Search Hart County Recent Arrests
Hart County recent arrests are processed through the Sheriff's Office in Hartwell, a northeast Georgia county on Lake Hartwell with about 26,200 residents. Sheriff Chris Carroll runs the jail and keeps all booking records for the area. You can search for arrest data by calling the sheriff's office, visiting in person, or using state databases. Hart County arrest records are public under Georgia law. This page covers how to find recent booking data, what those records hold, and the rules that control access to arrest files in Hart County.
Hart County Quick Facts
Hart County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests
Sheriff Chris Carroll heads the Hart County Sheriff's Office. The office sits on Vickery Street in Hartwell and runs the county jail. All arrests in Hart County get booked here. The sheriff's office handles cases from its own deputies and from the Hartwell Police Department. Staff can look up recent bookings and pull arrest records on request.
Call 706-376-3114 to reach the Hart County Sheriff's Office. The address is 890 Vickery Street, Hartwell, GA 30643. Walk-in requests are taken during business hours. Bring a valid ID when you visit. Staff will search the booking system and can print copies of arrest records while you wait. Hart County sits along the South Carolina border, and some arrests involve cross-state coordination. But the booking record stays with the Hart County sheriff regardless of where the case goes next.
Lake Hartwell draws visitors to the area, which adds to the types of arrests the sheriff's office handles. Traffic incidents and boating violations come up alongside standard cases. The jail processes all of it.
| Sheriff | Chris Carroll |
|---|---|
| Address | 890 Vickery Street Hartwell, GA 30643 |
| Phone | 706-376-3114 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Search Hart County Recent Arrest Records
The quickest way to check on a recent arrest in Hart County is to call 706-376-3114. Give staff a name and date of birth. They can tell you if someone is in the jail, the charges they face, and whether bond has been set. For in-person requests, visit the office on Vickery Street in Hartwell. Bring your ID. Staff can search the system and give you printed copies of arrest records.
State databases extend your search for Hart County arrest data. The Georgia Crime Information Center is the GBI's central criminal records hub. It covers all 159 counties, and that includes Hart County. The Georgia Felon Search tool checks felony records across the state. Both are free to browse and can show arrests and convictions tied to Hart County cases.
Court records from Hart County cases are available through the E-Access portal. Search by name or case number to pull up filings from Superior, State, and Magistrate courts. The re:SearchGA tool also covers court data statewide and lets you filter by county. Both tools show what happened in court after someone was booked at the Hart County jail.
The GCIC is the main state-level tool for criminal records and covers all arrests filed in Hart County.
Note: State tools may take a few days to show recent arrests from Hart County.
What Hart County Booking Records Show Recent Arrests
A booking record from the Hart County jail lists the key facts of an arrest. The person's full name, date of birth, and physical description are in the file. All charges are noted along with the arrest date and time. The arresting officer and agency go in the record. In Hart County, that is usually the sheriff's office or Hartwell Police. Bond info is listed when set. Release dates and conditions appear if the person has been let go from custody.
Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, Georgia law outlines the rules for arrests. The booking record in Hart County reflects that legal process. These records are public. Anyone can ask for them. You do not need to be a party to the case or state a reason for requesting the file. The sheriff's office must respond within three business days.
A Hart County arrest record typically includes:
- Full name, date of birth, and physical traits
- Booking date, time, and unique booking number
- All charges and the arresting agency
- Bond amount and court date if set
- Release date and any conditions
Georgia Recent Arrest Record Laws for Hart County
Georgia's open records act makes arrest data public in every county. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists the narrow exceptions where records can be held back. Active investigations and some personal data may be exempt. For a standard booking from a Hart County arrest, the core info is open. The sheriff's office follows these rules when handling every records request.
Booking photos from the Hart County jail fall under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19. This law puts limits on how mugshots can be used after release. It targets websites that post booking photos and charge for removal. Law enforcement in Hart County can still share mugshots through a records request, but the rules about republishing them are firm.
Record restriction is possible for some cases. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, a person can ask to have a Hart County arrest record restricted if charges were dropped or the case ended without a conviction. Once restricted, the record no longer appears in public searches. Law enforcement keeps access to it. The process requires a formal petition to the court. Not all cases qualify, and the judge decides on a case-by-case basis.
Hart County Court Records
After an arrest in Hart County, the case goes to the court system. Hart County is part of the Northern Judicial Circuit. Felonies go to Superior Court. Misdemeanors are handled by State Court or Magistrate Court in Hartwell. Each court keeps its own files that track the case from first hearing through sentencing or dismissal.
The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers people in state prison. If a Hart County arrest led to a prison sentence, that tool shows the current facility and inmate status. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists contact info for every sheriff in the state. Use it if you need to reach a nearby county about a case that may connect to a Hart County arrest.
Use the Felon Search tool to check for felony convictions across Georgia, including cases that started with a Hart County arrest.
Cities in Hart County
Hart County includes Hartwell, which is the county seat, along with the smaller towns of Royston (partly) and Bowersville. All arrests in these areas are processed through the Hart County jail in Hartwell.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Hart County. If you need to check which county handled a booking, look at the arresting agency listed on the record.