Lamar County 24 Hour Booking

Lamar County 24 hour booking records cover all recent arrests handled by the sheriff's office in Barnesville, Georgia. When someone gets arrested in Lamar County, they are brought to the county jail for processing. The booking log tracks each intake with names, charges, and dates. You can search for current inmates and recent booking data through the Lamar County Sheriff's Office. Whether you need to check on a recent arrest or look up who is in the jail right now, the sheriff's office in Barnesville is where all that booking information is kept for Lamar County.

Lamar County Sheriff Booking Records

The Lamar County Sheriff's Office sits at 121 Roberta Drive in Barnesville. This is the only law enforcement agency that runs the county jail here. Every arrest in Lamar County, whether made by city police or county deputies, ends up at this facility for booking. Staff work around the clock to process new inmates and keep the jail roster current. You can call (770) 358-5151 to ask about a recent booking or check on someone in the Lamar County jail.

Booking at the Lamar County jail follows a set process. Officers bring the arrested person in, take their photo, record personal details, and log the charges. This information then goes into the booking system. The whole thing can take a few hours depending on how many people are being processed at the same time. Once it is done, that person's record is part of the Lamar County jail log and may be available for public search.

Lamar County is part of the Towaliga Judicial Circuit in Georgia. This circuit also includes Monroe and Upson Counties. If a case moves from arrest to court, it will go through this circuit's Superior Court in Barnesville.

Searching Lamar County Booking Records

To find 24 hour booking records in Lamar County, start by calling the sheriff's office at (770) 358-5151. The jail staff can tell you if a person is currently in custody and give you basic booking details over the phone. For more detailed information, you may need to visit the office in person or submit a written records request. Lamar County is a smaller jurisdiction, so online booking search tools are not always available the way they are in larger metro counties.

Under Georgia's Open Records Act, specifically O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, booking records are public documents. You have the right to ask for them. The Lamar County Sheriff's Office must respond to your request within three business days per O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. They can charge for search time and copies, but the first 15 minutes of staff time is free. Copy fees are usually around $0.10 per page. If your request will cost more than $500, the office can require prepayment before they start pulling Lamar County records.

Note: Initial arrest reports in Lamar County are public even during active investigations under Georgia law.

Lamar County 24 Hour Booking Record Resources

The Georgia Department of Corrections runs a statewide offender search that can help if someone from Lamar County has moved from the county jail to state prison. This tool covers state facilities only, not the Lamar County jail itself. The GDC warns that all data should be verified through written correspondence with Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains criminal history records for the whole state through the Georgia Crime Information Center. A 24 hour booking record shows one arrest event. A full criminal history shows all arrests, dispositions, and custody records for one person over time. You can get your own criminal history from most sheriff's offices in Georgia, including the Lamar County Sheriff's Office in Barnesville.

The GDC offender search tool covers state prison inmates. For people still held at the Lamar County jail, contact the sheriff's office directly in Barnesville.

24 Hour Booking Photos in Lamar County

Georgia law restricts how booking photos are handled. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18, the Lamar County Sheriff's Office cannot post booking photographs on a website. This rule applies to every law enforcement agency in the state. A booking photo is any image taken during the arrest or jail intake process in Lamar County. If you need a copy of a booking photo, you must submit a written statement saying you will not use it for purposes that break the law.

If your photo was posted on a third-party mugshot website and you qualify for record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request removal. The site must take it down within 30 days of getting your written request per O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5. You need to provide your name, date of birth, date of arrest, and the name of the arresting agency in Lamar County. Complaints about violations can go to the Georgia Department of Law's Consumer Protection Division.

Lamar County 24 Hour Booking Criminal History Access

Criminal history records go beyond a single 24 hour booking. These records compile all arrests and court outcomes for one person across Georgia. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34 allows private persons to get someone else's criminal history with signed consent. Felony conviction records are available without consent under subsection (d.2), but you need the person's full name, race, sex, and date of birth.

For fingerprint-based checks, use the Georgia Applicant Processing Service. Results typically come back within 24 to 48 hours. The GCIC lobby at the GBI office handles in-person record inspections by appointment only. Call (404) 244-2639 option 1 to schedule.

Record restriction works under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. If charges were dismissed, not presented to a grand jury, or nolle prossed, you may be able to seal that arrest from your Georgia criminal history. The prosecutor must approve it. Guilty dispositions do not qualify for restriction in Lamar County or anywhere else in the state. The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 also provides a path to sealing records after someone completes their sentence terms.

Note: The GBI criminal history FAQ covers how to get records and how restriction works in Georgia.

24 Hour Booking Records Requests in Lamar County

You do not need a reason to ask for booking records in Lamar County. Georgia's Open Records Act gives everyone the right to inspect public documents. You can make your request orally or in writing to the Lamar County Sheriff's Office. The office must respond within three business days. Certain personal details like social security numbers and bank account information will be redacted from the records under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 before you get them.

The Governor's Office open records page explains your rights under the act. While that office does not hold Lamar County booking records, the same rules apply to every county jail in Georgia. If an agency refuses your request or takes too long, penalties may apply under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-74. First-time violations can bring fines up to $1,000.

Cities in Lamar County

Barnesville is the county seat and largest city in Lamar County. Other towns include Milner and Aldora. All arrests in these areas are processed through the Lamar County jail in Barnesville.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Lamar County. Each one runs its own jail and keeps separate 24 hour booking records. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest, check the location where it took place.