Chatham County Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court 2026

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Chatham County GA Arrest, Jail & Court Records

Search Chatham County Jail Bookings, Arrest Records and Criminal Court Cases

This guide covers Chatham County, Georgia, including Savannah and the surrounding municipalities. The Sheriff publishes recent jail bookings, while the actual police report belongs to the law-enforcement agency that handled the arrest and the later criminal case belongs to Recorder’s Court, State Court, Superior Court or another municipal court depending on the charge.

The most reliable search is therefore a sequence: confirm the booking, record the DIN and arrest number, identify the arresting agency, review bond information, then match the arrest to the correct court case and final disposition.

Search official 24-hour and 72-hour bookings
Decode DIN, arrest number, agency, bond and charges
Separate Recorder’s, State and Superior Court cases
Request police reports from the actual arresting agency
View 24-Hour Bookings View 72-Hour Bookings Search Court Cases Request Police Records
Chatham County Sheriff Richard S. Coleman
Jail Records 912-652-7734
Booking / Receiving 912-651-3700
Sheriff address 1050 Carl Griffin Dr, Savannah
Editorial verification August 19, 2026
Read this before using a booking

A Chatham County Booking Does Not Prove a Conviction

A booking records custody and allegations—not guilt. A charge can be changed, dismissed, transferred, indicted differently or resolved through a later plea or trial. Use the final court record when the outcome matters.
Arrest Law enforcement takes a person into custody.
Booking The jail creates the custody record.
Filed case A court receives and maintains the criminal matter.
Disposition The court records the later legal result.
Identity warning: Do not identify a person solely from a matching name or booking photograph. Compare the DIN, arrest number, arrest date, agency, charge, court case and other legally available identifiers.
Georgia booking-photo restriction: Chatham County’s booking page explains that Georgia law restricts release of booking photographs when they may be used on a publication or website that charges people to remove them. Legitimate media requests can follow the open-records process.
Avoid searching the wrong Chatham County

This Article Covers Chatham County, Georgia—not Chatham County, North Carolina

Chatham County, Georgia Savannah, Pooler, Garden City, Port Wentworth, Tybee Island, Bloomingdale, Thunderbolt and surrounding Chatham County areas.
Chatham County, North Carolina A separate county with different Sheriff, detention and court systems. Do not use Georgia booking results for a North Carolina arrest search.
Quick identifier: Georgia Chatham County jail and Sheriff records use Savannah-area addresses and telephone numbers beginning with the 912 area code.
Correct record custodian

Chatham County Arrest Information Is Split Across Three Record Systems

Sheriff / Jail

  • 24-hour jail bookings
  • 72-hour jail bookings
  • DIN and arrest numbers
  • Booking agency and charges
  • Bond amount shown at booking
  • Jail records and inmate services

Police / Arresting Agency

  • Incident and arrest reports
  • Officer narratives
  • 911, CAD or video when releasable
  • Crash and citation records
  • Local agency open-record requests
  • Agency-specific record restriction processing

Courts / Clerks

  • Recorder’s Court matters
  • State Court misdemeanors
  • Superior Court felony cases
  • Municipal court cases
  • Dockets and dispositions
  • Certified court documents
Do not send every request to the jail: The Sheriff can verify booking and incarceration information, but a Savannah Police arrest report, Chatham County Police report or Pooler Police report belongs to the law-enforcement agency that created it.

Choose the Chatham County Arrest-Record Task You Need

Find someone arrested today Open the Sheriff’s 24-hour booking list and look for the person’s name.
Search the last three days Use the 72-hour booking view when the arrest is no longer on the most recent page.
Check bond Review the displayed bond, then verify the current amount and bonding requirements with the jail.
Find the criminal case Use re:Search GA and the Chatham County court system after identifying the likely court level.
Request the police report Identify whether Savannah PD, Chatham County PD or another municipality made the arrest.
Get formal criminal history Use the Sheriff Criminal History Unit when you need the published statewide GCIC name-search process.

Jump to Your Chatham County Arrest-Record Task

Primary jail-booking workflow

How to Search Chatham County 24-Hour and 72-Hour Jail Bookings

Open the official Chatham County Sheriff booking page. Use 24-Hour Bookings when the arrest occurred recently.
Switch to the 72-hour view when necessary. If the person no longer appears in the first day, use the 72-Hour Bookings page.
Find the exact name. Scan the list carefully and compare middle names or suffixes rather than relying only on the surname.
Write down the DIN. The DIN is one of the most useful jail identifiers for following up with Jail Records, visitation or inmate services.
Write down the arrest number. The arrest number identifies the specific custody event and can help distinguish two separate arrests involving the same person.
Identify the arresting agency. The list can show Savannah PD, Chatham County PD, municipal police, Georgia State Patrol, court agencies and other law-enforcement sources.
Review each charge and the displayed bond. One booking may contain several charges. A $0 displayed bond should not automatically be interpreted as “free release” or “no case.”
Then search the court record. The booking is the beginning of the record trail. The court docket is more useful for what happened after the arrest.
Best workflow: Name → DIN → arrest number → agency → bond → charge → court case → disposition.
Official disclaimer: The Sheriff states that booking and incarceration information is provided without warranties regarding accuracy, completeness, reliability or suitability. Verify consequential information with Jail Records or the appropriate court.

