Bryan County Arrest Records

Bryan County, Georgia, arrest records are documents created by the Bryan County Sheriff's Office, Georgia State Patrol (GSP), local police departments, and other law enforcement agencies detailing arrests within the county. These documents may be useful during criminal trials at Bryan County courts and become accessible as part of Bryan County court records.

Under Georgia laws, arrests become necessary if law officers witness or have evidence of criminal acts or the courts issue arrest warrants. In Bryan County, law enforcement detains arrestees at local police departments holding cells or the Bryan County Jail. However, they transfer state and federal convicts to the Georgia Department of Corrections or federal facilities.

Are Arrest Records Public in Bryan County?

Arrest records are public in Bryan County. The Georgia Open Records Act guarantees public access to Bryan County arrest records and other public documents. However, some Bryan County arrest records may be restricted for privacy and security reasons. Section 50-18-70 of the Official Code of Georgia prohibits public access to Bryan County arrest records relating to minors, ongoing judicial or law enforcement investigations, sexual assault victim information, sealed or expunged records, and law enforcement and confidential informant information.

Access to exempted Bryan County arrest records is by legal authorization or judicial orders. Inquirers of Bryan County arrest records should call, mail, or visit the Bryan County Sheriff's Office at the following addresses:

Bryan County Sheriff’s Office - Pembroke
51 North Courthouse Street
Pembroke, GA 31321
Phone: (912) 653-5252

Bryan County Sheriff’s Office - Richmond Hill
66 Captain Matthew Freeman Drive
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Phone: (912) 756-3177

Bryan County Arrest Statistics

The FBI arrest statistics for Bryan County show a steady increase in arrests from 2020 to 2023. In 2020, Bryan County law enforcement agencies reported 853 arrest incidents to the UCR database. This figure increased to 1,191, 1,215, and 1,684 in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Bryan County gender demography shows that 72% of arrestees between 2020 and 2023 were males, while females accounted for 28%.

Between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2023, DUI incidents accounted for over 18.7% of all Bryan County arrest incidents.

The table below summarizes Bryan County arrests between 2020 and 2023.

Data Source: FBI UCR database.

Find Bryan County Arrest Records

Individuals seeking Bryan County arrest records should:

• Call, mail, or visit the Bryan County Sheriff's Office and request access to arrest records.
• Visit the Bryan County Detention Center Current Inmates Information Page and view Bryan County arrest records through inmate records.
• Make formal requests through the Bryan County Public Records Requests web portal.
• Call, mail, or visit the Bryan County Clerk of Court Office at:

Bryan County Clerk of Court Office
51 North Courthouse Street
Pembroke, GA 31321
Phone: (912) 653-3884

• Register and submit formal requests through the Georgia Department of Corrections Felon Search portal (for information about Bryan County state-level arrests).

Bryan County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

There are several distinctions between Bryan County arrests and criminal records. Bryan County arrest records provide details of arrests by Bryan County law enforcement agencies. These documents contain details and circumstances of arrests and detention of offenders. Arrest records do not indicate guilt or innocence of offenses; arrestees are innocent until the courts find them guilty. A Bryan County arrest record may not be permanent unless the court convicts the owner of a criminal offense.

Bryan County criminal records consist of arrest records and other documents relating to criminal trials within the various courts in the county. These documents detail criminal acts and their prosecutions under the Bryan County criminal trial system. In contrast to arrest records, Bryan County criminal records legally confirm guilt for criminal acts. Also, Bryan County criminal records are permanent and accessible unless the law restricts access. Furthermore, unlike some arrest records, Bryan County criminal records may have a lifelong negative impact on their owners.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Bryan County arrest information stays indefinitely on a record unless the arresting or prosecuting agency issues an order of non-disclosure. Section 35-3-37 of the Official Codes of Georgia guarantees public rights to apply to arresting agencies or district attorneys for orders of nondisclosure of arrest information.

Under Georgia laws, a Bryan County arrest record may qualify for nondisclosure if the arrest is for a juvenile misdemeanor or did not result in a conviction.

Bryan County arrest record owners should note that there is automatic sealing of arrest information after July 1, 2013, if they meet the qualifying conditions. However, applicants seeking to restrict access to pre-July 1, 2013 arrest records must apply to the agencies responsible for their arrests if they fulfill the qualifying requirements.

Bryan County Arrest Warrants

Bryan County arrest warrants are court-issued documents authorizing the Bryan County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies to take individuals into custody. Arrest records are legal authorization for law enforcement to make arrests. A Bryan County judge or magistrate may issue arrest warrants if law enforcement shows probable cause. The courts may also issue arrest warrants if individuals disobey court orders or commit domestic violence or other types of arrestable offenses.

Generally, an arrest warrant Information includes but is not limited to the following:

• Full name and physical description of the subject
• Date and time of issuance of the warrant
• Name and signature of the issuing judge/magistrate
• Description of the charges against the subject/defendant
• Sections of the Georgia Codes allegedly violated
• Name and location of the issuing court
• An affidavit or statement of probable cause
• A statement authorizing law enforcement to take the subject into custody
• Geographical jurisdiction of the warrant
• Directives to law enforcement on how to execute the arrest.

Do Bryan County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Bryan County arrest warrants do not expire. In Bryan County and other parts of the United States, arrest warrants remain active until law enforcement takes the subjects into custody. However, these documents become dormant/inactive if the courts revoke them or the subjects die.