Schley County Recent Arrest Records Search

Recent arrests in Schley County are processed by Sheriff Scott Nelson and his deputies out of Ellaville, a small rural community in central Georgia with about 5,200 residents. The sheriff's office handles all bookings and keeps arrest records on file at the county jail. Since Schley County is one of the smallest counties in the state, the volume of arrests is low, but the same Georgia laws apply here as in any other county. You can search for arrest records by calling the sheriff or using state databases that cover every jurisdiction. This page explains the process for finding booking info in Schley County.

Schley County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests

Sheriff Scott Nelson runs the Schley County Sheriff's Office out of Ellaville. The mailing address is PO Box 809, Ellaville, GA 31806. You can call (229) 937-2101 to reach the office. This is a small team that covers patrol, warrant service, and jail operations for the entire county. All arrests in Schley County go through this office.

The booking process here works like it does everywhere in Georgia. When someone gets arrested, deputies bring them in and record the name, date of birth, charges, and bond info. That record stays on file and becomes public under state law. Because Schley County is so small, the staff knows most of what happens in the area. A phone call is often all it takes to find out about a recent arrest. If you need a formal copy or an older record, you can visit the office in Ellaville during business hours.

How to Find Schley County Recent Arrest Records

Schley County does not have an online inmate search or jail roster. The county is too small for that. To check on a recent arrest, call the sheriff at (229) 937-2101. Give them a name and they can look it up quickly. An in-person visit to the office in Ellaville works too. Bring your ID and have the person's name ready.

State tools help when local resources are limited. The Georgia Crime Information Center stores criminal history data from all Georgia counties, including arrests from Schley County. The Georgia Felon Search shows felony convictions for the whole state. If someone was arrested here and convicted of a felony, it would show up in that search. Both tools are free.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search shows inmates currently in state custody, including people whose cases started in Schley County.

Use this if you are looking for someone who was sentenced to state prison after being arrested in Schley County.

For court records, the E-Access portal and the re:SearchGA tool both cover Georgia courts. You can search by name or case number to find what happened after a booking in Schley County.

Note: Schley County inmates may sometimes be housed in a neighboring county jail due to capacity or staffing.

Schley County Recent Arrests Under Georgia Law

Under Georgia Code 17-4-27, officers in Schley County can arrest someone with a warrant or without one when probable cause is present. Most arrests in a small county come from warrant service, traffic stops on Highway 19, or calls to a residence. The booking record from each arrest is kept at the sheriff's office and shared with the state.

Georgia's open records law protects public access to arrest records. Under Georgia Code 50-18-72, the Schley County Sheriff's Office must respond to a records request within three business days. Copy fees may apply. Standard booking records are not restricted. Active investigations and sealed juvenile cases are the exceptions. For a routine adult arrest record in Schley County, access is open.

Record Restrictions and Booking Photos Recent Arrests

Mugshots from the Schley County jail are part of the arrest record and are generally public. Some records may be restricted by law. Under Georgia Code 35-1-19, first offenders who finish their sentence can apply for record restriction. Juvenile arrests are sealed by default. Under Georgia Code 35-3-37, a full criminal history from the GCIC system requires fingerprints or authorization. But a basic booking record from the sheriff's office in Schley County does not need that.

If a name search turns up nothing, the record could be restricted or the person may not have been booked in Schley County. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory can help you find the right office if the arrest happened in a neighboring county instead.

Schley County Courts After Arrest

Schley County is part of the Southwestern Judicial Circuit. After a booking, the case goes to court. Magistrate court handles bond hearings and first appearances. Felony cases move to superior court. Misdemeanors stay in the lower courts. The clerk of court in Schley County keeps all criminal case files once charges are filed.

You can search court records through the re:SearchGA portal or by calling the clerk's office in Ellaville. Court records include indictments, motions, hearing dates, and dispositions. They tie back to the original booking from the Schley County jail. Between the sheriff's records and the court system, you can track a case from the arrest to the final outcome.

Cities in Schley County

Ellaville is the county seat and the only incorporated city in Schley County. All arrests in the area are processed at the Schley County jail by the sheriff's office.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to Schley County. Check the arresting agency on any booking record if you are unsure which county handled a case.