Access White County Recent Arrest Records

White County recent arrest records are managed by Sheriff Rick Kelley and his office in Cleveland. Located in the north Georgia mountains, this county has a population near 30,800 and draws both residents and tourists to the area. Arrests happen year-round, and booking records are public under Georgia law. You can search for who was booked into the White County jail, check charges, review bond information, and track case outcomes. The sheriff's office holds local records, and Georgia's statewide databases give you more ways to search White County arrest data from home.

White County Sheriff Recent Arrests

Sheriff Rick Kelley runs the White County Sheriff's Office at 1210 Hulsey Road in Cleveland. This is the main law enforcement agency for the county. The office handles patrols, investigations, and jail operations. When someone is arrested in White County, they get booked at the county detention center. The booking creates a record with the person's name, charges, bond amount, and personal information.

White County sees a fair amount of activity, partly because of its location along major north Georgia corridors. Tourism to Helen, the Bavarian-themed village, and access to the Appalachian Trail bring extra traffic through the area. That means the sheriff's office deals with a mix of local cases and incidents involving people passing through. All of it goes through the same booking process at the White County jail.

You can call 706-865-5177 to ask about a recent arrest. Jail staff can check the roster and give you basic booking info over the phone. If you want written copies or need to file a formal request, the office can handle that in person or by mail.

Searching White County Recent Arrest Records

A phone call to 706-865-5177 is the fastest way to check on a recent booking in White County. Staff can look up the jail log by name and tell you if someone is currently held. For a formal copy, you can submit an open records request. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, the sheriff must respond within three business days. Copy fees are usually reasonable.

Online tools expand your search options. The Georgia E-Access portal covers court cases tied to White County arrests. You can search by name and see charges, hearing dates, and case results. The re:SearchGA portal provides another way to find docket entries and filings from White County courts.

The Georgia Felon Search tool checks for felony convictions statewide. If someone arrested in White County was convicted of a felony, this tool will show the result. Below is a screenshot of the Felon Search page where you can start a name search.

Felon Search pulls from the statewide criminal records system and is a reliable way to check for felony convictions connected to White County arrests.

Note: Court records from White County usually appear in the online systems within a few days of the arrest.

White County Recent Arrests and Georgia Law

Georgia law sets the rules for arrests and booking records in White County. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, anyone arrested must see a judge within 48 hours. The booking record is created at the time of arrest and includes the name, date of birth, charges, arrest date, and bond. Booking photos are also taken and become part of the public file.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, the White County Sheriff's Office reports arrest data to the Georgia Crime Information Center. The GCIC stores this data in the statewide system. That means a White County arrest shows up not just in local files but also in state-level searches used by courts and law enforcement across Georgia.

Record restriction is an option under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. People who qualify as first offenders and complete their sentence can apply to have the arrest hidden from most public searches. Juvenile records are sealed automatically. If a White County arrest search turns up nothing, the record may have been restricted or the charges were dropped.

Court Records from White County

White County is in the Enotah Judicial Circuit. Cases that start with an arrest here move through Magistrate Court for first appearances and bond hearings. Superior Court handles felony cases. The clerk of court in Cleveland maintains all case files after formal charges are brought.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search helps you track anyone who went from a White County arrest to state prison. It shows their facility, status, and release date. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists contact info for every sheriff in the state. Both tools are useful when you need to follow up on a case that started with a booking in White County and want to see where it went from there.

Cities in White County

White County includes the city of Cleveland, which is the county seat, along with the city of Helen. Cleveland has its own police department, and Helen has a small force as well. Arrests made by city officers get booked through the White County jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border White County in the north Georgia mountains. Each one has its own jail and keeps its own booking records.