Randolph County Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in Randolph County are managed by Sheriff Eddie Fairbanks and the deputies based in Cuthbert, a rural community in southwest Georgia with a population of about 6,700. The sheriff's office processes all bookings at the Randolph County jail and keeps arrest records on file for public access. You can look up who was recently booked by calling the office or visiting in person. State databases also hold records that flow from Randolph County arrests. This page walks through each option for finding arrest records here and explains what Georgia law says about your right to access them.

Randolph County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests

Sheriff Eddie Fairbanks leads the Randolph County Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is PO Box 506, Cuthbert, GA 39840. You can call (229) 732-2525 to reach the main office. The sheriff and his deputies serve warrants, patrol the county, and run the jail. When someone gets arrested in Randolph County, they are brought to the county jail for processing.

The booking process is the same as in any Georgia county. Staff records the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges, and bond amount. That data becomes the official arrest record. It is stored at the sheriff's office and reported to the state system. In a county this size, the office handles a modest number of bookings compared to metro areas. That can work in your favor if you need records fast, because staff is not buried under hundreds of requests. Call ahead and have a name ready, and they can check in Randolph County.

How to Look Up Randolph County Recent Arrests

Randolph County does not maintain an online jail roster or inmate search portal. The county is small enough that most inquiries are handled by phone. Call (229) 732-2525 and ask about a specific person. Staff can check the current jail roster and tell you if someone was recently booked. For older arrest records, a written request or office visit may be required.

State tools broaden your search. The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history from all Georgia counties. Every arrest in Randolph County feeds into this system. The Georgia Felon Search shows felony convictions statewide, and that includes anyone convicted on charges out of Randolph County. For court records tied to an arrest here, the E-Access portal and the re:SearchGA tool can pull up case filings from the courts.

The re:SearchGA portal from Tyler Technologies lets you search court dockets and case filings from counties across Georgia.

This tool is free and can show what happened in court after an arrest was made in Randolph County.

Note: State databases sometimes take a few days to reflect a new arrest from Randolph County.

Georgia Law and Recent Arrest Records in Randolph County

Under Georgia Code 17-4-27, law enforcement in Randolph County can make an arrest with a warrant issued by a judge or without one if probable cause exists. Most arrests come from warrant service, traffic stops, or calls to a scene. Each booking creates a record that is stored locally and shared with the GCIC statewide database.

Georgia's open records law gives you the right to request arrest records. Georgia Code 50-18-72 makes most law enforcement records public. The Randolph County Sheriff's Office must respond within three business days. Fees for copies may apply, but the records themselves are not restricted for standard bookings. Active investigations and sealed juvenile cases are the main exceptions. For a regular adult arrest record in Randolph County, the process is simple and open.

Booking Photos and Restrictions Recent Arrests

Mugshots are taken at every booking in the Randolph County jail. Under Georgia law, these photos are generally public records. Third-party websites sometimes post mugshots from counties across the state. If your photo was posted, the Georgia Department of Law has info on mugshot site practices and your options.

Some arrest records in Randolph County may not be available. Juvenile cases are sealed by default. Under Georgia Code 35-1-19, first offenders who complete their sentence may qualify for record restriction. If you search for someone in Randolph County and find nothing, the record could be restricted. It could also mean the person was not booked here. Under Georgia Code 35-3-37, a full GCIC criminal history report requires fingerprints or authorization, but a basic booking record from the Randolph County jail does not need that level of clearance.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search can show if someone from Randolph County was sentenced to state prison. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association lists contact info for all Georgia sheriffs if you need to reach another office near Randolph County.

Randolph County Courts After an Arrest

Once someone is arrested in Randolph County, their case goes to the Pataula Judicial Circuit courts. The magistrate court handles bond hearings and first appearances. Felony cases go to superior court for indictment and trial. Misdemeanors may stay in state court or be resolved at the magistrate level.

The clerk of court in Randolph County keeps all criminal case records after charges are formally filed. You can search for these records through re:SearchGA or by calling the clerk's office in Cuthbert. Having a case number makes the search go faster. Court records include indictments, hearing dates, motions, and final outcomes. They connect to the booking record from the Randolph County jail, giving you a full view of the case from start to finish.

Cities in Randolph County

Randolph County includes Cuthbert, Shellman, and Coleman. Cuthbert is the county seat and the largest community. All arrests in the area go through the Randolph County Sheriff's Office and jail in Cuthbert.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Randolph County in southwest Georgia. Check the arresting agency on any record to confirm which county processed the booking.