Catoosa County

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Under Georgia's Open Records Act (§ 50-18-70 et seq.), arrest records are considered public information and can be requested from the Sheriff's Office or municipal police departments.
• Requests must be made in writing, and agencies have three business days to respond.
• Booking photos and mugshots are generally available through the jail's inmate information system or by submitting a public records request.
• Fees for copies of records may apply, typically ranging from $0.10 to $0.25 per page for paper copies.
• The Georgia Crime Information Center also maintains statewide arrest records accessible to authorized requesters.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process follows Georgia state guidelines, allowing for the release of detainees pending court appearances, provided they meet the necessary conditions.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• The Magistrate Court of Catoosa County handles civil claims under $15,000, county ordinance violations, preliminary hearings, and issues arrest and search warrants.
• There may be fees for certified copies of documents, typically $2.50 per certification plus copy fees.

• Catoosa County participates in the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) system, which provides online access to real estate records through gsccca.org.
• Users can search deed records, including grantor/grantee indices and recorded instruments, with subscription fees required for detailed searches and document images.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained from the Clerk's office for a fee of $2.50 for certification plus $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page.
• Recording fees for new documents vary by document type and page count, typically starting at $15 for the first page.

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

• Requesters must provide valid government-issued photo identification and demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record as required by § 31-10-1 et seq, Georgia's vital records statute.
• Orders can be placed online through vitalrecordsonline.com or by mail, with fees of $25 per certificate plus service fees for online orders.
• Marriage licenses are issued by Catoosa County Probate Court with a current fee of $56 and no waiting period.
• Expedited service may be available for additional fees.

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

• This free database provides information on registered agents, business status, formation dates, and officer names.
• Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce, accessible at catoosachamber.com, provides business resources, networking opportunities, and economic development information, though it is not a government agency.