Haralson County Busted Mugshots and Arrest Records

Haralson County is a West Georgia county with a population of about 29,795 and Buchanan as its county seat, sitting along the Alabama state line. The Haralson County Sheriff's Office handles all local bookings and jail operations. This page covers how to search Haralson County busted mugshots, arrest records, and inmate booking data through local and statewide Georgia resources.

Haralson County Sheriff Inmate Search and Booking Records

The Haralson County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail in Buchanan and is the primary agency for local arrest records and busted mugshots. The sheriff's office is located at 4485 Georgia Highway 120, Buchanan, GA 30113. You can reach them by phone at (770) 646-2011. Calling the jail directly is the fastest way to confirm current inmate status and get basic booking information. Staff can verify custody status and provide initial charge details over the phone during business hours.

Haralson County does not operate a public online inmate roster. Phone contact and written records requests are the main options for getting Haralson County arrest records. The Haralson County Courthouse in Buchanan holds Superior Court records for criminal cases that advance past the initial booking stage. Haralson County is part of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit, which covers several West Georgia counties. Felony cases originating from Haralson County busted mugshots and local arrests move through this circuit for prosecution and sentencing.

Haralson County shares a border with Alabama, which means the Haralson County Sheriff sometimes works with Alabama agencies on cross-border matters. All Georgia arrests in Haralson County are processed through the county jail in Buchanan, and the records are held by the Georgia sheriff's office regardless of where an arrested person originated. The Tallapoosa Police Department and Buchanan Police Department both book arrests into the county jail, making the sheriff's office the central booking record-keeper for all local law enforcement in the county.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Department of Corrections offender query database, a free state tool with photos for all state prison inmates who may have prior Haralson County arrest records.

The GDC database is freely accessible to the public and includes photos, custody status, and sentence information for all Georgia state correctional facility inmates.

Georgia Law on Booking Photos and Haralson County Mugshot Websites

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 (2014), Georgia law enforcement agencies cannot post booking photos online. The Haralson County Sheriff follows this rule. You can request a Haralson County booking photo through a formal written records request, but there is no public mugshot gallery on the county's official website. Third-party sites that display Haralson County busted mugshots collect their data from other public records channels and operate independently of the sheriff's office.

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

The Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, requires agencies to respond to public records requests within three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff time is free. The first 20 pages cost nothing. Pages beyond that are $0.10 each. Submit your written request for Haralson County arrest records or booking photos to the sheriff's office at the address above.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Consumer Protection Division's mugshot website page, which explains your rights under Georgia's 2013 mugshot removal law.

Georgia's 2013 law applies statewide and gives you a free removal right from covered mugshot sites when your Haralson County arrest qualifies for record restriction.

Statewide Resources for Haralson County Arrest Records

Several free Georgia databases can supplement local Haralson County records when an online jail roster isn't available. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free and shows photos for state prison inmates. If a Haralson County arrest led to a state sentence, the person may appear in the GDC database. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry is free, searchable by name, and includes photos for all Georgia counties.

For felony conviction records, the Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and gives instant statewide results. The GCIC, run by the GBI, holds comprehensive statewide criminal history from all Georgia law enforcement agencies. A formal GCIC check pulls all arrests and dispositions from Haralson County law enforcement reported to the state and is the most complete option for a Georgia-wide criminal history check that includes Haralson County records.

The screenshot below shows the GBI GCIC division information page, which is the statewide criminal history system aggregating data from all 159 Georgia counties including Haralson.

GCIC data covers arrests and dispositions from every Georgia county, making it the broadest and most reliable source for verifying a complete Georgia arrest history.

Open Records Requests for Haralson County Busted Mugshots

To request a certified copy of a Haralson County arrest record or booking photo, submit a written request to the Haralson County Sheriff's Office at 4485 Georgia Highway 120, Buchanan, GA 30113. 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 under state law. If the record exists and isn't restricted, you'll receive it or a cost estimate for the records.

For a statewide criminal history including Haralson County arrests and dispositions, use the GBI open records request portal. GBI records from GCIC are the most complete option for Georgia-wide criminal history and cover all arrests and dispositions from Haralson County law enforcement reported to the state. This is the best approach when you need a full record rather than a single-county jail check.

Cities in Haralson County

Buchanan is the county seat of Haralson County. Tallapoosa is the largest city in the county. No Haralson County cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. Arrest records for Buchanan, Tallapoosa, and other communities are handled through the Haralson County Sheriff's Office and the statewide resources listed on this page.

Nearby Counties

Haralson County borders several West Georgia counties and also shares a border with Alabama. Each nearby Georgia county has its own inmate search and arrest record resources.