Hinesville Busted Mugshots and Inmate Records

Hinesville busted mugshots and arrest records are handled through the Liberty County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail where most Hinesville Police arrests are processed. Hinesville is the county seat of Liberty County and has a population of about 36,583. The city sits near Fort Stewart, the large Army installation that shapes much of the area's character and adds to law enforcement activity in and around the city.

Hinesville Arrest Records and Booking Process

When Hinesville Police Department officers make an arrest, the person is typically transported to the Liberty County Jail for booking. Hinesville Police does not run its own holding facility. The Liberty County Sheriff's Office handles all intake, booking, and detention for the county, including arrests made by city officers.

The Liberty County Jail is in Hinesville since Hinesville serves as the county seat. The booking process includes fingerprinting, photographing, and recording the charges into the jail's records system. That data feeds into the public records system once processing is complete. It is common for a newly booked inmate to take several hours to appear in any public search tool after the arrest. If you're searching for someone arrested in Hinesville and not finding them, try again after a few hours or contact the Liberty County Sheriff's Office directly to confirm custody status.

The Hinesville Police Department is at 102 S Main Street, Hinesville, GA 31313. For non-emergencies, call 912-368-8211. For arrest reports written by HPD officers, contact the police department directly. For booking and inmate records, the Liberty County Sheriff is the right agency.

Liberty County Inmate Search for Hinesville Arrests

The Liberty County Sheriff's Office maintains custody records for all people booked into the county jail. This includes arrests made by Hinesville Police, the sheriff's office itself, and other law enforcement agencies in the county. To find an inmate record or check custody status for someone arrested in Hinesville, contacting the Liberty County Sheriff's Office is the direct route.

Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 bars law enforcement agencies from posting booking photos online. So while the sheriff's office tracks all inmate data, the public tools do not display photos. Getting a booking photo requires a formal open records request. Under the Georgia Open Records Act, the agency must respond within three business days. If you are searching for someone arrested by Hinesville Police who may have a military connection, note that Fort Stewart's Military Police handle on-post incidents separately. Arrests occurring off-post and in the city of Hinesville fall under civilian jurisdiction and go through the Liberty County jail system.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Consumer Protection Division page on mugshot websites, which is relevant for anyone with a Hinesville arrest photo on a third-party site.

Georgia law requires mugshot websites to remove photos within 30 days at no cost when the arrest qualifies. The Consumer Protection Division explains how to submit the request.

Georgia Law on Hinesville Booking Photos and Mugshot Websites

Georgia passed laws that affect how Hinesville busted mugshots are published and removed. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, law enforcement agencies in the state cannot post booking photos on the internet. This limits what the Liberty County Sheriff can share publicly through its digital tools. Booking photos from Hinesville arrests exist as official records but are accessed through formal requests, not public search portals.

If a Hinesville booking photo shows up on a mugshot website, O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 gives the subject rights under state law. The site must remove the photo free of charge within 30 days of a valid certified-mail request. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division provides a guide on how this process works and which arrest types qualify. Reading that guide before sending anything is worth the time, because some arrests do not qualify for removal under the statute's terms.

The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives anyone the right to request public records from government agencies. Agencies must reply within three business days. Staff time up to 15 minutes is free, and the first 20 pages cost nothing. This law applies when requesting Hinesville arrest records from either the police department or the Liberty County Sheriff.

Statewide Resources for Hinesville Arrest Records

Statewide tools from Georgia can supplement any local search for Hinesville arrest records. The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC), run by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, maintains the statewide criminal history database. It covers arrests and convictions from Liberty County and Hinesville. You can request a GCIC criminal history check through the GBI. The bureau also processes formal open records requests through its online system.

The Georgia Felon Search at georgia.gov is available for $15 and delivers instant results on felony convictions across the state. It is a practical tool when you need to check felony history for someone with a Hinesville or Liberty County arrest record. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender query is free and shows photos for anyone in state prison. People convicted in Hinesville and transferred to a state facility will appear there. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry is searchable by name or location and covers registered offenders in the Hinesville area.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Felon Search service, a statewide tool for checking felony conviction records that covers Hinesville and Liberty County cases.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and gives instant results on felony conviction records statewide, including anyone with a Hinesville arrest that led to a felony conviction.

County Resources

Hinesville is the county seat of Liberty County. The county page has more information on the jail, booking process, and how to access arrest records in Liberty County.