White County 24 Hour Booking Records

White County 24 hour booking records log every arrest at the county detention center in Cleveland. The White County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps all booking data on file. Cleveland is the county seat, located in the northeast Georgia mountains near Helen. The area draws a large number of tourists, which can affect arrest and booking activity. Records are public and can be requested from the sheriff's office under state law.

White County 24 Hour Booking Sheriff's Office

The White County Sheriff's Office is at 1235 Helen Highway, Cleveland, GA 30528. The phone number is (706) 865-5173. The sheriff's office provides law enforcement for the county and manages the detention center. The jail operates around the clock. All arrests in White County are processed at this facility.

During booking, staff collect the person's name, date of birth, and address. Charges are logged. A photo is taken. Fingerprints are recorded. A booking number gets assigned. All of this data creates the 24 hour booking record. It goes into the White County system and stays there.

Cleveland has its own police force. Helen, the popular tourist town, also has officers. Both cities send their arrested people to the county jail for booking. The sheriff's deputies handle everything outside city limits. One jail takes all the bookings for White County. During busy weekends, especially around Oktoberfest season in Helen, the jail can see higher volumes than usual.

Requesting White County 24 Hour Booking Records

Booking records from the White County jail are public. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 says anyone can request them. You do not need a reason. Call (706) 865-5173 for basic details. For formal copies, submit a written request to the sheriff's office.

The response deadline is three business days under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, the hourly rate of the lowest-paid worker who can handle the request applies. Copies cost about $0.10 per page. A single White County booking record will not cost much. Requests that exceed $500 may require prepayment.

O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 requires the removal of certain personal data from records. Social security numbers, bank details, email addresses, and cell phone numbers are taken out. The arrest charges, booking date, bond amount, and arresting agency remain. Initial police reports from White County law enforcement are public as well, even during active investigations.

Bond Process in White County

After booking, bond is the next step. Misdemeanor charges often come with a standard bond amount. Pay it and go. Felony charges need a judge. White County is in the Enotah Judicial Circuit. Bond hearings are held at the White County courthouse in Cleveland.

If bond is not posted, the person stays in the jail. The booking record stays the same. It was created during intake and does not change based on bond status or case outcomes. Even if charges are dropped, the booking data remains in the White County system unless the person goes through the formal restriction process.

DUI arrests are common in the Helen and Cleveland area, especially during tourist season. These go through the same booking and bond process as any other arrest in White County.

State Agencies and White County

A booking record from White County covers one arrest. A criminal history from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation covers all of them. The GBI keeps records statewide through the Georgia Crime Information Center. You can get your own history from the White County Sheriff's Office. Someone else's record requires their written consent under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, unless you are only checking public felony convictions.

The GDC Find Offender tool searches state prison inmates across Georgia. It does not cover the White County jail. People awaiting trial or serving short local sentences are not in the GDC system. For those inmates, call the sheriff's office.

The Georgia Applicant Processing Service processes fingerprint-based checks. Results arrive in 24 to 48 hours. The GBI FAQ page explains the process and what records are available.

White County 24 Hour Booking Access

Booking photos from the White County jail are part of every arrest record. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 blocks the sheriff's office from posting these photos on a website. To get a copy, you must file a written statement about your intended use. Making a false statement is a criminal offense under O.C.G.A. § 16-10-20.

Record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 is available for White County arrests that ended without a conviction. The district attorney must sign off. After restriction, the record is only visible to judges and law enforcement. O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60, the First Offender Act, allows sealing for people who complete first offender sentences. If a mugshot site has your White County photo and you qualify, O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 requires removal within 30 days at no cost.

White County Record Lookup

For statewide searches, the Georgia Department of Corrections provides tools for finding people in the state prison system.

The GBI FAQ page explains how criminal history checks work in Georgia. This includes data from White County arrests and every other jurisdiction in the state.

For White County bookings, call (706) 865-5173 or write to the sheriff's office at 1235 Helen Highway, Cleveland, GA 30528. The Governor's open records page explains how to file a complaint if your request is denied.

Nearby Georgia Counties

These counties border White County in the north Georgia mountains. Each one runs its own jail and keeps separate booking records.