Glynn County Arrest Records

Glynn County arrest records are documents detailing the detention of individuals by law enforcement agencies within Glynn County, GA. These documents are created by the Glynn County Police Department (GCPD), Brunswick Police Department, Glynn County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia State Patrol (GSP), and other state and federal law enforcement agencies within Glynn County when they take individuals into custody. These documents will become part of Glynn County court records if the court prosecutes the arrestees and finds them guilty of the charges against them.

An arrest may become necessary if:

• A person commits an arrestable offense
• There is a warrant for the arrest
• An individual is a danger to the public
• There is a need to detain a person for proper dispensation of Justice.

Depending on the circumstances of the detention, law enforcement agencies in Glynn County may detain/incarcerate individuals they arrest at the Glynn County Detention Center, Brunswick City Jail, or other local police departments holding cells, Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center (for juvenile arrestees), or hospitals/medical facilities (if the individuals require medical attention). Also, they may transfer individuals who violate federal laws to federal correctional facilities outside the county.

Are Arrest Records Public in Glynn County?

Yes, Glynn County arrest records are public. The Georgia Open Records Act (GORA) grants public access to Glynn County arrest records. Per the GORA, interested persons may inspect or make copies of government records at nominal fees upon request. However, Glynn County arrest records are not publicly accessible if such documents relate to:

• Minor offenders
• Sealed or expunged records
• Active judicial or law enforcement investigations
• National security or public safety
• Mental or medical health
• Sensitive personal information such as Social Security and financial accounts
• Victims of certain crimes
• Law enforcement informant information.

Individuals seeking access to exempted Glynn County arrest information must be the record owners, legally authorized by law, or have judicial orders.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Arrest records are law enforcement documents containing information about the detention of individuals for various offenses. Generally, such information includes the:

• Name, date of birth, gender, race, and physical description of the arrestee
• Date, time, and location of the arrest
• Name of the arresting agency
• Name and badge number of the arresting officer
• Charges against the owner of the record
• Date and time of booking
• Booking number and mugshots
• Bail/Bond information
• Court appearance information (if applicable).

Glynn County Arrest Statistics

In Glynn County, there was a mixed trend in the number of arrests between 2020 and 2023. Data from the FBI Crime Explorer show that law enforcement agencies within Glynn County reported 1,050 arrest incidents to the Uniform Crime Reporting program in 2023. This figure is less than the 1,875 and 1,240 arrests in 2022 and 2021.

Between 2020 and 2023, over 1,000 individuals were taken into custody by law enforcement agencies for simple assault incidents (the most common crime). In comparison, 720 and 677 persons were arrested for drug/narcotics violations and DUI within the same period. The tables below show the number of reported arrests by Glynn County law enforcement agencies between 2020 and 2023 and the arrest statistics for consistent crimes.

Data Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Find Glynn County Arrest Records

There are several state resources available to access Glynn’s arrest records. These documents are accessible through online repositories or their custodian agency offices. Individuals seeking access to Glynn County arrest records should visit the Glynn County Sheriff's Office website, download the Jail Population document, and view arrest information through inmate records. Also, the interested public may look for Glynn County arrest records through the Georgia Felon Search Portal.

Alternatively, record seekers may make a GORA request to access Glynn County arrest records through the:

• Glynn County Police Department
• Glynn County Sheriff's Office
• Glynn County Clerk of Courts Office (through criminal records
• Local police departments.

Free Arrest Record Search in Glynn County

For free access to Glynn County arrest information, visit the Glynn County Sheriff's Office website, download the Jail Population document and view the arrest records of Glynn County Detention Center inmates. Also, information seekers may access Glynn County arrest records for free through third-party online repositories. Some private websites may offer access to publicly accessible Georgia law enforcement documents (this includes Glynn County arrest records).

Glynn County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Glynn County arrest and criminal records are related in terms of legal process (arrest records provide information at the early stages of criminal trials within the county's courts. However, there are distinctions between both documents. The following differences exist between a Glynn County arrest and criminal records:

Definition & Content

Arrest records are law enforcement documents that detail the arrest of individuals; they contain personal and booking information, reasons for arrests, and conditions for releasing individuals taken into custody by law enforcement for arrestable offenses.

