Find Busted Mugshots in Henry County

Henry County sits south of Atlanta and has seen rapid growth, now home to more than 259,000 people. The Henry County Sheriff's Office runs a dedicated inmate search portal where you can look up arrest records, booking photos, and current custody status. Whether you are searching by name, booking number, or subject number, the tool makes it straightforward to find Henry County busted mugshots and inmate data without any cost.

Henry County Inmate Search and Booking Data

The Henry County Sheriff's Office operates an online inmate search at inmatesearch.co.henry.ga.us. The tool lets you search by name, subject number, or booking number. You can also filter by in-custody status or search within a specific booking date range. That flexibility makes it easier to find someone who was booked recently or to confirm whether a person is still being held.

The numbers from the sheriff's annual report put the booking volume in context. Henry County processed 24,553 bookings in a single year. That is a high number for a county of this size, and it means the inmate search database turns over quickly. If you are looking for someone booked more than a few weeks ago and not still in custody, the online roster may no longer show them. In that case, a formal open records request to the sheriff's office is the better path.

The Henry County jail also runs an inmate GED program in partnership with Southern Crescent Technical College. Detainees can earn their GED while in custody. The jail also added a K-9 program during the same reporting period, expanding its operational capacity.

The screenshot below shows the Henry County inmate search interface, which allows lookups by name, subject number, booking number, and custody status.

The Henry County inmate search portal displays current detainees and lets you filter by name, booking number, or subject number to find specific arrest records.

Henry County Sheriff's Office Contact and Open Records

The Henry County Sheriff's Office is based in McDonough, the county seat. The sheriff's office handles all bookings, civil process, and public safety functions for the county. In one year alone, the office processed 24,553 civil papers and completed 289 open records requests. Those numbers reflect a high-volume operation that handles a lot of public contact.

To submit an open records request for Henry County arrest records or booking photos, contact the sheriff's records division directly. You will need to put your request in writing and include as much detail as possible, such as the subject's name, date of birth, and approximate arrest date. Under the Georgia Open Records Act, found at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, agencies must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff time is free. The first 20 pages cost nothing. Pages beyond 20 run $0.10 each.

Note: The Henry County Sheriff verified 288 registered sex offenders in a single year, reflecting the county's large population and the scope of monitoring the office carries out.

The screenshot below shows the Henry County Sheriff's Office homepage, which links to the inmate search, civil process information, and public records resources.

From the Henry County Sheriff's homepage you can reach the inmate search, find open records contact information, and access other public safety resources.

Georgia Law on Mugshot Websites and Henry County Booking Photos

Georgia enacted a key law in 2014 that limits how law enforcement can share booking photos online. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, agencies like the Henry County Sheriff's Office cannot post mugshots on public websites. That is why the inmate search shows names and charges but does not display photos. The law was designed to protect people who are arrested but not convicted.

Third-party mugshot websites still operate and may have Henry County booking photos collected from other sources. If a photo appears on one of these sites and the underlying arrest qualifies for record restriction, Georgia law gives you a removal option. Under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5, mugshot companies must remove the photo free of charge within 30 days if you send a certified mail request. The request should include the subject's name, date of birth, arrest date, and the arresting agency. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division explains which sites are covered and how the request process works.

Statewide Tools for Henry County Arrest Record Searches

The Henry County inmate search is good for current jail data, but other state tools can give you more. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free and shows photos for people in state prison. If someone was convicted in Henry County and sent to a GDC facility, they will likely appear there. The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and gives instant results for felony conviction records across the state.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation manages the Georgia Crime Information Center, which holds criminal history data statewide. The GBI also operates the Georgia Sex Offender Registry, which is free to search by name or address and includes photos. For anyone checking on a Henry County address or looking for a specific individual's registration status, the GBI sex offender registry is the most reliable source. The GBI also handles formal open records requests through its online portal.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search, a free statewide tool that includes photos for state prison inmates.

The GDC offender search is free and displays photos automatically for people in state prison, including anyone convicted in Henry County courts who is now serving time in a GDC facility.

Henry County Court Records and Criminal Case Data

Jail records and court records are different things. The inmate search at the Henry County Sheriff's site shows who is in custody, but it doesn't give you the full court history. For case filings, dispositions, and sentencing records, you need the Henry County Superior Court Clerk's Office. The clerk handles civil and criminal filings for the Henry Judicial Circuit. You can request case records in person at the courthouse in McDonough or by submitting a written request.

The Henry County Magistrate Court handles first appearances for people who are arrested, including setting bond. So the court system and the jail interact closely. Someone booked into the Henry County Jail will typically appear before a magistrate within 72 hours of arrest. If bond is set and the person pays it, they will be released and may no longer appear on the active inmate roster. That is why recent bookings sometimes disappear from the online search quickly.

Note: Court records from Henry County Superior Court are separate from sheriff's office records. If you need certified copies of case documents, contact the Superior Court Clerk directly, not the sheriff's records division.

Cities in Henry County

Henry County contains several cities. The following cities have their own pages with local arrest record and inmate search details.

Nearby Counties

Henry County is surrounded by counties throughout the south Atlanta metro and central Georgia. Each has its own inmate search and arrest record resources.