Search LaGrange 24 Hour Booking
LaGrange 24 hour booking records go through the Troup County Jail. LaGrange is the county seat of Troup County in west Georgia, near the Alabama state line. The city has about 33,500 residents. The LaGrange Police Department handles most arrests in the city, and the Troup County Sheriff's Office manages the jail where all bookings are processed. These records are public under Georgia's Open Records Act and available to anyone who requests them.
LaGrange Quick Facts
LaGrange Police Department
The LaGrange Police Department is located at 100 W. Haralson Street, LaGrange, GA 30240. Call (706) 883-2603 for non-emergency questions. The department patrols the entire city, handles investigations, and makes most of the arrests in LaGrange. They cover downtown, the LaGrange College area, and residential neighborhoods throughout the city limits. LaGrange sits along I-85, which adds some interstate traffic and related law enforcement activity.
Check the LaGrange Police website for department information and contact details.
| Department | LaGrange Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 W. Haralson Street, LaGrange, GA 30240 |
| Phone | (706) 883-2603 |
| Website | lagrange-ga.gov/police |
The Troup County Sheriff's Office manages the county jail. They process all bookings for arrests made by LaGrange Police, the sheriff's deputies, and other agencies operating in the area. The sheriff's office also handles warrant service and courthouse security.
How to Find LaGrange 24 Hour Booking Records
The Troup County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps booking records. Contact them to ask about a specific person who was booked after a LaGrange arrest. They can tell you if someone is in custody, what the charges are, and the bond amount. Check the Troup County government website or the sheriff's office for any online inmate search tools.
Booking details include the person's name, charges, arresting agency, date, and bond info. For LaGrange cases, the arresting agency is usually LaGrange PD. The sheriff's office and Georgia State Patrol also make arrests in the area. All of them get processed at the Troup County Jail. Once someone is booked, the record is public.
The Georgia Department of Corrections tracks people in the state prison system after sentencing.
Use the GDC offender search if someone from a LaGrange case has been sentenced to state prison. For people still in the Troup County Jail, use the county system.
Open Records in LaGrange
Georgia's Open Records Act covers all LaGrange booking records. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes these records public. You can request arrest reports, incident reports, and booking data from the LaGrange Police Department or the Troup County Sheriff's Office. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, the agency must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time is free. Copies are about $0.10 per page.
Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, initial arrest reports cannot be withheld. The basic facts of any LaGrange arrest are available to anyone. Name, charges, date, and arresting agency are part of the public record. Put your request in writing and include the person's full name and the approximate arrest date. Written requests create a paper trail that helps if you need to follow up.
24 Hour Booking Photo Restrictions
O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 limits how LaGrange booking photos are distributed. Law enforcement cannot post mugshots on a website without proper forms. You can still get a copy of a booking photo by contacting the Troup County Sheriff's Office directly. They will have you sign a statement that the photo will not go on a pay-for-removal website.
Third-party sites that post LaGrange mugshots face penalties under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5. You can demand removal in writing. The site must take it down within 30 days at no cost. Include your full name, date of birth, and arrest date. If the site does not comply, file a complaint with the Georgia Department of Law.
Criminal History Beyond LaGrange
One LaGrange booking shows one arrest. For a complete criminal history, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains the statewide database. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34 governs who can access these records. You can get your own at any time. Someone else's record needs their signed consent, unless it involves felony convictions which are public.
Fingerprint-based background checks run through the GAPS portal. Results come in 24 to 48 hours and cover every county in Georgia. People with dismissed LaGrange charges may qualify for record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. First offenders can seek record sealing under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 after completing their sentence. The GBI criminal history FAQ has more details on the process.
What Happens After a LaGrange 24 Hour Booking
After LaGrange Police make an arrest, the person goes to the Troup County Jail. Booking staff records the charges, takes a photo, and collects fingerprints. Bond is set by schedule for common misdemeanors. Felony charges and more serious offenses may need a first appearance hearing. The process takes a few hours depending on jail volume that day.
Family members can contact the Troup County Jail to check on someone's status. Once bond is posted, the person can be released while waiting for their court date. Not all LaGrange arrests allow bond right away. Violent crimes and certain drug charges may require a judge to review the case before setting release conditions. The Troup County Magistrate Court handles most initial appearances.
Troup County 24 Hour Booking Records
LaGrange is the county seat of Troup County. All bookings from LaGrange arrests go through the county jail. The Troup County Sheriff manages jail operations and public records. For a full overview of the Troup County booking system, visit the county page.
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