Clayton County, GA Arrests & Jail Records

The Clayton County Sheriff's Office allows individuals to request arrest records online through the Clayton County Open Records Request Portal. To access this service, select "Sheriff's Office Records" and create an account, which will enable you to track the status of your request. Individuals who prefer an in-person approach may make their request at the Sheriff's Office, situated at Harold R. Banke Justice Center, 9157 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA 30236. There is a $0.10 per page fee for copies, along with potential additional charges for redaction and administrative costs.

Additionally, the Sheriff's Jail Docket Inquiry Online may also assist in finding arrest information on individuals currently in jail by providing a name or booking date.

Depending on the policies of the arresting police department, you may request arrest records either in person or online. Some departments, like Jonesboro, Riverdale, and Morrow, may require individuals to visit or submit a written request to their Records Division or Section to obtain arrest records. Others, such as Lovejoy and Clayton, allow requesters to submit an open records request online for easier access to records.

For personal or employment-related criminal history requests, the Clayton County Police Department requires individuals to appear in person with a government-issued photo ID, Social Security card, and a $20 fee payable by credit or debit card or money order. Additionally, a waiver form must be completed and signed before processing.

The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) serves as the central repository for criminal history information in the state. This agency only processes fingerprint criminal history checks and does not conduct name-based criminal history checks.

For non-criminal justice purposes such as employment and licensing, out-of-state businesses or agencies seeking a background check on a Clayton County resident must use the Georgia Applicant Processing Service (GAPS) and obtain an account number. Once registered, the applicant may visit an approved GAPS site for fingerprinting, and the results will be available to the agency within 24 to 48 hours.

Clayton County residents seeking fingerprint-based background checks for out-of-state employment or other personal purposes may register through the "applicant registration" tab on the GAPS website or contact the GCIC at (404) 244-2639.

You may find records of arrests that led to formal charges in the office of the relevant court clerk. The Clerk of Superior Court manages and provides access to criminal court records for both the Superior and Magistrate Courts. Copies of these records can be requested in person at the Records Division or through a written request. Fees vary based on the request method: $1 per page for mailed copies, $2.50 for the first page of certified copies with $0.50 for each additional page, and $0.50 per page for copies obtained in person.

For criminal cases heard in the State Court, records may be accessed at the office of the Clerk of State Court on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Additionally, the Court Case Inquiry page allows users to search for criminal cases heard in Clayton courts. Beyond official resources, some third-party websites, such as InfoTracer, offer readily available arrest records for public access.