Bulloch County Criminal History

Bulloch County criminal history records are held by the Superior Court Clerk and the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office in Statesboro. The county has a population near 80,000 and sits in the southeastern part of the state. Criminal records here cover arrests, court cases, and jail bookings across the county. You can search for these records through local offices or through state tools run by the GBI. The sheriff's office on Highway 301 keeps booking and arrest data, while the clerk on Siebald Street holds case files that track charges, pleas, and outcomes. This page breaks down how to find criminal history in Bulloch County and what each source gives you.

Bulloch County Sheriff Criminal Records

The Bulloch County Sheriff's Office is at 17258 Highway 301 North, Statesboro, GA 30461. Call (912) 764-8888 to reach them. The sheriff handles law enforcement across the county and runs the Bulloch County Jail. Every person booked into the jail gets a record. That record shows the name, date of arrest, the charges at the time of booking, bond amount, and release status. These booking logs form one half of the criminal history picture for the county. The other half sits with the clerk's office, which tracks what happens after a case goes to court.

The Bulloch County Sheriff's Office website shows contact details and the services they provide to the public for criminal history lookups and jail data.

If you need to check on a recent arrest in Bulloch County, the sheriff's office is the place to start. Booking data gets updated as new arrests come in. The sheriff can also help with fingerprint-based criminal history checks for people who want their own record. Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, any person can ask for their own criminal history by getting fingerprinted and paying the state fee. The Bulloch County Sheriff's Office handles that process for people in this part of Georgia. You show up with valid ID, get printed, and the request goes to the Georgia Crime Information Center. The GCIC then pulls your full record and sends it back. This is the most complete way to get a personal criminal history check in Bulloch County.

Note: Booking records at the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office may take a short time to update after a new arrest.

Criminal Records at Bulloch County Clerk

The Bulloch County Superior Court Clerk is at 20 Siebald Street, Statesboro, GA 30458. You can call (912) 764-9009 for help. This office holds case files for criminal matters that go through the Bulloch County court system. Felony cases, some misdemeanors, and probation violations all get filed here. Each case file tracks the charges, court dates, plea details, the verdict, and the sentence. If you want to know how a criminal case ended in Bulloch County, the clerk's office is where that data lives.

The Bulloch County Clerk of Courts page provides access to court records and case filing details for the county.

You can visit the clerk's office in person to search the case index. There is a fee for copies. Certified copies cost more than plain ones but carry the clerk's seal for official use. The Bulloch County clerk works with the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, which runs a statewide database of court filings. Not every Bulloch County record shows up in that system, but many do. Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-34, local agencies like the Bulloch County court system report criminal history data to the Georgia Crime Information Center. So a Bulloch County conviction should also appear in a state-level search down the line.

Bulloch County Record Restriction

Georgia uses record restriction instead of expungement. A restricted record in Bulloch County gets sealed from public view. It still exists. Law enforcement can see it. The public cannot.

There are several ways a Bulloch County criminal history record can get restricted. Charges that were never sent to a prosecutor can be restricted after a waiting period. The wait depends on the type of charge. For misdemeanors, it is two years from the date of arrest. Most felonies take four years. Serious violent felonies need seven years to pass before restriction is possible. If the charges were dropped or the person was found not guilty, restriction can happen faster. The prosecutor in Bulloch County gets ten days to object after an acquittal. If no objection comes, the record gets sealed. People who finish their sentence under the First Offender Act, found at O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-60, can also get their Bulloch County record restricted. That act lets a judge hand down a sentence without a formal conviction, as long as the person completes the terms.

For Bulloch County arrests on or after July 1, 2013, you go through the local District Attorney to start the restriction process. Older arrests require contact with the arresting agency first.

State Tools for Bulloch County Records

Georgia runs state-level search tools that cover all 159 counties, Bulloch included. The Georgia Felon Search checks the GCIC database for felony convictions. It costs $15 per search. You need a first name, last name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back fast. The fee applies even when no record turns up. This tool only covers felony convictions, so misdemeanors and pending charges will not show. A Bulloch County felony conviction would appear in this search since the data flows from the local court system into the state database.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free. It shows people currently serving time in a state prison. Someone convicted in Bulloch County and sent to a GDC facility would appear here. People held in the Bulloch County Jail or those who already finished their sentence will not show up. It is a narrow tool but useful if you know the person went to state prison.

The GBI FAQ page on criminal history records answers common questions about the process. It covers what records you can request, how long it takes, and how the system works statewide. The GBI manages criminal history data across all Georgia counties.

How to Search Bulloch County Criminal History

There are a few paths to get criminal history records in Bulloch County. The right one depends on the type of record you need and how fast you want it. Here are the main options.

• Call the Bulloch County Sheriff at (912) 764-8888 for jail bookings and arrest data
• Visit the Superior Court Clerk at 20 Siebald Street for case files and certified copies
• Use the Georgia Felon Search for statewide felony conviction records
• Search the GDC offender database for people in state prison
• File an open records request with the sheriff's office for specific arrest reports

Each source covers a different piece of the criminal history system in Bulloch County. Court records from the clerk show charges and case outcomes. The sheriff's office tracks bookings and bond status. State tools add felony conviction data and corrections records. You may need to check more than one source to build a full view of someone's criminal history in the Bulloch County area. The clerk's office is the most complete source for court case results, while the sheriff's office is best for arrest and jail records. Between the two, plus the state databases, you can get a solid picture of what is on file.

Criminal History in Bulloch County Cities

Bulloch County has one city over 25,000 people. Statesboro is the county seat and the largest city with a population of about 35,226. It is also home to Georgia Southern University, which adds to the area's population and activity. The Statesboro Police Department handles arrests within city limits, and those arrest records feed into the state criminal history system. Criminal cases from Statesboro go through the Bulloch County Superior Court. If you are looking for criminal records tied to a Statesboro arrest, the Bulloch County clerk and sheriff are the main contacts. Smaller towns like Brooklet and Portal are in the county but fall well below the population threshold for a separate page.

Nearby Counties With Criminal Records

Bulloch County borders several other Georgia counties in the southeastern part of the state. Criminal cases near the county line may end up in a neighboring jurisdiction. If you cannot find a record in Bulloch County, one of these nearby counties may have it.

Candler County is to the west and shares a border along the rural stretch between Statesboro and Metter. Emanuel County sits further west. Screven County is to the north, and Effingham County borders Bulloch to the east closer to the Savannah metro. Bryan County is to the southeast and Tattnall County to the south. Each has its own court clerk, sheriff, and criminal record system.