Macon Recent Arrest Records
Recent arrests in Macon are tracked by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Macon and Bibb County merged into a single consolidated government, so there is no separate city jail or city police booking system. All arrests in Macon go through the county. Sheriff David J. Davis runs the office and the jail. You can search for recent arrest records by calling the sheriff, using state databases, or checking court records online. About 157,000 people live in the Macon-Bibb area, and the sheriff's office processes all bookings for the full county.
Macon Quick Facts
Bibb County Sheriff and Macon Recent Arrests
Sheriff David J. Davis is in charge of the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. This is the only law enforcement agency that books and holds people after an arrest in Macon. The mailing address is PO Box 930, Macon, GA 31202. Call 478-621-5629 to reach the main line. Staff can check if someone is in custody, tell you the charges, and explain how to get copies of arrest records. Walk-in visits work during office hours, but it helps to call first so the records team can pull what you need.
The consolidated government means Macon does not run its own jail. When someone is picked up by the Macon-Bibb County Marshal's Office, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, or any other local agency, the booking goes through one system. Bond info, court dates, and release status all live in the same file. This setup keeps all arrest data in one place for the whole Macon area.
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI holds criminal history files from all 159 counties. A check through GCIC can pull arrest records from Bibb County and every other county in the state. The fee for a criminal history record is $15.
The GCIC page shows how to start a background check that may include arrest records from Macon and all of Bibb County.
| Sheriff | David J. Davis |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address |
PO Box 930 Macon, GA 31202 |
| Phone | 478-621-5629 |
| Government | Consolidated (Macon-Bibb County) |
How to Search Macon Recent Arrest Records
The quickest way to check on a recent arrest in Macon is to call the sheriff's office at 478-621-5629. Give them a full name and date of birth. Staff will look up the person and tell you if they are in custody, what the charges are, and when the booking took place. For a written copy of any arrest record in Macon, ask about the open records request process. A short form and a small copy fee may be needed.
State tools also cover Macon arrest records. The Georgia Felon Search lets you look up anyone with a felony conviction in the state. The search costs $15. You enter the person's info, pay the fee, and get results sent to your email. If someone was arrested in Macon and later convicted of a felony, they show up in this database. Even if the search comes back with no record, the fee still applies. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some records may be restricted from public view if charges were dropped or the case was dismissed. Restricted records will not appear in standard searches.
For court records tied to a Macon arrest, use the Georgia E-Access portal. It covers Superior Court, State Court, and Magistrate Court in Bibb County. You can search by name and narrow results to the county. The re:SearchGA tool is another option that pulls case data from courts across Georgia. Both tools are free for basic look-ups and can show what happened after a recent arrest in Macon went to court.
Note: Court records may take a few days to appear in the state system after an arrest in Macon.
What Macon Recent Arrest Records Show
Each arrest in Macon creates a booking record at the Bibb County jail. The record starts with the person's full name, date of birth, and physical traits. A booking number ties the file to that one arrest. The date and time of booking are logged. Charges at the time of arrest are listed, and the arresting agency is noted. In Macon, the arresting agency is usually the Macon-Bibb County Marshal's Office or the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.
Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, all sheriffs and law enforcement heads must keep arrest records that are open for public view. This includes the name, address, and age of each person arrested when charged with an offense. You do not need to be part of the case to ask for these files. Bond amounts, court dates, and release data are added as they come in. The record grows over time, so checking back on a Macon arrest may give you more info than the first entry did.
A typical Macon arrest record includes:
- Full name, date of birth, and physical description
- Booking number, date, and time of arrest
- Charges and arresting agency
- Bond amount if set by the court
- Court date, release date, and any conditions
Georgia Arrest Record Laws in Macon Recent Arrests
Georgia law makes most arrest records public. This applies to all bookings at the Bibb County jail that covers Macon. When someone gets arrested and booked, the basic facts of that arrest are open for anyone to see. The agency must share these records when a proper request is made. You do not have to give a reason.
Some limits apply. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists exceptions to the open records rule. Active investigation files, some witness info, and certain personal data may be kept from the public. But the initial arrest report is always open, even during an active case. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office follows these rules when it fills records requests for Macon arrests. If part of a file falls under an exception, staff will tell you which section of the law applies.
Booking photos get extra rules under Georgia law. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 limits how mugshots can be published and used. The law was aimed at websites that post arrest photos and charge fees to remove them. Law enforcement in Macon can still give out booking photos through a formal records request. But the rules control what happens with those images after they leave the office. If you need a booking photo tied to a recent arrest in Macon, call the sheriff at 478-621-5629.
State Tools for Macon Arrest Searches
Several state databases hold data tied to arrests in Macon. These go past what the local sheriff's office keeps and can help with older cases or ones that moved into the state system. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search shows people serving time in state prisons. If a Macon arrest led to a felony conviction and a state sentence, that person will show up here. You can search by name and see their facility, sentence length, and expected release date. It is free to use.
The GDC search covers anyone who moved from a Bibb County arrest into the state prison system.
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association keeps a directory of every sheriff in the state with phone numbers and addresses. It is a fast way to find contact info for the Bibb County Sheriff's Office or any nearby county. For statewide criminal history checks, the GCIC pulls data from every county including Bibb. The Georgia Felon Search is another option for quick felony look-ups tied to Macon arrests.
Arrest Record Restriction in Macon
People whose charges were dropped or cases dismissed in Macon can ask to have their arrest record restricted. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, a person may file to restrict their record from public view. The process depends on when the arrest took place. For arrests before July 1, 2013, you submit a form and fee to the arresting agency. They send it to the prosecutor, who has 90 days to decide. For arrests on or after July 1, 2013, you go straight to the prosecutor's office.
If the request is approved, the record gets restricted in the GCIC database. A $25 processing fee goes to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation by money order or certified check. Once restricted, the arrest record only shows up for judicial officials and criminal justice agencies. It will not appear in public searches. The record is not erased. It just stops being visible to the general public. People in Macon who qualify should contact the Bibb County Sheriff's Office or the court that handled their case to start the process.
Note: Record restriction requests in Macon may take several weeks to process after filing.
Bibb County Arrest Records
Macon is part of the consolidated Macon-Bibb County government. All arrest records for Macon go through the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The county page has more detail on the sheriff's office, jail operations, state search tools, and how to make formal records requests. If you need a broader look at arrest data for the whole county, start there.
Nearby Cities
Warner Robins is the closest major city to Macon. It sits in Houston County just south of Bibb County. Arrests in Warner Robins go through the Houston County Sheriff's Office, not the Bibb County system. If you are not sure where an arrest was booked, check the arresting agency on the record.