Access Clayton County Booking Reports
Clayton County booking reports are available online through the Clayton County Sheriff's Office inmate search portal, which lets you look up people held at the Clayton County Detention Facility in Jonesboro by booking date or name. The sheriff provides this tool as a public service, and the records reflect actual detentions while making clear that a booking does not imply conviction on any charge listed.
Clayton County Quick Facts
Clayton County Sheriff Inmate Search
The Clayton County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search tool at their official website. You can search by booking date using three ranges — the last 48 hours, the last 14 days, or the last 31 days — or search by name to find active inmates. The name search shows only people currently in custody, while date-based searches return everyone booked during the chosen period regardless of whether they've since been released.
Visit the Clayton County Sheriff's inmate search portal to look up current and recent booking records from the county detention facility.
The online inmate search covers the Clayton County Detention Facility in Jonesboro and is updated as new bookings are processed.
The county states on the search page that "the Clayton County Sheriff is required by law to provide certain information to the public regarding inmate admission and releases from the Detention Facility." That legal obligation comes from O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, which requires Georgia sheriffs to maintain a jail docket open to the public.
The site also notes that "the information provided on this site reflects that an individual has been detained in the Clayton County Detention Facility but in no way implies that any particular individual has been convicted of any of the charges displayed." Arrest and detention are the start of the legal process, not the end. Many people in booking records are later released or have charges dropped.
Clayton County Detention Facility Contact Information
The Clayton County Detention Facility is located at 9157 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro, GA 30236. The main jail phone numbers are 770-477-4400 and 770-477-4413. If you need to reach the classification unit for information about an inmate's housing status, call 770-477-4441, which is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The main sheriff's office line is 770-471-1122, and fax is available at 770-477-4596. If you are trying to find out if someone was booked recently and they don't appear in the online search yet, calling the jail directly is often the fastest way to get a current answer. Staff can check the electronic and physical docket books in real time.
A printed jail docket book is also available for public viewing at the detention facility as required by state law. This physical record is kept separate from the online system and may contain information not yet entered digitally. You can view the physical docket during normal business hours without an appointment.
Note: The county describes the electronic docket as an "electronic docket book provided as a public service" and notes that accuracy is not guaranteed. Cross-check with direct contact if you need to be certain.
VINE Victim Notification for Clayton County
Clayton County is covered by the VINE victim notification service. VINE lets victims, family members, or others track an inmate's custody status automatically. When an inmate is released, transferred, or has a status change at the Clayton County Detention Facility, registered VINE users get an alert. The service is free and runs 24 hours a day.
VINE is particularly useful in a county like Clayton, which processes a significant volume of bookings as part of the greater Atlanta metro area. Instead of calling the jail repeatedly to check status, VINE handles the monitoring and alerts you when something changes. You can register at the VINE website with a name, case number, or booking number.
Open Records Act Requests for Clayton County
For records beyond what the online inmate search shows, you can submit a formal Open Records Act request to the Clayton County Sheriff's Office. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq., the office must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff search time is free. Larger requests may carry a fee for staff time and document copying.
Common requests include booking photos, full booking reports, incident reports tied to an arrest, or records from a specific date range. Exemptions under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 may apply if records are part of an ongoing investigation or involve juveniles. If a request is denied, ask for a written explanation citing the specific exemption.
Booking photos are generally public records in Georgia. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, there are limits on certain commercial uses of mugshots, but access for legitimate public records purposes is typically available. The sheriff's office can advise on the process for obtaining a specific photo.
State and Court Records for Clayton County
For criminal history records that go beyond a single county, the GBI's Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) is the right source. GCIC tracks arrests and dispositions across all Georgia counties and is reachable at 404-244-2639. Their office is at 3121 Panthersville Road, Decatur, GA 30034. The GBI also has a GCIC FAQ with details on how to request records.
For court cases linked to a Clayton County booking, you can search through Georgia Courts online. The court system tracks what happened after the arrest: charges filed, hearings, pleas, and verdicts. Booking data from the sheriff tells you the arrest happened; court data tells you what came next.
If someone was convicted and moved to a state prison, the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers state inmates. The GDC system is separate from the county jail database. For written verification of a state record, send a request to: Inmate Records and Information, PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029.
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association publishes regular statewide jail reports that include data from Clayton County as part of its metro Atlanta reporting. As of January 2026, Georgia jails statewide held 25,487 inmates, with about 67.9% awaiting trial.
Nearby Counties
Clayton County is in south metro Atlanta. Arrests near county borders may involve these neighboring counties: