Johnson County 24 Hour Booking Records
Johnson County 24 hour booking records are maintained by the sheriff's office in Wrightsville. This rural county in central Georgia has a population around 9,600. The jail processes all arrest bookings for the area. Every person arrested in Johnson County goes through intake at the facility in Wrightsville. The sheriff's office logs names, charges, bond amounts, and custody status for every booking. Georgia law makes these records available to anyone who requests them.
Johnson County Quick Facts
Johnson County 24 Hour Booking Office
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is at 300 E. Elm Street, Wrightsville, GA 31096. Call (478) 864-3373 for questions about recent bookings or people in custody. The sheriff handles law enforcement for the county, including the jail. All bookings pass through this office, whether the arrest was made by the sheriff's deputies or the Wrightsville Police.
When someone is arrested in Johnson County, they are transported to the jail in Wrightsville for intake. Staff collect personal details, enter charges, take fingerprints and a photo, and assign a booking number. This process runs around the clock. The jail never closes. Even in a small county like Johnson, the intake process follows state standards.
| Agency | Johnson County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 E. Elm Street, Wrightsville, GA 31096 |
| Phone | (478) 864-3373 |
| Booking Hours | 24 hours, 7 days a week |
Johnson County is home to a Georgia Department of Corrections facility. The Johnson State Prison is in Wrightsville. But the state prison and the county jail are completely separate. The county jail holds people waiting for trial or serving short sentences. The state prison holds people serving longer terms. Booking records from the county jail are managed by the sheriff's office.
Johnson County 24 Hour Booking
The booking process in Johnson County follows the same pattern as every other county in Georgia. An officer brings the arrested person to the jail. Jail staff take over. They record the person's name, date of birth, address, and physical details. Charges get logged. Fingerprints and a photo are captured. A booking number is assigned. All of this becomes the formal 24 hour booking record.
A magistrate judge sets bond in Johnson County. Minor charges often have a preset bond schedule. The person posts the amount and leaves. Felonies and violent offenses need a hearing. The judge reviews the charges and sets bail at a hearing that typically happens within 48 hours. If bond is not posted, the person remains in the Johnson County jail.
Note: The Johnson State Prison in Wrightsville is a separate facility from the county jail. If you are looking for someone in the state prison system, use the GDC search, not the county sheriff's office.
Johnson County Booking Open Records
Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, all records held by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office are public. That includes every booking entry. You can request records without stating why. Requests can be made by phone, in writing, or in person in Wrightsville. The office must respond within three business days per O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71.
The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free. Beyond that, Johnson County charges based on the lowest paid employee's hourly rate. Copies cost about $0.10 per page. Most single booking record requests cost very little. Prepayment may be required if the total exceeds $500.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 requires removal of social security numbers, bank details, and personal phone numbers before records are released. The arrest data itself stays intact. Names, charges, dates, and bond information remain part of the public record. Initial arrest reports from Johnson County are open even during active investigations.
Georgia Resources for Johnson County
The Georgia Department of Corrections runs the state prison system, including Johnson State Prison in Wrightsville. The GDC Find Offender tool searches for state inmates. This covers people at Johnson State Prison and other facilities but does not cover the Johnson County jail.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains criminal history records statewide through the Georgia Crime Information Center. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, felony convictions are public without consent. Other records need the person's signed permission. The Georgia Applicant Processing Service handles fingerprint-based checks with results in 24 to 48 hours.
The GDC offender search covers state inmates, including those at Johnson State Prison. It does not include people held at the Johnson County jail.
Johnson County 24 Hour Booking Photos and Record
O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 prevents the Johnson County Sheriff's Office from posting booking photos on a website. To get a copy, submit a written request and sign a statement about your intended use. False statements are a crime. If your Johnson County booking photo appears on a website that charges for removal, O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 requires free removal within 30 days of your written demand.
Record restriction is available under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 for Johnson County arrests where charges were dismissed or never prosecuted. The district attorney must approve the restriction. Once sealed, the record is only accessible to courts and law enforcement. O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 also allows sealing under the First Offender Act. Convictions that ended in a guilty plea or verdict cannot be restricted.
Cities in Johnson County
Wrightsville is the county seat. Kite is another small community in the area. All arrests are processed at the county jail in Wrightsville.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Johnson County in central Georgia. Each has its own sheriff's office and jail.