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Barrows County, GA Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Barrows County Arrest Records?

Law enforcement agencies in Barrow County record an average of 1,200 arrests annually, contributing to Georgia's statewide total of over 220,000 arrests each year. Most of these records fall under the Georgia Open Records Act (ORA), which grants the public access to arrest information, typically for a standard processing fee of up to $25.00. However, certain records are classified as confidential and are not available to the general public. These include cases involving juveniles, active investigations, family law matters, and situations where victim privacy may be at risk. Only authorized individuals and entities, including attorneys, involved parties, law enforcement personnel, and the Barrow County Solicitor-General's Office may access such records.

How To Look Up Barrows County Arrest Records

Several government agencies in Barrow County are responsible for handling arrest record requests. Persons seeking access to these records may contact the following offices:

  • Barrows County Sheriff's Office
  • Barrows County Police Departments
  • Barrows County Clerk of Superior Court
  • Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Sheriff Arrest Records

Arrest record requests in Barrow County may be submitted to the Sheriff's Office by mail or in person at the following location:

233 E. Broad Street

Winder, GA 30680

Phone: (770) 307-3080

Mailed requests should include a completed Georgia Open Records Request Form with specific details about the arrest, such as the individual's name, date of arrest, and charges. Phone inquiries are accepted during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Police Arrest Records

Arrest records in Barrow County may also be obtained by contacting the local police department that handled the arrest. To assist with the search, be sure to provide specific details such as the individual's full name, the offense, the date of the arrest, and the location of the incident.

Many municipal police departments within Barrow County offer online databases or digital request portals, which can be a convenient starting point for locating arrest records. Key municipal police agencies in the area include:

Georgia Department of Criminal Justice Information Services

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is responsible for collecting, managing, and maintaining criminal records statewide, including arrest cases reported by law enforcement agencies in Barrow County. Individuals seeking access to these records can obtain them online through the Georgia Crime Information Center Portal or by submitting a written request by mail to:

GBI Criminal Information Center

3121 Panthersville Road

Decatur, GA 30034

Each request must include a $25.00 processing fee. For assistance or additional information, contact the GBI Criminal History Unit at (404) 244-2600.

Criminal Court Records

Arrest records that result in formal charges are recorded as part of the court record and can be obtained through the appropriate judicial office. Felony case records are managed by the Barrows County Clerk of Superior Court, while misdemeanor case records fall under the jurisdiction of the Clerk of State Court.

Criminal case records may also be accessed online through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority portal. For in-person requests, individuals may visit:

Barrow County Courthouse

652 Barrow Park Drive

Winder, GA 30680

Phone: (770) 307-3035

Additionally, third-party services such as InfoTracer offer public record searches with enhanced filtering capabilities, often at a lower cost and with greater convenience.

Arrest Statistics

Barrow County reports an arrest rate of 13.55 per 1,000 residents. The following highlights key arrest trends observed within the county:

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter1
Robbery12
Rape20
Aggravated Assault119
Arson5
Burglary97
Motor Vehicle Theft93
Larceny903
Total Crimes Against Person (Violent Crimes)140
Total Crimes Against Property1,110
Total Number of Arrests1,250

Source: Georgia Crime Information Center

Barrow County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Barrow county, Georgia with a total number of 183 employees - 16 female, 104 male officers and 63 civilians. Barrow County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is GA0070000, it belongs to the South Atlantic division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

  • Agency Name: Barrow County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Georgia
  • City: Winder
  • Type: County
  • Address: 233 E Broad St
  • Phone Number: 770-307-3080
  • Fax: (770) 307-3066
  • Website: http://www.barrowsheriff.com/

Police Departments in Barrow County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Winder Police Department25 E. Midland Ave(770) 867-2156

Barrow County Jail

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