Douglas County Busted Mugshots and Inmate Reports

Douglas County's Sheriff's Office publishes inmate reports online and updates them every four hours, making it one of the more current sources for Douglas County busted mugshots and arrest data in the metro Atlanta area. The county's jail in Douglasville holds over 740 inmates on average, and the public booking reports cover 14-day booking lists, the full current roster, and outstanding bond information, all available free of charge at the sheriff's inmate reports page.

Douglas County Sheriff Inmate Reports and Booking Records

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DGSO) posts public inmate reports at dgso.org. Three separate reports are available. The 14-Day Bookings report lists everyone booked into the jail during the past two weeks. The In Custody List shows everyone currently held. The Outstanding Bonds report covers people who have not yet posted bond. All three reports are updated every four hours throughout the day.

The sheriff's disclaimer is worth noting: while DGSO works to keep reports accurate, computer systems and people can make mistakes. If you spot inaccurate data in any of the Douglas County inmate reports, the office asks you to report it using the webmaster contact form on their site. Also worth knowing: some inmates may be housed at other facilities rather than the main Douglas County jail.

The main Douglas County Sheriff's Office website at sheriff.douglas.ga.us is the central access point for these reports. The sheriff's office is located at 8470 Earl D. Lee Blvd. in Douglasville, with a main phone number of 770-942-2121. For emergencies or dispatch, the number is 770-949-5656.

The screenshot below shows the Douglas County Sheriff's Office homepage, which provides access to inmate reports, booking data, and other public records for the county.

The DGSO website at sheriff.douglas.ga.us hosts the inmate report links updated every four hours, covering bookings, current custody, and outstanding bonds in Douglas County.

Douglas County Jail Operations and Capacity

The Douglas County jail runs with a staff of 84 deputies and certified corrections officers. The average daily population exceeds 740 inmates. The jail operates an inmate work program with around 110 inmates assigned to work crews at any given time, roughly 20 women and 90 men. Work assignments include kitchen duty, laundry, janitorial work, and external crew assignments. The program is a standard part of Douglas County's jail operations and not unusual for a facility of this size.

The county also has a second location. The Lithia Springs Precinct sits at 1046 Oak Ridge Rd. in Austell and handles a portion of the county's law enforcement activity. Its phone is 678-486-1300, and it's open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM. People arrested in that precinct area may also appear in the same county-wide inmate reports. When searching Douglas County busted mugshots or arrest records, the inmate reports at DGSO cover the full county regardless of where the arrest was made.

Note: The DGSO notes that some inmates may be housed at facilities other than the main Douglas County jail. If a name does not appear in the report, call the sheriff's office directly at 770-942-2121 to check alternate housing locations.

Open Records Requests for Douglas County Arrest Data

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives everyone the right to request public records from Douglas County law enforcement agencies. Arrest reports, booking logs, and incident records are generally public under this law. The response window is three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff time is free. The first 20 printed pages cost nothing, with additional pages capped at $0.10 each.

For records beyond what the inmate reports show, contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office through their website at sheriff.douglas.ga.us or call 770-942-2121. You can also reach the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for state-level criminal history requests through the GBI open records portal at gbigeorgia.govqa.us.

State Databases That Cover Douglas County Records

Douglas County arrest data feeds into statewide systems managed by the GBI. The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC), which is part of the GBI, collects booking and conviction data from all Georgia counties. For people who moved from the county jail into the state prison system, the Georgia Department of Corrections Offender Query provides free search access with photos shown automatically in results.

If you need to confirm a felony conviction, the Georgia Felon Search runs through GCIC at a cost of $15 per search with instant results. The sex offender registry for Douglas County is maintained through the GBI Sex Offender Registry, searchable by name or location statewide.

Mugshot Removal Rights in Douglas County

If a Douglas County booking photo ended up on a commercial mugshot site, Georgia law at O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 gives you the right to request free removal within 30 days if the arrest qualifies for record restriction. Send a certified letter to the site with your full name, date of birth, the date of arrest, and the arresting agency (Douglas County Sheriff or whichever agency made the arrest). The site cannot charge you a fee for removal under this law.

Georgia also bans law enforcement agencies from posting booking photos on their own public websites under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19. That rule, passed in 2014, applies directly to agencies like the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division handles complaints if a commercial site ignores a valid removal request. You can file your complaint through the Attorney General's office online.

Cities in Douglas County

Douglasville is the county seat and the only city in Douglas County above the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Douglas County borders several counties in the Atlanta metro and surrounding region, each with its own public arrest records system.