Douglas County Arrest Records and Booking Reports
Douglas County booking reports are maintained by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office in Douglasville and cover all arrests processed at the county detention facility in the west Atlanta metro area. The sheriff's office website provides resources for accessing inmate information, and this page walks you through the search options, what booking records contain, and where to find both local and statewide Georgia data on Douglas County arrests.
Douglas County Quick Facts
Douglas County Sheriff's Office and Booking Records
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is the primary keeper of booking records for the county. The sheriff's website at celebratedouglascounty.com/sheriff provides contact information and resources related to the detention facility in Douglasville. The main phone number is 770-942-2121. All arrests processed in Douglas County go through the sheriff's detention facility for booking and processing.
Visit the Douglas County Sheriff's Office website for booking records access, detention information, and inmate resources.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office in Douglasville handles all county-level bookings and maintains the public jail docket required under Georgia state law.
Douglas County is west of Atlanta and is part of the broader metro area. It has grown significantly in recent years. The county detention facility handles bookings from the sheriff's office as well as law enforcement agencies in Douglasville and other municipalities within the county. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must maintain a public jail docket and allow anyone to view it during business hours.
A booking record is not a conviction. It shows someone was arrested and processed. Many people in booking logs have charges dropped or are found not guilty at trial. Court records show the legal outcome of any case that follows an arrest.
How to Search Douglas County Jail Records
Call the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at 770-942-2121 to check on someone's current custody status. Give staff the person's full name and date of birth. They can look up the current jail log and tell you whether the person is in custody and what charges are on file. This is the fastest approach if you need a quick answer.
You can also visit the sheriff's office in person during business hours. The physical docket is available for public review at the jail. The physical log may contain more detail or more current information than what staff can relay over the phone, and you can take notes from the record directly. Bring identifying information about the person you are searching for.
For a formal written request, submit an Open Records Act request to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq., the agency has three business days to respond. The first 15 minutes of staff time is free. Fees may apply for more complex searches or large document requests. Be specific about what you need — dates, names, booking numbers — to help staff locate the right records efficiently.
Note: Douglas County also has Douglasville city police, Douglas County school police, and other agencies that operate in the area. If an arrest was made by a city or specialized agency, confirm with both the city and the county about where the booking record is held.
Open Records Rights in Douglas County
Georgia's Open Records Act covers all public records held by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, including jail logs, booking records, and related documents. Most booking records are public. Exemptions under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 cover a limited set of situations, including records tied to active ongoing investigations or those involving juveniles. If the sheriff denies your request, they must provide a written explanation citing the specific exemption used.
Booking photos are generally public records in Georgia. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, there are limits on commercial uses of mugshots, but access for public records purposes is available in most cases. If you need a booking photo from a specific arrest, ask the sheriff's office. They can advise on the process and any applicable fees.
VINE Notification for Douglas County Inmates
The VINE victim notification service is available for Douglas County. Register with VINE using an inmate's name to receive automatic alerts about their custody status at the county jail. VINE sends notifications when someone is released, transferred, or has a status change. The service is free and runs continuously. You can choose to be notified by phone, email, or text.
For inmate communication and money services, JailATM may serve the Douglas County facility. Check JailATM to see what services are available for family members trying to stay in contact with someone in custody at the county detention center in Douglasville.
State and Court Resources for Douglas County
For statewide criminal history records that extend beyond Douglas County, the GBI's Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) is the right resource. GCIC tracks arrests and dispositions across all 159 Georgia counties and can be reached at 404-244-2639 or at 3121 Panthersville Road, Decatur, GA 30034. The GBI also has a GCIC FAQ covering how to request formal criminal history records in Georgia.
For people convicted in Douglas County and transferred to state prison, the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is the correct tool. GDC records cover state inmates, separate from those still in county custody. Written GDC verification requests go to Inmate Records and Information, PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029.
Court records in Douglas County are handled by the Superior Court clerk in Douglasville. Search case outcomes and docket information through Georgia Courts online. Court records show what happened after an arrest: charges filed, hearings, pleas, and verdicts. Together with booking data, they give the full picture of any criminal case. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association publishes statewide jail statistics that provide context for all Georgia county jails, including Douglas County's operations in the west metro Atlanta corridor. As of January 2026, Georgia's county jails held 25,487 inmates statewide at about 71.9% of total capacity.
Cities in Douglas County
Douglas County's main city has a dedicated booking report page:
Nearby Counties
Douglas County is in the west Atlanta metro. These neighboring counties also have booking report pages: