Richmond County, GA Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency and custodian of criminal records within Richmond County. You can obtain arrest records from the office's record bureau through different means. One option is to schedule a criminal background check by calling (706) 821-1010. Requesters may also submit an open records request online or visit the records bureau at the location below.

400 Walton Way

Augusta, GA 30901

Additionally, details of individuals detained in Richmond County are available through the Sheriff's Office Inmate Inquiry website.

Local police departments perform law enforcement functions within municipalities. Arrest records maintained by these agencies are restricted to the municipalities that they serve. These records are often displayed on the local department's records webpage or incident report portal. Official copies may also be available at the department's location. Although there are currently no local police departments in Richmond County, the following specialized agencies operate within municipalities in the county.

• Augusta-Richmond County Marshal's Office
• Richmond County School Safety and Police Department
• Augusta Regional Airport Marshal

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains statewide criminal information, including Richmond County arrest records. However, requests for these records are typically processed at the local level through the County Sheriff's Office. To obtain these records, submit a written request along with the required payment and valid IDs to:

Richmond County Sheriff's Office

Records Bureau

400 Walton Way

Augusta, GA 30901

Requesters may authorize third parties to obtain criminal records on their behalf by including a completed Consent for Personal Records Check Form with their application. Also, each record check cost $10, payable in cash.

In Richmond County, criminal case records maintained by the clerks of the Superior Court, the State Court, and the Magistrate Court may include details of arrests that resulted in official charges. Most of these records are available online through the countywide Case Management Search portal. Alternatively, requesters may submit an official request containing details of the arrest and criminal charge to the clerk of the court where the case was heard.

Richmond County arrest records may also be accessed online through third-party search tools like InfoTracer. These websites are often fast and convenient to use.