Lamar County Busted Mugshots and Arrest Records

Lamar County is in central Georgia with its county seat in Barnesville, and the Sheriff's Office there handles all local bookings and arrest records for the county. If you want to find Lamar County busted mugshots or search for a recent arrest, this page explains where to look for public records, how Georgia law controls online access to booking photos, and which statewide databases you can use when local online search tools are not available.

Lamar County Sheriff Bookings and Jail Records

The Lamar County Sheriff's Office in Barnesville handles all arrests and bookings for the county. When someone is arrested in Lamar County, they are transported to the county jail, where a booking record is created that captures name, charges, arrest date, arresting agency, and custody status. Lamar County does not operate a public online inmate search portal, which is typical for Georgia counties in this population range.

For current custody status in Lamar County, calling the Sheriff's Office in Barnesville is the fastest way to get an answer. Staff can confirm whether someone is in the jail and provide basic booking information. For older Lamar County arrest records or certified copies of booking data, submit a written open records request to the Sheriff's Office. Georgia law gives agencies three business days to respond. The first 15 minutes of staff time and the first 20 pages of responsive records are provided at no cost.

Lamar County is part of the Flint Judicial Circuit. Criminal cases from Lamar County are handled in Superior Court. The Superior Court Clerk in Barnesville holds court records for those cases, which are separate from the Sheriff's booking files. If you want to know what happened after an arrest, such as whether charges were dropped or a case went to trial, the Superior Court Clerk is the right contact.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia GBI homepage, a key hub for statewide criminal history resources that cover Lamar County arrest records and criminal history data.

The GBI oversees GCIC and other statewide tools that provide access to Lamar County arrest data alongside records from all other Georgia counties.

Statewide Tools for Lamar County Busted Mugshots

Several Georgia state databases can help you find Lamar County arrest and booking information when local online tools are unavailable. The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC), operated by the GBI, holds criminal history records for everyone arrested in Georgia. A GCIC request can pull up arrests, charges, and case dispositions tied to Lamar County and any other Georgia county at once.

The Georgia Felon Search at georgia.gov costs $15 and provides instant results for statewide felony conviction records. Any felony tied to a Lamar County arrest should appear. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender database is free and shows photos for state prison inmates. It does not cover people in the Lamar County Jail on local charges, but prior GDC records tied to Lamar County convictions may be found there.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Felon Search tool, a $15 instant search covering statewide felony conviction records including those tied to Lamar County arrests.

The Felon Search covers all 159 Georgia counties. Any felony conviction that traces back to a Lamar County arrest will appear in the results regardless of where the person is now.

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry is free and searchable by name, county, or zip code. It includes photos and current registrant addresses. Use it to search for registered sex offenders in Barnesville or anywhere in Lamar County. The GBI updates the registry based on reports from local agencies including the Lamar County Sheriff.

Georgia Law on Lamar County Booking Photos

Georgia law directly affects how Lamar County busted mugshots can be found and shared online. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, Georgia law enforcement agencies cannot post booking photos on the internet. This 2014 law applies to the Lamar County Sheriff's Office and every other law enforcement agency in the state. Booking photos are public records, but they are not displayed in an online gallery. If you want a Lamar County booking photo, you have to ask for it through a formal open records request.

Commercial mugshot sites sometimes collect Lamar County booking photos from outside the sheriff's website. Under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5, mugshot companies must remove photos at no cost within 30 days when someone sends a certified mail request and the arrest qualifies for restriction under Georgia law. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division provides detailed guidance on this removal process.

All records requests in Lamar County fall under the Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Agencies must respond within three business days. First 15 minutes free. First 20 pages free. Pages beyond that are $0.10 each. No reason required to submit a request.

Lamar County GDC Records and Sex Offender Registry

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is a free public tool that shows photos for state prison inmates. It is one of the few official Georgia sources that displays booking-type photos without a formal records request. Search by name at services.gdc.ga.gov to find GDC records tied to Lamar County convictions. The database is updated by GDC staff and is generally accurate for people in active state custody or recently released from it.

The screenshot below shows the GDC offender query database, which offers free photo access for state prison inmates including those connected to Lamar County convictions.

GDC covers state prisoners. For current Lamar County Jail bookings, contact the Sheriff's Office in Barnesville directly.

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry at state.sor.gbi.ga.gov covers all of Lamar County. Search by county or zip code to see photos, addresses, and offense details for registered offenders in the Barnesville area. The Lamar County Sheriff's Office reports registrant status changes to the GBI to keep the registry current.

How to Request Lamar County Arrest Records

To get a copy of a Lamar County arrest record or booking photo, send a written open records request to the Lamar County Sheriff's Office in Barnesville. Include the person's full name, approximate arrest date, and a description of what records you need. You do not need to state a reason. The agency must respond within three business days. Basic requests are typically free under the Georgia Open Records Act.

For records held at the state level, use the GBI's online open records portal. This handles GBI and GCIC data requests. If a Lamar County arrest progressed to a state court proceeding or GDC custody phase, the records from those stages are accessed through GBI or GDC. For most people searching for Lamar County busted mugshots or basic arrest information, the statewide tools listed above are the best starting point.

Cities in Lamar County

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

Nearby Counties

Lamar County borders five counties in central Georgia. Each has its own arrest record and inmate search resources.