Find Haralson County Police Records
Police records in Haralson County are held by the Sheriff's Office, which operates out of Bremen in the western part of the state. The county seat is Buchanan, though the sheriff's main operations are based in Bremen. Haralson is a small county with a close-knit community, and the sheriff's office handles law enforcement across the rural areas and small towns that are not covered by a city police department. If you need an incident report, an arrest record, or any other police file from the county, the sheriff's office is where you go. Georgia's open records law gives the public broad access to these kinds of documents.
Haralson County Police Records Facts
Haralson Sheriff's Office Details
Sheriff Stacy Williams runs the Haralson County Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is 137 Hayes Glass Drive, Bremen, GA 30110. Call them at (770) 646-2011. The office covers patrol, criminal investigations, the county jail, and warrant service. Deputies respond to calls across the county, and the records from those calls are kept on file at the office.
Bremen is where you will find the physical office, even though Buchanan is the official county seat. This can be a bit confusing if you are looking at a map. The sheriff's operations moved to Bremen some time back, and that is where you need to go for records requests, to post bond, or to visit an inmate. If you drive to Buchanan looking for the sheriff's office, you will find the courthouse but not the sheriff.
The office is open during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Staff can help you with records requests, warrant information, and general inquiries. For emergencies, call 911 as usual. Non-emergency calls go to (770) 646-2011.
How Georgia's Open Records Law Works
Georgia's open records act is the law that makes police records available to the public. O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 says that public records are open for inspection and copying by any person. You do not need to be a county resident or give a reason for your request. The law is straightforward about this. It covers records created by every government agency in the state, including the Haralson County Sheriff's Office.
There are exemptions, of course. Active criminal investigations can be shielded from release until the case closes. Juvenile records have special protections. Records that are sealed by court order stay sealed. But the default is access. If the record exists and no exemption applies, the agency has to let you see it or give you a copy.
Agencies must respond to written requests within three business days. That is the rule under O.C.G.A. 50-18-71. The response does not have to be the records themselves. It can be an acknowledgment and a timeline. But they cannot ignore your request or sit on it indefinitely. If they deny access, they have to explain why in writing. O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 gives you the right to take the matter to court if you disagree with the denial.
Note: Phone requests are fine for quick questions, but a written request creates a paper trail that protects your rights under the law.
Getting Records from Haralson County
Visit the sheriff's office at 137 Hayes Glass Drive in Bremen to submit a request in person. Bring your ID and be ready to describe what you need. A case number helps a lot. If you do not have one, provide the date, the people involved, and the location of the incident. Staff will search the system and let you know what is available and what it will cost.
You can also send a request by mail. Address it to the Haralson County Sheriff's Office at the Bremen address. Include a phone number or email where they can reach you. This is important because the staff may have questions about your request. Written requests are processed in the order they come in. Simple requests are fast. Anything that requires digging through old files or pulling records from multiple cases will take longer.
Fees are standard across Georgia. Copies cost ten cents per page. Labor charges may apply for requests that take a lot of staff time. The office will give you an estimate before they start work on a large request. You can always narrow what you are asking for to bring the price down.
Crash Reports in Haralson County
If you need a traffic accident report, the fastest way to get it is through the Georgia DPS eReports portal. This is the state system for crash reports, and it covers all counties in Georgia. You can search by the date of the crash, the names of people involved, or the report number. Download the report online for a small fee. It saves a trip to the sheriff's office and you can do it any time of day. The eReports portal is shown in the screenshot below.
Crash reports appear in the system after the investigating officer files the report, which usually takes a few days. For minor accidents, the report is often available within a week. Major crashes take longer because the investigation is more involved. If you cannot find the report in eReports, try calling the agency that responded to the crash and ask when it will be uploaded.
State Resources for Broader Searches
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains a criminal history database that covers the entire state. You can submit a request for a criminal background check through the GBI. There is a fee, and the results include any criminal history from every county in Georgia. This is useful if you want records from beyond just Haralson County or need a statewide overview.
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association website is a practical tool for finding contact details for any sheriff's office in the state. It lists every county, the current sheriff, and the office address. If you need to contact multiple counties or are unsure which one has the record you are looking for, the directory saves time.
For accident reports specifically, the BuyCrash system is another option. It works with some Georgia agencies and lets you purchase crash reports online. Coverage varies by agency, so check to see if the report you need is in their system.
Note: The GBI background check is not the same as a local records search. It pulls from a statewide database, which may not include every incident at every level.
Arrest and Booking Records
When someone is arrested in Haralson County and brought to the county jail, a booking record is created. This record shows the person's name, the charges, the date of the arrest, and other details. Booking records are public information in Georgia. You can request them from the sheriff's office using the same open records process as any other police record.
The county jail is managed by the sheriff's office. For current inmates, you may be able to get information by calling the jail directly. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody, what they are charged with, and whether bond has been set. For historical records of past bookings, you would need to submit a written request. Older records may take more time to locate, especially if they have been moved to storage.
If your request is for records that are part of a sealed case or involve juvenile offenders, the office will deny the request and explain the reason. This is how the process works under Georgia law. The vast majority of booking and arrest records, though, are released without any trouble.
Nearby Counties
Haralson County shares borders with several counties in western Georgia. If you need police records from one of these areas, follow the links: