Hall County 72 Hour Booking Records
Hall County 72 hour booking records are kept by the Sheriff's Office and Detention Center in Gainesville, Georgia. The county runs an online inmate population list that shows who is in jail right now. This list pulls new data every 15 minutes, so it stays close to real time. If you need to find someone who was booked in Hall County, the search tools on this page can help. The Sheriff's Office also takes phone calls for booking questions. You can check recent arrests and current holds from home or in person at the Hall County jail.
Hall County Quick Facts
Hall County Booking Inmate List
The Hall County Sheriff's Office posts an inmate population list on the county website. This list is the main way to look up 72 hour booking records in Hall County. It shows all people held at the Detention Center right now. The list is automatically updated every 15 minutes and should reflect recent changes in detainee status. You can view it any time of day from any device with web access.
To use the Hall County inmate population list, go to the Hall County Inmate Population List page. The page loads a full roster of current inmates. You can scroll through names or use your browser search to find a specific person. Each entry shows the person's name, charges, booking date, and bond amount. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-26, Georgia law sets a 72 hour window for booking after arrest. This means most new bookings show up on the Hall County list within that time frame.
The Hall County Inmate Population List page is the source for this screenshot:
This roster gives a quick look at who is in custody at the Hall County Detention Center right now.
Note: Specific inquiries about a detainee not on the inmate population list may be directed to the Detention Center staff at 770-531-6904.
Hall County Sheriff and Detention Center
Sheriff Gerald Couch runs the Hall County Sheriff's Office. The office handles law enforcement, booking, and jail operations for all of Hall County. The main office is at 2859 Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville. You can reach the Sheriff's Office at 770-531-6900 for general questions about arrests and booking records in Hall County.
The Hall County Detention Center is at a different location from the main office. The jail sits at 1700 Barber Road in Gainesville, GA 30507. If you need to ask about a person in custody, call the Detention Center staff at 770-531-6904. They can tell you about bond amounts, court dates, and release times. The Detention Center handles all intake and booking for Hall County arrests. When someone is brought in, staff process them and add their info to the inmate population list. This process follows the 72 hour booking rule set by Georgia state law.
The Hall County Jail Bureau page provides more details about jail operations:
The Jail Bureau page covers rules for visits, how to send mail, and other details about the Hall County Detention Center.
| Sheriff's Office |
2859 Browns Bridge Road Gainesville, GA 30504 Phone: 770-531-6900 |
|---|---|
| Detention Center |
1700 Barber Road Gainesville, GA 30507 Phone: 770-531-6904 |
| Jail Bureau |
2859 Browns Bridge Road Gainesville, GA 30503 Phone: 770-535-8288 |
How 72 Hour Booking Works in Hall County
When someone is arrested in Hall County, they are brought to the Detention Center on Barber Road. Staff take their photo, record their personal details, and log the charges. This is the booking process. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-26 says a person must go before a judge within 72 hours of arrest. For warrantless arrests, O.C.G.A. § 17-4-62 requires a probable cause hearing within 48 hours. These rules make sure no one sits in the Hall County jail too long without seeing a judge.
After booking, the person's record goes on the inmate population list. Bond may be set based on the charges. Some charges have a set bond schedule. Others need a judge to decide. Family members can check the Hall County inmate list to find out bond amounts and what the person is charged with. If bond is posted, the person gets released and the list updates to show they are no longer in custody.
Note: The 72 hour clock starts at the time of arrest, not when the person arrives at the Hall County Detention Center.
Hall County Booking Open Records
Georgia has strong open records laws. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, most booking records are public. This means anyone can ask for them. You do not need to give a reason. The Hall County Sheriff's Office must respond to open records requests within three business days. They can charge a fee for copies, but the first look is free.
To make an open records request in Hall County, contact the Sheriff's Office at 770-531-6900. You can ask for booking records, arrest reports, and incident reports. Put your request in writing if you can. Include the person's name and a date range to help staff find what you need. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 covers booking photos in Georgia. These are public records too. The Hall County inmate list already shows current bookings, but for past records you may need to file a formal request.
Georgia Statewide 72 Hour Booking Resources
Hall County booking records also connect to several state systems. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has a directory of all county sheriffs. You can use it to find contact details for the Hall County Sheriff or any other county in the state. The Georgia Department of Corrections runs a statewide offender search. If someone was moved from Hall County to state prison, this is where you check.
VINE Link is another tool that works with Hall County. It lets you sign up for alerts when an inmate's status changes. You get a call or text when someone is released or moved. This is free to use and covers all Georgia counties, not just Hall County.
The Hall County portal is the main county website:
The county portal has links to many departments and services beyond the jail roster.
Cities in Hall County
Hall County is home to Gainesville, the county seat and largest city. All arrests in Hall County go through the Sheriff's Office for booking. The Detention Center on Barber Road handles intake for the whole county.
Other towns in Hall County include Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Lula, and Clermont. Arrests in any of these areas go through the Hall County booking process.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Hall County. If the person you are looking for was not booked in Hall County, they may be in a neighboring county jail. Check the county where the arrest took place.