Pickens County Recent Arrest Records Search

Recent arrest records in Pickens County are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Jasper. Sheriff Donald Craig runs the department and the county jail where all bookings get processed. Pickens County has around 33,500 residents and is located in the north Georgia mountains. Arrest records are public under Georgia law. You can search for who was booked into the Pickens County jail, what charges they face, and how much their bond is set at. The sheriff's office handles most of this data, and state databases give you extra ways to search for Pickens County arrest records.

Pickens County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests

Sheriff Donald Craig leads the Pickens County Sheriff's Office. The department is the main law enforcement body in the county. It patrols unincorporated areas, runs the jail, and keeps booking records for all arrests. When someone gets picked up in Pickens County, the jail staff process the booking. They log the person's name, charges, date of birth, and bond amount. This info is public.

The sheriff's office is located at 2985 Camp Road in Jasper. You can call 706-253-8900 to ask about a recent arrest or check if someone is being held at the Pickens County jail. Staff can pull up the current roster and give you basic booking info over the phone. The jail runs around the clock, so calls about current inmates can be made at any time. For formal record requests, you may need to visit during business hours or submit a written request.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, the Pickens County Sheriff's Office reports arrest data to the state. The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI collects this info. So Pickens County arrest records feed into the statewide system that tracks criminal history across Georgia.

Search Pickens County Recent Arrests

Finding arrest records in Pickens County can be done a few ways. The quickest is a phone call to the jail at 706-253-8900. Staff can look up a person by name and tell you if they are in custody, what the charges are, and what the bond is set at. For a formal copy of an arrest report, you can file an open records request with the sheriff's office. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, Pickens County must respond within three business days. A small fee may apply for copies.

Online resources also cover Pickens County arrests. The Georgia E-Access system lets you search court records by name. You can find charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes tied to Pickens County arrests. The screenshot below shows the GCIC main page at the GBI, where you can learn about criminal history searches and arrest records that include Pickens County data.

The GCIC handles formal criminal history searches that pull arrest records from across the state. If you need a thorough search of someone's arrest history in Pickens County and beyond, this is the most complete option. There is a fee and some processing time involved.

Note: Call the Pickens County jail first for the most current info on recent bookings before trying online databases.

State Databases for Pickens County Recent Arrests

Georgia runs several databases that hold arrest records from Pickens County. These are free to search and cover different stages of the criminal justice process. They help when the local jail cannot give you what you need or when you want to check records from across the state.

The Georgia Felon Search tool lets you look up felony records statewide. If a person was arrested in Pickens County and later convicted of a felony, you can find the record here. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search tracks anyone who went from a Pickens County arrest to state prison. It shows their facility, status, and release date. The re:SearchGA portal covers court filings and lets you trace Pickens County cases through the court system.

The screenshot below shows the re:SearchGA portal where you can start a search for court records connected to Pickens County arrests. This tool pulls from many Georgia counties and shows docket entries, filing dates, and case outcomes.

These tools work best when used together. Start local with the Pickens County jail, then check the state databases for court outcomes and prison status.

What Pickens County Recent Arrest Records Show

A booking record from the Pickens County jail holds the key facts about an arrest. Staff create the record when a person is processed into custody. It stays on file after release. The record includes the full name, date of birth, physical description, arrest date and time, charges, and the bond amount. Booking photos are part of the file too.

Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, arrested persons must see a judge within 48 hours. So Pickens County booking records get created fast after an arrest. Charges might change later when the prosecutor looks at the case. Bond can also shift at a hearing. The original record stays as first logged in Pickens County. Court records will then show any updates that come after the initial booking.

Court Records After Pickens County Arrests

Once an arrest occurs in Pickens County, the case goes to court. The Appalachian Judicial Circuit serves Pickens County along with Fannin and Gilmer Counties. Magistrate Court handles first appearances and bond hearings. Superior Court takes felony cases. State Court covers most misdemeanors. Each court creates records tied to the original Pickens County arrest.

The E-Access system and re:SearchGA portal both let you search these court records online. You can look up a person and find charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory can help you verify the Pickens County Sheriff's contact info if you need to follow up directly on a case. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, criminal history data can be shared with the public, so most Pickens County records are accessible unless sealed.

Note: Records that have been expunged or restricted will not appear in any public search for Pickens County.

Cities in Pickens County

Pickens County includes the city of Jasper, Nelson, and Talking Rock. All arrests in the county go through the Pickens County Sheriff's Office for booking. Jasper is the county seat and the main population center. The Jasper Police Department makes arrests within city limits, but booking happens at the county jail.

Nelson and Talking Rock are smaller communities in Pickens County. Arrests in these areas go through the county sheriff as well. All booking records are kept at the Pickens County jail on Camp Road.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Pickens County. Each one has its own sheriff and jail. Check the right county for the arrest you need.