Fannin County Busted Mugshots and Arrest Records

Fannin County sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains at Georgia's northern border, with a population of about 26,188 and Blue Ridge as its county seat. The Fannin County Sheriff's Office handles all local bookings and jail operations. This page covers the main tools and resources for searching Fannin County busted mugshots, arrest records, and inmate booking data.

Fannin County Sheriff Inmate Search and Booking Records

The Fannin County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail in Blue Ridge and is the primary source for local arrest records and busted mugshots. The sheriff's office is located at 141 West First Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. You can reach them by phone at (706) 632-2261. For current inmate status and basic booking details, calling the jail directly is the fastest approach. Staff can confirm custody and provide initial charge information over the phone during business hours.

Fannin County does not maintain a public online inmate roster. Phone contact and written records requests are the main options for getting Fannin County arrest records. The Fannin County Courthouse in Blue Ridge holds Superior Court records for criminal cases that advance past the initial booking stage. Fannin County is part of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit, which covers several North Georgia mountain counties. Felony cases that originate from Fannin County busted mugshots move through this circuit for prosecution and sentencing.

The county's position at the North Carolina state line means some arrests may involve individuals from neighboring states. The Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit handles Georgia cases only, but the Fannin County Sheriff's Office works with North Carolina law enforcement on cross-border matters. If an arrest in Fannin County involves a North Carolina resident, their Georgia booking record is still held at the local jail, and the same request process applies.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Bureau of Investigation homepage, which is the main state agency for criminal history records and statewide open records requests in Georgia.

GBI and GCIC maintain statewide criminal history from all 159 Georgia counties, including Fannin, and are the broadest source for verified Georgia arrest history.

Georgia Law on Booking Photos and Fannin County Mugshot Websites

Georgia's 2014 law, O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, prohibits law enforcement from posting booking photos online. The Fannin County Sheriff follows this rule. Booking photos are public records in Georgia, but you can only get them through a formal written request. The county doesn't post a public mugshot gallery. Third-party sites that publish Fannin County busted mugshots collect their data through other public records channels and operate separately from the sheriff.

If your photo appears on a mugshot website, a 2013 Georgia law gives you removal rights. Under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5, mugshot sites must remove photos free of charge within 30 days when you submit a certified mail request and the arrest qualifies for record restriction. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division explains which records qualify and how to send the request. This applies to Fannin County busted mugshots on covered sites.

The Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, sets the rules for public records requests. Agencies must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff search time is free. Pages beyond the first 20 cost $0.10 each. Submit your written request for Fannin County arrest records or booking photos to the sheriff's office at the address above.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Consumer Protection Division mugshot website information page, which details your removal rights under state law.

Georgia's mugshot removal law applies statewide and lets you request free photo removal from covered sites when the Fannin County arrest qualifies for record restriction.

Statewide Tools for Fannin County Arrest Records

Several free statewide Georgia tools can supplement Fannin County local records. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free and shows photos for state prison inmates. If a Fannin County arrest led to a state sentence, the record may appear there. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry is free, searchable by name, and shows photos across all counties.

For felony conviction records, the Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and gives instant statewide results. The GCIC and the GBI handle formal criminal history requests covering all Georgia counties. A formal GCIC check pulls all arrests and dispositions reported by Fannin County law enforcement to the state and is the most complete source for a full Georgia criminal history check.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Department of Corrections offender query database, which is free and includes photos for all GDC state prison inmates.

The GDC database is freely available to the public and includes custody, sentence, and photo data for all individuals in Georgia state correctional facilities.

Open Records Requests for Fannin County Busted Mugshots

To request a certified copy of a Fannin County arrest record or booking photo, submit a written request to the Fannin County Sheriff's Office at 141 West First Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, and any available booking number or arrest date. The office must respond within three business days. If the record exists and is not restricted, you'll receive it or get a cost estimate for staff time and copying fees.

For a broader statewide criminal history that includes Fannin County records, use the GBI open records request portal. GBI-certified records from GCIC cover all arrests and dispositions from Fannin County law enforcement reported to the state. This is the best path when you need a complete Georgia-wide criminal history rather than just a single-county booking check.

Cities in Fannin County

Blue Ridge is the county seat of Fannin County. No cities in Fannin County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. Arrest records for Blue Ridge and other Fannin County communities are handled through the sheriff's office and the statewide resources listed on this page.

Nearby Counties

Fannin County borders several North Georgia mountain counties. Each has its own inmate search and arrest record resources.