LaGrange Booking Reports
LaGrange booking reports are maintained by the Troup County Sheriff's Office. LaGrange is the county seat of Troup County in west Georgia, close to the Alabama state line, with a population of about 33,500. All arrests made in LaGrange by city police or county deputies result in booking records at the Troup County jail. This page explains how to find those records, what they contain, and the Georgia laws that control public access to LaGrange booking data.
LaGrange Quick Facts
Troup County Sheriff and LaGrange Booking Records
The Troup County Sheriff's Office holds all booking records for arrests made in LaGrange and the rest of Troup County. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at 706-883-1616. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7 places a legal duty on sheriffs to maintain jail records. That means the Troup County Sheriff is required to keep booking reports for every person processed at the county detention facility, whether the arrest was made by LaGrange Police or county deputies.
The Troup County Sheriff's website experienced SSL security issues at the time this page was compiled, making online access unavailable. Contact the Sheriff's Office directly at 706-883-1616 for help locating a specific record. Staff can confirm custody status and explain how to submit a formal open records request. Visiting the jail in person is another option for immediate inquiries.
Georgia's statewide data provides useful context. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association reported 25,487 inmates held in county jails across the state as of January 2026, with jails running at 71.9% of total capacity. Most of those held statewide, about 67.9%, were pre-trial detainees. The same pattern applies in Troup County, where a substantial share of LaGrange booking records represent people who have not been convicted.
LaGrange Police Department
The LaGrange Police Department can be reached at 706-883-2603. Officers patrol the city and make arrests under city and state law. LaGrange Police do not operate a separate lockup. After an arrest, the person is taken to the Troup County detention facility for booking. The booking record is then held by the Troup County Sheriff's Office, not the city police department.
If you have questions about a specific incident that LaGrange Police handled, call the department at 706-883-2603. They can confirm what happened during the call and who made the arrest. However, the actual booking file is a county record. Contact the Sheriff's Office at 706-883-1616 to get the booking report.
For state-level reference, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Georgia Crime Information Center maintains statewide criminal history records. The GBI serves as the central repository for criminal justice information in Georgia, including records that originate from LaGrange arrests.
Open Records Requests for LaGrange Arrest Data
Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq., gives the public the right to access government records, including booking reports. You do not need to justify the request. The Troup County Sheriff's Office must respond within three business days of receiving a written request. A denial must cite a specific statutory exemption.
Exemptions to disclosure are defined in O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. Active investigation files may be withheld. Information that could put someone at risk may be redacted. But the basic booking facts for a LaGrange arrest, name, charges, booking date, are public in almost all circumstances. An arrest is a public event, and the record documenting it is open to anyone who asks.
Submit your request in writing to the Troup County Sheriff's Office. Include the name you are searching, the approximate arrest date if you have it, and your contact details. Ask about any fees when you submit. Fees for basic records are typically low. Electronic requests sent by email have the same legal standing as a mailed letter under Georgia law.
Note: If the Sheriff's website remains down, a phone call to 706-883-1616 is the fastest way to confirm that a request was received and is being processed.
Contents of a LaGrange Booking Report
A LaGrange booking report is the document created when someone enters the Troup County jail after an arrest. It reflects the facts at the moment of intake and creates the official arrest record. This record is distinct from what the Troup County Superior Court Clerk holds. Court records track what happens after booking, including hearings, motions, pleas, and judgments.
A standard LaGrange booking report includes the full legal name and date of birth of the person arrested, physical identifiers such as height, weight, and race, the charges as they existed at the time of arrest, the arresting agency, the date and time of booking, any bond amount set or hold status, and the booking photograph. Some records also carry a jail ID number. It is worth noting that charges listed on a booking report may later be changed, reduced, or dropped entirely as the case moves through the Troup County court system.
Georgia's Booking Photo Law
Georgia has a specific statute governing booking photographs. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, law enforcement agencies may not charge a fee to release a booking photo unless the requester plans to use it commercially. This law was passed to address websites that published mugshots and then charged subjects to have the photos removed. For non-commercial purposes, the Troup County Sheriff's Office should release a LaGrange booking photo at no cost.
Third-party websites that post LaGrange booking photos and require payment for removal may be acting in violation of this Georgia law. If you face that situation, consulting a Georgia attorney with knowledge of O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 is a reasonable step.
Inmate Tracking and Notification for LaGrange
VINE provides free custody alerts for anyone who wants to monitor someone held at the Troup County jail. Register at vinelink.com to receive notifications by phone, text, or email when an inmate's status changes. This includes releases, transfers, and other changes in custody. VINE is widely used by victims and family members who need to know when a LaGrange area inmate is no longer in custody.
For inmates who are sentenced to state prison and transferred out of Troup County, use the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search at services.gdc.ga.gov to track their location. Once someone leaves the county jail for a state facility, the GDC database becomes the right tool. JailATM at jailatm.com allows family members to send funds and mail to inmates at some Georgia facilities. Check the site to confirm whether the Troup County jail participates in JailATM services.
Record Restriction Options in LaGrange
Some LaGrange residents may qualify to have their arrest records restricted from public view. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 provides a formal process for restriction when an arrest did not lead to a conviction. Eligible cases include those where charges were dismissed, not prosecuted, or resulted in acquittal. A restricted record does not appear in most public record searches. Applications go through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Georgia's First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60, is a separate option for qualifying individuals. A first-time offender who completes all sentencing terms may have the record treated as a non-conviction under state law. The record remains on file in restricted form but is not visible in standard public searches. If a search for LaGrange booking reports returns no results, the record may have been restricted under one of these statutes. The GBI's Georgia Crime Information Center processes restriction requests statewide.
Troup County Booking Reports
LaGrange is the county seat of Troup County, and the Troup County Sheriff's Office holds all local booking records. For county-wide information on the jail, inmate inquiries, and how to request records, visit the Troup County page.