Access Pike County Booking Releases

Pike County booking releases are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Zebulon, a small county seat south of Atlanta. The county is rural and has a low crime volume compared to its metro neighbors. Still, the sheriff keeps full records of every person booked into the county jail. These records are public under Georgia law and can be accessed through the sheriff's office or through state databases. Pike County does not run an online inmate search, so direct contact with the office is the best way to get booking release information.

Pike County Sheriff and Jail

The Pike County Sheriff's Office is based in Zebulon and handles all jail operations for the county. The sheriff runs the county jail where all arrests are processed. Deputies and local police bring people to this one facility for booking. The office creates a record for every person who comes through the door.

Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff is required by Georgia law to maintain records of all inmates held in the county jail. That includes names, booking dates, charges, and release dates. Pike County follows this law. The records are stored in the jail's management system and are available upon request.

You can call the Pike County Sheriff's Office at (770) 567-8721 to check on a booking or release. The staff can pull up records by name. For formal copies, they may point you to the open records process, which involves putting your request in writing.

Finding Booking Release Records

Pike County does not maintain an online inmate lookup tool. A phone call to the Sheriff's Office is the simplest way to get info on a specific booking or release. Give the staff the person's name and any other details you have. They can check the system and give you an answer quickly.

Walk-in requests at the sheriff's office in Zebulon are another option. Stop by during business hours and ask staff to look up a record. If the request is simple, they can usually pull it up while you wait. For older records or large requests, a written submission works better.

The GBI GCIC Division handles criminal history records for the state of Georgia.

The GBI can provide background checks and criminal history data that complements Pike County booking release records.

State search tools can help too. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers inmates in state prisons. The VINE notification system tracks custody changes in all Georgia counties, including Pike. Both tools are free and work online at all hours.

Open Records for Pike County Booking Releases

The Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, gives you the right to request booking release records from the Pike County Sheriff. Send a written request that identifies the person and the records you want. The county must respond within three business days.

Copies are $0.10 per page. Staff search time is free for the first 15 minutes. Pike County is a small operation, so most requests are handled quickly. If the request covers many records or a wide time range, extra time may be needed and the county could charge a reasonable labor fee.

Denials must be in writing with a clear reason. You can challenge a denial if you believe the records should be public. Most booking release data in Georgia is not subject to the exceptions listed in the Open Records Act.

Booking Release Record Contents

A Pike County booking release record contains the inmate's full name, date of birth, physical description, and all charges. The booking date and time are logged, along with the arresting agency. When the person is released, the date and method of release get added. Bond amounts may be noted if bail was set by the court.

Booking photos may be part of the file. Georgia law at O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 regulates when booking photos can be shared with the public. Pike County follows these state rules. Ask the Sheriff's Office about photo availability when you make your request.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, some records can be withheld. Medical info, juvenile records, and records tied to active investigations may not be released. The core booking and release data, though, is generally public.

Statewide Booking Release Resources

State databases provide additional search options for Pike County booking releases. The GDC offender search covers state prison inmates. The VINE system tracks inmate status changes across every Georgia county. Both are free.

The GDC Open Records portal handles requests for state corrections records. The GBI Open Records portal covers criminal history and investigative records. Use these when the person has moved beyond county custody.

Start at the county level for local arrests. The Pike County Sheriff's Office in Zebulon is your primary source. State tools work best as a second step when county records do not have the full picture.

Cities in Pike County

Pike County is a rural area with no large cities. Zebulon is the county seat. Other communities include Concord, Meansville, Molena, and Williamson. All arrests in Pike County are processed through the county jail, and the sheriff keeps every booking release record.

Nearby Counties

If the arrest occurred in a neighboring county, that county's sheriff handles the booking release records. Contact the right office based on where the arrest took place.