Baldwin County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Baldwin County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Baldwin County.
Police Departments. Law enforcement in Baldwin County is provided by both Baldwin County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, located at 300 North Wilkinson Street in Milledgeville, Georgia 31061, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Baldwin County. Baldwin County Detention Center, operated by the Sheriff's Office at the same address, houses inmates awaiting trial and those serving sentences. The Milledgeville Police Department, serving Baldwin County seat, operates independently and handles law enforcement within city limits, with headquarters at 141 North Jefferson Street.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Baldwin County are maintained by Baldwin County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, often requiring a formal request under the Georgia Open Records Act.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing the public to search for current detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Baldwin County are taken and retained by Baldwin County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by request. The availability of mugshots online is subject to the policies of the Sheriff's Office and applicable state laws.
The GSCCCA Real Estate Database includes deed books, liens, plats, and related documents dating back to varying years depending on digitization efforts. Baldwin County Tax Assessor's Office, located at 155 North Columbia Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061, phone (478) 445-5019, maintains property tax records, assessment valuations, and parcel information. The Probate Court can be contacted through the office’s website. The Magistrate Court, at the same address (478-445-6166), handles civil claims up to $15,000, dispossessory (eviction) proceedings, criminal warrants, and county ordinance violations.