Search Bulloch County Busted Mugshots

Bulloch County is a southeast Georgia county and home to Statesboro and Georgia Southern University, and if you need to search Bulloch County busted mugshots or arrest records, the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office handles all jail bookings and maintains inmate records for the county. This page covers how to find booking data, access arrest records, and use Georgia's statewide tools for criminal history searches tied to Bulloch County.

Bulloch County Arrest Records and Sheriff Bookings

The Bulloch County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and handles bookings for arrests made throughout Bulloch County. The sheriff's deputies, the Statesboro Police Department, Georgia Southern University police, and other agencies all bring defendants to the county detention center. Statesboro is a college town and generates a varied mix of arrests throughout the year, including during the academic calendar. Each booking creates a public record that includes the person's name, charges, booking date, arresting agency, and bond information.

To find someone currently in the Bulloch County jail, contact the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office directly. For written arrest records and historical booking data, submit a formal open records request. Georgia's Open Records Act, at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, requires agencies to respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time and first 20 pages are free. Pages beyond that run $0.10 each.

Bulloch County is part of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, which also covers Screven, Jenkins, and Candler counties. Felony cases go to Bulloch County Superior Court.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Felon Search service, which provides instant felony conviction results for $15, including cases from Bulloch County Superior Court.

The Georgia Felon Search covers felony convictions statewide, including those from Bulloch County, and returns results instantly for a $15 fee.

State Databases for Bulloch County Busted Mugshots

Georgia's statewide criminal history tools add depth to a local Bulloch County search. The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC), run by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, holds criminal history data for all Georgia counties. A GCIC check covers arrests and convictions from multiple agencies and gives a broader view than a single jail search. It can also show older Bulloch County cases that no longer appear in current jail records.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and returns immediate results for felony conviction records statewide. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free and includes photos for people currently in state prison. If someone was convicted of a felony in Bulloch County Superior Court and sent to a GDC facility, they will appear there. This is often the fastest way to find a photo if the person has already been sentenced.

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry is free, searchable by name or address, and includes photos. It covers registered sex offenders in Statesboro and throughout Bulloch County. The GBI accepts formal open records requests through its online portal.

Georgia Law on Bulloch County Booking Photos

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 (2014), Georgia law enforcement agencies cannot post booking photos online. The Bulloch County Sheriff's Office and the Statesboro Police Department do not display mugshots on their websites. You can access inmate status, charges, and booking dates from official sources, but photos are not published publicly by the agencies.

Private mugshot websites collect photos through open records requests and post them. Georgia's O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 (2013) requires these sites to remove photos at no charge within 30 days when the arrest qualifies for restriction. The removal request is sent by certified mail. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division has detailed guidance on how to submit a removal request and which websites must comply. If a Bulloch County booking photo appears on a mugshot site, that resource explains the steps to take.

For a certified copy of a Bulloch County booking photo, submit a formal open records request to the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office. For GBI-held records, use the GBI open records portal.

The screenshot below shows the GDC offender query database, which includes photos for people in state prison after Bulloch County convictions.

The GDC database is free and shows photos automatically for people in state prison, including those convicted in Bulloch County Superior Court.

Bulloch County Court Records and Case Lookup

After a Bulloch County arrest, the case enters the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit. Felony charges are heard in Bulloch County Superior Court. Misdemeanor cases go to Bulloch County State Court or the Statesboro city court. Court records become public once filed. The Bulloch County Clerk of Superior Court keeps filings and judgments for felony cases and is the right place to look when you want to know what happened after a Bulloch County arrest.

A booking record shows the initial charges and custody status. A court record shows the outcome. Together, these two sources document the full path of a Bulloch County criminal case. Combining them gives you a complete picture of the arrest and what followed in the court system.

For state prison records tied to Bulloch County convictions, the free GDC offender search is the fastest option. It shows photos and doesn't require a formal records request. Check it before submitting paperwork if the person may have already been sentenced to state prison.

Cities in Bulloch County

Statesboro is the largest city in Bulloch County and has its own dedicated page with local arrest record and booking information.

Nearby Counties

Bulloch County borders several southeast Georgia counties. Each has its own jail booking data and arrest record resources.