Access Jones County 24 Hour Booking
Jones County 24 hour booking records are managed by the sheriff's office in Gray, Georgia. Located just east of Macon, Jones County has a population of about 29,000. The county jail processes bookings around the clock. Every arrest in Jones County results in a booking record that logs the person's name, charges, bond amount, and custody status. These records are available to the public under Georgia's open records law. The sheriff's office in Gray is the central point for all booking information.
Jones County Quick Facts
Jones County Sheriff 24 Hour Booking Office
The Jones County Sheriff's Office is at 122 Industrial Boulevard, Gray, GA 31032. Call (478) 986-3489 for information about recent bookings or people currently held at the jail. The sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer in the county and oversees the jail and all booking operations.
Jones County sits right next to Bibb County and the city of Macon. Many residents commute to Macon for work. But if an arrest happens within Jones County lines, it goes through the Jones County jail in Gray. The jurisdiction is based on where the arrest took place, not where the person lives.
| Agency | Jones County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 122 Industrial Boulevard, Gray, GA 31032 |
| Phone | (478) 986-3489 |
| Booking Hours | 24 hours, 7 days a week |
The Gray Police Department also makes arrests within the city. All arrested persons from any agency in Jones County end up at the same jail for booking. One call to the sheriff's office covers all recent intakes.
Jones County 24 Hour Booking
The booking process in Jones County starts when an officer brings someone to the jail. Staff take over and begin the intake process. They record the person's name, date of birth, address, and physical description. Charges are entered. Fingerprints are collected. A photo is taken. A booking number ties all the data together. This creates the official 24 hour booking record in the Jones County system.
Bond is set by a magistrate judge. Some charges come with a preset bond amount that the person can pay right away. Others need a hearing. In Jones County, bond hearings usually happen within 48 hours of the arrest. The person stays in custody until bond is posted. The booking record remains on file permanently whether the person bonds out or stays in jail.
Jones County is part of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. The Superior Court in Gray handles felony cases. Magistrate Court covers preliminary hearings, warrants, and small claims. The booking record is the first official document in any case that moves through the Jones County court system.
Jones County 24 Hour Booking Open Records
Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, all records maintained by the Jones County Sheriff's Office are public. Booking records are included. You can request them without giving a reason. Call, write, or visit the office in Gray. The response deadline is three business days per O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71.
The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, Jones County charges based on the hourly rate of the lowest paid staff member who can handle the request. Copies run about $0.10 per page. If the total exceeds $500, the county may ask for prepayment before pulling the records. A single booking record request typically costs very little.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 says social security numbers, bank information, and personal phone numbers must be redacted. The arrest data stays. Names, charges, dates, and bond amounts are all accessible from the Jones County booking records. Initial arrest reports remain open even during ongoing investigations.
Georgia Resources for Jones County
The GDC Find Offender tool covers people in state prisons. If someone from a Jones County arrest was sentenced to state time, they can be found through this search. It does not cover the Jones County jail. Call the sheriff's office for people held locally.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps criminal history records for the entire state. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34 makes felony convictions available without consent. Other records need the person's written permission. The Georgia Applicant Processing Service runs fingerprint-based checks with results in 24 to 48 hours. The GBI FAQ page explains the process in detail.
The Georgia Department of Corrections website provides access to the state offender database for people who left county jails like Jones County.
Jones County Booking Photo and Sealing
O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 says the Jones County Sheriff's Office cannot post booking photos on a website. If you need a copy, submit a written request with a statement about how you plan to use it. False statements carry penalties. O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 protects people whose photos end up on pay-for-removal sites. You can demand free takedown within 30 days.
Record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 can seal Jones County arrest records where charges were dismissed or not prosecuted. The district attorney must approve. Once restricted, the record is only available to courts and criminal justice agencies. The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 also allows sealing after someone finishes a first offender sentence. Guilty verdicts from Jones County cannot be sealed.
Cities in Jones County
Gray is the county seat of Jones County. All arrests go through the county jail in Gray. The proximity to Macon means some residents may interact with Bibb County courts, but Jones County bookings are handled locally.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Jones County in central Georgia. Each runs its own jail with separate 24 hour booking records.