Search Dawson County Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in Dawson County are filed through the Sheriff's Office in Dawsonville. This north Georgia county has about 27,000 people and has grown fast in recent years as part of the greater Atlanta metro expansion. Sheriff Jeff Johnson runs the detention center and all arrest records for the area. You can search for recent bookings by contacting the sheriff's office or using state-level tools that cover all Georgia counties. Arrest records in Dawson County are public, and this page walks you through each method for finding them.

Dawson County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests

Sheriff Jeff Johnson leads the Dawson County Sheriff's Office. The office handles all law enforcement for the unincorporated parts of the county and runs the detention center where arrestees are booked. Every arrest in Dawson County produces a record that is stored at this office. Staff can pull booking data, check inmate status, and provide copies of arrest files to anyone who asks.

The office is at 19 Tucker Avenue in Dawsonville. Call 706-344-3535 to reach the main number. Dawson County has seen steady growth over the past decade, and the sheriff's office has expanded to keep up. The detention center processes arrests from the sheriff's deputies, Dawsonville Police, and the Georgia State Patrol when stops happen in the county. All of those bookings end up in the same system at the Dawson County jail.

How to Find Dawson County Recent Arrest Records

Start with a call to the sheriff's office at 706-344-3535. Give them the full name and date of birth of the person you are looking for. Staff can check the system and tell you if there is a match. For printed copies of arrest records, you can visit the office in Dawsonville during business hours. Bring a valid ID. Dawson County handles a moderate number of bookings, so wait times for records requests are usually short.

State databases extend your search beyond what the local office holds. The Georgia Crime Information Center is the state's central criminal history system and covers Dawson County along with every other county. The Georgia Felon Search tool focuses on felony conviction data and is a quick way to check if an arrest in Dawson County led to a felony record.

The re:SearchGA portal is one of the state tools that covers court records tied to Dawson County arrests and bookings statewide.

This tool pulls court data from counties across Georgia, including the Northeastern Judicial Circuit that serves Dawson County.

The E-Access court records portal is another option for tracking what happened after a Dawson County arrest. You can search for case filings by name and see court dates, charges, and case status. The re:SearchGA system does a similar job and sometimes pulls different data, so it is worth checking both.

Dawson County Recent Arrest Records Details

A booking record from the Dawson County detention center lists the person's full name, date of birth, and physical description. It shows each charge at the time of booking, the arresting officer or agency, and the exact date and time of intake. Bond amounts are added when set. If the person was released, the record includes the release date and any conditions. This data is the same kind you would see from any Georgia jail.

Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, Georgia law outlines how arrests must be carried out. Officers in Dawson County follow these procedures, and the booking record reflects the steps taken. Each arrest gets a unique number that connects it to any court cases that follow. The Dawson County Sheriff's Office keeps these files on hand and can pull them up for anyone who submits a valid request.

Note: Booking records at the Dawson County jail may be updated as charges change or bond conditions are modified after intake.

Georgia Law and Arrest Record Access Recent Arrests

Arrest records in Dawson County are public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. Georgia's open records act says that most booking data must be provided when someone asks. The Dawson County Sheriff's Office has three business days to respond to a records request. A small fee for copies may apply, but you do not need to explain why you want the records or show any connection to the case.

Mugshots from the Dawson County jail are part of the booking record. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 controls how these photos can be shared by third parties. The law was designed to stop websites from posting booking photos and charging for their removal. Dawson County takes mugshots as part of its standard intake, and those images are public. But the rules about their downstream use are strict.

People can apply for record restriction if their case ends favorably. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, someone whose charges were dropped or who completed first offender treatment can petition to have the Dawson County arrest record sealed from public view. A restricted record stays in the system for law enforcement use but does not come up in standard public searches.

State Tools for Dawson County Records

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search tracks anyone serving time in a state prison. If a Dawson County arrest ended with a prison sentence, you can look up the inmate's location, sentence details, and projected release date through this tool. It is free and updates on a regular basis.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists every sheriff in the state with their contact information. This is a good resource for reaching the Dawson County Sheriff's Office or any of the surrounding county offices. Dawson County is part of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit, which also includes Hall and Lumpkin Counties. Court records from this circuit can be searched through the state tools as well.

Cities in Dawson County

Dawson County includes the city of Dawsonville, which is the county seat. All arrests in Dawson County are processed through the sheriff's office detention center.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Dawson County. If you are looking for an arrest record and are not sure which county handled the booking, check the arresting agency on the record.