Find Tattnall County 24 Hour Booking

Tattnall County 24 hour booking records are handled by the Sheriff's Office in Reidsville, Georgia. The county jail processes all local arrests and tracks booking data around the clock. Each time someone is brought in, the jail creates a record with their name, charges, and arrest details. You can search for recent bookings and check who is in custody by contacting the Tattnall County Sheriff's Office. Reidsville is the county seat and also home to Georgia State Prison, a major state corrections facility. The county booking system covers local arrests only, not state prison transfers.

Tattnall County Sheriff Booking Office

The Tattnall County Sheriff's Office is located at 108 N. Main Street in Reidsville. This office runs the county jail and keeps all booking records. Every person arrested in Tattnall County gets processed here. Staff take down the person's name, date of birth, address, and charges. Fingerprints and a booking photo are taken. A booking number gets assigned to tie all the data together.

Call the Tattnall County Sheriff's Office at (912) 557-6779 to check on a recent booking. The jail staff can confirm whether someone is currently in custody and share basic charge and bond information. Walk-in requests for records are welcome during business hours. The jail itself never closes, so calls about inmate status can go through at any time.

It is worth noting that Reidsville hosts Georgia State Prison, which is a state-run facility separate from the Tattnall County jail. The county booking log covers local arrests only. People held at the state prison are tracked by the Georgia Department of Corrections, not the county sheriff.

Tattnall County 24 Hour Booking Records Requests

You have a right to see booking records from Tattnall County. Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 classifies jail booking logs and initial arrest reports as public records. No reason is needed for your request. The sheriff's office has three business days to respond under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71.

The first 15 minutes of search time is free. After that, the office may charge based on staff hourly rates. Paper copies cost about $0.10 per page in Tattnall County. Most requests for recent booking records are small and cheap. If you expect a big request, ask for a cost estimate first. The Georgia Governor's Office has a guide to open records that applies to all agencies in the state.

Note: Social security numbers and bank details are always blacked out before records are released per O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.

How 24 Hour Booking Works in Tattnall County

The booking process in Tattnall County follows state standards. When an officer makes an arrest, the person goes to the county jail in Reidsville. Intake begins with collecting personal data. Staff enter the charges into the booking system, note the arresting agency, and assign a booking number. This happens whether the arrest is for a misdemeanor or a felony.

A magistrate judge sets the bond amount, typically within 48 hours. Some offenses have a standard bond schedule in Tattnall County. More serious charges require a hearing. The booking record stays on file regardless of what happens after arrest. Whether someone bonds out or stays locked up, the record of the booking exists in the Tattnall County system permanently.

Georgia Resources for Tattnall County 24 Hour Bookings

Because Reidsville hosts both the Tattnall County jail and Georgia State Prison, it helps to know which system to check. For local arrests and 24 hour bookings, call the Tattnall County Sheriff's Office. For people in state prison, use the GDC offender search at gdc.georgia.gov. The screenshot below shows the Georgia Department of Corrections search page.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation manages statewide criminal history records. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, you can access someone's criminal history with their consent. Felony convictions are public. The Georgia Applicant Processing Service handles fingerprint-based checks with results in 24 to 48 hours.

Restricting Tattnall County Arrest Records

Arrest records from Tattnall County may be eligible for restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. If charges were dismissed, nol-prossed, or never presented to a grand jury, the prosecutor can approve a restriction. Once sealed, the record is no longer visible on public background checks. Courts and law enforcement still have access.

The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 covers people who finished a first offender sentence in Tattnall County. Upon completion, the charge gets sealed and the person is exonerated of guilt. Send applications to the Georgia Crime Information Center at P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037. The GBI FAQ page explains how the process works.

Cities in Tattnall County

Reidsville is the county seat and largest town. Glennville and Collins are smaller communities in Tattnall County. All local arrests get booked at the Tattnall County jail in Reidsville.

Nearby Counties

Tattnall County is in southeast Georgia. These neighbors each run their own jail and booking system.