Colquitt County Recent Arrest Record Search
Colquitt County recent arrests are processed at the Colquitt County Sheriff's Office in Moultrie. The county is in south Georgia and has around 46,000 residents. Sheriff Rod Howell runs the jail and keeps all booking records for the area. You can search for recent arrest data by calling the sheriff's office, visiting in person, or using statewide databases that include Colquitt County cases. This page explains the main methods and what kind of info these records hold.
Colquitt County Quick Facts
Colquitt County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests
Sheriff Rod Howell leads the Colquitt County Sheriff's Office. The department provides law enforcement for the whole county and operates the jail. Every arrest in Colquitt County is processed here. Staff log each person's name, charges, and bond info at intake. The sheriff's office is the starting point for anyone looking up recent arrest records in the area.
The mailing address is PO Box 188, Moultrie, GA 31776. Call 229-616-7430 to ask about a recent arrest. The jail staff can check the system and tell you if someone is booked in. They can also give you the charges, bond amount, and court date if one has been set. Walk-in requests work as well. Go to the office in Moultrie with a valid ID and the staff can pull records and make copies for you.
Moultrie is the county seat and where most of the law enforcement activity in Colquitt County takes place. The Moultrie Police Department also makes arrests in the city, but all bookings go through the county jail. So whether the arrest was by the sheriff's office or city police, the booking record is in the same system at the Colquitt County jail.
| Sheriff | Rod Howell |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address |
PO Box 188 Moultrie, GA 31776 |
| Phone | 229-616-7430 |
How to Search Colquitt County Recent Arrest Records
Calling the sheriff's office is the fastest way to find out about a recent arrest in Colquitt County. Give the staff a name and date of birth. They can check the jail system right away. Most calls take just a few minutes. This is the best method for current bookings.
Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 gives anyone the right to request arrest records from law enforcement. The Colquitt County Sheriff's Office must respond within three business days. You can submit a request in writing or in person. The law covers booking records, arrest reports, and incident files. There may be a copy fee. You do not need to give a reason for the request or prove any connection to the case.
In-person visits to the office in Moultrie are another option. The staff can look up records on the spot and print copies. Bring your ID. For older Colquitt County arrest records, give the staff as much info as you can. The more details you provide, the faster they can find the right file. Colquitt County keeps booking records on file even after a person has been released.
Note: The Moultrie Municipal Court handles some city ordinance violations separately from the county jail system.
Georgia State Tools for Colquitt County Recent Arrests
Several state databases hold arrest data from Colquitt County. These tools help when you want to search more broadly or need info on what happened after the booking. The Georgia Crime Information Center holds criminal history records from all counties in the state. The GBI runs GCIC. It has arrest data, charges, and outcomes from Colquitt County.
The image below shows the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search page, which helps track people who went from a local arrest to state prison.
The GDC search shows current state inmates, including those whose cases started in Colquitt County.
The Felon Search database is free and covers felony convictions statewide. If a Colquitt County arrest led to a felony conviction, this tool will show it. The GDC offender search is useful for tracking people in the state prison system. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some arrest records can be restricted if charges were dismissed. But most conviction data from Colquitt County stays in the public system.
What Colquitt County Recent Arrest Records Contain
A booking file from the Colquitt County jail has the key facts about the arrest. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, officers must bring an arrested person before a judge within a set number of hours. This means records are created quickly at the Colquitt County jail. A typical booking file shows:
- Full name, date of birth, and physical traits
- Booking date, time, and photo
- Charges at the time of arrest
- Bond amount and court date
- Arresting agency and officer name
Charges can shift as the case moves through court. The original Colquitt County booking file stays as it was first created. Court files show any changes. Booking photos are included in the record. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 controls how mugshots can be shared and used after release. The sheriff's office can still provide them through a proper open records request.
Colquitt County Court Records
Colquitt County is part of the Southern Judicial Circuit. When an arrest results in formal charges, the case enters the court system. Magistrate Court handles first appearances and bond. Superior Court takes felonies. State Court covers misdemeanor cases. Each court produces its own records that connect to the arrest.
The Georgia E-Access system covers court records from Colquitt County. Search by name to see case types, hearing dates, and outcomes. The re:SearchGA portal offers another way to access court filings from the county. Both tools are free. They help you see the full picture of what happened after an arrest in Colquitt County. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists every sheriff in the state if you need to contact a nearby office about a related case.
Cities in Colquitt County
Colquitt County has several small towns. Moultrie is the county seat and the biggest city in the area. Other communities include Norman Park, Doerun, Berlin, Funston, and Ellenton. All arrests within the county are booked at the Colquitt County jail.
Nearby Counties
These counties share borders with Colquitt County. Each has a separate sheriff and jail system. If you need to check where an arrest was booked, look at the arresting agency listed on the record.