Cook County Recent Arrest Lookup

Cook County recent arrests are processed at the Cook County Sheriff's Office in Adel. This south Georgia county has about 17,300 residents and sits along Interstate 75 between Valdosta and Tifton. Sheriff Douglas Hanks runs the jail and keeps booking records for the area. You can check on recent arrests by calling the office or using state tools that include Cook County. This page explains the search methods, what the records contain, and how court data ties back to local arrests.

Cook County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests

Sheriff Douglas Hanks leads the Cook County Sheriff's Office. The department provides law enforcement for the county and runs the jail. All arrests made in Cook County are booked here. Staff log each person's info at intake. The office is the main source for recent arrest records in the area.

The sheriff's office is at 1000 County Farm Road in Adel. Call 229-896-7471 to ask about a recent arrest. Give the staff a name and date of birth. They will check the booking system and tell you if someone is in custody, what the charges are, and what bond has been set. Cook County does not get as many bookings as the bigger counties in the state, so the staff can usually handle your request without much wait.

You can also go in person. Bring your ID. The staff at the office in Adel can look up Cook County arrest records and make copies for you. For records that go back some years, provide all the details you can about the arrest. The office keeps booking data on file even after a person has been let out of jail. That means old records can still be pulled from the system.

Search Cook County Recent Arrest Records

A phone call is the best place to start. Call 229-896-7471 and ask about the person by name. The jail staff can check the system and let you know right away. This is the fastest method for current bookings in Cook County.

Georgia law gives you the right to request these records. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, anyone can ask for arrest records from law enforcement. The Cook County Sheriff's Office must respond within three business days. The law covers booking records, arrest reports, and incident files. You can submit a request in writing or in person at the office in Adel. Copies may cost a small fee. You do not need to give a reason or show any connection to the case.

Cook County sits right on I-75. The interstate brings a steady flow of traffic through the area, which can lead to arrests from traffic stops and drug interdiction work. These arrests are all booked at the county jail. The Adel Police Department also makes arrests in the city, but booking goes through the Cook County system. So whether the stop happened on the highway or in town, the record ends up in the same place.

Note: Arrests on I-75 by the Georgia State Patrol may also be booked at the Cook County jail depending on where the stop occurred.

Georgia Databases for Cook County Recent Arrests

State tools hold arrest records from Cook County and can help when the local office does not have what you need. The Georgia Crime Information Center keeps criminal history data from every county. The GBI runs this system. It has arrest records, charges, and outcomes from Cook County going back years.

The screenshot below shows the GCIC main page, which is the hub for statewide criminal records data.

GCIC holds arrest and criminal history data from Cook County and every other county in Georgia.

The Felon Search database is free and covers felony convictions statewide. If a Cook County arrest led to a felony conviction, this tool shows it. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers people in state prison. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, records can be restricted when charges are dropped. But most conviction data from Cook County stays in the public system. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, arrested persons must be brought before a judge promptly, which means booking records at the Cook County jail are made quickly.

What Cook County Recent Arrest Records Include

A booking record from the Cook County jail contains the basic facts about the arrest. Each file is made when a person is brought into the jail. Here is what a typical Cook County arrest record shows:

• Full name and date of birth
• Physical description and booking photo
• Date and time of the arrest
• Charges at booking
• Bond amount and court date
• Arresting agency and case number

Charges may shift as the case moves through court. The Cook County booking file stays as first logged. Court records will show changes. Booking photos are included. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 puts rules on how mugshots can be used and shared. The Cook County Sheriff's Office can release them through a proper open records request.

Court Records for Cook County Arrests

Cook County is part of the Tifton Judicial Circuit. Once charges are filed, the case enters this circuit's court system. Magistrate Court handles bond hearings and first appearances. Superior Court takes felony cases. State Court covers misdemeanor charges.

The Georgia E-Access system lets you search court records from Cook County by name. You can see case types, hearing dates, and outcomes. The re:SearchGA portal is another way to access court filings. Both are free and open to all. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory has contact info for every county sheriff if you need to reach Cook County or a nearby office about a related case.

Cities in Cook County

Cook County has a few small towns. Adel is the county seat and the largest community. Sparks, Cecil, and Lenox are smaller areas in the county. All arrests go through the Cook County Sheriff's Office jail in Adel.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Cook County. Each has its own sheriff and jail system. If you need to check where someone was booked, look at the arresting agency on the record.