Taliaferro County 24 Hour Booking Search

Taliaferro County 24 hour booking records come from the Sheriff's Office in Crawfordville, Georgia. This is one of the least populated counties in the entire state. Despite its small size, every arrest in Taliaferro County still goes through a formal booking process. The jail log tracks names, charges, arrest times, and bond information. You can look up recent booking activity by contacting the sheriff's office. Georgia's public records law gives you the right to access these records. Crawfordville is the county seat and the center of all official Taliaferro County business.

Taliaferro County 24 Hour Booking Sheriff's Office

The Taliaferro County Sheriff's Office operates from 113 N. Hulin Avenue in Crawfordville. All arrests in the county get processed through this office. Staff handle intake, record charges, and manage the jail. The office is small, matching the size of the county itself. But the same rules apply here as in any other Georgia county when it comes to booking records and public access.

Reach the office at (706) 456-2341. Ask about current inmates or recent bookings. The staff can tell you if someone is in custody and share basic charge information. Since Taliaferro County sees fewer arrests than larger jurisdictions, the booking log has fewer entries. That can actually make it easier to find what you are looking for.

Note: Taliaferro County is one of the smallest counties in Georgia by population, so the jail may house inmates through agreements with neighboring counties.

Taliaferro County Open 24 Hour Booking Records Access

Georgia's Open Records Act covers all public agencies, including the Taliaferro County Sheriff's Office. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, booking logs and initial arrest reports are public records. You can request them without giving a reason. The office must respond within three business days per O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71.

The cost for copies is minimal. The first 15 minutes of search time is free. Copies run about $0.10 per page. In a county as small as Taliaferro, most booking record requests involve just a few pages at most. You can send a written request by mail to the sheriff's office in Crawfordville or visit in person. Call first to check office hours since the staff size is limited.

How Arrest Booking Works in Taliaferro County

Every arrest in Taliaferro County creates a booking record. The process starts when a law enforcement officer brings someone to the jail in Crawfordville. Staff collect personal information: name, address, date of birth, and physical description. They take fingerprints and a booking photo. The charges and arresting officer name go into the record. A booking number ties everything together for that specific arrest.

Bond amounts get set by a magistrate judge. In Taliaferro County, bond review typically happens within 48 hours. Some charges have a preset schedule. For others, the person waits for a hearing. Once booking is complete, the record stays on file permanently. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 limits how the booking photo can be shared. The Taliaferro County Sheriff's Office does not post mugshots on any website.

The 24 hour booking log gives a running list of who was brought into the Taliaferro County jail. Even on slow days with no new arrests, the log from the past day remains accessible to anyone who asks.

State 24 Hour Booking Resources for Taliaferro County

If someone leaves the Taliaferro County jail and enters state prison, the Georgia Department of Corrections picks up their tracking. The GDC offender search at gdc.georgia.gov covers all state prison inmates. It does not show people held at the county level. The image below shows the GDC search portal.

For current Taliaferro County jail detainees, the only way to check is by calling the Sheriff's Office at (706) 456-2341. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation also maintains statewide criminal history records that may include arrests from Taliaferro County.

Criminal History Checks in Taliaferro County

A booking record shows one arrest event. A criminal history check tells the full story. The GBI manages the state criminal history database. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, you can get another person's record with written consent. Felony convictions can be accessed without consent. The Taliaferro County Sheriff's Office can run a local check if you bring a valid photo ID.

For fingerprint-based checks, use the Georgia Applicant Processing Service. Results come back within one to two days. This service covers all arrests recorded in the state system, including any that happened in Taliaferro County.

Restricting Taliaferro County 24 Hour Booking Records

If charges from a Taliaferro County arrest were dismissed or dropped, record restriction may be possible under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. The local prosecutor has to approve it. Qualifying dispositions include dismissals, cases not presented to a grand jury, and dead docket entries. Once restricted, the record only shows up for courts and criminal justice agencies.

The First Offender Act at O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 applies to people who completed a first offender sentence in Taliaferro County. Upon completion, the record is sealed and the person is exonerated. Mail restriction applications to the Georgia Crime Information Center at P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037. The GBI FAQ page has details on both paths.

Note: Guilty verdicts do not qualify for restriction under Georgia law.

Cities in Taliaferro County

Crawfordville is the only notable town in Taliaferro County. It serves as the county seat. All arrests are booked at the county level in Crawfordville.

Nearby Counties

Taliaferro County sits in east-central Georgia. These neighboring counties each have their own jail and booking system.