Search Recent Arrests in Dooly County

Recent arrests in Dooly County go through the Sheriff's Office, with the county seat in Vienna and the mailing address in Pinehurst. This south-central Georgia county has roughly 13,700 people and covers a rural stretch of land between Crisp and Sumter Counties. Sheriff Craig Peavy runs the jail and keeps all arrest records for the area. Booking data from Dooly County is public under Georgia law, and you can search for it by calling the office or using state tools. This page explains how to find these records and what laws apply to public access.

Dooly County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests

Sheriff Craig Peavy heads the Dooly County Sheriff's Office. All arrest records in the county start and stay at this office. When someone gets booked into the Dooly County jail, the staff creates a record with the person's details, charges, and booking time. You can reach the office to ask about recent arrests, check inmate status, or get copies of booking files.

The mailing address is PO Box 96, Pinehurst, GA 31070, though the county seat is Vienna. Call 229-645-0920 to reach the main line. Dooly County is a small jurisdiction, so the office handles a lighter caseload than bigger counties. That means records requests often get processed quickly. Walk-in visits work well during weekday hours. Bring a valid ID and know the name of the person you want to look up. The jail runs all hours, but the records desk operates during normal business hours at the Dooly County Sheriff's Office.

How to Find Dooly County Recent Arrest Records

Call 229-645-0920 to check on a recent arrest in Dooly County. The staff can search by name and tell you if a booking exists in the system. For printed copies or detailed files, visit the office or mail a written request. Dooly County does not have an online jail roster, so direct contact is the way to go for local arrest data.

Georgia's state databases can supplement what you get from the local office. The Georgia Crime Information Center is the GBI's main criminal records system and covers all 159 counties. The Georgia Felon Search focuses on felony convictions and may show data tied to Dooly County arrests. Both are free and accessible online.

The Georgia Crime Information Center run by the GBI holds criminal history data from across the state, including records from Dooly County bookings.

The GCIC FAQ section helps you understand how to request records from the state system for any Georgia county.

Court records tied to Dooly County arrests can be found through the E-Access portal and re:SearchGA. Both tools let you search by name or case number. Dooly County is part of the Cordele Judicial Circuit, which also includes Crisp and Wilcox Counties. Filings from all three counties appear in the same circuit system.

Note: Court records from the Cordele circuit may not appear online until a few days after the Dooly County arrest.

Dooly County Recent Arrest Booking Records

Every arrest in Dooly County creates a booking file at the jail. The file lists the person's name, date of birth, and physical traits. Charges at the time of intake are recorded, along with the arresting officer and the booking date and time. Bond information gets added when the court sets it. If the person has been released, that info goes in the file too. The format is consistent with other Georgia jails.

Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27 governs how arrests are carried out. Officers in Dooly County must follow these rules, and the booking record documents the process. Each arrest gets a unique booking number that ties the jail file to any court cases that come out of it later. The Dooly County Sheriff's Office maintains these records and can retrieve them for public requests.

Public Records Law in Dooly County Recent Arrests

Georgia's open records act makes arrest data public. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, the Dooly County Sheriff's Office must respond to records requests within three business days. Copies may have a small fee attached, but the records themselves are open to anyone. You do not need to give a reason for asking.

Booking photos taken at the Dooly County jail are included in the arrest file. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 restricts how third parties can use mugshots after they are released. The goal of the law is to prevent mugshot websites from exploiting arrest photos for profit. Dooly County still takes photos during intake, and they are available through a records request.

People whose charges were dropped or who finished first offender treatment may apply for record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. Once a Dooly County arrest record is restricted, it no longer shows up in public searches. Law enforcement still has access to it, but the general public does not.

State Resources for Dooly County

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers anyone in the state prison system. If a Dooly County arrest led to a prison sentence, this tool shows the inmate's facility, sentence, and projected release date. It is free to use and updates regularly.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association keeps a directory of every county sheriff in Georgia. You can use it to find contact details for Sheriff Peavy's office or any neighboring county. This is helpful if a case involves multiple jurisdictions or if you are not sure which county handled a specific arrest near the Dooly County border.

Cities in Dooly County

Dooly County includes the city of Vienna, which is the county seat, along with the smaller communities of Pinehurst, Unadilla, Byromville, and Lilly. All arrests in the county are processed through the Dooly County Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Dooly County. Each one has its own sheriff's office and jail, so check the booking location if you are not sure where an arrest was processed.