Twiggs County 72 Hour Booking Search

Twiggs County 72 hour booking records are held by the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office in Jeffersonville. No online inmate lookup is available, so you will need to call the sheriff's office or visit in person to check on recent bookings.

Twiggs County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Darren Mitchum leads the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is PO Box 650, Jeffersonville, GA 31044. You can call the office at 478-945-3357 to ask about bookings. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody, tell you the charges, and let you know if bond has been set. This is the only contact you need for jail questions in Twiggs County.

Twiggs County is a quiet, rural county in central Georgia. It sits between Macon and Dublin, with Interstate 16 running through the southern part of the county. The jail is a small facility that handles all local arrests. Because Twiggs County has a low population, the booking volume is light. That usually means quicker answers when you call.

Every arrest in the county goes through this one jail. Whether the arresting officer is a Twiggs County deputy, a Jeffersonville city officer, or a state trooper who made a stop on I-16, the person ends up here for booking. The record created at that point includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, the arresting agency, and bond info. Staff at the office can relay these details over the phone.

After hours, the dispatch line still answers. They can check the roster and give you basic details. For more involved requests, like copies of arrest reports, come in during business hours.

How 72 Hour Booking Works in Twiggs County

Georgia law says a person arrested on a warrant must see a judge within 72 hours. O.C.G.A. § 17-4-26 sets this rule. At the first appearance hearing, the judge reads the charges and sets bail. The 72 hour period begins at the time of arrest, not when the person is booked at the jail. This is what people mean when they say "72 hour booking."

For arrests without a warrant, the time limit is 48 hours. O.C.G.A. § 17-4-62 covers that. On-the-spot arrests on I-16 or in Jeffersonville fall under the 48 hour rule. The booking process is the same. The only thing that changes is how fast the court has to schedule the hearing.

Twiggs County holds first appearance hearings at the courthouse in Jeffersonville. The small size of the county means that the court can usually stay within the time limits without trouble. Weekend arrests might push the hearing to Monday, but judges will hold a special session if the deadline is close. Missing the 72 hour window gives the arrested person legal grounds to seek release, though this rarely comes up in Twiggs County.

Preset bond schedules apply to some charges. A person arrested on a charge with a preset bond can post bail and get out before the hearing. For more serious charges, like felonies, the judge must set bond at first appearance. In Twiggs County, this generally happens within a day or two of the arrest.

Public Access to Twiggs County 72 Hour Booking Records

Booking records in Twiggs County are public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, the Georgia Open Records Act. Anyone can request these records. You do not need to give a reason. The sheriff's office must respond within three business days if you make a formal written request.

For most people, calling 478-945-3357 is the fastest approach. Ask who is in the jail and what the charges are. The staff will tell you. If you need a printed copy of an arrest report or booking sheet, there may be a small per-page fee. Ask the front desk about the current rate when you make your request. In-person visits to the office in Jeffersonville are another option.

Booking photos have extra rules under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19. This law prevents the release of booking photos to anyone who would post them on a website that charges people to have the photos removed. It was designed to shut down the mugshot extortion business. The photo is still public record. Submit a proper open records request, and the office will evaluate it.

For cases that go beyond the local jail, the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search tracks people in state prison. If a Twiggs County booking led to a state sentence, this free tool will show the current location and sentence details.

The GDC database only shows people in state prison. Current Twiggs County jail inmates do not appear there. Call the sheriff for local custody info.

State Resources for Twiggs County Bookings

The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) at the GBI runs criminal background checks that cover all 159 Georgia counties. Call 404-244-2639 to learn how to request one. A GCIC check will pull up arrests and convictions statewide, giving you a complete look at someone's criminal history beyond just Twiggs County.

The VINE notification system is a free tool that alerts you when an inmate's status changes. You can sign up for phone calls, texts, or emails. VINE covers Twiggs County. When someone is released, transferred, or has a court date, VINE sends the alert. The phone number is 833-216-6670.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association keeps a directory of every sheriff in the state. If you need to check a neighboring county like Bibb, Houston, or Wilkinson, this list has the contact info you need.

Twiggs County sits close to Macon and the Bibb County line. If you are not finding an arrest in the Twiggs County system, it is worth checking with Bibb County. City limits and county lines overlap in confusing ways in that part of the state.

72 Hour Booking Record Restriction in Twiggs County

Some Twiggs County booking records can be restricted once the case wraps up. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 covers this. If charges are dismissed, dropped, or the person is found not guilty, they can apply to restrict the record. A restricted record does not show on standard background checks. It still exists in the system, and law enforcement retains full access.

O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 is the First Offender Act. A judge can sentence someone as a first offender if they have no prior felony convictions. Finish the sentence without problems, and the conviction gets sealed. A Twiggs County booking that went through a first offender sentence may not appear when someone runs a background check later.

To start the restriction process, go to the court in Jeffersonville that handled the case. The clerk can provide the forms and explain the fees. Expect several weeks before the restriction is reflected in state databases. Some employers in healthcare, law enforcement, and education can still view restricted records even after the process is done.

Nearby Counties

Twiggs County is surrounded by several central Georgia counties. If you are trying to find a booking and are not sure which county handled it, check with these neighbors. The county borders can be hard to tell apart, especially along I-16.