrest, the person is taken to the Liberty County jail for booking. The arrest record then sits in both the police department's case files and the county's booking system.
Hinesville sees a wide mix of arrest types. DUI, theft, drug charges, assault, and warrant arrests are all common. The city's location near Fort Stewart adds to that mix. Off-duty soldiers and military family members sometimes show up in recent arrest logs. Traffic stops on US 84 and GA 196 also lead to arrests. Each arrest creates a record with the person's name, charge, date, and the arresting officer. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, the Hinesville Police Department must keep arrest records open for public review. You have a legal right to see them.
| Police Department | Hinesville Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 102 S Main St Hinesville, GA 31313 |
| Phone | 912-368-8215 |
| County | Liberty County |
You can call or visit the Hinesville Police Department to ask about recent arrests. Put your request in writing for a faster, more complete response.
Where Hinesville Recent Arrests Are Booked
The Liberty County Sheriff's Office runs the jail where all Hinesville arrests are processed. Sheriff Will Bowman oversees the office at 201 South Main Street, Suite 1300, Hinesville, GA 31313. The phone number is 912-876-2131. When the Hinesville police or county deputies arrest someone, the 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.
Liberty County maintains a jail roster that shows current inmates. This roster is a fast way to check on recent arrests in Hinesville. It lists who is in the jail right now, what they were charged with, and their bond status. The roster covers all of Liberty County, so you will see arrests made by the sheriff's deputies and Hinesville police side by side. The data updates as new bookings come in and people bond out or get released.
The Hinesville Police Department website provides contact details and resources for those looking into recent arrests in the Hinesville area.
Check the department site for updates on arrest activity and contact information for records requests.
Search Hinesville Recent Arrest Records Online
State databases give you more ways to find arrest records tied to Hinesville. The Georgia Crime Information Center holds criminal history data from every law enforcement agency in the state. All Hinesville Police arrests get reported to the GCIC. A criminal history check costs $15. It shows arrests, charges, and court outcomes across all of Georgia. 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 solid starting point for a statewide arrest search.
The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search. If a Hinesville arrest led to a felony conviction, it will show up here. Results come by email. You pay even if no record is found. The system pulls from the GCIC database. For court records, the Georgia E-Access portal and re:SearchGA both cover Liberty County courts. When a Hinesville arrest goes to Superior Court or State Court, the case records appear in these systems.
The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free. It covers people serving state prison sentences. If someone arrested in Hinesville was convicted and sent to a state prison, they will show up in this tool. You can search by name or GDC ID number.
Open Records Requests for Hinesville Arrests Recent Arrests
Georgia's Open Records Act gives you the right to request arrest records from the Hinesville 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 being investigated. The arrest report has the core facts: who was arrested, the charge, and the date. Other parts of the investigation file can be held back, but the first report is always public.
Send your request in writing to the Hinesville Police Department. They have 3 business days to respond. Include the full name and the date of arrest if you have it. The more info you give, the quicker they can pull the record. There may be a small copy fee. The same process works with the Liberty County Sheriff's Office. If you want the booking record or jail intake form, send your request to the sheriff at 912-876-2131.
Written requests get the best results. Walk-in requests work too, but staff may ask you to put it on paper.
Hinesville Arrest Record Restrictions
Booking photos from Hinesville arrests have special 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 places limits on how booking photos can be shared online more broadly. If you request a mugshot from the Hinesville Police Department, you may need to state what you plan to do with it. The photo is still a public record, but the rules on posting it are strict.
If a Hinesville arrest did not lead to a conviction, you may be able to get the record restricted. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 covers the process. You can apply 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 keep access. The fee is $25 paid to the GBI by money order or certified check.
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 adds more protection. Websites that post Hinesville booking photos must take them down free of charge within 30 days if the person asks. This law targets mugshot sites that profit from removal fees. It applies to any arrest photo from any agency in Georgia, including the Hinesville Police Department and the Liberty County Sheriff's Office.
Hinesville Sex Offender Registry
The Georgia Sex Offender Registry tracks people convicted of sex crimes who live in or near Hinesville. The registry is run by the GBI. 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 Hinesville must register with the Liberty County Sheriff. Failure to register is itself an arrest offense under state law.
The Georgia Sex Offender Registry allows searches by zip code or address to find registered offenders in the Hinesville area.
Enter zip code 31313 to see registered offenders in the Hinesville area. The registry updates as offenders move or register.
Liberty County Arrest Records
Hinesville is the county seat of Liberty County. All arrests in Hinesville are processed through the Liberty 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 Hinesville in the coastal Georgia region. Each has its own police department, but arrests are booked through the respective county jails.