Warner Robins Background Check

A Warner Robins background check can be done through the Houston County Sheriff's Office or the Warner Robins Police Department. Warner Robins is the largest city in Houston County with over 86,000 residents. The city sits in central Georgia, south of Macon. Criminal history records for Warner Robins flow through the county sheriff's office and the state system run by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Both local agencies handle public requests for background checks, giving you two options for getting records in this area. This page covers the process, fees, and contact details for running a Warner Robins background check.

Houston County Sheriff Background Check

The Houston County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency for background checks in Warner Robins. Sheriff Matt Moulton leads the department. The office is at 202 Carl Vinson Pkwy, Warner Robins, GA 31088. Call 478-542-2125 for questions. Background checks at the sheriff's office require you to show up in person with a valid government-issued photo ID. A Social Security card is not acceptable as your main form of identification. Provide your name, date of birth, race, sex, and Social Security number so staff can run your name through the Georgia Crime Information Center database.

The fee cannot exceed $20 per person under Georgia law. Results from a name-based check may come back the same day or take a couple of business days depending on how busy the office is. The sheriff's office searches local Houston County records along with the statewide GCIC database. This gives you a broad look at criminal history tied to Warner Robins and the rest of Georgia.

Warner Robins Police Department Records

The Warner Robins Police Department also handles background check requests. Their office is at 100 Corder Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088. The non-emergency number is 478-302-5370. For records specifically, call 478-302-5380. The police department can run name-based checks using their own files and the state database. Having two agencies in one city gives you a choice. If one office is backed up, the other may have shorter wait times.

Warner Robins is a mid-size Georgia city with an active police department. The volume of records processed here is steady. Call ahead to check hours and make sure the records section is open when you plan to visit. Some agencies close for lunch or have limited afternoon hours for walk-in background check requests.

Note: The police department and sheriff's office are separate agencies, so check both for the best option for your Warner Robins background check.

State Resources for Warner Robins

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the statewide criminal history system. Every arrest in Warner Robins feeds into this database. The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search and gives instant email results. It only shows felony convictions. Misdemeanors and pending charges are not included. The $15 fee applies even if no record is found.

For a deeper check, the GAPS fingerprint system through IdentoGO pulls from both Georgia and federal databases. Results take 24 to 48 hours. You get fingerprinted at an IdentoGO location near Warner Robins. The cost is higher than a name search but the results are much more complete since they match your actual fingerprints rather than just your name. Contact IdentoGO at 833-542-9283 for appointment details.

Warner Robins Background Check Law

Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34 sets the rules for who can access criminal history records and how much agencies can charge. The fee cap is $20 per person. Private citizens can get felony conviction records without the subject's consent through the Georgia Felon Search. For a full criminal history including all arrest records, you need the person's signed consent on a GCIC form.

The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 means some offenses will not show on a Warner Robins background check. People who finished their first offender sentence get discharged without a conviction. Those records are sealed from public view. Record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 can also remove certain arrests from background check results.

Warner Robins Background Check Fees

• Houston County Sheriff check: up to $20
• Warner Robins Police check: up to $20
• Georgia Felon Search: $15 per search
• GAPS fingerprint check: varies by site
• Record inspection: up to $15 plus fingerprinting

Both local agencies are capped at $20 by state law. Always call to confirm current fees and accepted payment methods. Some offices take cash only while others accept cards or money orders.

Warner Robins Contact Info

Use these contacts to get started on a Warner Robins background check. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory has contact details for all Georgia sheriffs.

• Houston County Sheriff: 202 Carl Vinson Pkwy, Warner Robins, GA 31088
• Sheriff Phone: 478-542-2125
• Warner Robins PD: 100 Corder Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088
• Police Phone: 478-302-5370
• Records: 478-302-5380

This screenshot shows the Georgia Felon Search website where you can search for felony conviction records linked to Warner Robins or any other Georgia location.

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