Jackson County, GA Arrests & Jail Records

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is tasked with maintaining and disseminating arrest records to requesters. To get these records, interested parties can submit the Open Records Request Form by mail or in person at:

Sheriff's Office

555 Stan Evans Drive

Jefferson, GA 30549

Phone: (706) 367-8718

The Sheriff's Inmate Search database provides online access to arrest information for individuals booked into the county jail. Requesters can use the tool to find current inmates or search by an inmate's name.

Jackson County has several police departments, including the following:

• Jefferson Police Department​
• Commerce Police Department​
• Braselton Police Department​
• Hoschton Police Department​
• Arcade Police Department

Each department keeps and distributes arrest records to requesters. Interested persons can request arrest records by submitting formal requests in person, by mail, or by phone. Some police offices may offer online access to recent arrest reports through their official websites. Before contacting a nearby police department, individuals should have basic details such as the arrested person's name, birth date, and arrest date.

Arrest-related information, such as the arrest dates, charges, and arresting agencies, is typically included in criminal records managed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. These records are publicly accessible from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office or local Police Departments. To request these files, individuals must provide signed consents that contain the following:

• Record owners' full names
• Date of birth
• Social Security number
• Physical address

Requesters can also obtain criminal history records by booking fingerprinting appointments with the Georgia Crime Information Center, a division of the GBI. To schedule an appointment, call the GCIC Lobby Office at (404) 244-2639. Members of the public can use the GCIC Felon Search to look up individuals convicted of felonies in Jackson County. Each search costs $15, and results typically include the felon's name, date of birth, and arrest details.

The Clerk of Courts keeps criminal court records in Jackson County. You can view these records online through the Web Case Search portal or register new accounts on the GSCCCA eCertification Portal to request certified copies of criminal court records. Mail and walk-in requests can be sent to the Clerk of Courts at:

5000 Jackson Parkway, Suite 150

Jefferson, GA 30549

Phone: (706) 387-6246

Online access to criminal court records is free, but requesting certified copies requires a payment of $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each extra page. Third-party websites like InfoTracer also provide online access to Jackson County arrest records.