Clarke County, GA Arrests & Jail Records

The Sheriff's Office provides public access to official records of arrests that occur across communities in Clarke County. Requesters can obtain arrest records from the Sheriff's Office by submitting a records request in person or via mail at the agency's office located at: 325 E. Washington Street, Room 100

P. O. Box 1868

Athens, GA 30601

Phone: (762) 400-8013

Details of the County Jail's inmates and individuals recently arrested within the last seven days are publicly accessible through the Clarke County Sheriff's Office Public Records Access webpage.

Communities in Clarke County may have local Police Departments that offer public safety services at the municipal level. These agencies often provide public access to arrest records within their respective jurisdictions. You can obtain records from a local police department through its Records Division or by visiting its incident report website. The major local Police Departments operating in Clarke County include the Athens-Clarke County Police Department and the University of Georgia Police Department.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) maintains crime-related information gathered from law enforcement agencies across the state, including Clarke County arrest records. Local law enforcement agencies, including the Sheriff's Office and local police departments, are responsible for ensuring public access to GBI-maintained records. As such, you can obtain state-level arrest records by visiting the Clarke County Sheriff's Office to conduct a criminal background check. Requesters are typically required to provide their personal details, valid IDs, and applicable fees.

The Superior Court, State Court, and Magistrate Court handle the majority of criminal cases in Clarke County. As such, criminal court records maintained by the Clerks of these courts may contain information on the arrest and detention of a defendant. Criminal case records of the Superior and State Court are available online through various public resources, such as the Court Clerk's Case Search portal, the PeachCourt website, and the eCertification platform. You can also request copies by submitting a written request to the Clerk of Court's Office located at:

325 E. Washington Street

Room 450

Athens, GA 30601

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1805

Athens, GA 30603

However, to obtain records of the Magistrate Court, mail a completed Request for Criminal Record Search to:

Clerk of Magistrate Court

P.O. Box 1868

Athens, GA 30603

Clarke County arrest and criminal court records may also be accessed through reliable third-party websites like InfoTracer. These platforms often have user-friendly search tools that make record searches convenient.