Calhoun County Busted Mugshots and Arrest Records

Calhoun County is one of Georgia's smallest counties by population, with Morgan as its county seat in the southwest part of the state. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office handles all local arrests and busted mugshots. This page covers what resources exist for searching Calhoun County arrest records, what Georgia law says about booking photo access, and how to make a formal request if you need certified documents.

Calhoun County Sheriff and Arrest Booking Records

The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office in Morgan processes all local arrests. Each booking creates a public record that includes the person's name, charges, booking date, and arresting agency. Georgia law bars law enforcement from posting these booking photos online, so the sheriff's office does not maintain a public mugshot gallery. The records exist, but accessing them requires a direct request to the office.

Calhoun County is one of the least populous counties in Georgia. The local jail operates at a modest scale, and the daily inmate count is typically low compared to larger counties. For a quick custody check, calling the sheriff's office in Morgan is often the most efficient path. For certified documents or booking photos, a written open records request is the right approach.

Because of the county's small size, the sheriff's office handles a limited range of arrests and bookings. Most major felony cases that result in state prison sentences transfer records out of the local system and into the Georgia Department of Corrections database. If you are searching for someone with a long record, checking both the county and state systems gives you the most complete picture.

The screenshot below shows the GBI homepage, the state body that holds criminal history records for all Georgia counties including Calhoun.

The GBI operates the GCIC, which maintains statewide criminal history data including records from Calhoun County arrests.

State Resources for Calhoun County Arrest Records

Several statewide tools extend your search options for Calhoun County busted mugshots and arrest data. The Georgia Crime Information Center, run by the GBI, holds criminal history for every county. A GCIC background check pulls data from all Georgia counties, including Calhoun. Contact GCIC directly to begin that process. Fees and turnaround times vary depending on the type of check you need.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and provides fast results on felony conviction records statewide. It is a practical tool when you want to check whether someone has a felony on their record from a Calhoun County arrest or any other case in the state. The service runs through georgia.gov and pulls from official state-maintained data. Results come back quickly without a formal request.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free and includes photos. It covers state prison inmates, not the local Calhoun County Jail. If someone arrested in Calhoun County was convicted of a felony and sent to a state facility, the GDC database may have their photo and current custody status. The county and state systems do not share a database, so both may need to be checked.

The screenshot below shows the GDC offender query database, a free state tool with photos covering people in state prison including those convicted in Calhoun County.

The GDC tool is free and includes photos, making it useful for tracking people who moved from Calhoun County custody into the state prison system.

Georgia Law on Calhoun County Busted Mugshots

Georgia law sets clear rules on how booking photos from Calhoun County arrests can be accessed and used. The central statute is O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, passed in 2014. This law bars law enforcement from posting booking photos on the internet. The Calhoun County Sheriff cannot publish mugshots on a public website. Booking photos are still public records under state law, but getting them requires a formal request rather than an online search.

O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 (2013) covers commercial mugshot websites. If one of these sites posted your photo from a Calhoun County arrest, you can send a certified mail demand for removal. The site must remove the photo free of charge within 30 days. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division has guidance on the removal process and which types of sites fall under this law.

The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 governs formal requests. Agencies must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time and the first 20 pages cost nothing. Beyond that, you pay $0.10 per page. These rules apply when you request records from the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.

These laws together explain the gap between booking photos existing as public records and those photos being hard to find online.

Calhoun County Sex Offender Registry and GBI Records

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry, run by the GBI, lets you search for registered offenders by name or address, covering all Georgia counties including Calhoun. Photos are included where available. The registry is free and does not require an account. It is a public safety tool maintained separately from the general arrest record system and covers only those required by law to register.

The GBI's open records portal handles requests for state-held records. If a Calhoun County case involved GBI investigation, relevant files may be at the state level. The portal accepts online submissions and tracks requests through to completion. The same Open Records Act deadlines apply at the state level as at the county level.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Felon Search service, another option for finding felony conviction data tied to Calhoun County arrests.

The Georgia Felon Search provides fast, official results for $15 and covers all Georgia counties including Calhoun.

Requesting Calhoun County Booking Photos Through Open Records

To get a Calhoun County booking photo or certified arrest record, contact the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office in Morgan with a written open records request. Include the subject's full name and the arrest date or case number if available. A written request creates a clear record of your inquiry and puts the sheriff's office on the clock under the three-business-day response requirement.

For records held at the state level, use the GBI open records portal. Booking photos and local jail records stay with the county. Criminal history maintained by GCIC and GBI investigative files come through the state portal. If you need a complete picture of someone's contacts with law enforcement in Calhoun County, checking both sources is the right approach.

Calhoun County is a small county, so its jail records cover a limited population. The records that exist are public, and your right to access them is protected by the Open Records Act. Plan for a small fee if your request goes beyond the free threshold. Most simple requests for one or two documents will not exceed that limit.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Consumer Protection Division page on mugshot websites, explaining rights for Georgia residents including those with Calhoun County booking photos.

Georgia law gives you the right to demand removal of your Calhoun County booking photo from commercial mugshot sites within 30 days at no charge.

Cities in Calhoun County

No city in Calhoun County currently meets the 25,000 population threshold for a dedicated busted mugshots page. For arrest records in Morgan, contact the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office directly.

Nearby Counties

Calhoun County borders several southwest Georgia counties. Each has its own arrest record resources.