Find Recent Arrests in Grady County

Grady County recent arrests are filed through the Sheriff's Office in Cairo, a south Georgia county near the Florida border with about 24,600 residents. Sheriff Martin E. Prince runs the jail and keeps all booking records for the area. Arrest records from Grady County are public under Georgia law, and you can search for them through the sheriff's office or state databases. This page explains how to find recent arrest data in Grady County, what those records contain, and the laws that control access to them.

Grady County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests

Sheriff Martin E. Prince heads the Grady County Sheriff's Office in Cairo. This is where all arrest records start. When someone gets booked into the Grady County jail, the sheriff's staff creates the booking file. That record stays with the office and becomes part of the public log. You can call or visit to ask about recent arrests in Grady County.

The mailing address is PO Box 690, Cairo, GA 39828. You can reach the office by phone at 229-377-5200. Walk-in requests go smoothly since the office is smaller than metro area agencies. Bring a valid ID if you plan to visit. Staff can look up names in the booking system and print copies of arrest records. Because Grady County sits close to the Florida line, some arrests involve cross-state situations, but the local booking record stays on file at the sheriff's office in Cairo.

Grady County has a moderate arrest volume for its size. The jail processes bookings from the sheriff's office, Cairo Police, and the smaller towns in the area. If you need to check on someone, calling first saves a trip.

How to Search Grady County Recent Arrest Records

The fastest way to check on a recent arrest in Grady County is to call 229-377-5200. Give the staff a name and they can tell you if someone has a recent booking. They will share the charges and bond info if they can. For in-person requests, visit the sheriff's office in Cairo with your ID. Staff can search the system and give you printed copies.

Grady County does not run its own online jail roster, so phone and in-person are the main local options. State tools help fill the gap. The Georgia Crime Information Center from the GBI keeps criminal history data from every county in the state. The Georgia Felon Search tool lets you check felony records statewide. Both may show data tied to arrests made in Grady County.

The GCIC page from the GBI explains how criminal records work across Georgia, including those filed in Grady County.

Use the Felon Search tool to check if someone has a felony conviction in Georgia that started with a Grady County arrest.

Court records tied to Grady County cases show up on the E-Access portal and the re:SearchGA tool. Both let you search by name or case number. These are useful for seeing what happened in court after a Grady County booking.

Note: State databases may not show arrests that are still being processed at the local level in Grady County.

What Grady County Recent Arrest Records Hold

A booking record from the Grady County jail lists the basic facts of an arrest. It starts with the person's name, date of birth, and a physical description. The charges are listed along with the date and time of the arrest. The arresting officer and agency go in the file. In Grady County, that is usually the sheriff's office or Cairo Police. Bond amounts show up when they have been set. Release dates and conditions are noted if the person is no longer in custody at the Grady County jail.

Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, law enforcement in Grady County follows specific rules when making an arrest. The booking record reflects that process. These records are public. Anyone can request them without giving a reason. The Grady County Sheriff's Office must respond to your request within three business days under the state's open records law.

Georgia Law and Grady County Arrests Recent Arrests

Georgia's open records act gives the public access to arrest data across the state. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists the few exceptions where records can be withheld. Active investigations and certain personal details may be held back. For a standard booking from a Grady County arrest, the core booking info is open to anyone who asks.

Mugshots taken at the Grady County jail are part of the arrest record. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 puts rules on how booking photos can be used once they leave the sheriff's office. The law targets sites that post arrest photos and charge for removal. The Grady County Sheriff's Office can still share mugshots as part of a records request, but there are limits on what happens with those images afterward.

Record restriction is available in some cases. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, a person may apply to have a Grady County arrest record restricted if the charges were dropped or the case ended without a conviction. Once restricted, the record no longer appears in public searches. Law enforcement retains access, but the public view goes away. The process requires a formal petition to the court.

Court Records for Grady County Arrests

After a booking at the Grady County jail, charges move to the court system. Grady County is part of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit. Misdemeanors go to State Court or Magistrate Court. Felony cases move to Superior Court in Cairo. Each court level keeps its own records tied to the original arrest.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search helps if a Grady County arrest led to state prison time. That tool shows current inmates in the state system. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory has contact info for every sheriff in Georgia. Use it if you need to reach a nearby county about a case that might tie to a Grady County arrest.

The sheriffs' directory is a quick way to find contact details for Grady County and all surrounding counties in south Georgia.

Cities in Grady County

Grady County includes Cairo, which serves as the county seat, along with the smaller town of Whigham. All arrests in these areas go through the Grady County Sheriff's Office or the Cairo Police Department for booking.

Nearby Counties

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