Access Liberty County Police Records

Liberty County police records are managed by the Liberty County Sheriff's Office in Hinesville, Georgia. Sheriff Will Bowman leads the department, which handles all law enforcement records for the county. Liberty County is home to Fort Stewart, one of the largest military bases in the eastern United States, and that gives the county a unique character when it comes to police records and law enforcement. The sheriff's office at 201 South Main Street processes all open records requests for incident reports, arrest records, accident reports, and other police documents generated by county deputies.

Liberty County Sheriff's Office Records

The Liberty County Sheriff's Office is at 201 South Main Street, Suite 1300, Hinesville, GA 31313. The main phone number is (912) 876-2131. Sheriff Will Bowman heads the department. The records division is part of the main office and handles all requests for police documents.

Liberty County has multiple law enforcement agencies. The sheriff's office covers unincorporated areas. The Hinesville Police Department handles calls within city limits. Fort Stewart has its own military police for incidents on post. This means the agency that has your report depends on where the incident took place. If something happened off post and outside Hinesville, the sheriff's office is your source.

Submit your request in writing for the best results. Include the date, location, and names of the people involved. A case or report number makes the search much faster. You can mail your request, bring it in person, or call the office to ask about a specific report. The records staff can tell you if they have what you need and what it will cost to get copies.

The presence of Fort Stewart means Liberty County sees a higher volume of incidents than many Georgia counties of similar size. The sheriff's office works closely with military law enforcement when cases overlap jurisdictions.

Getting Police Records in Liberty County

The Georgia Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 gives you the right to request police records from the Liberty County Sheriff's Office. You do not need to explain why you want them. Just describe the records clearly. The office has three business days to respond after getting your request.

Fees follow state law. Copies cost $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. 50-18-71. The first 15 minutes of research time are free. After that, you pay the hourly rate of the employee doing the search. Most simple requests for a single incident report or arrest record fall within the free window and just cost the per-page copy fee.

If your total will exceed $25, the office has to give you an estimate before doing the work. This rule protects you from getting a big bill you did not expect. For most people looking for a single police report, the total cost is just a few dollars. Larger requests involving multiple records or extensive file searches will cost more.

Note: Incidents on Fort Stewart are handled by military police and are not available through the Liberty County Sheriff's Office. Contact the installation provost marshal for those records.

Liberty County Crash Reports

Accident reports from Liberty County come from the responding agency. If a sheriff's deputy worked the crash, the report is at the sheriff's office. If Hinesville police responded, go to their department. For state patrol crashes, use the online systems.

The Georgia EPORTS system handles state patrol accident reports. Search by date and location, pay the $5 fee, and get the report by email.

EPORTS is the fastest way to get a state patrol crash report from Liberty County. Reports are usually available within a few business days of the accident. The system covers all state patrol reports across Georgia, including crashes on the highways running through Liberty County.

The BuyCrash portal is another option. It pulls reports from multiple agencies, including some local departments. Search by name, date, or location. If the report is available, you can purchase and download it immediately. Not every Liberty County agency uploads to BuyCrash, but it is worth checking before making a trip to the office.

Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-72, people who were not involved in a crash may need to provide a written statement explaining why they need the report. This rule applies specifically to accident reports. Parties to the crash and their insurance companies do not have this extra requirement.

Criminal Records in Liberty County

Criminal records in Liberty County come from two sources. The sheriff's office has arrest records from law enforcement activity. The Clerk of Superior Court has court records showing charges, case outcomes, and sentencing. You may need records from both offices to get the full picture of a case.

For a statewide search, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation handles criminal history checks that cover all 159 counties. A GBI check is more comprehensive than just pulling records from one county. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has contact information for every sheriff's office in the state if you need to reach out to multiple counties.

Liberty County's connection to Fort Stewart adds a layer. Military personnel who commit offenses off post may have records in the county system. Offenses on post fall under military jurisdiction. If you are searching for someone with ties to the military, you may need to check both civilian and military record systems.

Hinesville Police Records

Hinesville is the county seat and the largest city in Liberty County. The Hinesville Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. Their records are separate from the sheriff's office. If the incident you are looking for happened inside Hinesville, you will need to contact the city police department for that report.

Hinesville has grown substantially due to Fort Stewart. The police department handles a significant volume of calls and reports. Both the sheriff's office and the Hinesville PD follow the same Georgia Open Records Act rules for releasing police records. The fees, timelines, and procedures are all governed by the same state law.

Nearby Counties

Police records from counties near Liberty County are available through these sheriff's offices.