Search Charlton County Recent Arrest Records

Charlton County recent arrests go through the Charlton County Sheriff's Office in Folkston. This is a rural county in southeast Georgia with about 13,400 residents. It sits along the Florida border and includes part of the Okefenokee Swamp. Sheriff Robert Phillips oversees the jail and all booking records. Because the county is small, most arrest searches start and end with a phone call to the sheriff's office. State databases also hold records from Charlton County. This page covers the best ways to look up arrest data here.

Charlton County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests

Sheriff Robert Phillips leads the Charlton County Sheriff's Office. This is a small department that handles all law enforcement and jail operations for the county. Arrests in Charlton County are booked at the local jail. Staff log each person's name, charges, bond amount, and other basic facts when they come in. The office is the single point of contact for arrest records in this area.

The sheriff's office is at 1548 Third Street in Folkston. Call 912-496-7321 to ask about a recent arrest. Give the staff a name and date of birth and they can check the system quickly. Charlton County does not see a high volume of bookings compared to larger counties, so the staff can usually get you an answer fast. Walk-in visits work as well. Bring an ID and you can ask to see records or get copies.

Because Charlton County is rural, the sheriff's office is the main source for arrest data here. There is no large city police force in the county. The Folkston Police Department makes some arrests, but booking still goes through the county jail. All roads lead back to the sheriff's office when it comes to recent arrests in Charlton County.

How to Look Up Charlton County Recent Arrests

Phone calls are the fastest way to check on recent arrests in Charlton County. Call 912-496-7321 and give the person's name. Staff can tell you if someone is in the jail, what charges they face, and what the bond is. For a small county like Charlton, this direct approach works better than any online tool for current jail data.

You also have the right to make a formal records request. Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 says anyone can ask for arrest records from a law enforcement office. The Charlton County Sheriff's Office must respond within three business days. This covers arrest reports, booking records, and incident reports. There may be a small fee for copies. You can send the request by mail to the address in Folkston or drop it off in person.

For older records, the staff may need to dig through the archives. Charlton County keeps booking data on file long after a person is released. If you need something from years ago, give them as much info as you can about the person and the date of the arrest. The more details you have, the faster they can find the file.

State Databases for Charlton County Recent Arrests

Georgia state tools can help you find arrest records tied to Charlton County. The Georgia Crime Information Center keeps criminal history data from every county. This includes Charlton. The GBI runs this system and it holds arrest, charge, and case outcome records. You can request a background check through GCIC, though there is a fee and it takes some time.

Below is a screenshot of the GDC offender search page. This tool helps track people who went from a Charlton County arrest to state prison.

The GDC offender search shows current inmates in the state system, including those who started with a Charlton County case.

The Georgia Felon Search tool is free and lets you look up felony records statewide. If someone got arrested in Charlton County on a felony and was later convicted, it shows up here. The GDC offender search covers people in state prison. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, arrested persons must be brought before a judge promptly. This means booking records in Charlton County are created soon after the arrest.

Note: Small counties like Charlton may have a slight delay before records appear in statewide databases.

Court Records for Charlton County Recent Arrests

Charlton County is part of the Waycross Judicial Circuit. When an arrest leads to criminal charges, the case goes through the court system here. Magistrate Court handles first appearances and bond hearings. Superior Court takes felony cases. State Court covers misdemeanors. Each of these courts creates records tied to the arrest.

The Georgia E-Access system covers court records from Charlton County. You can search by name and find case filings, hearing dates, charges, and outcomes. The re:SearchGA portal also has court data from the county. Both tools are free to use. They help you track what happened after a person was booked at the Charlton County jail.

Booking photos from Charlton County are public. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 puts rules on mugshot use. The sheriff's office can release them on request. If charges are later dropped, the person can ask to have the record restricted under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. Once restricted, the arrest record would no longer show up in a public search. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists contact info for every sheriff in the state, including Charlton County.

What Charlton County Arrest Records Show

A booking record from the Charlton County jail has the core facts about the arrest. This includes:

• Full name and date of birth
• Physical description and booking photo
• Arrest date and time
• Charges at booking
• Bond amount if set
• Arresting officer and agency

Charges can change as the case moves through the Charlton County court system. The original booking record stays as it was first logged, but court records will show any later changes. If new charges were added or old ones dropped, the court file will have that info. The booking file and the court file together give you the full picture of a Charlton County arrest from start to finish.

Cities in Charlton County

Charlton County is mostly rural. Folkston is the county seat and the only real town in the area. Homeland is the other small community. All arrests in the county go through the Charlton County Sheriff's Office for booking.

Nearby Counties

These counties sit next to Charlton County. Each one has its own sheriff and jail. If you are not sure where a person was booked, check the arresting agency listed on the record.