Paulding County Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in Paulding County go through the sheriff's office on Constitution Boulevard in Dallas. The county has around 175,000 residents and continues to grow as more people move northwest of Atlanta. Sheriff Ashley Henson runs the office and oversees all jail operations. Paulding County has an online inmate inquiry tool that lets you search for people who are in custody right now. You can check charges, bond amounts, and booking dates from your phone or computer. The jail processes new bookings around the clock, so arrest data stays fairly current for anyone searching Paulding County records.

Paulding County Sheriff and Booking Records Recent Arrests

Sheriff Ashley Henson heads the Paulding County Sheriff's Office at 180 Constitution Boulevard in Dallas. The office handles all arrests, warrant service, and jail bookings in the county. When someone is picked up on a charge in Paulding County, they are brought to the jail for processing. Staff takes a photo, logs fingerprints, and enters the charge info into the booking system. From there, the data becomes part of the public record.

The sheriff's office page on the Paulding County website has details about the department and its services.

This page shows how the sheriff's office is set up and lists the divisions that handle arrests and detention in Paulding County.

You can call 770-443-3010 to reach the Paulding County Sheriff's Office for questions about a booking or arrest. The admin side works regular business hours, but the jail takes calls any time of day or night. If you need to visit in person, the office is on Constitution Boulevard right near the courthouse in Dallas. Deputies in Paulding County also work with the local police in Dallas, Hiram, and Braswell on cases that cross city lines, so arrest records from all over the county end up at the sheriff's office.

Paulding County Inmate Search Tool

The Paulding County inmate inquiry system is the best way to look up recent arrests online. It runs on the New World platform and shows who is currently held at the jail. You can search by first name, last name, or booking number. Results show the charges, bond amount, and date of arrest for each person in Paulding County custody.

The Paulding County inmate inquiry page lets you search for current jail inmates and their arrest details.

Use this tool to find people booked at the Paulding County jail along with their charges and bond info.

The search is free and works from any device. Type in the person's name and hit search. If there is a match, you will see a list of results. Click on a name to get the full booking record from Paulding County. Keep in mind that the system only shows people who are in the jail right now. Once a person bonds out or is released, their record drops off the active list. For older arrest records in Paulding County, you may need to file an open records request with the sheriff's office or check the court system for case files.

Note: The inmate search shows current inmates only, so check soon after an arrest for the most up to date results in Paulding County.

Paulding County Government and Records

The main Paulding County government website has links to all county departments, including the sheriff's office and the courts. If you need to track an arrest through the court system, the clerk of court handles case filings and schedules. Arrest records in Paulding County start at the jail and then move into the court system once charges are formally filed.

The Paulding County main website provides access to government departments and public services across the county.

This site links to the sheriff, courts, tax office, and other departments that may have records tied to arrests in Paulding County.

The clerk of court in Paulding County keeps the official court files for criminal cases. Once an arrest leads to an indictment or formal charge, the paperwork moves from the sheriff's office to the court. You can search court records through re:SearchGA if Paulding County participates, or visit the clerk's office in Dallas to look up case files in person. The magistrate court handles first appearances and bond hearings, so if you need info on a bond set after an arrest, that is where to check in Paulding County.

Requesting Paulding County Recent Arrest Reports

Georgia's Open Records Act gives the public the right to ask for arrest records from Paulding County. Under Georgia Code 50-18-72, law enforcement agencies must respond to open records requests within three business days. You can ask for booking reports, incident reports, and other documents tied to an arrest. The sheriff's office may charge a small fee for copies, but the records themselves are public.

To make a request, contact the Paulding County Sheriff's Office at 770-443-3010 or visit in person at 180 Constitution Boulevard. You can also send a written request by mail or email. Be specific about what you need. Include the person's name, the date range of the arrest, and any case numbers you have. The more detail you give, the faster the office can pull the right files from Paulding County records.

State Databases for Paulding County Recent Arrests

Arrest records from Paulding County feed into several state databases. The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) collects criminal history from every county. When someone is booked at the Paulding County jail, that data gets sent to GCIC as part of the statewide record. Under Georgia Code 35-3-37, you can request your own criminal history from GCIC. Third parties need a signed release or legal basis to pull records on someone else.

The Felon Search tool covers felony convictions across Georgia, including those from Paulding County cases. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search shows people who are serving time in state prison. If someone from Paulding County was sentenced to prison after an arrest, their record shows up there. For court-level records, the E-Access portal lets you search multiple Georgia counties at once.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has a directory of every sheriff's office in the state. Use it to find contact info for counties near Paulding if you need to widen your search for arrest records.

Recent Arrest Laws That Apply in Paulding County

Arrests in Paulding County follow the same state laws that apply across Georgia. Under Georgia Code 17-4-27, a law enforcement officer can make an arrest with or without a warrant when there is probable cause. Warrant arrests happen after a judge reviews the evidence and signs off on the order. Deputies in Paulding County serve these warrants and bring the person in for booking at the jail on Constitution Boulevard.

Once booked, the arrest record enters the public file. Georgia Code 35-1-19 requires law enforcement to share arrest data with the state system. That means every booking in Paulding County gets added to both the local jail records and the statewide GCIC database. The record includes the person's name, charges, arresting agency, and booking date. Even if charges are later dropped, the arrest record stays in the system unless it gets expunged through a court order in Paulding County.

Cities in Paulding County

Dallas is the county seat and the largest city. All arrests in these areas go through the Paulding County jail for booking. Some cities have their own police department that handles arrests, but the booking process runs through the sheriff's office.

Cities in Paulding County include Dallas, Hiram, and Braswell. People arrested in any of these areas are held at the Paulding County jail and show up in the inmate inquiry system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Paulding County. If you are not sure where an arrest happened, check the address of the incident. Each county has its own sheriff and jail, so you need to search the right one to find arrest records.