Colquitt County Arrest Records

Colquitt County, Georgia, arrest records document arrests and detention by law enforcement within Colquitt County. The Colquitt County Sheriff's Office, Georgia State Patrol (GSP), and local police departments create arrest records when they arrest Individuals. These documents are accessible through law enforcement agencies and as part of Colquitt County court records.

An arrest may become necessary if:

• Law enforcement witnesses an individual committing an arrestable offense
• The court issues an arrest warrant
• A person is a danger to the public
• An individual flouts court orders.

In Colquitt County, law enforcement incarcerates individuals they arrest at the Colquitt County Jail, police department holding cells, or regional juvenile detention centers (if the arrestees are minors); they may also transfer convicts serving long-term sentences to regional or federal facilities.

Are Arrest Records Public in Colquitt County?

Yes, Colquitt County arrest records are public. The Georgia Open Records Act grants public access to government records (including Colquitt County arrest records). However, Georgia laws exempt public disclosure of Colquitt County arrest information relating to:

• Active law enforcement investigations
• Juvenile arrests
• Victims and witnesses
• Medical or mental health
• Sealed or expunged records
• Personal identifying information (such as social security numbers and financial account details)
• National security or public safety.

Access to Colquitt County arrest records is open to the record owners and persons authorized by law. Colquitt County arrest information seekers should contact the Colquitt County Sheriff's Office at:

Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office
200 Veterans Parkway N
P.O. Box 188,
Moultrie, GA 31788
Phone: (229) 616-7430
Fax: (229) 616-7463

Colquitt County Arrest Statistics

The FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data show the Colquitt County law enforcement agencies arrested 2,549 persons between 2021 and 2023. In 2021, there were 864 arrests for various crimes within Colquitt County. By comparison, 871 and 814 individuals were taken into custody by Colquitt County law enforcement agencies in 2022 and 2023.

Between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2023, Colquitt County arrested 1,795 males and 754 females. During this period, larceny, DUI, and disorderly conduct were the most prevalent arrest incidents; there were 257 larceny, 194 DUI, and 139 disorderly conduct arrests.

Find Colquitt County Arrest Records

Colquitt County arrest records are accessible online and offline. Individuals seeking access to Colquitt County arrest records should log into the Georgia Department of Corrections’ Find an Offender Page and search for information about Colquitt County arrestees serving terms in state prisons. Also, inquirers may find Colquitt County arrest records through the Georgia Felon Search Portal.

Record seekers can also access Colquitt County arrest records as part of criminal court records through the Colquitt County Clerk of Court Office at:

Colquitt County Courthouse
9 South Main St
2nd Floor
Room 214
Moultrie, GA 31768
P.O. Box 2827
Moultrie, GA 31776
Phone: (229) 616-7420

Alternatively, submit an open records request to the Colquitt County Sheriff's Office or the local law enforcement agency responsible for the arrest.

Colquitt County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

There are several differences between Colquitt County arrests and criminal records. An arrest record details the apprehending and detention of suspects by law enforcement; it does not indicate guilt or conviction until the arrestee is proven guilty by the court. Colquitt County arrest records contain personal information, circumstances surrounding the arrests, and the requirements for release. Arrest records may not significantly impact their owners if they do not result in convictions.

Colquitt County criminal records are court-generated documents that detail criminal acts and their prosecutions within Colquitt County. Criminal records are legal evidence of guilt and punishment for criminal offenses. Having Colquitt County criminal records may seriously affect social status, housing, and employment opportunities.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Georgia, arrest information may remain permanently on a record unless the court restricts public access. According to Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, an individual may apply for arrest records restrictions if:

• The arrest results in dismissal or acquittal
• The arrestee completes a diversion program
• The prosecutor did not file charges
• The offender is a juvenile
• The owner of the record receives a state or federal pardon.

In Colquitt County and the rest of Georgia, arrest record restrictions depend on eligibility and the time of the arrests. Eligible persons may apply for restrictions through the arresting agency for non-conviction arrests before July 1, 2013. However, if the arrests occurred after July 1, 2013, there may be automatic restrictions on non-conviction arrest records.

Colquitt County Arrest Warrants

Colquitt County arrest warrants are legal documents issued by a judge authorizing law enforcement to apprehend individuals who commit arrestable offenses. A judge may issue an arrest warrant if prosecutors or law enforcement provide probable cause. The court may also issue a bench warrant for flouting court orders or contempt of court.

An arrest warrant contains the following information:

• Name and physical description of the subject
• Charges against the individual
• Statutes alleged violated
• A statement of probable cause
• Name and signature of issuing judge
• Date and time of issuance
• Instructions to law enforcement on how to execute the arrest
• The geographical jurisdiction of the warrant.

Do Colquitt County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Colquitt County arrest warrants do not expire. In Georgia, once a judge issues an arrest warrant, it remains active until law enforcement arrests the subject or the court recalls the warrant. However, factors such as the demise of the subject or defendant or statutes of limitations for the underlying crimes may affect the enforceability of arrest warrants.