Find Bulloch County 24 Hour Booking

Bulloch County 24 hour booking records are maintained by the sheriff's office in Statesboro. Every arrest processed in this part of southeast Georgia goes through the Bulloch County jail. The sheriff's office logs each booking with the inmate's name, charges, bond amount, and arrest details. Statesboro is the county seat and home to Georgia Southern University. You can contact the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office to ask about recent bookings or file an open records request to get copies of jail intake records.

Bulloch County Sheriff 24 Hour Booking Office

The Bulloch County Sheriff's Office is in charge of the county jail and all booking operations. Their main office is at 17301 U.S. Highway 301 North in Statesboro, GA 30461. Call (912) 764-8888 to reach the sheriff's office. The jail runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Booking never stops. Any time an arrest happens in Bulloch County, the person is brought to this facility for intake processing.

Jail staff at the Bulloch County facility records each booking as it happens. The arresting officer brings the person in and hands over the paperwork. Then the jail team takes over. They photograph the inmate, collect personal data, log the charges, and assign a booking number. Bond amounts get set based on the charge type or by a judge if the charges are more serious. All of this data goes into the Bulloch County booking system and becomes part of the public record.

The Bulloch County Sheriff's Office website has information about the jail, contact numbers, and general resources for families and the public.

The sheriff's site provides jail details and contact information for anyone looking into 24 hour bookings at the Bulloch County facility in Statesboro.

Searching Bulloch County 24 Hour Booking Records

To check on a recent booking in Bulloch County, the best first step is to call the jail at (912) 764-8888. Ask the staff if a specific person is in custody. You will need the person's full name to get information. Staff can tell you about current inmates and their charges. This is the quickest way to find out about a 24 hour booking in Bulloch County if you already know the name of the person you are looking for.

For a written copy of a booking record, you can file an open records request with the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71 says you can make the request orally or in writing. The sheriff's office has three business days to respond. Fees may apply for search time and copies. The first quarter hour of search time is free under state law. Copy fees are usually around $0.10 per page. These rules apply the same way across all Georgia counties, including Bulloch.

You can also visit the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office in person during business hours. The records desk can help you look up bookings and get copies of intake reports. Bring ID with you. For bulk records requests, it helps to put your request in writing so the staff can process it properly.

Note: Bulloch County does not currently have a public online inmate search tool, so phone and in-person inquiries are the main options for checking 24 hour bookings.

Bulloch County Booking Records Access

Georgia's Open Records Act protects your right to see booking records from the Bulloch County jail. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, all documents created or received by a public agency are considered public records. The Bulloch County Sheriff's Office is a public agency. Its booking logs, arrest reports, and intake data are public records by law. You do not need to explain why you want to see them.

There are some exceptions. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists records that can be held back from the public. Pending investigation files may be exempt, but initial arrest reports stay open even during active cases. Personal information like social security numbers, bank data, and cell phone numbers must be blacked out before records are released to the public. Juvenile booking records and sealed cases are also off limits in Bulloch County, just like the rest of Georgia.

Agencies that violate the Open Records Act face penalties. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-74, a first willful violation can mean a fine up to $1,000. Repeat violations within 12 months can go up to $2,500 each. Destroying records to prevent disclosure is a separate crime. These rules make sure that public agencies like the Bulloch County jail follow through on records requests.

What Bulloch County 24 Hour Booking Records Show

A 24 hour booking record from the Bulloch County jail contains the basic facts about an arrest. It shows who was booked, when they came in, and what they were charged with. The record also lists the arresting agency, which could be the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office, the Statesboro Police Department, or another law enforcement agency operating in the area. Bond information is included when it has been set.

Bulloch County booking records typically include:

• Inmate's full legal name
• Date of birth
• Booking date and time
• All charges filed at booking
• Bond amount per charge
• Arresting agency name
• Release date if the person has been let go

Booking photographs are taken during the intake process at the Bulloch County jail. However, O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 says law enforcement cannot post these photos on a website. Anyone requesting a booking photo must sign a statement about how they plan to use it. This law applies to the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office and all law enforcement in Georgia.

Bulloch County Criminal History Checks

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps criminal history records for the whole state. A criminal history is more than a single booking record. It shows every arrest, charge, court result, and custody event tied to one person in Georgia. You can get your own criminal history from the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, private persons can also request the criminal history of someone else with that person's signed consent.

Felony conviction records are public without consent under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34(d.2). You need the person's full name, race, sex, and date of birth. The Georgia Applicant Processing Service handles fingerprint-based checks with results in 24 to 48 hours. The GBI office processes record inspections by appointment only. Call (404) 244-2639 option 1 to schedule. Same-day appointments are not offered.

Georgia 24 Hour Booking Resources for Bulloch County

The GDC Find Offender tool lets you search for people in the state prison system. This is separate from the Bulloch County jail. Use it when someone has been sentenced to a GDC facility after their arrest and booking in Bulloch County. The GDC recommends verifying information through written correspondence with Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029.

The GBI Criminal History FAQ answers common questions about Georgia records. The Governor's Office open records page explains your access rights under state law. Record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows sealing of certain arrest records when charges are dismissed or not prosecuted. The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 provides for exoneration of guilt upon completion of a sentence. Both apply to arrests processed at the Bulloch County jail.

Note: The GDC offender search covers state prison inmates only and does not include people held at the Bulloch County jail awaiting trial.

Cities in Bulloch County

Statesboro is the largest city in Bulloch County with a population over 35,000. It is home to Georgia Southern University. Other towns in the county include Brooklet, Portal, and Register. City police in Statesboro make arrests, but all bookings are processed at the Bulloch County jail by the sheriff's office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Bulloch County. Each one has its own jail and maintains separate 24 hour booking records. If you are unsure where an arrest was processed, check the arresting agency or the county where it happened.