Dodge County 72 Hour Booking Search
Dodge County 72 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Eastman, Georgia. Sheriff Brian Robinson leads the department. The county has an online jail population roster where you can see who is currently in custody, along with their charges and bond amounts.
Dodge County Quick Facts
Dodge County Online Jail Population
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office runs an online jail population roster at the Dodge County jail roster page. This is the quickest way to check 72 hour booking records. The site shows every person who is currently in the Dodge County jail. Each entry lists the person's name, booking status, sex, height, weight, address, arrest date, days in jail, and total bond amount.
The roster also shows specific charges with Georgia statute numbers. For example, you might see charges like 16-11-106 for firearm possession, 16-5-21 for aggravated assault, or 16-10-24 for obstruction. The level of detail on this tool is better than many larger counties in Georgia. You get the full picture of why someone was booked and what their bond is set at. The site is free. No account needed. Just go to the page and scroll through the list.
The Dodge County jail population roster is shown here.
This roster shows every person currently booked at the Dodge County jail, including charges and bond amounts.
Dodge County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Brian Robinson runs the Dodge County Sheriff's Office at 85 Industrial Blvd, Eastman, GA 31023. The main phone is 478-559-1130. The office handles all arrests and booking in Dodge County, including those made by Eastman police. When a person is arrested, they go to the county jail for processing. Staff take a photo and fingerprints. They log all charges and set bond if a schedule applies.
Dodge County is a smaller county in central Georgia. The volume of bookings is lower than metro area counties, but the same rules apply. Georgia law treats all counties the same when it comes to booking procedures and public records access. The jail roster is proof that even small counties can offer online access to booking records. Dodge County makes it easy.
| Sheriff's Office |
85 Industrial Blvd Eastman, GA 31023 Phone: 478-559-1130 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Brian Robinson |
How 72 Hour Booking Works in Dodge County
Georgia law sets the timeline for what happens after an arrest. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-26, a person arrested with a warrant must see a judge within 72 hours. That is the source of the "72 hour booking" term. The clock starts at the time of arrest. Dodge County courts handle first appearances in Eastman to meet this rule.
For arrests made without a warrant, the window is shorter. O.C.G.A. § 17-4-62 says the person gets a probable cause hearing within 48 hours. This applies when Dodge County deputies or Eastman police arrest someone at the scene. If the 48 hours pass with no hearing, the person can request release. Both time limits apply at all times, including weekends and holidays. Judges hold hearings as needed to keep within the law.
The online jail roster shows "CURRENTLY BOOKED" as the status for people in custody. Once someone is released, they come off the active list. The roster is not a permanent archive. It only shows who is in the jail right now.
Open Records in Dodge County
Booking records in Dodge County are public. The Georgia Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 gives anyone the right to request them. You do not have to give a reason. The Sheriff's Office must respond within three business days. This covers arrest reports, booking data, and related documents.
Booking photos are also covered by Georgia law. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 says they are public but cannot be shared with sites that charge money to remove them. If you need a past booking record from Dodge County that is no longer on the online roster, call the Sheriff's Office at 478-559-1130. They can pull it from their files. Viewing records in person is free. Copies may have a small fee.
The online roster is the best tool for current bookings. For older records, go through the formal open records process. A written request helps the office find what you need faster.
Georgia 72 Hour Booking Search Tools
Several state resources connect to Dodge County booking records. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search tracks anyone who was sentenced to state prison after a Dodge County conviction. The tool is free and shows current location, sentence details, and release dates. If a booking in Dodge County led to prison, this is where you track them next.
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI handles statewide criminal history checks under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. A GCIC background check pulls records from every county in Georgia, not just Dodge County. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has a directory of every sheriff's office in the state if your search extends beyond Dodge County.
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory is shown below.
This directory lists every sheriff in Georgia with their contact info, useful if your search goes to other counties beyond Dodge.
Tracking Inmates After Booking
The VINE notification system works with the Dodge County jail. VINE lets you register for free alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or has a status change. You can get a call, text, or email. The phone line is (877) 994-8463. This is useful when you do not want to check the jail roster by hand every day.
After a Dodge County booking, several things can happen. Bond may be set right away for minor charges. The person pays and goes home. For serious charges, a judge must set bond at a hearing. If no bond is granted, the person stays in the jail until trial or a plea deal. O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 covers probation, which is the outcome in many cases. A judge sets conditions and the person goes free under supervision. If they violate probation, they can end up back in the Dodge County jail with a new booking.
Cities in Dodge County
Dodge County includes Eastman, Rhine, Milan, and Chester. None of these cities meet the population threshold for their own page. All arrests in the county go through the Dodge County jail in Eastman for booking and processing.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Dodge County. If the person you are looking for was arrested near a county line, the booking may be in one of these neighboring jails instead.