Access Chattooga County Recent Arrests
Chattooga County recent arrests are processed by the Chattooga County Sheriff's Office based in Summerville. The county sits in northwest Georgia near the Alabama border and has around 24,800 residents. Sheriff Mark Schrader runs the jail and maintains all booking records for the area. Searching for recent arrest data here starts with the sheriff's office. State databases also hold records from Chattooga County. This page covers the best methods for finding arrest info and what those records contain.
Chattooga County Quick Facts
Chattooga County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests
Sheriff Mark Schrader heads the Chattooga County Sheriff's Office. This is the primary law enforcement agency in the county. The office runs the jail and handles all bookings for arrests made in Chattooga County. When someone is brought in, staff log their name, charges, bond info, and other facts. These booking records are the main source of recent arrest data for the county.
The sheriff's office is at 533 Underwood Drive in Trion, Georgia. You can call 706-857-3411 to ask about a recent arrest. Provide the person's name and date of birth. The jail staff will check the system and let you know if someone is currently booked in, what they were charged with, and what the bond amount is. Walk-in requests also work. Bring an ID and the staff can pull up records and print copies.
Chattooga County is part of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, which it shares with Catoosa, Dade, and Walker counties. Arrests from any of these counties go through their own sheriff's office, so make sure you are contacting the right county. If you are not sure where someone was booked, the Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory has phone numbers for every county sheriff in the state.
| Sheriff | Mark Schrader |
|---|---|
| Address |
533 Underwood Drive Trion, GA 30753 |
| Phone | 706-857-3411 |
How to Search Chattooga County Recent Arrests
There are a few ways to find arrest records from Chattooga County. Phone is the fastest. Call 706-857-3411 and give the staff a name. They can check the jail records quickly. This works best for current or very recent bookings in Chattooga County. If the person has already been released, the file is still in the system and can be pulled.
You can also visit the office in Trion. The staff can look things up on the spot. Bring a government ID. If you need official copies of Chattooga County arrest records, an in-person visit is a good choice. The office can print records and certify them if needed. For older files, give the staff as much info as you can about the arrest date and the person's name.
Georgia law gives you the right to these records. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, anyone can request arrest records from a law enforcement office in the state. The Chattooga County Sheriff's Office must respond to your request within three business days. There may be a small charge for copies. You do not need to state a reason for your request. This law covers arrest reports, booking records, and most other documents held by the office.
State Databases for Chattooga County Recent Arrests
Several Georgia state tools hold records from Chattooga County. These are useful when you want to search beyond the local jail system. Each tool covers a different part of the arrest and criminal justice process.
The Georgia Crime Information Center keeps criminal history records from all 159 counties. The GBI runs this database. It includes arrest data, charges, and case outcomes from Chattooga County. You can request a background check through GCIC, though there is a fee. The Felon Search tool is free and covers felony convictions across the state. If a Chattooga County arrest led to a felony conviction, this tool will show it.
The image below shows the Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory page, which helps you find contact info for any county sheriff in the state.
The directory lists every Georgia sheriff, making it easy to reach Chattooga County or nearby offices about an arrest.
The GDC offender search shows people who went from a local arrest to state prison. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, officers must bring arrested persons before a judge promptly, so Chattooga County booking records are created soon after each arrest.
Note: State databases may take a few days to reflect new arrests from Chattooga County.
What Chattooga County Recent Arrest Records Show
A booking record from the Chattooga County jail has the basic facts about the arrest. Each one is created at intake. The file stays in the system even after a person is released. Here is what a typical record includes:
- Full name, date of birth, and physical description
- Booking date and time
- Charges at the time of arrest
- Bond amount if set by the court
- Arresting agency and officer
- Release date and conditions if applicable
Charges can change as a Chattooga County case moves through the courts. The prosecutor may add charges, reduce them, or drop them entirely. The booking record stays as it was first entered, but the court file will show any later changes. Together, the booking and court records give you the full picture of an arrest in Chattooga County.
Booking photos are part of the record too. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 controls how these images can be used. The Chattooga County Sheriff's Office can release them through an open records request. If charges are later dropped, the person may ask to have the arrest record restricted under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37.
Chattooga County Court Records
When a Chattooga County arrest leads to charges, a court case is opened. The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit handles these cases. Magistrate Court deals with first appearances. Superior Court takes felonies. State Court covers misdemeanors. Each court creates its own set of records.
The Georgia E-Access system lets you search court records from Chattooga County. Look up a name and see case filings, hearing dates, charges, and outcomes. The re:SearchGA portal offers a wider search across multiple Georgia counties. Both are free and open to the public. If you found an arrest record and want to know how the case turned out, these court tools will have that info for Chattooga County cases.
Cities in Chattooga County
Chattooga County has a few small towns. Summerville is the county seat. Trion is where the sheriff's office is located. All arrests in the county go through the Chattooga County jail for booking.
Communities in Chattooga County include Summerville, Trion, Menlo, and Lyerly. Each of these uses the same Chattooga County jail for booking.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Chattooga County. Each keeps its own jail and arrest records. Check the booking agency on the record if you are not sure which county handled the arrest.