Quitman County Recent Arrest Records

Recent arrests in Quitman County are handled by Sheriff Charles Davis and his small team in Georgetown. This is one of the least populated counties in all of Georgia, with just about 2,300 residents living along the Chattahoochee River on the Alabama border. Arrest records in Quitman County are public under state law, and you can request them by phone or in person. Because the county is so small, the sheriff's office deals with fewer bookings than most, which can mean faster turnaround on records requests. This page breaks down how to search for arrest records in Quitman County and what state tools are available to help.

Quitman County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests

Sheriff Charles Davis runs the Quitman County Sheriff's Office out of Georgetown. The mailing address is PO Box 338, Georgetown, GA 39854. Call (229) 334-3739 to reach the office. This is a small operation, with just a handful of deputies covering the entire county. The office handles all arrests, serves warrants, and runs the county jail.

With a population of around 2,300, Quitman County does not see a high volume of arrests. That said, bookings still follow the same state rules as any other county. When someone is arrested here, they go through the standard intake process at the jail. Staff records the name, charges, date of birth, and bond info. This booking record becomes public once it is filed. For a small county like Quitman, calling the sheriff is the most direct way to check on a recent arrest. Staff usually know the details without needing to dig through a large system.

How to Search Quitman County Recent Arrest Records

Quitman County does not have an online jail roster or inmate search. The county is too small for that kind of system. Your best bet is to call the sheriff's office at (229) 334-3739 and ask about the person by name. You can also drive to Georgetown and ask at the front desk. In a place this size, the staff will likely know right away if someone was recently booked in Quitman County.

State databases fill in the gaps for Quitman County. The Georgia Crime Information Center collects arrest data from every county, and Quitman is no exception. The Georgia Felon Search tool can show felony convictions tied to an arrest here. Both of these are free to use. For court records that come after an arrest in Quitman County, try the E-Access portal or the re:SearchGA tool.

The Georgia Felon Search page at felonsearch.ga.gov lets you run a name and see if someone has a felony conviction from any Georgia county.

This tool is free and covers all 159 counties, including Quitman County.

Recent Arrest Records and Georgia Law in Quitman County

All arrests in Quitman County follow the same state laws that apply everywhere in Georgia. Under Georgia Code 17-4-27, deputies can arrest someone with a warrant or without one if they have probable cause. Most arrests in a rural county like Quitman come from warrant service, traffic stops, or calls to a home. The booking record captures the details of the event and becomes part of the public file.

Georgia's open records law protects your right to see these records. Georgia Code 50-18-72 says most law enforcement records are public. The sheriff's office in Quitman County must respond to a request within three business days. They may charge a small fee for copies. For a basic booking record, access is usually not a problem. The only real exceptions are sealed cases and active investigations. Standard arrest records from the Quitman County jail are open for anyone to request.

Under Georgia Code 35-3-37, getting a full criminal history from GCIC requires more steps. You may need fingerprints or a release from the person. But the booking record at the local level in Quitman County is simpler to get and does not need that kind of clearance.

Booking Photos and Record Limits Recent Arrests

Mugshots taken at the Quitman County jail are part of the arrest record. Georgia law treats them as public in most cases. Some records may be restricted. Juvenile arrests are sealed by default. Under Georgia Code 35-1-19, certain first-time offenders can have their record restricted after they complete their sentence. If a search turns up nothing for someone in Quitman County, it could mean the record was sealed, restricted, or that the person was never arrested here.

You can check if someone ended up in state prison through the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search tool. This covers anyone sentenced to state time from charges that started in Quitman County or any other Georgia county. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association also keeps a directory of all sheriffs in the state, which is handy if you need to contact a neighboring office about a case that may overlap with Quitman County.

Quitman County Court System

After a booking in Quitman County, the case enters the court system. Quitman is part of the Pataula Judicial Circuit. The magistrate court handles first appearances and bond hearings. Felonies go to superior court, while misdemeanor cases stay in the lower courts. The clerk of court keeps all criminal case files once charges are formally filed.

You can search for court records online through re:SearchGA or call the clerk's office in Georgetown. If you have a case number from the arrest, the search goes much faster. Court records include things like indictments, motions, hearing dates, and dispositions. They connect back to the original booking record from the Quitman County jail. Between the sheriff's records and the court system, you can track a case from start to finish in Quitman County.

Note: Some older Quitman County court records may not be available online and might require an in-person visit to the clerk's office.

Cities in Quitman County

Georgetown is the county seat and the only real town in Quitman County. All arrests in the area are processed at the Quitman County jail through the sheriff's office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Quitman County. If you need arrest records from a different jurisdiction, check the arresting agency listed on the booking record.