Fayette County 24 Hour Booking Records

Fayette County 24 hour booking records show all recent arrests processed at the county jail in Fayetteville, Georgia. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and logs every booking that takes place. Located south of Atlanta, Fayette County sees arrests from both county deputies and local police departments in Peachtree City and Fayetteville. You can search for recent Fayette County booking information by contacting the sheriff's office or requesting records under the Georgia Open Records Act. The jail keeps detailed logs of who was booked and when, along with all charges and bond amounts.

Fayette County 24 Hour Booking Office

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office handles all jail bookings for the county. The office is at 155 Johnson Avenue in Fayetteville. Every arrest made by county deputies, Peachtree City police, or Fayetteville police goes through this facility for intake. The jail operates around the clock. Staff take in each person, record their data, log the charges, and add them to the Fayette County booking system. This creates the 24 hour booking record that tracks who came into custody and why.

You can call the Fayette County Sheriff's Office at (770) 461-6353. The front desk can help with questions about recent bookings during normal hours. After hours, jail staff are still on site and can answer calls about current inmates. Fayette County is part of the Griffin Judicial Circuit, which covers this county along with Pike, Spalding, and Upson counties. Each county runs its own jail separately.

How 24 Hour Booking Works in Fayette County

The booking process in Fayette County follows a set routine for every arrest. Once a person arrives at the jail in Fayetteville, staff collect their name, date of birth, and physical details. They record all charges from the arresting officer. A photograph is taken. Fingerprints may be collected as well. The person is then assigned a booking number and placed in a housing unit. All of this information goes into the Fayette County jail system and becomes part of the booking record.

Fayette County has several police departments. Peachtree City has its own department, as does Fayetteville. Tyrone and Brooks also have local law enforcement. But all of them bring arrests to the Fayette County jail for processing. So no matter which agency made the arrest, the booking record ends up at the sheriff's office. This means one place holds all 24 hour booking data for the entire county.

The time from arrest to a booking showing up in the system can vary. Most records appear within a few hours of intake. If the jail is busy, it may take a bit longer. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office updates its records as processing wraps up for each person.

Note: All police departments in Fayette County bring their arrests to the same jail in Fayetteville for booking.

Access Fayette County 24 Hour Booking Records

Booking records from the Fayette County jail are public under Georgia law. The Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 defines all documents held by a public agency as public records. That includes the booking logs, arrest reports, and inmate information kept by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office. You do not need to explain why you want the records. Anyone can request them.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office must respond to a records request within three business days. You can submit your request in writing or make it orally. Fees may apply. The first quarter hour of search time is free. After that, the charge is based on the hourly salary of the lowest paid employee who can do the work. Copies cost about $0.10 per page. If total costs will go past $500, the Fayette County office can require prepayment.

Certain personal details are removed before records go out. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 requires redaction of social security numbers, bank account information, and cell phone numbers from Fayette County records. But names, charges, arrest dates, and bond amounts all stay visible. Initial arrest reports remain public even during open investigations under the same statute.

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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps criminal history records for the whole state through the Georgia Crime Information Center. A criminal history record is more detailed than a single booking entry. It tracks all arrests, court outcomes, and custody data for one person across Georgia. You can get your own criminal history from most sheriff's offices, including Fayette County, or directly from the GBI.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, private persons can obtain another person's criminal history with signed consent. Felony conviction records are available without consent under subsection (d.2). You need the person's full name, race, sex, and date of birth to make the request. For a fingerprint-based check, use the Georgia Applicant Processing Service. Results take 24 to 48 hours. The GCIC lobby at the GBI handles record inspections by appointment only. Call (404) 244-2639 option 1 to schedule a time.

The GBI website links to services for criminal history checks, record restriction applications, and the Georgia Sex Offender Registry that covers Fayette County and all other Georgia counties.

Fayette County Booking Photo Restrictions

Georgia puts strict limits on booking photos. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18, law enforcement agencies in Fayette County cannot post booking photographs on any website. A booking photo is the image taken during the intake process at the jail. Anyone who requests a booking photo from the Fayette County Sheriff's Office must sign a statement about its intended use. Making false statements is a violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-10-20.

Third-party websites that post mugshots must remove them within 30 days of a written request if the arrest qualifies for record restriction. O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 covers this process. Your request needs to include your name, date of birth, date of arrest, and the arresting agency. If the site does not comply, file a complaint with the Georgia Department of Law's Consumer Protection Division. This law applies to Fayette County arrests just like any other county in the state.

Fayette County 24 Hour Booking Records Restriction

Not every arrest stays on your record in Georgia. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows for the restriction of certain arrest records when charges are dropped. If charges were dismissed, nolle prossed, or not presented to a grand jury, you may qualify. The prosecutor in the Griffin Judicial Circuit must approve the restriction for Fayette County cases. Once approved, the arrest is sealed on your Georgia criminal history and is only visible to judges and criminal justice agencies.

The First Offender Act at O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 provides another path. If someone completes their first offender sentence, they are exonerated of guilt and the charge is sealed. This applies to Fayette County cases handled through the Griffin Judicial Circuit courts. Guilty dispositions on regular sentences do not qualify for either type of restriction.

Cities in Fayette County

Fayette County has several cities and towns. Peachtree City is the largest, with over 40,000 residents. All arrests in these cities are processed at the Fayette County jail in Fayetteville. Local police bring bookings to the same facility the sheriff uses.

Other communities in Fayette County include Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks, and Woolsey. All booking records for these areas go through the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Fayette County. Each one runs its own jail and keeps separate 24 hour booking records. Check the arrest location to find the right county.