Crawford County Booking Reports and Inmate Records

Crawford County booking reports are kept by the Crawford County Sheriff's Office in Knoxville and are part of the public record under Georgia law. Whether you need to find someone currently held at the Crawford County Jail, check on a recent arrest, or request written records, this page covers the process for accessing local booking data and supplemental state sources.

How Booking Records Are Kept in Crawford County

Crawford County is a rural county in central Georgia with a small population and a modest jail. When someone is arrested in Crawford County, the sheriff's office processes the booking at the county detention facility in Knoxville. The booking record captures the person's name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, and booking date and time. This forms the county's jail docket, which is a public document under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7.

The physical jail docket at the Crawford County Sheriff's Office is available to the public during business hours. Anyone can ask to see it without needing to explain why. If you want copies, there may be a small reproduction fee. The docket is the most direct source for current inmate information in Crawford County.

Being in the booking record does not mean someone was convicted. An arrest documents detention and charges at that moment. Charges can be dropped, reduced, or result in acquittals at trial. Check court records for the actual legal outcome of any case you're looking into.

Finding Crawford County Jail Records

Crawford County does not appear to offer a public online inmate roster. Your best option for a quick current status check is to call the Crawford County Sheriff's Office in Knoxville directly. Provide the person's full name and date of birth. Staff can check the jail log in real time and tell you whether they are in custody and what charges are showing.

You can also visit in person. The physical docket is available to view at the sheriff's office. This is the most complete and current version of the booking record. It may include handwritten notes, intake processing details, or other entries not yet reflected digitally. For an in-person visit, bring the name and identifying information of the person you're looking for to make the search faster.

For a formal written request, file an Open Records Act request with the Crawford County Sheriff's Office or county government. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq., the agency must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff time is free. Fees may apply for additional time or larger document requests.

Note: In small counties, phone calls to the sheriff are often handled quickly since jail populations are smaller and staff can check records without a long queue.

State Criminal History Records Through GBI

For criminal history searches that go beyond Crawford County, the GBI's Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) maintains statewide records covering all 159 Georgia counties. GCIC is the right tool when you need a complete record rather than just a snapshot from one county's jail log. You can reach GCIC at 404-244-2639 or visit 3121 Panthersville Road, Decatur, GA 30034.

The GBI GCIC FAQ explains the process for requesting criminal history records, including what you can access and how the fee structure works for Georgia county records including Crawford County.

If you need a formal written record of your own criminal history or are authorized to request someone else's, the GCIC process is the right path. The FAQ covers both types of requests and any documentation required.

Georgia Department of Corrections for State Inmates

If someone from Crawford County was convicted and sentenced to state prison, their record shifts to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The county jail only tracks people in local custody. Once someone enters the state prison system, you need to search the GDC offender database to find them. The two systems are separate and do not share the same records.

For written verification of a state offender's record, mail your request to Inmate Records and Information, PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029. This is the formal channel for GDC written responses and is useful when you need something more official than an online search result.

VINE, Open Records Rights, and Court Information

The VINE victim notification service covers Crawford County. If you register with VINE for a specific inmate, you'll receive alerts when their custody status changes at the Crawford County Jail. VINE notifies you of releases, transfers, and other status events. Registration is free. You can sign up at any time on the VINE website using the inmate's name.

The Georgia Open Records Act gives you broad rights to access jail and booking records. Most booking data is public. Exemptions under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 cover active investigations and specific protected individuals, but standard booking records are generally available. If a request is denied, ask for written justification. Booking photos are public records in most cases, with some commercial use limits under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19.

For court records in Crawford County, contact the Superior Court clerk in Knoxville. You can also search through Georgia Courts online. Court records show case outcomes: charges filed, hearings, pleas, verdicts. They're separate from but complementary to the booking records kept by the sheriff. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association publishes statewide jail data that provides context for county-level records across Georgia.

Nearby Counties

Crawford County is in central Georgia. These surrounding counties also have booking report pages:

• Bibb County
• Monroe County
• Taylor County
• Peach County