Clinch County Recent Arrest Records

Clinch County recent arrests are handled by the Clinch County Sheriff's Office in Homerville. This is one of the least populated counties in Georgia with about 6,600 people. It sits in the southern part of the state near the Florida line. Sheriff Raymond Peterson runs the jail and keeps booking records. Because of the small size, most arrest searches in Clinch County are done over the phone. State databases also cover the area and hold records from local cases. Here is how to find arrest data from this county.

Clinch County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests

Sheriff Raymond Peterson leads the Clinch County Sheriff's Office. The department is small but handles all law enforcement for the county. It runs the local jail and processes every arrest made in Clinch County. Staff log each person's info at intake, including their name, charges, and bond amount. This is the go-to source for recent arrest records in the area.

The office is at 115 Court Square in Homerville. Call 912-487-5316 to check on someone. Give the staff a full name and date of birth if you have it. They can tell you if a person is in custody, what the charges are, and whether bond has been set. With only about 6,600 people in the whole county, the jail does not see a huge volume of bookings. That works in your favor because the staff can usually pull up what you need right away.

You can also go to the office in person. Bring your ID. The staff can look up Clinch County arrest records on the spot and make copies for you. For records that go back years, give them as much detail as possible so they can find the right file. Clinch County keeps all booking data on hand even after release.

How to Find Clinch County Recent Arrest Records

A phone call is the best starting point. Call 912-487-5316 and ask for the person by name. The staff will check the jail system. For a county this small, phone calls are fast and simple. You can get an answer in a few minutes in most cases.

Georgia's Open Records Act also applies here. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, you can request arrest records from the Clinch County Sheriff's Office in writing or in person. The office must respond within three business days. This covers booking records, arrest reports, and incident files. You do not need to give a reason for the request. Copies may have a small fee attached, but the records themselves are public under Georgia law.

For in-person visits, head to 115 Court Square in Homerville. The staff can look up records and print copies while you wait. Bring an ID with you. If you need a certified copy for legal use, ask for it at the time of your visit. The Clinch County office can do this on site.

Note: Arrests by the Homerville Police Department are also booked through the Clinch County jail.

Georgia State Tools for Clinch County Recent Arrests

State databases can fill in gaps when local records are not enough. The Georgia Crime Information Center holds criminal history records from every county in the state. The GBI runs this system. It has arrest data, charges, and case outcomes from Clinch County going back years. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some records may be restricted if charges were dropped, but most Clinch County arrest data stays in the system.

The screenshot below shows the re:SearchGA portal. This tool lets you search court records from Clinch County and other Georgia counties.

re:SearchGA pulls case data from courts across the state, including Clinch County filings tied to arrests.

The Georgia Felon Search database is free. Type in a name and it shows felony records from all of Georgia. If someone was arrested in Clinch County on a felony and convicted, this tool will have it. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers people in state prison. Both tools help trace what happened after a Clinch County booking.

What Clinch County Recent Arrest Records Include

A booking record from the Clinch County jail holds the core facts about each arrest. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, an arrested person must be brought before a judge within a set time. This means the jail creates booking records quickly. A typical Clinch County file includes:

• Full name and date of birth
• Physical description and booking photo
• Date and time of arrest
• Charges at booking
• Bond amount and any court date

Booking photos are part of the file. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 regulates how mugshots can be shared. The law was put in place to stop websites from posting these photos and charging for removal. The Clinch County Sheriff's Office can still release them through a proper records request. Charges may change as the case goes through court, but the original booking data stays on file as first logged.

Clinch County Court Records

Clinch County belongs to the Alapaha Judicial Circuit. When an arrest leads to formal charges, the case enters this circuit's court system. Magistrate Court handles first appearances and sets bond. Superior Court takes felony cases. State Court deals with misdemeanors. Each creates records that connect to the arrest.

You can search Clinch County court records using the Georgia E-Access system. Look up a name and see charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. The re:SearchGA portal is another option. It lets you filter by county and date. Both tools are free. They are useful if you want to know what happened in court after a Clinch County arrest. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory also lists contact info for all sheriffs in the state if you need to reach a nearby office.

Cities in Clinch County

Clinch County is rural. Homerville is the county seat and the main town. Du Pont is the only other incorporated community. All arrests in Clinch County go through the sheriff's office jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to Clinch County. Each one has a separate sheriff and jail. If you are not sure which county booked an arrest, check the arresting agency on the record.