Greene County Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in Greene County go through the Sheriff's Office in Greensboro, a rural county east of Atlanta with roughly 18,300 people. Sheriff Donnie Harrison runs the jail and keeps all booking records. Greene County arrest records are public under state law, and you can look them up by calling the sheriff, visiting in person, or using state databases. This page covers where to search for recent arrest data in Greene County, what those records include, and the laws that govern access to booking files.

Greene County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests

Sheriff Donnie Harrison leads the Greene County Sheriff's Office. It sits on Kevin Roberts Way in Greensboro and is the only law enforcement agency in the county that runs a jail. All arrests in Greene County get processed here. The office handles bookings from the sheriff's deputies and local police in Greensboro and surrounding towns. Staff can help you check on someone who was recently arrested or pull older booking records.

Call 706-453-3351 to reach the Greene County Sheriff's Office. Walk-in requests are welcome during business hours. The office does not see heavy foot traffic, so wait times are usually short. Bring your ID if you visit. Staff will search the booking system for you and can print copies of arrest records. Greene County is a small operation compared to metro Atlanta agencies, but the records are just as public and just as available to anyone who asks.

Search for Greene County Recent Arrest Records

Calling the sheriff's office at 706-453-3351 is the quickest way to check on a recent arrest in Greene County. Give staff a name and date of birth and they can look it up. They will tell you if someone is in the jail, what the charges are, and if bond has been set. You can also go to the office on Kevin Roberts Way in Greensboro during regular hours. Bring an ID and staff can pull up booking records and print copies for you.

Greene County does not run an online jail roster. State tools help bridge that gap. The Georgia Crime Information Center keeps criminal history data from all 159 counties. You can request a background check or use their public-facing tools. The Georgia Felon Search site checks felony records statewide, and that includes cases from Greene County.

For court records from cases that started with a Greene County arrest, the E-Access portal lets you search by name or case number. The re:SearchGA tool pulls court data from across Georgia and lets you filter results by county.

E-Access covers court records from Superior, State, and Magistrate courts that handle cases from Greene County arrests.

Note: State databases may take several days to show arrests that were just processed in Greene County.

What Greene County Booking Records Include Recent Arrests

A booking record from the Greene County jail holds the details of an arrest. The person's full name, date of birth, and physical description are in the file. Every charge is listed along with the arrest date and time. The record names the arresting officer and agency. Bond info is included when it has been set. If the person was released, the file notes the date and any conditions.

Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, Georgia law sets the rules for making arrests. The booking record in Greene County reflects this legal process from start to finish. Anyone can request these records without giving a reason. You do not have to be the person who was arrested or a party to the case.

A Greene County arrest record typically includes:

• Full name, date of birth, and physical traits
• Booking date, time, and booking number
• Charges and arresting agency
• Bond amount and court date when set
• Release date and conditions if released

Georgia Law on Greene County Recent Arrest Records

Georgia's open records act treats most arrest data as public. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 spells out the narrow cases where a record can be withheld. Active investigations and certain personal data may be exempt. But for a typical booking from a recent arrest in Greene County, the core info is open. The sheriff's office must respond to a request within three business days.

Booking photos from the Greene County jail are part of the arrest record. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 puts limits on how those mugshots can be used after they leave law enforcement. The law was set up to stop websites from posting booking photos and charging people to have them taken down. The sheriff's office can still share mugshots through a records request, but there are rules about republishing.

If charges get dropped or the case ends without conviction, the person may seek record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. Once restricted, a Greene County arrest record no longer shows in public searches. Law enforcement keeps access, but the public side goes dark. The process requires a petition to the court, and not all cases qualify.

Greene County Court Records

After an arrest in Greene County, the case moves to the courts. Greene County is part of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. Misdemeanors may go to Magistrate Court or State Court. Felony cases go to Superior Court in Greensboro. The court file adds detail beyond what the booking record shows, tracking the case from arraignment through any sentencing.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers people who ended up in state prison after a conviction. If a Greene County arrest led to prison time, that tool shows current status. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists contact info for every sheriff in the state. It can help if you need to reach a nearby county about a case that ties back to a Greene County arrest.

Cities in Greene County

Greene County includes Greensboro, which is the county seat, along with the towns of Union Point, White Plains, Siloam, and Woodville. All arrests in Greene County are processed through the sheriff's office in Greensboro.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Greene County. Check the arresting agency on a booking record if you are not sure which county handled an arrest.