Toombs County Arrest Records

According to O.C.G.A. § 17-4-20, a law enforcement officer may arrest a person for a crime they committed under a warrant or without a warrant in certain circumstances. The primary holding facility for arrested persons is the Toombs County Jail. The jail holds convicted inmates pending sentence or transfer to state facilities and pre-trial arrestees pending court or trial. Any detained person booked into the Toombs County Detention Center is usually held in the custody of the Sheriff’s Office, which generates the arrest records detailing the circumstances surrounding the arrest. These records become available to the public through the records division of the Sheriff's office. Arrest records are also available at the Toombs County Clerk of Court’s Office when the arresting agency tries the case in court. Individuals can retrieve them online or in person at the courthouse when they conduct Toombs County court record searches.

Are Arrest Records Public in Toombs County?

Yes, The Georgia Open Records Law gives members of the public the right to view and copy arrest records. This law ensures that all law enforcement agencies in the state maintain arrest records and make them available upon request. However, this public information typically excludes arrest records that are deemed confidential. According to O.C.G.A. §50-18-72, the following arrest records are restricted in Toombs County:

• Juvenile arrest records
• Medical records of arrestees
• Pending investigation or prosecution records
• Law enforcement records that will disclose:
  • A confidential source’s identity
  • The existence of a confidential surveillance or investigation
  • A confidential investigative document that would endanger the life or physical safety of anyone.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

A public arrest record in Toombs County typically contains:

• The arrestee’s full name
• Race, sex, and age
• Arrest date
• Charge
• Bond amount
• Warrant information

Toombs County Arrest Statistics

According to the Toombs County Sheriff’s Office, about 466 inmates were booked in the 1st quarter of 2025. The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Inmate Statistical Profile showed 67 inmates were from Toombs County in 2024. About 71 inmates in the state prisons were convicted of their primary offense from Toombs County.

Find Toombs County Arrest Records

Toombs County arrest records can be found online or in person at the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). Individuals can locate an arrested person using the Offender Search tool. A search can be conducted by name or description. In-person requesters can visit any of the GDC facilities during business hours to obtain copies of arrest records.

Record seekers who want arrest information of inmates housed in federal prisons can contact federal law enforcement agencies. Most agencies have online portals where users can find arrest records for free. For example, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has an Online Detainee Locator System where arrest records are freely available to the public. The search parameters for using this database are the detainee's A-Number or biographical information. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) also provides arrest records for free through its Inmate Locator. Users will need a name or number to locate the appropriate record. In-person requesters may visit federal law enforcement agencies during business hours to obtain copies of arrest records. The ICE’s field offices or detention facilities and the BOP’s facilities are open to the public for in-person requests. Unlike other agencies whose arrest records are public, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) only makes its records accessible to the subjects of the records. Requests can be made online, by mail, or through authorized channelers for $18. This fee can be paid by certified checks, money orders, or credit cards (use the Credit Card Payment Form).

Free Arrest Record Search in Toombs County

The Toombs County Sheriff’s Office has an Inmate Search portal where individuals can find arrest records for free. Users may search for Toombs County arrest information by entering a name, race, sex, or selecting a custody date. Alternatively, they can browse the arrest information manually, though this method may take longer.

Record seekers can also use third-party portals to find arrest records without paying any fees. However, this free access is usually suited for those seeking basic information. Users who want to conduct in-depth searches or download free arrest reports are usually charged a small search fee.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Most arrest records in Toombs County are permanent and can only be restricted from the public when expunged. However, some arrest records highlighted in the Georgia Archives’ Arrest Record Retention Schedules have timeframes for deletion. For example, law enforcement agencies have three (3) years to destroy investigation logs, civil arrest order log books, and executed arrest warrants. Additionally, jail booking records and inmate case files are usually destroyed ten (10) years after release.

Expunge Toombs County Arrest Records

Expungement generally restricts a person’s arrest records from the public and makes them available only to judicial officials and criminal justice agencies (O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37). Persons seeking to have their records expunged may send a Request to Restrict Arrest Record Instructions and Request Form to the arresting agency. The agency will typically require a processing fee of $50. Petitioners are usually required to complete section one, the agency will complete section two, and the prosecutor will complete section three. If the request is approved, the prosecutor will enter the appropriate disposition restriction code using the GCIC CCH User Interface. After approval, a notification will be sent to the applicant and the arresting agency. However, the application may be sent to the arresting agency if the prosecutor cannot access the CCH User Interface. The arresting agency may advise the applicant to forward the approved application to GCIC and a processing fee of $25 to:

Georgia Crime Information Center Record Restrictions
P.O. Box 370808
Decatur, GA 30037-0808

Toombs County Arrest Warrants

Per O.C.G.A. § 17-4-40, judicial officers in Toombs County can issue arrest warrants for an individual following the establishment of probable cause. Arrest warrants may also be issued in any other county in Georgia, even if the crime was committed in Toombs County. After an arrest warrant is issued, an officer can execute it in any jurisdiction where the subject is located (O.C.G.A. § 17-4-44). According to O.C.G.A. § 17-4-41, an arrest warrant typically contains the county in which the offense was committed, the offense time, date, and place of occurrence, and a statement describing the offense committed by the accused.

Do Toombs County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Toombs County arrest warrants do not expire. They remain active indefinitely until the person named on the warrant is arrested or the warrant is cleared. Individuals with warrants out for their arrest are usually advised to consult an attorney and obtain legal advice on how to proceed.