Access Rockdale County Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in Rockdale County are handled by Sheriff Eric Levett and his team at the office on Chambers Drive in Conyers. Rockdale is one of the smaller counties by land area in Georgia, but it has a population of about 93,000 people and sits just east of Atlanta along the I-20 corridor. The sheriff's office runs the county jail and keeps booking records for every arrest. You can search for recent arrest data by phone, in person, or through state databases. This page covers your options for finding arrest records in Rockdale County and the laws that govern public access to them.

Rockdale County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests

Sheriff Eric Levett heads the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office at 911 Chambers Drive in Conyers. The office phone is (770) 278-8000. The sheriff's office handles law enforcement for the unincorporated parts of the county and runs the Rockdale County Detention Center. Deputies make arrests, serve warrants, and transport inmates to the jail for booking.

When someone is arrested in Rockdale County, they go through intake at the detention center. Staff logs the person's full name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, and bond amount. This creates the booking record. The data is stored locally and reported to the state. Rockdale County sees a steady volume of arrests given its proximity to Atlanta. The detention center processes bookings around the clock. If you want to check on a recent arrest, call the office or visit the front desk at 911 Chambers Drive during business hours.

Rockdale County is big enough to have a more structured records process than some of its rural neighbors. Formal open records requests can be submitted by email, mail, or in person. The office typically responds within the timeframe set by state law, and fees depend on what you are asking for. Simple booking information is usually available over the phone without a formal request in Rockdale County.

How to Search Rockdale County Recent Arrest Records

You have a few ways to find recent arrest records in Rockdale County. The most direct option is calling the sheriff's office at (770) 278-8000. Give a name and they can check if the person is in the jail or was recently booked. You can also visit the office in Conyers during business hours. Walk-in requests are handled at the front desk.

State databases open up more options. The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal data from all 159 counties. Every arrest in Rockdale County is reported to this system. The Georgia Felon Search shows felony convictions statewide. If someone was arrested in Rockdale County and convicted of a felony, it will show up there. Both tools are free to use.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association keeps a directory of every sheriff in the state, which is useful if you need to track down records across county lines near Rockdale.

Use this directory to find contact info for Rockdale and its neighboring counties.

For court records that come after an arrest, the E-Access portal covers Georgia courts and can show case filings from Rockdale County. The re:SearchGA tool is another option for looking up dockets, hearings, and dispositions. Both tools are free and search by name or case number.

Recent Arrest Records and Georgia Law in Rockdale County

Every arrest in Rockdale County follows Georgia state law. Under Georgia Code 17-4-27, officers can arrest someone with a warrant or without one when they have probable cause. Rockdale County deputies serve warrants and also make warrantless arrests during traffic stops, domestic calls, and other incidents. The booking record captures the details of each arrest.

Your right to see those records is protected by the open records law. Georgia Code 50-18-72 makes most law enforcement records public. The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office has three business days to respond to a records request. They can charge for copies, but booking info is not restricted in standard cases. Sealed records and active investigations are the exceptions, but for a normal adult booking in Rockdale County, the process is open.

Under Georgia Code 35-3-37, a full criminal history from GCIC requires fingerprints or a signed release. The basic booking record from the Rockdale County jail does not require that. It is easier to get and covers what most people need to know about a recent arrest.

Mugshots and Record Restrictions in Rockdale County Recent Arrests

A booking photo is taken for every arrest at the Rockdale County Detention Center. Georgia law treats mugshots as public. Some third-party sites collect and post these photos. The Georgia Department of Law consumer page has information about mugshot sites and your options if your photo was posted after an arrest in Rockdale County.

Not all arrest records stay open. Juvenile arrests in Rockdale County are sealed by default under Georgia law. Under Georgia Code 35-1-19, certain first offenders can have their records restricted after finishing their sentence. If a search comes back empty for someone in Rockdale County, the record may have been restricted or the person may not have been booked here. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search can tell you if someone ended up in state prison after an arrest in Rockdale County.

Note: Record restriction does not erase the arrest, but it limits who can see it in the GCIC system.

Rockdale County Courts and Arrest Cases

After someone is arrested in Rockdale County, their case enters the Rockdale Judicial Circuit courts. Magistrate court handles first appearances and bond hearings. Felonies go to superior court for indictment. Misdemeanors may be handled in state court. Each court level keeps its own records tied to the original arrest.

The clerk of superior court in Rockdale County maintains criminal case files after charges are formally filed. You can look up cases through the re:SearchGA tool or by contacting the clerk in Conyers. A case number from the booking makes searching much faster. Court records include indictments, motions, hearing schedules, and final dispositions. Combined with the booking record from the detention center, you can follow any Rockdale County case from the arrest through the court outcome.

Cities in Rockdale County

Conyers is the county seat and the main city in Rockdale County. All arrests in Conyers and the unincorporated parts of the county are processed through the Rockdale County Detention Center. The Conyers Police Department handles arrests within city limits, but bookings go through the county jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Rockdale County east of Atlanta. If you need arrest records from a neighboring area, check the arresting agency on the booking record to find the right office.