McDonough Booking Reports
McDonough booking reports are kept by the Henry County Sheriff's Office, which operates the detention center where people arrested in McDonough are held. As the county seat of Henry County, McDonough is served by both the McDonough Police Department and the Henry County Sheriff. The sheriff posts inmate records online, making it possible to search current and recent McDonough booking reports without filing a formal request. This page covers where to look, what the records contain, and how Georgia law applies.
McDonough Quick Facts
Henry County Sheriff and McDonough Bookings
The Henry County Sheriff's Office handles all bookings for people arrested in McDonough. The sheriff's main facility is at 120 Henry Pkwy, McDonough, GA 30253. You can reach the office at (770) 288-7991. The media and public information line is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff is required by law to keep records on every person in custody at the jail. That includes people brought in by McDonough Police and by sheriff's deputies.
The Henry County Sheriff posts an online inmate search tool at henrycountysheriffga.gov/inmate-search. A direct database search is also available at inmatesearch.co.henry.ga.us. Both let you look up current inmates by name. Results show charges, bond status, and booking date. No account is needed and the search is free.
The city's website at mcdonoughga.org provides general information about city services and the local police department.
City of McDonough website for McDonough booking reports
The City of McDonough's official website links to local law enforcement resources and city services.
McDonough Booking Report Search Tools
The Henry County inmate search is the main way to find McDonough booking reports online. The system shows who is currently held at the detention center. It also shows recent releases in many cases. You can search by first name, last name, or both. The search returns booking date, charges, bond amount, and arresting agency. If the McDonough Police Department made the arrest, that will show in the record.
Henry County Sheriff inmate search for McDonough booking reports
The Henry County Sheriff's inmate search tool provides direct access to current booking records for McDonough arrests.
For older records not shown in the online system, contact the Henry County Sheriff directly. Requests for booking photos must include a statement confirming compliance with O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, the state law that governs booking photograph use. Photo requests can be emailed to hcsopio@co.henry.ga.us. That address also handles general media inquiries.
Note: Henry County Sheriff's Office has issued warnings that they never ask for bond payments by gift card, wire transfer, cryptocurrency, or mobile payment apps. If you receive such a request, it is a scam.
What McDonough Booking Records Show
A booking report from McDonough will typically list the person's full name and date of birth, the date and time they were booked into the Henry County detention center, the charges filed against them, the arresting officer or agency, and bond information if one has been set. Booking photos taken at the time of processing are part of the record. These are public records under Georgia law unless a court has ordered them sealed.
The McDonough Police Department, reachable at 770-957-1211, makes arrests for offenses ranging from traffic violations to felonies. Each arrest generates a booking report once the person is processed at the county facility. The record reflects the status at the time of booking and is updated as the case moves through the courts. Bond amounts and release dates are added as they happen.
Booking records do not prove guilt. They record that an arrest took place and that a person was processed at the jail.
Georgia Open Records and McDonough Arrests
Georgia law makes most booking records public. The Georgia Open Records Act, found at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq., gives any person the right to request or access government records, including jail booking data. The Henry County Sheriff's online search system is an extension of that obligation. It makes booking information available to anyone with internet access at no cost.
For records not available through the online tool, submit a written request to the Henry County Sheriff's Office. Georgia agencies must respond within three business days. Most booking records are released without issue. Some exceptions apply under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, which covers active investigation files and other sensitive materials. Standard adult booking records for McDonough arrests do not fall under those exemptions in most cases.
Custody Alerts and Inmate Services
If you need to track when a person's custody status changes at the Henry County jail, use VINELink. VINE is a free victim notification service. It sends alerts by phone, text, or email when an inmate is released, transferred, or has a status change. You can register online or call 1-800-846-3460.
To send money to an inmate at Henry County Detention, use JailATM.com. The platform handles electronic deposits and mail services. Video visitation for Henry County is available through Securus Technologies, which lets family members connect remotely without coming to the facility in person.
State and Federal Record Resources
The Henry County roster covers current and recent local bookings. If someone arrested in McDonough was convicted and sent to a state prison, they will not appear in the county system. Use the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search to find people serving state sentences. For full criminal history data, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Crime Information Center maintains statewide records and can be reached at 404-244-2639.
Record Restriction for McDonough Arrests
People with past McDonough arrests may qualify to have those records restricted. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows people to petition for restriction if they were not convicted or had charges dismissed. Those who completed a sentence under the First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60) may also be eligible. A restricted record stays visible to law enforcement but is removed from most public searches. Local legal aid organizations in the Henry County area can help navigate the petition process.
Henry County Booking Reports
McDonough is the county seat of Henry County, and all city arrests are processed at the Henry County detention facility. Visit the county page for more on the sheriff's office, jail resources, and how to access Henry County booking records.