Access Paulding County 24 Hour Booking

Paulding County 24 hour booking records are handled by the sheriff's office in Dallas, Georgia. This fast-growing county northwest of Atlanta has a population over 175,000. The county jail processes a high volume of bookings daily. Every arrest in Paulding County generates a booking record with the person's name, charges, bond information, and custody status. The sheriff's office is the central source for all booking data in the county. Georgia's open records law makes this information accessible to anyone.

Paulding County Sheriff 24 Hour Booking Office

The Paulding County Sheriff's Office is at 180 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, GA 30132. Call (770) 443-3010 for information about recent bookings or current inmates. The sheriff oversees law enforcement operations and the county detention center. Paulding County has grown rapidly, and the jail sees a significant amount of booking activity.

Several law enforcement agencies operate in Paulding County. The Dallas Police Department handles the city of Dallas. Hiram has its own police force. The sheriff's office covers unincorporated areas. All arrests from these agencies funnel through the same county jail for booking. Staff record personal details, enter charges, take fingerprints and a photo, and assign a booking number.

Paulding County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Georgia. More residents means more law enforcement calls and a higher volume of arrests. The jail processes new bookings at all hours. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and share basic booking details over the phone.

How 24 Hour Booking Works in Paulding County

After an arrest in Paulding County, the person is transported to the detention center in Dallas. Jail staff handle intake. They verify identity, collect personal information, enter charges, and process fingerprints. A photo is taken. A booking number is assigned. This creates the official 24 hour booking record in the Paulding County system.

A magistrate judge sets bond in Paulding County. Simple charges may come with a preset amount. The person posts bail and goes home. Felonies and serious offenses need a hearing, usually within 48 hours. If bond is not posted, the person stays at the detention center until their case moves forward. The booking record remains on file permanently.

Paulding County is part of the Paulding Judicial Circuit. Superior Court in Dallas handles felony cases. State Court and Magistrate Court cover misdemeanors and preliminary hearings. The growth of the county means the court system stays busy, and the booking log reflects that activity.

Paulding County Booking Open Records

O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes all records held by the Paulding County Sheriff's Office public. This includes booking records. You can request them without providing a reason. Call the office, visit in person, or submit a written request. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, the response time is three business days.

The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free. After that, Paulding County charges based on the lowest paid employee's hourly rate. Copies cost about $0.10 per page. If the total exceeds $500, the county may require prepayment. A single booking record request is typically inexpensive.

O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 requires redaction of social security numbers, bank details, and personal phone numbers before records are released. The arrest information stays visible. Names, charges, dates, and bond amounts are all part of the public record. Initial arrest reports from Paulding County remain open even during active investigations.

Georgia Resources for Paulding County

The GDC Find Offender tool covers people in state prisons. It does not include the Paulding County detention center. For local inmates, call the sheriff's office. The Georgia Department of Corrections manages all state prison facilities in Georgia.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps criminal history records for the entire state through the Georgia Crime Information Center. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34 makes felony convictions public without consent. Other records need signed permission. The Georgia Applicant Processing Service processes fingerprint-based checks in 24 to 48 hours.

The Governor's Office open records page outlines the full process for making records requests to any Georgia public agency, including the Paulding County Sheriff's Office.

The Governor's Office page explains the state open records process that covers Paulding County and every other jurisdiction in Georgia.

Paulding County 24 Hour Booking Photos Rules

O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 says the Paulding County Sheriff's Office cannot post booking photos on a website. To get a copy, submit a written request and state your intended use. Making a false statement is a crime. If your Paulding County booking photo appears on a pay-for-removal site, O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 requires free removal within 30 days of a written demand.

Record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 can seal Paulding County arrest records when charges were dismissed or not pursued. The district attorney must approve. Once sealed, the record is only visible to courts and law enforcement. The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60, allows sealing when someone finishes a first offender sentence. Guilty verdicts from Paulding County cannot be sealed.

Cities in Paulding County

Dallas is the county seat. Hiram is another growing community in Paulding County. All arrests in Paulding County are booked at the county detention center in Dallas.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Paulding County in northwest metro Atlanta. Each has its own jail and booking system.