Access Bulloch County Background Check

Bulloch County background check searches begin at the Sheriff's Office on US Highway 301 in Statesboro. The county is home to Georgia Southern University and has a larger population than many surrounding rural counties. A Bulloch County background check can include arrest records, active warrants, jail booking data, and criminal case information from the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation also maintains Bulloch County criminal history records in its central database. With both local and state resources available, there are several ways to search for background check information in Bulloch County. This page explains each option and what you need to know.

Bulloch County Sheriff Background Check Services

Sheriff Noel Brown runs the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office at 17257 US Hwy 301 N, Statesboro, GA 30458. You can reach them at 912-764-8888. The office handles name-based criminal history searches using local Bulloch County records and the Georgia Crime Information Center system. To start a background check, bring a valid photo ID and provide your full legal name and date of birth.

Statesboro is the largest city in Bulloch County and a regional hub for east-central Georgia. The sheriff's office processes more background check requests than the smaller counties around it. Walk-in visits work for most requests. Expect some wait time during busy periods since the office serves a larger community. Simple name-based Bulloch County background checks may come back the same day. More complex searches needing state database pulls take additional time. Calling 912-764-8888 ahead of your visit helps you plan and avoid unnecessary trips.

Booking records from the Bulloch County jail are also available. These show who has been recently arrested and what charges were brought in Bulloch County.

Bulloch County Criminal History and Court Records

Bulloch County falls under the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit. Criminal cases in the superior court become public records stored by the Bulloch County Clerk of Superior Court. The clerk's office in Statesboro holds indictments, plea deals, trial verdicts, and sentencing orders. You can visit the courthouse to review these files. Magistrate court handles minor criminal cases, and those records are kept at the county level as well.

Georgia law controls what criminal records are publicly available. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, criminal history data can be released to private citizens under conditions set by the GBI. A standard Bulloch County background check will not include every case on file. Sealed records, juvenile cases, and files covered by the First Offender Act are typically hidden from public searches. Under the First Offender Act, eligible defendants who finish their sentence can avoid having a conviction on their public record. This means your Bulloch County background check results may not include all past cases.

The clerk's office can provide copies of individual case files if you need detailed documentation.

Statewide Search for Bulloch County Background Checks

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation stores criminal records from every county in Georgia. Bulloch County data is part of this statewide collection. Two tools let you search without visiting Statesboro.

The Georgia Felon Search is an online portal that costs $15 per search. Enter a name and the system checks for felony convictions across all 159 Georgia counties. Bulloch County felony records appear if there is a match. Results show up immediately. The tool only covers felony convictions. Misdemeanor charges, pending cases, and arrests without a conviction are left out. It is a fast way to do a basic Bulloch County background check when you need to check for serious criminal history.

The GAPS fingerprint system through IdentoGo provides a deeper search. Fingerprints are checked against both GBI and FBI databases. A Bulloch County background check through GAPS can turn up records from other states too. Processing takes 24 to 48 hours. You need to visit an IdentoGo location to get fingerprinted. Statesboro may have a location nearby, or you can check other towns in the area. The cost is higher than a name search, but the results are more complete and more accurate because fingerprints eliminate false matches from common names.

The GBI services page has full details about all available background check methods.

Bulloch County criminal records flow into this GBI statewide system, making it accessible through state background check tools.

Bulloch County Background Check Costs

A name-based background check at the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office runs between $15 and $25. The Georgia Felon Search costs $15. GAPS fingerprint checks carry a higher fee. Contact the sheriff's office at 912-764-8888 to verify the exact current fee before your visit.

The Bulloch County Sheriff's Office in Statesboro may accept cash, money orders, and possibly cards. Statesboro is a larger town with more services, so the office may have updated payment options. Always confirm before you go so you bring the right form of payment.

Note: Background check fees can change at any time, so always check with the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office for the latest pricing.

Mail-In Bulloch County Background Checks

You can request a Bulloch County background check by mail. Send your request to the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office at 17257 US Hwy 301 N, Statesboro, GA 30458. Include a written request, your full name, date of birth, a photocopy of your photo ID, and a money order for the fee. State why you need the background check. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, criminal history records can only be released for lawful purposes. The office will run the search and return results by mail. Plan for one to two weeks total.

Bulloch County Cities and Contact

The city of Statesboro is the county seat and main city in Bulloch County. Georgia Southern University is here, which adds to the local population and the volume of services the county provides. The Statesboro Police Department handles law enforcement in the city, while the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office covers the rest of the county and handles background check requests county-wide. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association can confirm current contact details.

• Address: 17257 US Hwy 301 N, Statesboro, GA 30458
• Phone: 912-764-8888
• Sheriff: Noel Brown

Nearby Counties

Bulloch County is in east-central Georgia near these neighboring counties. Each one handles its own background check requests through their sheriff's office.