Find Recent Arrest Records in Seminole County

Recent arrests in Seminole County are handled by Sheriff Heath Elliott and deputies out of the office on Court Street in Donalsonville. Seminole County sits at the very bottom of southwest Georgia near the Florida state line and has about 8,300 residents. The sheriff's office processes all bookings at the county jail and maintains arrest records for public access. If you want to look up a recent booking or check an older case, you can call the office or search state databases that pull data from Seminole County. This page covers how to find arrest records here and what the law says about access.

Seminole County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests

Sheriff Heath Elliott leads the Seminole County Sheriff's Office at 208 Court Street in Donalsonville. The office phone is (229) 524-5115. Deputies patrol the county, serve warrants, and run the jail. Seminole County borders both Florida and Alabama, so the office sometimes works with agencies in other states on arrest-related matters.

Bookings at the Seminole County jail follow standard Georgia procedures. When deputies arrest someone, they bring the person in for processing. Staff records the name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and arresting officer. That information becomes the official arrest record. It is stored locally and also sent to the state GCIC database. Despite being a small county, Seminole sees a variety of arrest types. Highway 84 runs through the area and brings traffic from other parts of the state and across the Florida line. If you need info about a recent arrest, call the office and give them a name. You can also stop by during business hours in Donalsonville.

How to Search Seminole County Recent Arrest Records

Seminole County does not run an online inmate search. The county is small and relies on phone and in-person requests. Call the sheriff at (229) 524-5115 to ask about a specific person. Staff can check the system and tell you if someone was booked recently. For formal copies, you may need to visit the office or submit a written request.

State tools widen your options. The Georgia Crime Information Center has criminal history data from all 159 Georgia counties, including Seminole. The Georgia Felon Search shows felony convictions statewide. Both are free to use and do not require an account.

The Georgia Felon Search page lets you check for felony convictions across the state, including cases from Seminole County.

This is a good starting point if you are looking for someone convicted of a felony after an arrest in Seminole County.

The E-Access portal covers Georgia courts and shows case filings. The re:SearchGA tool pulls docket info from county courts. Both can show what happened after a booking in Seminole County. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory has contact info for every sheriff in the state if you need to reach a nearby office.

Seminole County Recent Arrests Under Georgia Law

Deputies in Seminole County follow Georgia law for all arrests. Under Georgia Code 17-4-27, an officer can make an arrest with or without a warrant when probable cause is present. Warrant arrests come from a judge's order. Warrantless arrests happen during active incidents. The booking record from each event stays on file at the sheriff's office and goes to the GCIC statewide system.

Georgia's open records law protects your right to request arrest records. Georgia Code 50-18-72 makes most law enforcement records public. The Seminole County Sheriff's Office must respond within three business days. Copy fees may apply, but the records are open for standard bookings. Sealed juvenile cases and active investigations are the main exceptions. For a routine adult arrest record in Seminole County, the process is straightforward.

Record Restrictions and Mugshots Recent Arrests

Booking photos from the Seminole County jail are part of the public arrest record. Georgia law treats mugshots as open records. That said, not all records stay available. Under Georgia Code 35-1-19, first offenders can apply for record restriction after finishing their sentence. Juvenile records are sealed by default.

If a name search in Seminole County comes up empty, the record could be restricted. It could also mean the person was never booked here. Under Georgia Code 35-3-37, a complete GCIC criminal history requires more than a basic request. Fingerprints or a signed release may be needed. But for a standard booking record from the Seminole County jail, the bar is much lower. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search can show if someone from this area is in state prison.

Note: Seminole County's location near the Florida and Alabama borders means some arrests involve multi-state coordination, which can affect which records are available locally.

Seminole County Courts After Arrest

Seminole County is part of the Pataula Judicial Circuit. After an arrest, the case goes through the court system. Magistrate court handles first appearances and bond hearings. Felonies go to superior court. Misdemeanors may stay in state court or magistrate court. The clerk of court in Seminole County keeps all criminal case files after charges are filed.

You can search court records through re:SearchGA or by calling the clerk's office in Donalsonville. A case number from the booking makes the search faster. Court records include indictments, hearings, motions, and final outcomes. They connect to the booking record at the Seminole County jail. Together, you get the full picture of a case from arrest to resolution.

Cities in Seminole County

Donalsonville is the county seat and the main town in Seminole County. Iron City is the only other incorporated community. All arrests in the area go through the Seminole County Sheriff's Office and jail in Donalsonville.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Seminole County at the southwest corner of Georgia. If you need records from a different jurisdiction, check the arresting agency on the booking record.