Search Glynn County Recent Arrests

Glynn County recent arrests are processed through the Sheriff's Office in Brunswick, a coastal county in southeast Georgia with about 86,000 residents. Sheriff E. Neal Jump runs the detention center and keeps all booking records for the county. You can search for arrest data through the sheriff's office, state databases, or court record tools. This page covers the main ways to find recent arrest records in Glynn County, what those files contain, and how Georgia law affects your ability to get them.

Glynn County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests

Sheriff E. Neal Jump heads the Glynn County Sheriff's Office. The office runs the county detention center on Sulphur Springs Road in Brunswick and handles all arrest records for the area. Glynn County sees steady booking activity due to its size and the tourism that flows through the Golden Isles. The sheriff's staff processes arrests from across the county, including Brunswick, St. Simons Island, and Jekyll Island.

You can reach the Glynn County Sheriff's Office at 912-554-7600. The physical address is 100 Sulphur Springs Road, Brunswick, GA 31520. Walk-in requests are taken during business hours. If you need to check on someone who was recently arrested in Glynn County, calling the detention center is often the fastest route. Staff can look up a name in the booking system and tell you if someone is in custody, what the charges are, and whether bond has been posted.

The Glynn County detention center holds people from booking through release or transfer. It is a busy facility that processes arrests from the sheriff's office, Brunswick Police, and other local agencies in the county.

Searching for Glynn County Recent Arrest Records

There are several ways to look up recent arrests in Glynn County. The sheriff's office can check the booking system over the phone. Call 912-554-7600 and give them a name and date of birth. They will tell you if there is a match. You can also go to the detention center in person, bring ID, and ask staff to pull up the record. In-person visits let you get printed copies right away.

State tools are another strong option for Glynn County arrest data. The Georgia Crime Information Center is the GBI's main criminal records hub and covers all 159 counties. The Georgia Felon Search tool lets you look up felony records across the state. Both can pull data tied to arrests made in Glynn County. For a formal background check, the GCIC office handles those requests through a fingerprint-based process.

The GCIC page from the GBI gives details on how criminal history records work in Georgia, including those from Glynn County.

The GDC offender search tool helps you check if someone from Glynn County ended up in the state prison system after an arrest.

Court records tied to Glynn County arrests are on the E-Access portal. You can search by name or case number. The re:SearchGA tool also has court data from across the state and lets you filter by county. Both tools show what happened in court after a Glynn County booking.

What Glynn County Recent Arrest Records Include

A booking record from the Glynn County detention center holds the core facts about an arrest. The record starts with the person's name, date of birth, and a physical description. It lists every charge tied to the arrest. The booking date and time go in the file, along with the arresting agency. In Glynn County, that might be the sheriff's office, Brunswick Police, or the St. Simons Island public safety department. Bond info is included when it applies, and the release date shows up if the person has been let go.

These records are public. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, Georgia law spells out the rules for arrests, and booking records reflect that process. You do not need to be a party to the case to ask for these files. The Glynn County Sheriff's Office must hand them over within three business days of your request, with limited exceptions.

A Glynn County arrest record typically shows:

• Full name, date of birth, and physical traits
• Booking date, time, and booking number
• All charges and the arresting agency
• Bond amount and court date if set
• Release info and conditions if applicable

Georgia Law on Glynn County Arrest Records Recent Arrests

Georgia's open records act makes arrest data public across the state. In Glynn County, you can request booking files from the sheriff's office and expect a response within three business days. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists the narrow exceptions where records can be held back. Active investigations and certain witness details may be off limits, but standard booking info from a recent Glynn County arrest is almost always available.

Mugshot rules apply here too. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 controls how booking photos get used after release. The law targets websites that post arrest photos and charge for removal. The Glynn County Sheriff's Office can still share mugshots as part of a records request, but the rules around republishing them are strict.

Record restriction is an option in some cases. If charges are dropped or a Glynn County case ends without conviction, the person may apply to have the record restricted under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. Once restricted, the arrest no longer shows up in a public search. Law enforcement keeps access, but the record goes out of public view.

Note: Restricted records in Glynn County will not appear in standard database searches, but law enforcement can still see them.

Court Records for Glynn County Arrests

After a booking at the Glynn County jail, the case enters the court system. Glynn County is part of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit. Misdemeanors may go to State Court or Magistrate Court. Felony cases move to Superior Court. Each level keeps its own files that track the case from the initial hearing through any sentencing.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search works well if a Glynn County arrest led to state prison time. You can search by name and see current facility info. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists every sheriff in the state, which helps if you need to contact a nearby county about a related case that connects to a Glynn County arrest.

Cities in Glynn County

Glynn County includes Brunswick, which is the county seat, along with the communities on St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island. All arrests in these areas are booked through the Glynn County detention center.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Glynn County. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest, check the booking location or arresting agency listed on the record.