Tattnall County Background Check

Tattnall County background check requests go through the Sheriff's Office in Reidsville. The county is in southeast Georgia and falls under the Atlantic Judicial Circuit. Criminal records come from local law enforcement, court filings, and the statewide system operated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Reidsville is also home to Georgia State Prison, one of the state's major correctional facilities. The sheriff's office handles public requests for background checks, and state tools offer additional ways to search Tattnall County criminal data online.

Tattnall County Sheriff Background Check

Sheriff Kyle Sapp runs the Tattnall County Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is PO Box 545, Reidsville, GA 30453. Call 912-557-6777 for details on the background check process. The office does name-based criminal history searches using local records and the Georgia Crime Information Center database. Bring a valid photo ID and the processing fee to get started.

Walk-in requests are the standard way to get a Tattnall County background check. The office handles a moderate number of requests. Call ahead to check hours and find out what documents you need. Some searches come back the same day, while others take a few business days when state records need to be pulled. The staff can also check for active warrants and share booking information from the county jail.

Reidsville sits in a rural part of southeast Georgia. Plan your trip around the office hours to avoid a wasted drive.

Tattnall County Criminal Records

Tattnall County is part of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit. The superior court handles felony cases, and the clerk of superior court at the Tattnall County courthouse in Reidsville keeps all those records. This includes indictments, pleas, trial verdicts, and sentencing details. Magistrate court covers misdemeanor charges and preliminary hearings. Public records from both courts can be reviewed in person at the courthouse.

Georgia law controls access to criminal history data. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, private citizens can request criminal records from the GBI under certain conditions. Some records may not show up in a standard Tattnall County background check. Cases resolved under the First Offender Act may be restricted from public view. Juvenile cases and sealed records are also excluded. Felony convictions are harder to restrict and typically stay visible longer.

The presence of Georgia State Prison in Reidsville does not affect how county-level background checks are processed. State prison records are managed separately through the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Statewide Search Tools

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the central criminal records system for all Georgia counties. Tattnall County arrest and conviction data feeds into this database. You do not need to go to Reidsville to access it.

The Georgia Felon Search is an online tool that costs $15 per search. Type in a name and get instant results showing felony convictions across all 159 Georgia counties, including Tattnall. Only felony convictions are displayed. Misdemeanor cases, pending charges, and arrests without a conviction are not part of the results.

For more complete results, the GAPS fingerprint system through IdentoGo matches fingerprints against both GBI and FBI databases. Results cover state and national records and take one to two business days. The cost is higher, but the depth of the search is much greater. Tattnall County residents may need to travel to Statesboro or Vidalia for the closest IdentoGo location.

The GBI services page explains each background check method in detail.

Use this portal to search statewide databases that hold Tattnall County arrest and conviction records.

Background Check Fees

The Tattnall County Sheriff's Office charges between $15 and $25 for a background check. Call 912-557-6777 to confirm the current fee. The Georgia Felon Search is $15. GAPS fingerprint checks cost more because of the dual state and federal database processing plus the fingerprinting service fee at the IdentoGo site.

Cash and money orders are the most common payment methods at Georgia sheriff offices, especially in rural areas. Check before your visit to make sure you bring the right form of payment. For mail requests, always use a money order.

Request Records by Mail

Mail requests for a Tattnall County background check go to the Sheriff's Office at PO Box 545, Reidsville, GA 30453. Include your full legal name, date of birth, a copy of your photo ID, and a money order for the fee. Do not send cash. The office will process your request and mail the results back. Expect one to two weeks for the full process due to mailing time.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, Georgia law requires a lawful purpose for criminal record requests. State why you need the background check in your letter. Requests that do not meet the requirements can be denied.

Contact Tattnall County Sheriff

Reach the Tattnall County Sheriff's Office for background check questions. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association keeps a directory of all county sheriffs across Georgia.

• Mailing Address: PO Box 545, Reidsville, GA 30453
• Phone: 912-557-6777
• Sheriff: Kyle Sapp

The office is in Reidsville and handles law enforcement for all of Tattnall County. Call ahead so you know the hours and what to bring for your background check request.

Nearby Counties

Tattnall County borders several southeast Georgia counties. Check these pages for background check information in the surrounding area.