Access Polk County Recent Arrest Records
Recent arrest records in Polk County are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Cedartown. Sheriff Johnny Moats leads the department and runs the county jail where all bookings take place. Polk County has about 42,600 people and sits in northwest Georgia near the Alabama state line. Arrest records here are public under state law. You can search for recent bookings, find out who is being held, and check charges and bond amounts. The sheriff's office is your first stop for this data, and Georgia's state databases offer more ways to dig into Polk County arrest records.
Polk County Quick Facts
Polk County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests
Sheriff Johnny Moats heads the Polk County Sheriff's Office. The department is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. It patrols unincorporated areas, runs the detention center, and maintains booking records. All arrests in Polk County get processed through this office. When someone is brought in, the jail staff log the booking with the person's name, charges, date of birth, and bond amount. These records are public.
The sheriff's office is at 1676 Rockmart Hwy in Cedartown. You can call 770-749-2901 to ask about recent arrests or check if someone is in the Polk County jail. Staff can pull up the roster and share basic booking details over the phone. Polk County is a mid-size county by Georgia standards, handling a steady flow of bookings. The jail staff can usually give you the info you need without a long wait, but busy times may slow things down a bit.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, the Polk County Sheriff's Office must report arrest data to the state. The Georgia Crime Information Center collects this info from every county. Polk County bookings feed into the statewide criminal history database that the GBI manages.
| Address | 1676 Rockmart Hwy, Cedartown, GA 30125 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Johnny Moats |
| Phone | 770-749-2901 |
| County Seat | Cedartown |
How to Search Polk County Recent Arrest Records
Finding arrest records in Polk County can be done a few different ways. The fastest is a phone call to the jail at 770-749-2901. Jail staff can look up a person by name and tell you the charges, bond amount, and custody status. For a formal copy of an arrest report or booking record, file an open records request. Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 gives you the right to request these documents. Polk County has three business days to respond.
State databases also cover Polk County arrests. The Georgia E-Access system shows court case records tied to arrests. You can search by name and find charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes for Polk County cases. The screenshot below shows the re:SearchGA portal, another tool for looking up court filings and docket entries from Polk County.
The re:SearchGA tool covers court records from many Georgia counties. It helps you trace a Polk County arrest from the initial booking through the court process. You can see what charges were filed, when hearings took place, and how the case ended up.
Note: For the most up-to-date info on recent Polk County arrests, always check with the jail first.
State Databases for Polk County Recent Arrests
Several Georgia databases hold arrest info from Polk County. These tools go beyond what the local jail provides and are free to use online. Each one covers a different part of the process.
The Georgia Felon Search lets you look up felony records across the state. Anyone arrested in Polk County who was later convicted of a felony will appear in this database. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search tracks people who went from a Polk County arrest to state prison, showing their current facility, status, and expected release date. The image below shows the Felon Search page where you can enter a name and check for records tied to Polk County or elsewhere in Georgia.
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory can help verify contact info for the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, criminal history data is accessible to the public for certain purposes. Most Polk County arrest records are open unless sealed by a court order.
What Polk County Recent Arrest Records Contain
A booking record from the Polk County jail holds the key facts about an arrest. It is created when jail staff process a person into custody. The record includes the full name, date of birth, physical description, arrest date and time, all charges at booking, and the bond amount. Booking photos are also part of the file. The record stays on file after the person is released from the Polk County jail.
Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, arrested persons must see a judge within 48 hours. Booking records in Polk County are created quickly because of this rule. Charges might change later as the case develops. The prosecutor can add, reduce, or drop charges. Bond can also shift at a hearing. The original Polk County booking data stays as first entered, and court records track what happens next.
Polk County Arrest Court Records
After an arrest in Polk County, the case moves to the courts. The Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit serves Polk County along with Haralson County. Magistrate Court handles first appearances and bond hearings. Superior Court takes felony cases. State Court covers misdemeanors. Each court produces records connected to the original Polk County arrest.
You can search for these court records through the E-Access system or re:SearchGA. Both allow you to look up a person by name and find case details, hearing schedules, and outcomes. The Clerk of Superior Court in Cedartown can help with in-person searches if the online tools don't have your records. Sealed or expunged Polk County records will not appear in any public search.
Note: Court records from Polk County may take a few days to show up in online systems after the arrest takes place.
Cities in Polk County
Polk County includes Cedartown, Rockmart, and Aragon. All arrests in the county go through the Polk County Sheriff's Office for booking. Both Cedartown and Rockmart have their own police departments that make arrests, but processing happens at the county jail.
Cedartown is the county seat and sits in the center of the county. Rockmart is the second largest city. Aragon is a small town in the southern part of Polk County. All booking records stay with the sheriff's office.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Polk County. Each has its own sheriff and jail with separate booking records. Verify the location of the arrest before searching.