Search Stewart County Recent Arrests

Stewart County recent arrests go through the Sheriff's Office in Lumpkin, a rural county in southwest Georgia with a population of about 5,800. The sheriff handles all jail bookings for the county and keeps the arrest log on file. If you want to check on a recent booking or look up someone who was arrested in Stewart County, there are local and state options that can help. Most arrest records are public under Georgia law. This guide covers each way to search for Stewart County arrest records and what to expect from the process.

Stewart County Sheriff's Office Recent Arrests

Sheriff Larry Jones leads the Stewart County Sheriff's Office in Lumpkin. This is where all arrest records begin. When someone gets booked into the Stewart County jail, the staff logs the charge, personal details, bond info, and the date and time of arrest. That record becomes part of the public file. You can call or stop by during business hours to ask about any recent arrest in Stewart County.

The office is at PO Box 817 in Lumpkin, close to the town square. Stewart County is one of the smaller counties in Georgia, so the office does not see the volume of bookings that metro areas deal with. That works in your favor if you need records fast. Walk-in requests at the Stewart County Sheriff's Office get handled quickly since there is less of a backlog. Have your ID ready and know the name of the person you are looking for. The staff can search the booking log while you wait, and most standard arrest records in Stewart County are available the same day you ask for them.

How to Search Recent Arrest Records in Stewart County

The fastest way to check on a recent arrest in Stewart County is to call (229) 838-4311. Give them a name and the staff will search the booking log. If you need a copy of the record itself, plan to visit the office in Lumpkin. Stewart County does not run an online jail roster, so phone and in-person are the main local methods for getting arrest data.

State databases cover the gap when it comes to online searching. The Georgia Crime Information Center from the GBI is the main criminal records system for the whole state, and that includes arrests made in Stewart County. You can also use the Georgia Felon Search tool to check whether someone has a felony conviction on file. Both tools are free and cover all 159 Georgia counties.

The GCIC page from the GBI provides details on how to request criminal history information for Stewart County or any other part of Georgia. The screenshot below shows the main portal for this resource.

This tool is the state's central hub for criminal records and includes data from every county in Georgia.

For court records tied to a Stewart County arrest, the E-Access portal lets you look up case filings from Georgia courts by name or case number. The re:SearchGA portal also pulls court filings from county systems across the state. Both are useful if you want to find out what happened after a booking in Stewart County, such as whether charges were filed or a case was dismissed.

Note: State databases may lag behind the local booking log by a few days for recent Stewart County arrests.

Stewart County Recent Arrests and Georgia Law

Each arrest in Stewart County must follow rules set by state law. Georgia Code 17-4-27 spells out what officers have to do when making an arrest. The booking record at the Stewart County jail shows whether those steps were followed. It includes the charge, the time and place, the officer's name, and the person's details.

Georgia's open records law gives you the right to request arrest records from Stewart County. Under Georgia Code 50-18-72, the sheriff's office must respond to your request within three business days. They can charge for copies, but they cannot refuse access to a standard booking record. Active investigations, sealed cases, and juvenile matters are exceptions, but the bulk of arrest records in Stewart County are fully open to the public.

If you want a complete criminal history report, Georgia Code 35-3-37 applies. A simple name search gives basic results. For the full picture, you may need to submit fingerprints and go through the formal GCIC process. But for a standard recent arrest record from the Stewart County Sheriff's Office, the process is much simpler and quicker.

Mugshots and Record Limits in Stewart County Recent Arrests

Booking photos from the Stewart County jail are part of the arrest record. They are public under Georgia law in most cases. Some third-party websites collect and post these photos, which can be a real concern for people who were arrested but never convicted. The Georgia Department of Law has info on mugshot websites and your options if your photo was posted after a Stewart County arrest.

Certain arrest records in Stewart County can be restricted. Under Georgia Code 35-1-19, first offenders who finish their sentence may qualify to have their record restricted. Juvenile cases are sealed from the start. Once a record is restricted, it will not show up in a normal search. So if you look for someone and find nothing, the record might have been restricted or it might not exist at all in Stewart County.

Stewart County Court Records After an Arrest

Stewart County is part of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. Once someone is booked into the Stewart County jail, the case moves into the court system. Felony charges go to Superior Court. Misdemeanor cases land in Magistrate Court or State Court. Each level keeps its own records tied to the original arrest, and those records are separate from what the sheriff's office holds.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has a directory that lists contact info for the Stewart County Sheriff and other sheriffs across the state. If you need records from a neighboring county or you are not sure which office handled a particular arrest, this is a good starting point. You can also check the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search to find anyone who went from a Stewart County arrest into the state prison system. The Georgia Felon Search screenshot below shows the tool you can use to look up felony records tied to Stewart County arrests.

The Felon Search database is updated on a regular basis and covers every county in the state.

Cities in Stewart County

Stewart County includes the city of Lumpkin, which is the county seat, along with the smaller town of Richland. All arrests in these areas are handled by the Stewart County Sheriff's Office or local police.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Stewart County. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest near the county line, check the booking location or arresting agency listed on the record.