Find Pooler Busted Mugshots and Arrest Records

Pooler busted mugshots and arrest records are processed through the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, which books defendants arrested by Pooler Police Department into the Chatham County Jail. With a population of about 31,200, Pooler is one of the faster-growing cities in coastal Georgia, and its arrests feed into the Chatham County public inmate search where anyone can look up booking data, charges, and current custody status tied to Pooler arrests at no cost.

Pooler Arrest Booking and the Chatham County Jail

When Pooler Police Department officers arrest someone, the defendant is transported to the Chatham County Jail for booking. The booking process involves fingerprinting, photographing, and charge entry into the county system. Records usually appear in the public inmate database within a few hours of arrival. The Chatham County Jail serves all cities in the county, including Pooler, Savannah, and surrounding communities.

The Chatham County Sheriff's Office operates the public inmate search at chathamsheriff.com/inmateSearch. Anyone can look up current and recently released inmates by name. Results show charges, booking date, and custody status. No account or fee is required. This is the direct route for finding Pooler busted mugshots and booking data in the county system.

Pooler does not run its own jail. All arrests by city police result in transport to the Chatham County facility. If a person arrested in Pooler does not appear in the online search right away, it likely means booking is still in progress. Most records go live within a few hours. For older records not in the online database, a formal open records request to the Chatham County Sheriff is the next step.

Pooler Police Department

The Pooler Police Department is located at 100 SW Highway 80, Pooler, GA 31322. The non-emergency line is 912-748-7333. Officers patrol the city and handle arrests throughout Pooler. All bookings go to the Chatham County Jail. PPD does not maintain a public inmate database of its own, so the county inmate search is the right tool for finding arrest records and booking data tied to Pooler arrests.

If you need records directly from the Pooler Police Department rather than the county jail, submit an open records request through city channels. For most searches involving Pooler busted mugshots, starting with the Chatham County inmate search at chathamsheriff.com will return the booking information you need. City police records and county jail records are separate systems. The county database is the one that holds the actual booking record after an officer makes an arrest.

Chatham County Inmate Search for Pooler Arrests

The Chatham County Sheriff's inmate search at chathamsheriff.com/inmateSearch is the main public resource for Pooler busted mugshots and arrest records. Search by name to find current inmates and recent releases. The tool is free. No registration is needed. Results include charges, booking status, and custody information.

For older arrest records or booking photos not available through the live search, submit a formal open records request to the Chatham County Sheriff. The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 requires a response within three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff time and the first 20 pages are free. Beyond that, pages cost $0.10 each. The Chatham County page on this site has contact details for the sheriff's office and more on the booking process.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia GBI open records request portal, which handles formal requests for statewide criminal history records related to Pooler and Chatham County arrests.

The GBI open records portal is the formal channel for requesting criminal history data that goes beyond what the Chatham County inmate search provides.

Georgia Law on Pooler Booking Photos and Mugshot Sites

Georgia law shapes how Pooler busted mugshots are handled at the agency level. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, law enforcement in Georgia cannot post booking photos on their websites. That is why the Chatham County Sheriff's inmate search shows charges and booking data but does not display photos. The photos are part of the booking record but are not published in the public-facing portal under this law.

If a Pooler arrest photo appears on a third-party mugshot website, O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 allows for free removal. A written request by certified mail to the site is required. The site must remove the photo within 30 days and cannot charge a fee. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division has guidance on which arrests qualify and how to write the letter. Not every arrest is eligible, so read the rules before sending a request.

The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 covers formal access to booking photos and other arrest documents from the Chatham County Sheriff. The three-business-day response rule applies. Booking photos held by the sheriff are public records even though they are not displayed online, and anyone can request them through the formal process.

Statewide Resources for Pooler Arrest Records

In addition to the Chatham County inmate search, several Georgia-wide tools can help with Pooler arrest record searches. The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC), operated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, is the statewide criminal history repository. A GCIC check covers arrests and dispositions from all Georgia counties, including Chatham. The Georgia Felon Search at georgia.gov costs $15 and gives instant results on felony conviction records statewide.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free and displays photos for state prison inmates. Someone convicted after a Pooler arrest and sentenced to state prison will appear in the GDC database. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry, run by the GBI, is free and searchable by name or address. It covers all Georgia counties and includes photos of registered offenders in the Pooler and Chatham County area.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Consumer Protection Division's mugshot website guidance page, which is relevant for anyone dealing with a Pooler arrest photo on a third-party site.

Georgia law requires mugshot sites to remove photos without charge within 30 days when the arrest qualifies, and the Consumer Protection Division explains how to make that request.

Nearby Cities

Other cities near Pooler in the Chatham County area with arrest record and inmate search resources are listed below.

Chatham County Resources

Pooler is part of Chatham County. The county page has full details on the jail, inmate search, and arrest record resources for the coastal Georgia area.