Randolph County Booking Releases

Randolph County booking releases are kept by the Randolph County Sheriff's Office in Cuthbert, Georgia. The sheriff logs every person booked into and released from the county jail. You can search for Randolph County booking release records by calling the sheriff's office, visiting in person, or filing an open records request. Booking release data in Randolph County includes the person's name, charges, booking date, and release date. Whether you need to check on a current inmate or find a past release, the sheriff's office is where those records are held.

Randolph County Sheriff and Jail Records

The Randolph County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and keeps all booking release records for the area. Cuthbert is the county seat, and that is where the jail sits. The sheriff handles all arrests made in Randolph County, including those from local police. When someone is booked into the Randolph County jail, staff log their name, date of birth, charges, and the arresting agency. The release date and method get added when that person leaves custody.

Georgia law at O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7 requires every sheriff in the state to keep a record of all persons held in the county jail. This includes the person's name, age, sex, race, the charge, the date they were booked, and the date they were let go. Randolph County follows this law like all other Georgia counties. The statute also says these records are open to public viewing under the Georgia Open Records Act. So you have a legal right to ask for booking release information from the Randolph County Sheriff's Office.

Randolph County is a small rural county, so the jail handles fewer bookings than metro areas. That means staff can often pull records quickly when you call or visit. For phone inquiries, contact the Randolph County Sheriff's Office directly.

How to Search Randolph County Booking Releases

To find booking release records in Randolph County, start by calling the sheriff's office. Staff can check their system for current and past inmates. Give them the person's full name and date of birth if you have it. A booking number helps speed things up. The office can tell you if someone is in custody or has been released, along with the date and charges.

You can also visit the sheriff's office in Cuthbert to view the jail docket book. Georgia law requires each sheriff to keep a printed record of all jail bookings and releases. This book is open to the public during normal business hours. You do not need to give a reason to look at it. Just go to the office and ask to see the jail log.

The Georgia Department of Corrections runs a separate offender search database that covers state prison inmates. If someone was booked in Randolph County and later sent to a state facility, you can look them up through GDC. The search lets you find people by name, ID number, or case number.

The GDC offender search tool shows booking and release data for inmates in the state prison system.

Use this tool if someone was transferred from the Randolph County jail to state custody.

Open Records Requests in Randolph County

If you need official copies of booking release records from Randolph County, you can file an open records request. The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives you the right to ask for these documents. The Randolph County Sheriff's Office must respond within three business days of getting your request.

Your request should include the person's full name and any other details you have. Copies cost $0.10 per page. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. If costs go over $25, the office must give you an estimate before doing the work. You can send your request by mail or drop it off at the sheriff's office in Cuthbert. Include your name, address, and phone number so they can reach you.

Some records may not be available. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists the types of records that are exempt from public release. Active investigation files can be held back. Medical records need a consent form. But standard booking release data like names, dates, and charges is almost always public in Randolph County and across Georgia.

Note: Initial arrest reports and incident reports stay public even when an investigation is still open in Randolph County.

Booking Release Details in Randolph County

Each booking release record from the Randolph County jail has specific information. The record shows the inmate's full name, date of birth, and a physical description. It lists all charges and the arresting agency. The booking date and time are logged, along with the release date when the person leaves jail. Bond amounts and court dates may also be part of the record.

O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 controls how booking photographs can be shared in Georgia. The Randolph County Sheriff follows these rules when handling mugshot requests. Not all booking photos are released to the public. The law sets limits on when photos can be given out, and the sheriff must follow those rules for every request.

Statewide Resources for Randolph County

Beyond local records, several state tools can help you find booking release data that connects to Randolph County. The VINE notification system lets you sign up for free alerts when an inmate is released or transferred. This works for the Randolph County jail and all other Georgia jails. You get a call, text, or email when the person's status changes. It runs day and night.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the statewide criminal records system through the Georgia Crime Information Center. GCIC holds criminal history records on almost 4 million offenders. If you need to check someone's record beyond what the Randolph County jail shows, the GBI system is the place. You can also use the GBI Open Records portal to file requests for state-level records.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association keeps a directory of all 159 county sheriffs. This is helpful if you need contact info for the Randolph County Sheriff or any other county in the state. The directory lists phone numbers, addresses, and jail info for every sheriff's office.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory shows contact info for all county sheriffs including Randolph County.

Use this resource to find current phone numbers and addresses for the Randolph County Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

If you are looking for booking releases outside Randolph County, these neighboring counties each run their own jails and keep separate records. Check the right county based on where the arrest took place.