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Georgia Bureau of Investigation, which runs the state criminal history record check and keeps the fingerprint identification records the state holds.

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Butts County at a glance

State
Georgia
County seat
Jackson
Population
25,434
Area
188 sq mi
Founded
1825
Cities and towns
2

Butts County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Butts County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Butts County.

Police Departments. Law enforcement in Butts County is provided by Butts County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments, including the Jackson Police Department and the Flovilla Police Department.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Butts County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 642 West Third Street in Jackson, Georgia 30233, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Butts County. ormation and can be requested from Butts County Sheriff's Office or the Jackson Police Department.

Criminal Records. Residents can request criminal history information through the state’s online portals or directly from the Sheriff's Office.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Butts County are maintained by Butts County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records through the Sheriff's Office, following procedures outlined by the Georgia Open Records Act.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup is available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current detainees.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Butts County are taken and retained by Butts County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by request.

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Wage and hour cases in Butts County

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 23 investigations in Butts County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $362,892 in back wages agreed for 358 workers. The county is the one the Census Bureau puts each employer's ZIP code in. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment.

Investigations closed
23
Back wages agreed
$362,892
Workers due back wages
358
Civil money penalties
$9,656
Employers on the record
21
EmployerCityCasesBack wagesWorkers
7 Star PetroleumJackson1$129,1839
Ole Rudy's Bar-B-QueJackson1$51,7616
Buckner's Family Restaurant, LLCJackson1$50,16326
Green Leaf Tree Services, LLCJackson1$34,47929
Advance Disposal SERVICES, South LLCJackson1$34,15642
Dream Catcher CommunitiesJackson1$12,94355
Royal BP CorporationJackson1$9,46434
Dream Catcher Farm, Inc.Jackson1$7,23434
Autumn Village 2 Personal Care HomeJackson1$6,14912
Rivers Auto Sales, LLCJackson1$3,9693
Playtime Learning Center, Inc.Jackson1$3,78017
Covington Care HomeJackson1$3,7503
Speed Co, Inc.Jackson1$3,1371
Covenant of Golden Age CareJackson1$2,1534
Starfire CommunicationsJackson1$00
Autumn Village 2 Assisted Living, LLCJackson1$00
Denny's Inc.Jackson1$00
Empire Wrecker, LLCFlovilla1$00
Ledbetter and Sons, LLCJackson1$00
Countryside. LLCJackson1$00
Candor Ventures, LLCJackson1$00

Every employer on the Butts County record, by back wages agreed; 8 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Georgia wage theft records page ranks the whole state.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Butts County, Georgia?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Butts County Sheriff or a city police department in Butts County. Ask that agency for its record. Under O.C.G.A. 10-1-393.5, a commercial website must remove a person's booking photograph at no charge within 30 days of a written request in eight listed circumstances, such as charges never referred for prosecution, dismissed, or ending in acquittal.

How do I get a criminal background check in Butts County, Georgia?

The Georgia criminal history record comes from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Georgia Crime Information Center. Get a copy of your Georgia criminal history record from most sheriff's offices or police departments; contact the local law enforcement agency for its requirements.

How can I look up sex offenders in Butts County, Georgia?

Search the Georgia Sex Offender Registry (GBI), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Butts County, Georgia?

Register with the county board of registrars (in some counties a combined board of elections and registration) or through the Georgia Secretary of State. You can also register online with the state online registration. You must register no later than the 5th Monday before the next election; mail in applications must be postmarked by that deadline.

How do I look up property records in Butts County, Georgia?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Butts County are kept by the Butts County Clerk of Superior Court. Property values are set by the county Board of Tax Assessors, and tax bills come from the county Tax Commissioner. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Butts County, Georgia?

Certified birth and death certificates for Georgia come from the Georgia Department of Public Health, State Office of Vital Records. A certified copy of a birth certificate may be requested from your local county vital records office or the State Office of Vital Records, in person or by mail. By mail to State Office of Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349, in person or by mail at a county vital records office, or online through the approved vendors GO Certificates, ROVER and VitalChek. Fee: $25 for a birth certificate, $5 for each additional copy.

How do I find business license records in Butts County, Georgia?

Business entity filings are searched with the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division.

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