Barrow County

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Under Georgia's Open Records Act (§ 50-18-70 et seq.), arrest records are considered public information and may be requested from the arresting agency or the Sheriff's Office.
• Written requests should specify the individual's name and approximate date of arrest.
• Most agencies require completion of an open records request form and may charge copying fees not to exceed $0.10 per page, plus search time fees if retrieval exceeds 15 minutes.
• Mugshots and booking photographs are generally accessible through the online inmate search portal or by direct request to the detention center records division.
• Response to open records requests must be provided within three business days unless an extension is granted.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process follows Georgia state guidelines, allowing individuals to post bail through cash or bond services to secure release pending court proceedings.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• The Probate Court of Barrow County, also at 30 North Broad Street (phone: 770-307-3025), has jurisdiction over estate administration, guardianships, involuntary commitments, marriage licenses, and traffic violations.
• The Superior Court Clerk's office provides in-person access to case files during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), and charges $0.25 per page for copies and $2.50 for certification.

• The Clerk's office provides a free online search portal through Barrow County website at barrowga.org, allowing users to search by name, property address, or instrument type.
• Viewing record images online is typically free, though some counties charge nominal subscription or per-document fees.
• Certified copies of recorded instruments cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page, plus a $2.50 certification fee.
• The Assessor provides a free online GIS mapping and property search system accessible through Barrow County website, displaying parcel boundaries, aerial imagery, tax digest information, and building characteristics.
• Property tax bills and payment history are available through the Tax Commissioner's Office at 30 North Broad Street (phone: 770-307-3080).

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Processing typically takes 3-5 business days for in-person requests.
• Marriage licenses are issued by Barrow County Probate Court; both parties must appear in person with valid photo ID and pay a $56 fee (reduced to $16 if both parties complete a premarital education program).
• Marriage certificates are available from the Probate Court for $10 per certified copy.
• Divorce records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court as part of civil case files and can be accessed through that office at $2.50 per certification plus copying fees.
• Online ordering is available through vitalchek.com with additional processing fees.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• This database includes formation documents, registered agent information, annual registration status, and officer/member names for entities registered to do business in Georgia.
• Building permits, land disturbance permits, and zoning compliance are managed by Barrow County Planning and Development Department at 233 East Athens Street (phone: 770-307-3025).
• Barrow County Chamber of Commerce, located at 6 Porter Street, Winder, GA 30680 (barrowchamber.com), provides business development resources and maintains a member directory but does not issue official licenses.