Glascock County Recent Arrest Records

Glascock County recent arrests go through the Sheriff's Office in Gibson, one of the smallest counties in all of Georgia with roughly 2,900 residents. Arrest records from Glascock County are public under state law, and you can look them up by calling the sheriff or checking state databases. The county does not have a large jail operation, so many bookings get handled in coordination with neighboring counties. This page walks you through how to find recent arrest data, what those records hold, and which tools work best for searching Glascock County booking records.

Glascock County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests

Sheriff Jeremy Kelley leads the Glascock County Sheriff's Office. This is the only law enforcement agency in the county, and it handles all arrests and booking records. The office is small. Staff know most folks in the area, and the volume of arrests is low compared to bigger Georgia counties. When someone gets booked, the record goes on file at the sheriff's office in Gibson. You can call or stop by to ask about any recent arrests in Glascock County.

The mailing address is PO Box 7, Gibson, GA 30810. Phone is 706-598-2881. Walk-in requests work well here since the office does not deal with heavy foot traffic. Bring your ID when you visit. Staff can pull up arrest records and print copies for you on the spot. Because Glascock County is so small, the sheriff's office may also direct you to state tools if you need records that cross county lines or go back several years.

How to Search Glascock County Recent Arrest Records

The best way to look up a recent arrest in Glascock County is to call the sheriff's office at 706-598-2881. Give them a name and they will check the system. For in-person requests, head to the office in Gibson. Glascock County does not run its own online jail roster or booking search tool, so the phone is your fastest option for local records. Staff can tell you if someone was booked, what the charges are, and whether bond has been set.

State tools fill in the gaps for Glascock County arrest data. The Georgia Crime Information Center run by the GBI keeps criminal history records from every county in the state. You can request a background check through that office or search their public-facing tools. The Georgia Felon Search site lets you look up anyone with a felony record in Georgia, and that includes cases from Glascock County.

The GBI's GCIC page is where you can learn about formal background checks and how records from Glascock County feed into the state system.

This is the state hub for criminal records that covers all 159 Georgia counties, including Glascock County.

For court records from cases that started with a Glascock County arrest, try the E-Access portal. You can search by name or case number. The re:SearchGA tool also pulls court data from across the state. Both can show what happened after someone was booked at the Glascock County jail.

Note: State databases may take a few days to show arrests that were just processed in Glascock County.

What Glascock County Booking Records Show Recent Arrests

A booking record from the Glascock County jail lists the key facts about an arrest. It has the person's full name, date of birth, and a physical description. The charge or charges are listed along with the date and time of the arrest. The arresting officer is named. Bond info shows up when it applies. If the person was released, the record will note the date and any conditions tied to that release.

Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, Georgia law spells out the rules for making an arrest. The booking record in Glascock County reflects that process from start to finish. Anyone can request these records. You do not have to be the person who was arrested, and you do not need to give a reason for asking. The records are public unless a judge has sealed or restricted them.

A typical Glascock County arrest record will include:

• Full name, date of birth, and physical traits
• Booking date, time, and booking number
• Charges and arresting officer
• Bond amount if set
• Release date and conditions if let go

Georgia Law and Recent Arrest Records in Glascock County

Georgia's open records law covers arrest data in all 159 counties. In Glascock County, the sheriff's office must respond to a records request within three business days. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists the exceptions where a record can be withheld. Active investigations and some personal data may be exempt. But for a standard booking from a recent arrest in Glascock County, the core info is open to anyone who asks.

Booking photos are part of the arrest record. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 puts limits on how mugshots can be used after they are released. The law was aimed at websites that post booking photos and charge people to take them down. Law enforcement in Glascock County can still hand out mugshots as part of a public records request, but there are rules about what happens next with those images.

If charges get dropped or a case ends without a conviction, the person can apply for record restriction. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, certain records can be sealed so they no longer come up in public searches. The arrest still exists in law enforcement files, but the public side goes dark. This applies to Glascock County records the same way it does everywhere else in Georgia.

Court Records After a Glascock County Arrest

When a recent arrest in Glascock County leads to charges, the case moves into the court system. Glascock County sits in the Telfair Judicial Circuit. Misdemeanors can go to Magistrate Court or State Court, while felony cases head to Superior Court. The court file tracks each step of the case and adds detail beyond what the booking record shows.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is useful if a Glascock County arrest led to prison time. That tool shows people currently in the state prison system. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists contact info for every sheriff in Georgia. It can help if you need to reach a nearby county about a case that may connect to a Glascock County arrest.

The Felon Search tool helps you check for felony convictions statewide, including those that started with an arrest in Glascock County.

Cities in Glascock County

Glascock County has one town, Gibson, which serves as the county seat. All arrests in Gibson and the surrounding rural areas are handled by the Glascock County Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Glascock County. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest, check the arresting agency on the booking record. Each county keeps its own jail and arrest files.