George County Arrest Records

Members of the public apprehended in George County are transported to either the George County Regional Correctional Facility (GCRCF) or Lucedale Jail, particularly if the arrest took place within or near Lucedale. Both facilities are managed by the Sheriff's office. Typically, community members are not detained arbitrarily; only those who have committed a crime, violated a statute, or are suspected of wrongdoing (based on probable cause) are taken into custody.

While not every arrest results in a conviction, it is common for all arrestees to be processed. This entails that every person arrested in George County is documented in what are known as arrest records. These records can exist by themselves or as components of other documentation, including George County court records or criminal records for the county.

Are Arrest Records Public in George County?

Yes. George County arrest records fall under the guidelines set forth by Miss. Code Ann. § 25-61-1 which mandates that public entities must provide access to their records for those with an interest.

However, this regulation applies to all arrest records with certain exceptions. Specifically, records on juvenile cases, information that could jeopardize the integrity of an ongoing investigation, details that might infringe upon an individual's right to a fair trial, and any data restricted by other legal statutes from public release are excluded from this disclosure mandate. Nevertheless, specific authorized individuals, such as members of the justice system and custodians of records, can access comprehensive information.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

The information typically found in a George County arrest record includes the following details:

• Mugshot
• Name of the individual apprehended
• Residential address
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Eye color
• Height
• Weight
• Race

George County Arrest Statistics

The table below presents the arrest statistics for George County, detailing data from 2023 and 2022, organized by each law enforcement agency, as reported in the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Find George County Arrest Records

George County arrest records can be accessed as standalone documents through any of the arresting agencies within the county. This can be accomplished either in person or by mail. Furthermore, the Bureau of Prisons offers a search tool that allows individuals to locate inmates held in federal facilities, no matter the county where the arrest occurred, including George County.

Similarly, arrest records can also be obtained as part of George County's criminal records. These records can be requested from:

• The Office of the Sheriff, which handles public records inquiries, allows individuals to request a criminal record that includes arrest information
• The Mississippi Department of Public Safety provides access to records through background checks

Free Arrest Record Search in George County

The available options for free access to arrest records are as follows:

• The Office of the Sheriff of George County provides onsite services during regular business hours. While basic searches are offered at no cost, any search that lasts longer than one hour may incur a fee. Additionally, there will be a charge for requested copies.
• The Lucedale Police Department allows records to be obtained similarly to those at the Sheriff's office
• Private aggregate websites typically offer online services for accessing records through third-party platforms

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest records in George County are permanent and remain in the database maintained by law enforcement once a booking takes place. However, access to these records may be limited according to legal stipulations or as a result of a record's expungement.

Expunge George County Arrest Records

Several regulations govern the expungement of arrest records in George County.

According to Miss. Code §§ 99-15-26(5), 99-19-71(4), and Miss. Code § 99-15-59, non-conviction records such as those that were dismissed, where charges were dropped, or cases with no disposition, are eligible for expungement. Additionally, upon successful completion of a pre-trial intervention program after a non-conviction or upon receiving a dismissal or discharge, individuals can apply for expunction under Miss. Code §§ 41-29-150 and 99-15-123.

For convictions, individuals with misdemeanor charges or non-violent felonies may qualify for expungement per Miss. Code §§ 9-11-15(3), 21-23-7, and 99-19-71.

To initiate the expungement process, individuals must obtain their records, prepare a petition for expungement that includes necessary documentation from the clerk's office related to the charges, and file the completed petition with the court that handled the case.

If the expungement is granted, the record will no longer be accessible to the public.

Please note that the decision to approve or deny an expungement petition rests solely with the court.

George County Arrest Warrants

A George County arrest warrant includes specific details that assist in identifying the individual named in the writ. Such a warrant typically features the suspect's name, hair color, height, weight, gender, date of birth, eye color, race, address, and mugshot.

An arrest warrant serves as a legal authorization from the court permitting law enforcement to detain an individual based on credible evidence of their participation in a crime. These warrants, once issued, become executable and are open to the public.

Do George County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, a George County arrest warrant stays in effect and may be executed until the individual named in the writ is detained. The warrant is deemed executed only upon the apprehension of the person named. This is the only condition that would render the warrant null and void.