Statesboro Background Check Search

A Statesboro background check runs through the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office as the main local source for criminal history records. Statesboro is the county seat of Bulloch County with a population of about 35,000. Sheriff Noel Brown heads the department from 17257 US Highway 301 North in Statesboro. The sheriff handles all criminal history requests for the county. Statesboro sits in southeast Georgia and is home to Georgia Southern University, which adds to the area's population. All arrest records from the Statesboro area go into the Bulloch County system and then up to the statewide database run by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Bulloch County Sheriff Background Check

The Bulloch County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency for a Statesboro background check. Sheriff Noel Brown runs the department. The office is at 17257 US Hwy 301 N, Statesboro, GA 30458. Call 912-764-8888 for details on the process. The sheriff handles criminal history requests for all of Bulloch County, which includes the entire Statesboro area.

You will need to visit in person. Bring a valid photo ID and provide the full name and date of birth of the person you want checked. The fee is capped at $20 under state law. Call ahead to confirm the exact fee and which payment methods they accept. Some offices take cash while others prefer money orders. Staff will search both local Bulloch County records and the statewide criminal history system maintained by the GBI.

Being the county seat, Statesboro has the sheriff's office right in town. You do not need to travel elsewhere in the county to get this done. That is a real plus for Statesboro residents. Results can come back the same day in some cases, though busy periods may push it out a few business days.

Statesboro Check Process

A Statesboro background check follows the same steps you find across Georgia. Visit the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office. Fill out a request form. Show your photo ID. Pay the fee. The staff runs the name through county and state databases. The search looks for arrests, charges, convictions, and other criminal records tied to that name and date of birth.

Name-based checks have their limits. They depend on the name matching what is in the system exactly. Common names can cause problems. You might get results for the wrong person. Fingerprint-based checks are more reliable because they match physical prints to records. If you want a fingerprint check, the GAPS system through IdentoGO is the way to go. Schedule an appointment at a nearby location, provide your prints, and the system checks both GBI and FBI databases.

Note: Statesboro has a large college population from Georgia Southern University, which can affect how common certain names are in the local records system.

Statesboro Background Check Resources

The GCIC contact page provides information about the state criminal history system that holds Statesboro records.

The Georgia Crime Information Center manages the statewide database that includes all criminal records from Bulloch County and the Statesboro area.

State Databases for Statesboro

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the statewide criminal history database through the Georgia Crime Information Center. Every arrest in Statesboro ends up in this central system. The GCIC holds records from all 159 Georgia counties. They do not let the public run name-based searches directly though.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search. It is online. You enter a name, pay, and results come by email. It only shows felony convictions. Misdemeanors, arrests without convictions, and pending cases are left out. For a Statesboro background check, the Felon Search is the quickest starting point. But if you need a complete picture, it falls short.

The GAPS fingerprint system is the most thorough option available. It uses fingerprints to check both state and federal databases. Results from GAPS include records from other states too, which the Felon Search does not cover. For someone who has lived in multiple states before moving to Statesboro, the fingerprint check is really the only way to get a full picture. The name-based tools will only catch Georgia records.

Georgia Laws on Statesboro Records

Georgia law sets the framework for how a Statesboro background check works. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the GBI shares criminal history data with authorized requesters. The fee is capped at $20. This cap applies to what the Bulloch County Sheriff can charge.

Record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 can hide certain records from public view. Dismissed charges, acquittals, and cases meeting specific criteria may not show on a standard Statesboro background check. The record is still in the system. It just does not appear in search results. This affects what you see when you get results back.

The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 also changes what appears. Someone who completed a first offender sentence will not show a conviction. The case exists in the system but appears differently. This is common in Georgia courts. It means a clean background check does not always mean zero contact with the criminal justice system. Understanding these laws helps you make better sense of the results you get back.

Note: A restricted record still exists in the state database but will not appear on a standard background check result.

Statesboro Check Fees

• Bulloch County Sheriff: up to $20, call 912-764-8888
• Georgia Felon Search: $15, online, felony convictions only
• GAPS fingerprint check: varies, state and FBI records

The Bulloch County Sheriff charges under the $20 state cap. Call to confirm the exact amount and ask about payment methods. The Felon Search is cheaper at $15 but only pulls felony convictions. For a thorough Statesboro background check that includes misdemeanors and arrest records, the in-person visit to the sheriff's office provides more detail. GAPS fingerprint checks cost more but are the most complete option you can get.

Contact for Statesboro Check

• Bulloch County Sheriff: 17257 US Hwy 301 N, Statesboro, GA 30458
• Sheriff phone: 912-764-8888
• Sheriff: Noel Brown

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association maintains an updated directory of all sheriffs in the state. For Statesboro, the Bulloch County Sheriff is the local option. The office is located right in Statesboro, making it easy for city residents to stop by. Call first to confirm hours and what to bring with you.

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