Wilkes County Recent Arrest Records

Wilkes County recent arrest records are managed by Sheriff Darrell Powers from the office in Washington, Georgia. This east Georgia county has a population near 9,700 and sits between Augusta and Athens. Arrest records are public here, just like in every other Georgia county. You can look up who was booked into the Wilkes County jail, see what charges are on file, and find bond amounts. The sheriff's office handles local records, and state databases let you search for Wilkes County arrest data online from anywhere.

Wilkes County Sheriff Recent Arrests

Sheriff Darrell Powers runs the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office at 225 Alexander Drive in Washington. The office handles all law enforcement for the county, including patrols, criminal investigations, and jail operations. When someone gets arrested in Wilkes County, the booking takes place at the county jail. Staff record the person's name, charges, bond amount, and personal details. These records are public under Georgia law.

The city of Washington also has a police department that makes arrests. Those bookings go through the Wilkes County jail as well. So whether the arrest was made by the sheriff's office or the Washington PD, the records end up in the same place. You can call 706-678-2224 to ask about a recent arrest or check if someone is being held. Jail staff can look up the roster and share basic booking info over the phone.

For a written copy of a Wilkes County booking record, visit the sheriff's office or mail a written request. The staff can explain what is available and any fees that apply.

How to Search Wilkes County Recent Arrest Records

A phone call to 706-678-2224 is the quickest way to check on a Wilkes County arrest. Give the staff a name and they will look at the current jail log. For formal copies, submit an open records request. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office must respond within three business days. A small copy fee may apply.

Online databases are useful for Wilkes County arrest searches. The Georgia E-Access portal lets you look up court cases by name or case number. It covers Wilkes County court filings and shows charges, dates, and outcomes. The re:SearchGA portal is another free tool for searching docket entries from Georgia courts. Below is a screenshot of the re:SearchGA portal used for court record lookups.

re:SearchGA pulls from courts across the state. You can find case data tied to a Wilkes County arrest even if the case moved to a higher court or was transferred.

The Felon Search tool checks for felony convictions statewide. If someone arrested in Wilkes County was later convicted of a felony, the results will show it. The Georgia Crime Information Center holds all arrest data reported by the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office and makes it part of the statewide system.

Wilkes County Recent Arrests and Georgia Law

Georgia law governs how arrests work in Wilkes County. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, anyone arrested must see a judge within 48 hours. The booking record gets created right away. It includes the person's name, date of birth, physical description, charges, arrest date, and bond amount. Booking photos are taken and are part of the public record.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office reports arrest data to the GCIC. This state system stores records from every law enforcement agency in Georgia. So a Wilkes County arrest shows up in both local and state-level searches. The Department of Corrections offender search can track anyone who went from a Wilkes County arrest to prison.

Some Wilkes County arrest records can be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, first offenders who complete their sentence may apply for restriction. Once granted, the arrest will not show up in most public searches. Juvenile records are sealed automatically.

Court Records from Wilkes County

Wilkes County falls in the Northern Judicial Circuit. Cases that begin with an arrest here move through Magistrate Court for first appearances. Superior Court handles felonies. The clerk of court in Washington keeps all case files once formal charges are filed.

You can search court records through E-Access or re:SearchGA online. The clerk's office also helps in person. Court records from Wilkes County show the full story of an arrest, from initial charge through final outcome. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory is a good resource for confirming contact details for the Wilkes County office or reaching nearby sheriff departments when you need to track down arrest records.

Note: Some Wilkes County court records may take a few days to appear in online databases after a booking takes place.

Cities in Wilkes County

Wilkes County includes the city of Washington, which serves as the county seat. Washington has its own police department. Arrests by city officers are booked through the Wilkes County jail. Other small communities include Rayle and Tignall.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Wilkes County in east Georgia. Each one operates its own jail and keeps separate arrest records.