Look Up Butts County Background Check

A Butts County background check is processed through the Sheriff's Office in Jackson, Georgia. The county is south of Atlanta and sits along the I-75 corridor. Butts County background check records cover arrests, warrants, jail bookings, and criminal case data from the Towaliga Judicial Circuit. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation holds additional Butts County criminal history in its statewide databases. Whether you visit the sheriff's office in person or use online state tools, there are clear paths to get the records you need. This page explains each option and what is involved in running a background check in Butts County.

Butts County Sheriff Background Check Services

Sheriff Gary Long heads the Butts County Sheriff's Office at 835 Ernest Biles Drive, Jackson, GA 30233. The phone number is 770-775-8216. The office runs name-based criminal history searches for people requesting a Butts County background check. Staff search local records and query the Georgia Crime Information Center for statewide data. You need a valid photo ID and your full legal name and date of birth to submit a request.

Butts County is a mid-sized county that sees a fair amount of traffic due to its location along I-75. The sheriff's office processes background check requests regularly. Walk-in visits are the most common way to get things started. A simple name search might yield same-day results if the records are clean and straightforward. Searches that need to pull from state databases or verify details from multiple sources take longer. Call 770-775-8216 before you go to find out office hours and what you need to bring for your Butts County background check.

Butts County Criminal History Records

Butts County falls under the Towaliga Judicial Circuit for superior court cases. Criminal records from this court are public documents stored by the Butts County Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse in Jackson. Files cover felony indictments, plea agreements, trial verdicts, and sentencing information. You can visit the clerk's office to look through case records. Magistrate court records for minor criminal matters are maintained separately.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the state defines when criminal history data can be released to private individuals. Not all records in Butts County are available through a standard background check. Sealed cases are hidden from public searches. Juvenile records are restricted. Georgia's First Offender Act allows qualifying defendants to finish their sentence without a conviction appearing on their public record. This means a Butts County background check may not show every case that went through the court system. The results reflect only what is legally available for disclosure.

For detailed case information, the clerk's office can provide copies of specific documents for a fee.

State Search Options for Butts County Background Checks

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the statewide criminal records system. Butts County data is part of this system. You can search from anywhere using state tools.

The Georgia Felon Search charges $15 per name search. Enter a name and the system checks all 159 Georgia counties for felony convictions. Butts County felony records show up if there is a match. Results are instant. Only felony convictions appear. Misdemeanors, pending charges, and arrests that did not result in conviction are excluded. For a fast Butts County background check aimed at felony history, this is a handy starting point.

The GAPS fingerprint-based check through IdentoGo gives the most complete results. Fingerprints are matched against GBI and FBI databases. This covers records from Georgia and other states. Results take 24 to 48 hours. You must visit an IdentoGo location for fingerprinting. Butts County residents may find a site in Jackson or in neighboring Henry County. A fingerprint check avoids false matches from common names and produces the most reliable Butts County background check data available.

Visit the GBI services page for all the details on these background check options.

Butts County criminal history records are part of this statewide GBI database accessible through state background check tools.

Butts County Background Check Costs

A name-based background check at the Butts County Sheriff's Office costs between $15 and $25. The Georgia Felon Search is $15 online. Fingerprint checks through GAPS run higher. Call 770-775-8216 to get the exact current fee from the Butts County office.

Payment at the Butts County Sheriff's Office may include cash and money orders. Card payments depend on the office's current setup. Call ahead to confirm what they accept. For mail requests, a money order is the way to go.

Mail Requests for Butts County Background Checks

If you cannot visit Jackson in person, a mail request is an option for a Butts County background check. Send your request to the Butts County Sheriff's Office at 835 Ernest Biles Drive, Jackson, GA 30233. Include a written request, your full name, date of birth, a copy of your photo ID, and a money order for the fee. Explain why you need the background check. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 requires a lawful purpose for requesting criminal records. The office will process the search and mail the results to your return address. Plan for one to two weeks for the full round trip.

Note: If you need Butts County background check results quickly, visiting the sheriff's office in person is faster than mailing a request.

Butts County Sheriff Contact Details

Here is the contact information for the Butts County Sheriff's Office. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association can also verify sheriff details statewide.

• Address: 835 Ernest Biles Drive, Jackson, GA 30233
• Phone: 770-775-8216
• Sheriff: Gary Long

Butts County borders Henry County to the north, which has more urban services. Residents looking for additional resources beyond what the Butts County office provides can check with agencies in that area. For local Butts County background check records, the sheriff's office in Jackson is where you start. Give them a call to make sure you have everything you need before your visit.

Nearby Counties

Butts County borders these counties south of the Atlanta metro area. Background check records from neighboring counties are handled by their respective sheriff offices.