Search Pulaski County Recent Arrest Records
Recent arrest records in Pulaski County are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Hawkinsville. Sheriff Wayne Wiley runs the department and oversees the county jail where all bookings get processed. Pulaski County is a small, rural area in central Georgia with around 11,200 people. Arrest records here are public under state law. You can search for who was recently booked, find out what charges they face, and check on bond amounts. The sheriff's office is the main source for this data, and state databases can help you search for Pulaski County arrest records online.
Pulaski County Quick Facts
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests
Sheriff Wayne Wiley leads the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office. This is the main law enforcement agency in the county. The office patrols the area, runs the jail, and keeps booking records for all arrests. When someone gets picked up in Pulaski County, the jail staff process the booking. They log the person's name, charges, date of birth, and bond amount. All of this is public record.
The mailing address is PO Box 330, Hawkinsville, GA 31036. Call 478-783-1521 to ask about a recent arrest or check if someone is in the Pulaski County jail. Staff can pull up the current roster and share basic booking details with you. Pulaski County is one of the smaller counties in Georgia, so the jail handles a low volume of bookings. This means you can usually get info fast when you call about an arrest in Pulaski County.
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI holds arrest data from Pulaski County too. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, the sheriff's office must report all arrests to the state. So Pulaski County bookings end up in the statewide system.
| Address | PO Box 330, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Wayne Wiley |
| Phone | 478-783-1521 |
| County Seat | Hawkinsville |
How to Search Pulaski County Recent Arrest Records
The quickest way to find a recent arrest in Pulaski County is to call the sheriff's office. Jail staff can look up current inmates by name and tell you the charges and bond details. For a written copy of an arrest record, file an open records request. Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 gives you the right to get these records. Pulaski County must respond within three business days. Copy fees may apply, but the records are open to anyone who asks.
Online tools can help you search for Pulaski County arrest records too. The Georgia E-Access system shows court records tied to arrests across the state. You can search by name and find charges, hearing dates, and outcomes for Pulaski County cases. The screenshot below shows the GCIC main page where you can learn about getting a formal criminal history search that includes Pulaski County arrest data.
A GCIC criminal history search pulls arrest records from across Georgia, including Pulaski County. It is the most thorough option but involves a fee and some processing time. For a quick check on a recent booking, the phone call to the jail is still your best bet.
State Databases for Pulaski County Recent Arrests
Georgia runs several free databases that hold arrest info from Pulaski County. Each covers a different part of the criminal justice system. They are helpful when the local jail does not have what you need.
The Georgia Felon Search lets you look up felony records statewide. If someone was arrested in Pulaski County and convicted of a felony, this tool shows it. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search tracks people who went from a Pulaski County arrest to state prison. It shows their current location, status, and expected release date. The re:SearchGA portal covers court filings from many counties and lets you trace cases from Pulaski County arrests through the court system.
The image below shows the E-Access portal where you can search for court records tied to Pulaski County arrests. This tool pulls from courts across Georgia and shows case details, hearing dates, and dispositions.
Use these tools together. Start local with the Pulaski County jail, then check state databases for court outcomes and prison status. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory can help verify the sheriff's contact info if you need it.
What Pulaski County Booking Records Show Recent Arrests
A booking record from the Pulaski County jail includes the key facts about an arrest. Staff create this when a person is processed into custody. The record has the full name, date of birth, physical description, arrest date and time, charges, and bond amount. Booking photos are part of the file as well. All of this stays on record after release.
Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, officers must bring arrested persons before a judge within 48 hours. Booking records in Pulaski County are created soon after the arrest because of this rule. Charges can change later. The prosecutor may add, reduce, or drop them. Bond can shift at a hearing too. The original Pulaski County booking data stays as first logged, and court records will show what changes come after.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, criminal history records can be shared with the public. Most Pulaski County arrest records are accessible unless sealed or restricted by a court order.
Court Records After Pulaski County Arrests
After an arrest in Pulaski County, the case enters the court system. The Oconee Judicial Circuit serves Pulaski County along with several other counties in the area. Magistrate Court handles first appearances and bond settings. Superior Court takes felony cases. State Court handles misdemeanors. Each court produces records linked to the original Pulaski County arrest.
Search court records through the E-Access system or re:SearchGA. Both let you look up a person and find case info. The Clerk of Superior Court in Hawkinsville can also help with in-person searches if you need records not available online.
Sealed or expunged records from Pulaski County will not appear in public searches. If a case was dismissed and the person applied for record restriction, the data may no longer be visible in any public tool.
Note: Court records from Pulaski County can take a few days to appear in online databases after an arrest occurs.
Cities in Pulaski County
Pulaski County includes Hawkinsville and a few small communities. All arrests in the county go through the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office for processing. Hawkinsville is the county seat and the only incorporated city of any real size in the area.
The Hawkinsville Police Department makes arrests within city limits, but all booking goes through the county jail. Arrest records stay with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office no matter where in the county the arrest took place.
Nearby Counties
These counties share borders with Pulaski County. Each one keeps its own arrest and booking records. Check the right county for the arrest you are searching for.