The courts generate criminal records during criminal trials. Glynn County criminal records encompass documents on the prosecution, convictions, and incarceration of individuals who commit criminal offenses

Legal Implications

Arrest records do not imply guilt or the innocence of their owners. Arrestees are innocent of charges until the court convicts them.

A Glynn County criminal record is legal proof of guilt for criminal offenses. It confirms that the owner is a convict

Social Impact

An arrest record has no significant impact if it does not lead to a criminal conviction. Contrariwise, a criminal record may affect social status, housing, and employment opportunities.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Per Georgia laws, arrest information may stay on a record indefinitely. Nonetheless, Glynn County arrest record owners may petition the court to seal their arrest information if they fulfill the conditions under Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated Under the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) Act.

Expunge Glynn County Arrest Records

Per Georgia laws, individuals may apply for restriction of arrest information if the records are for non-violent misdemeanors, certain felonies, or juvenile crimes. Individuals may apply for arrest records restrictions if:

• The prosecuting attorney or victim did not file charges
• The charges were dismissed (nolle prosequi)
• The arrest leads to an acquittal or not guilty verdict
• The arrestee completes a Pre-trial Diversion Program
• The offender is under 21 years (Youthful Offender)
• The State Board of Pardons and Paroles pardons the owner of the record.

Except for juvenile arrests that attract a 5-year waiting period for some misdemeanor offenses, eligible individuals may apply for restriction of arrest information immediately after acquittal, dismissal, completion of a diversion program, or pardon.

In Glynn County and the rest of Georgia, arrest records restriction depend on the time of the arrest. There may be automatic restriction to arrest information if the record is eligible and the arrest occurred after July 1, 2013. Eligible individuals arrested before July 1, 2013, must submit formal requests to restrict their records.

Individuals seeking to restrict public access to their Glynn County arrest that occurred before July 1, 2013, should:

• Obtain their criminal history records from the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) or the Glynn County Police Department
• Download a Request to Restrict Arrest Record Instructions and Request Form:
  • Complete the request form, attach the criminal history document, and submit it to the arresting agency (this may be the Glynn County Sheriff's Office or other law enforcement agencies within the county)
  • The arresting agency will forward it to the Glynn County District Attorney's Office
• The Glynn County District Attorney's Office will review and verify if the record is eligible for restriction
• Wait for the Glynn County District Attorney's Office decision. If the office verifies that the record is eligible, it will restrict it from public access
• Follow up and confirm that the record is no longer publicly available by running a background check through the Georgia Crime Information Center.

Glynn County Arrest Warrants

A Glynn County arrest warrant is an official document issued by a judge/magistrate of a Glynn County court authorizing law enforcement to arrest an individual. In Glynn County, prosecutors or law enforcement officers must provide probable cause to judges/magistrates to obtain arrest warrants.

A Glynn County judge or magistrate may issue an arrest warrant if:

• There is sufficient evidence of a crime
• A suspect fails to appear in court to answer questions regarding a criminal offense
• A person is a public risk
• There is probable cause
• There is proof that a person may flee a jurisdiction to avoid legal prosecution for a crime.

Also, the court may issue a bench warrant for contempt of court and flouting of Court orders.

A Glynn County arrest warrant contains legal and factual information. These include:

• Name, aliases, gender, race, and physical description of the subject
• Statement of probable cause, description of the offense, and Georgia statutes or laws allegedly violated
• Name and signature of the issuing judge
• Date of issuance and the location of the issuing authority
• Authorization for law enforcement and instructions on how to execute the arrest.

Do Glynn County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Glynn County arrest warrants do not expire. In Georgia and the rest of the United States, once a court issues an arrest warrant, it will remain active until law enforcement takes the subject into custody. However, the arrest warrant will become inactive if the subject dies before law enforcement enforces it or the courts recall it.