Mitchell County 24 Hour Booking

Mitchell County 24 hour booking records come from the Sheriff's Office in Camilla, Georgia. This is a rural county in the southwest part of the state. When someone gets arrested here, they go to the Mitchell County jail for booking and processing. The sheriff's office handles all intake, keeps the booking log, and responds to public requests for arrest data. You can call, write, or visit in person to get information about recent bookings in Mitchell County. The jail runs around the clock, so new records are created at any hour.

Mitchell County Sheriff Booking Office

The Mitchell County Sheriff's Office sits at 10 E. 4th Street in Camilla. This is where all arrests in the county get processed. Deputies bring people to the jail, and staff handles booking from start to finish. The office phone number is (229) 336-2021. You can call during business hours to ask about someone who was recently arrested or to find out if a person is still in the Mitchell County jail.

Booking at the Mitchell County jail follows a set routine. Staff collects the arrested person's name, date of birth, home address, and physical description. They take fingerprints and a photo. Charges are logged with details about whether each one is a felony or misdemeanor. Bond amounts are assigned based on the type of charge. All of this creates the 24 hour booking record that becomes part of the public file in Mitchell County.

After hours, the jail still takes in new inmates. The booking process does not stop at 5 PM. So if you are trying to find out about an arrest that happened late at night or on a weekend, the Mitchell County jail will have that information. Call the main number and jail staff can help.

Requesting Mitchell County 24 Hour Booking Records

Georgia's Open Records Act gives you the right to see booking records from the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 defines public records broadly, and booking data falls under that definition. You can make your request in writing or just ask in person at the jail in Camilla. The Mitchell County Sheriff's Office must respond within three business days under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71.

Fees for copies are low. Most Georgia counties charge about $0.10 per page. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. If your request would cost more than $500, Mitchell County can ask for prepayment, but that is rare for booking record lookups. You do not have to explain why you want the records. The law does not require a reason.

Certain personal details get removed before Mitchell County gives you the records. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, social security numbers, bank info, medical data, personal emails, and cell phone numbers are all redacted. But the booking basics stay open. Names, charges, bond amounts, dates, and arresting agency information are all public in Mitchell County.

Note: Initial arrest reports from Mitchell County remain public even when an investigation is still going on.

Georgia 24 Hour Booking Resources for Mitchell County

The state of Georgia runs several databases that can help you find information tied to Mitchell County arrests. The GDC offender search covers people serving time in state prison facilities. If someone was arrested in Mitchell County and later convicted and sentenced to state prison, their record would move to the GDC system.

The Georgia Department of Corrections homepage provides access to the offender search tool and other resources for finding people who have been transferred from county jails like Mitchell County to state facilities.

The GBI services page lists ways to get criminal history records and background check information for people arrested in Mitchell County and across Georgia. The GBI FAQ page answers common questions about what these records contain and how to request them.

Mitchell County 24 Hour Booking Photo Rules

Booking photos taken at the Mitchell County jail are subject to Georgia law. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 prevents law enforcement from posting booking photographs on websites. This rule applies across the state. If you need a booking photo from Mitchell County, you must submit a written statement confirming you will not misuse it. False statements about intended use carry criminal penalties under O.C.G.A. § 16-10-20.

Third-party mugshot websites sometimes get hold of booking photos. If your charges in Mitchell County were dismissed or you qualify for record restriction, you can demand removal. O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 says the website has 30 days to take the photo down after it gets your written request. You need to include your name, date of birth, date of arrest, and the name of the arresting agency in Mitchell County.

Criminal History Records in Mitchell County

A booking record shows one arrest. A criminal history shows all of them. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains criminal history files through the Georgia Crime Information Center. You can get your own record from the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office or from the GBI. Getting someone else's record requires their signed consent under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34. The exception is felony convictions, which are public without consent.

For a fingerprint-based background check, the Georgia Applicant Processing Service handles those statewide. Results take 24 to 48 hours. The GCIC lobby at the GBI offices in Decatur does record inspections by appointment at (404) 244-2639.

If charges from a Mitchell County arrest were dismissed, you may qualify for record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. The prosecutor must approve it. Guilty dispositions cannot be restricted. The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60, offers exoneration for first-time offenders who complete their sentence. Both paths can seal a Mitchell County arrest from public criminal history records.

Note: Record restriction means the arrest is hidden from private searches but still visible to law enforcement and courts in Georgia.

How Open 24 Hour Booking Records Work

The Governor's Office open records page explains your rights under Georgia law. While that office does not hold Mitchell County booking records directly, the same Open Records Act rules apply to every sheriff's office in the state. The Governor's Office notes that agencies may charge a reasonable fee for search and production time. The rate is based on the hourly salary of the lowest paid employee who can do the work.

Mitchell County follows these same guidelines. If you submit a request, the sheriff's office will give you an estimate if the cost will be significant. For most single booking record lookups, the cost is minimal. Electronic records may be available at the actual cost of the media. Ask the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office what format works best when you make your request.

Cities in Mitchell County

Camilla is the county seat and the largest city in Mitchell County. Other communities in the county include Pelham, Baconton, and Sale City.

Nearby Counties

Mitchell County sits in southwest Georgia. These neighboring counties each have their own jail and 24 hour booking system.