Pickens County 24 Hour Booking Search
Pickens County 24 hour booking records are maintained by the sheriff's office in Jasper. Located in the north Georgia mountains, Pickens County has a population around 33,000. The county jail processes all arrest bookings around the clock. The sheriff's office tracks every intake with names, charges, bond amounts, and custody status. If you need information about a recent arrest in Pickens County, the sheriff's office in Jasper is the source. Georgia law makes booking records available to the public.
Pickens County Quick Facts
Pickens County Sheriff 24 Hour Booking Office
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office is at 2149 Camp Road, Jasper, GA 30143. Call (706) 253-8900 for information about recent bookings or to check on someone in custody. The sheriff handles law enforcement, court security, and jail operations for the county. All arrests within Pickens County are processed at the jail in Jasper.
The Jasper Police Department also makes arrests within city limits. The Georgia State Patrol operates on highways running through the county. All arrested persons from any agency in Pickens County go to the same jail for booking. Staff there record personal information, enter charges, take fingerprints and a photo, and assign a booking number.
| Agency | Pickens County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 2149 Camp Road, Jasper, GA 30143 |
| Phone | (706) 253-8900 |
| Booking Hours | 24 hours, 7 days a week |
Pickens County is in the foothills of the north Georgia mountains. The area draws visitors and seasonal residents, which can contribute to arrest activity beyond what you might expect for a county of this size. The jail handles bookings around the clock to account for all of it.
How 24 Hour Booking Works in Pickens County
When someone is arrested in Pickens County, the officer brings them to the jail in Jasper. Staff take over and begin the intake process. They verify identity, record the person's name, date of birth, and address, and enter the charges. Fingerprints are collected. A photo is taken. A booking number ties all the information together. This is the official 24 hour booking record.
A magistrate judge sets bond. Many minor offenses come with a preset bond amount. The person posts and leaves. Felonies and serious charges need a hearing, usually within 48 hours. The person stays in the Pickens County jail until bond is posted or a judge says otherwise. The booking record remains in the system permanently.
Pickens County is part of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit. Superior Court in Jasper handles felony cases. Magistrate Court covers warrants, preliminary hearings, and smaller offenses. The booking record is the first document created when someone enters the criminal justice system in Pickens County.
Pickens County Booking Open Records
Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, booking records from the Pickens County jail are public. Anyone can request them. No reason needed. Call the sheriff's office or send a written request. The office must respond within three business days per O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71.
The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, Pickens County charges based on the lowest paid employee's hourly rate. Copies cost about $0.10 per page. Most single record requests are inexpensive. Prepayment may be required if the total exceeds $500.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 requires redaction of social security numbers, financial details, and personal phone numbers. The arrest data stays visible. Names, charges, dates, and bond amounts are part of the public record. Initial arrest reports from Pickens County remain open even during ongoing investigations.
Georgia Resources for Pickens County 24 Hour Booking
The GDC Find Offender tool covers state prison inmates. It does not include the Pickens County jail. For local inmates, call the sheriff's office. The Georgia Department of Corrections manages all state prison facilities.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains criminal history records for all of Georgia. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, felony conviction records are public 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 GDC offender query page helps you track people who transferred from the Pickens County jail to a state prison facility.
Pickens County Booking Photos and Sealing
O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 restricts booking photos from the Pickens County jail. Law enforcement cannot post them online. To get a copy, submit a written request and state your intended use. False statements carry criminal penalties. If your photo appears on a pay-for-removal site, O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 lets you demand free takedown within 30 days.
Record restriction is available under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 for Pickens County arrests that ended in dismissal or non-prosecution. The district attorney must approve. Once sealed, the record is only visible to courts and law enforcement. O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 allows sealing under the First Offender Act. Convictions with guilty verdicts cannot be restricted.
Cities in Pickens County
Jasper is the county seat and largest city in Pickens County. Talking Rock and Nelson are smaller communities. All arrests go through the county jail in Jasper.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Pickens County in the north Georgia mountains. Each one has its own jail and booking system.