Search Henry County Booking Reports
Henry County booking reports are available online through the Henry County Sheriff's Office inmate search database. The tool lets you look up anyone currently in custody at the Henry County Jail in McDonough, see their charges, and check bond information. Henry County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Georgia, and the sheriff's office provides direct public access to booking data as a service to county residents and the justice system. This page covers how to use the online search, what the records include, and your rights under Georgia law.
Henry County Quick Facts
Henry County Online Inmate Search
The Henry County Sheriff's Office runs a public inmate search at henrycountysheriffga.gov/inmate-search. You can also go directly to the inmate database at inmatesearch.co.henry.ga.us. The sheriff's office describes the tool as a service offered to the public and members of the Henry County justice system. It allows you to search for individuals in custody, see their criminal charges, and view bond information.
The search is free to use and does not require an account or login. You search by name and the results show who is currently booked into the Henry County facility. This is one of the more full-featured county inmate portals in Georgia, and it reflects the size and growth of Henry County as a suburban Atlanta community. The system is maintained by the sheriff's office and updated regularly.
The HCSO is located at 120 Henry Pkwy, McDonough, GA 30253. Media and public information inquiries go to the PIO line at (770) 288-7991, which is staffed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Photo requests and media inquiries can also be sent to hcsopio@co.henry.ga.us.
Henry County Sheriff's Office inmate search page providing online access to Henry County booking reports
The Henry County Sheriff's Office inmate search page provides direct public access to current booking reports and jail roster data without any login required.
Henry County Inmate Database Details
The direct inmate database at inmatesearch.co.henry.ga.us is where the actual search results live. Enter a name and the system returns current custody records from the Henry County Jail. Results typically include the person's name, booking date, charges, and bond amount. The database reflects who is in custody right now. It does not serve as a historical archive of every person ever booked in Henry County.
For historical records or certified copies of booking records going back further, submit a written Open Records request to the Henry County Sheriff's Office. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq., the sheriff must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff search time is free. Fees for staff time beyond that apply at the agency's standard rate.
Henry County direct inmate search database for booking reports, charges, and bond information
The Henry County inmate database returns real-time results showing who is currently in custody, along with their charges and bond status from the most recent booking.
What Henry County Booking Reports Include
Every Henry County booking record follows the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7. That law requires the sheriff to record the full name, age, sex, race, the charges, and the dates of booking and release for every person admitted to the jail. Henry County's online system makes much of this data available in the public-facing inmate search, so you do not need to file a formal request for current custody information.
The Henry County Jail processes bookings from the county sheriff's deputies, the McDonough Police Department, the Stockbridge Police Department, and other law enforcement agencies operating within the county. All of these flow into the same jail record system. So a person arrested by Stockbridge police and booked at the county facility will appear in the same database as someone brought in by a sheriff's deputy.
Booking photos are part of the record, but Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 restricts the release of those photos to commercial mugshot websites that profit from removal fees. The Henry County Sheriff's Office follows this statute. If you need a booking photo for a legitimate purpose, submit a statement affirming compliance with O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 along with your request to hcsopio@co.henry.ga.us.
Henry County Sheriff's Office main website at henrycountysheriffga.gov with department contacts and public safety information
The Henry County Sheriff's Office main site covers all department divisions, contact info, and links to the online inmate search portal for booking reports.
Bond Scam Warning from the Henry County Sheriff
The Henry County Sheriff's Office has issued a clear warning to the public: the HCSO will never ask for bond payments through gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, or mobile payment applications. If you receive a call demanding payment in one of these forms on behalf of the Henry County Sheriff's Office, it is a scam. Do not pay.
Legitimate bond payments in Henry County go through the jail's official process. If you are unsure about a payment request, call the HCSO directly at the numbers listed on the sheriff's website before sending any money. This type of fraud targets family members of people who have just been booked, so it is worth knowing before you find yourself in that situation.
Note: Always verify any bond-related payment instructions by calling the Henry County Jail directly. Use the number on the official sheriff's website, not a number provided to you by someone claiming to be from the sheriff's office.
Open Records and Georgia Law
Henry County booking records are public under the Georgia Open Records Act. You can request them without giving a reason. The exemptions in O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 allow the sheriff to withhold certain private details, such as Social Security numbers or information that could endanger a person. But the core booking data, name, charges, and date, is not exempt and must be provided.
For most current booking inquiries, the online inmate search handles your request without any need for a formal records process. If you need older records, a certified copy, or information not covered by the online tool, submit a written request to the Henry County Sheriff's Office at 120 Henry Pkwy, McDonough, GA 30253.
VINE, GDC, and Statewide Resources
For real-time custody notifications, register with VINE at VINELink.com. VINE covers all Georgia county jails, including Henry County. You can set up alerts by phone, text, or email so you are notified automatically when an inmate's status changes. The service is free and available around the clock.
If the person you are looking for was convicted and sentenced to more than a year, they may have been transferred to a Georgia state prison. The county jail no longer tracks them after transfer. Use the GDC offender search to locate state prison inmates. The GDC and Henry County Jail are separate systems entirely. For a full statewide criminal history, including court outcomes and records from multiple counties, contact the GBI GCIC program. GCIC appointments are required. Call 404-244-2639 to schedule.
For people whose cases ended without conviction, Georgia law may allow record restriction. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 covers restriction of arrests not resulting in conviction. O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 addresses records sealed after First Offender completion. These restrictions apply to GCIC history records, not to the public booking log at the Henry County Jail.
Cities in Henry County
Henry County has two cities with populations over 25,000. Arrests in both cities are processed through the Henry County Jail and appear in the county's booking record system.
Nearby Counties
Henry County is part of the Atlanta metro area and borders several surrounding counties. Each operates its own jail and public records system.