Six Fields to Match Before You Use a Chatham County Booking

Full name Match spelling.
DIN Jail identifier.
Arrest # Specific event.
Arrest date Confirm timing.
Agency Who arrested.
Case result Check later.
Repeated arrests: One person can have the same DIN across different custody events while having different arrest numbers. Do not assume two booking entries are duplicates without comparing the arrest date and arrest number.
What the booking fields mean

Chatham County Jail Booking Record Decoder

DIN A detention identifier associated with the person in the Chatham County jail record system.
Arrest number Identifies the specific arrest or booking event displayed in the recent-booking list.
Agency Identifies the police department, court, patrol agency or other authority associated with the arrest.
Bond Shows the bond amount associated with the booking data at the time represented by the record. Verify current status before paying.
Booking field What it tells you What to do next
Name Name associated with the jail record. Match other identifiers before concluding identity.
DIN Detention identifier. Keep it for jail follow-up and inmate services.
Arrest date Date connected to the arrest event. Compare with police report and court filings.
Arrest number Identifier for the particular custody event. Use it to distinguish separate arrests.
Agency Agency or court associated with the booking. Use it to find the correct report custodian.
Bond Bond value displayed for the booking. Verify current amount and eligibility with the jail.
Charge code Georgia statute, local ordinance or custody-related code. Compare with the later filed court charge.
F / M / local labels The booking list commonly marks felony and misdemeanor entries and can contain local-code matters. Use the court record to confirm how the matter was ultimately filed.
Why an arrest can appear before a court case

From Chatham County Arrest to Final Court Disposition

Arrest Savannah PD, Chatham County PD, another city police agency or state law enforcement makes the arrest.
Booking Chatham County Jail creates the custody record.
Bond / first proceedings Release eligibility and early court issues are addressed.
Filed case Recorder’s, State, Superior or municipal court maintains the criminal case.
Disposition The final court record shows how the matter ended.
Do not stop at the booking: For an old arrest, the most useful record is usually the court disposition—not the original allegation shown by the jail.
Current Sheriff bonding procedures

Chatham County Jail Bond Procedures and Payment Methods

$20 non-refundable bonding fee: The Sheriff’s current bonding page states that every bond requires an additional $20 non-refundable bonding fee.
Cash The Sheriff accepts cash for the bond and/or applicable bonding fee. Government-issued picture identification is required.
Credit or debit card The current page lists Visa and MasterCard. The card must be in the name of the person posting the bond, with picture identification.
Money order / cashier’s check These are listed as accepted payment methods under the Sheriff’s current bonding procedures.
Bonding company Use a bonding company from the Sheriff’s approved local list and bring the completed bond to the detention-center cashier.
Cashier Sheriff contact: 912-652-7769.
Booking / Receiving For custody assistance: 912-651-3700.
Official Bonding Procedures Verify the current amount, accepted payment method, approved bonding companies and identification requirements before traveling.
The arresting charge determines the likely court path

Which Chatham County Court Should You Search?

Recorder’s Court

Handles many traffic, ordinance and lower-level matters arising in the county system before transfer or later proceedings when applicable.

Phone: 912-652-7425

State Court

Handles criminal misdemeanor and traffic matters from jurisdictions throughout Chatham County. DUI, simple battery and domestic-violence misdemeanors are common examples.

Criminal Division: 912-652-7224, Option 2

Superior Court

Use the Superior Court Criminal Records Division for indicted felony cases, bond petitions, criminal filings and record requests.

Criminal Records: 912-434-8920

Municipal Courts

Bloomingdale, Garden City, Pooler, Port Wentworth, Thunderbolt, Tybee Island and other local jurisdictions maintain their own municipal court functions.

Use when: the booking or citation identifies that city court.

Do not assume every misdemeanor stays in Recorder’s Court: State Court’s official description says it handles criminal misdemeanor and traffic matters from all jurisdictions within Chatham County.
When the web summary is not enough

Chatham County Criminal Court Copy and Certification Options

Record service Published information Practical use
State Court uncertified copy without assistance $0.50 per page Routine paper research
State Court uncertified copy with assistance $1.00 per page When clerk assistance is required
State Court certification / exemplification $2.50 first page under current fee schedule Formal proof when certification is required
Superior Court indicted criminal records Cost provided after request is received Felony case copies and certified records
Off-site Superior Court file Allow approximately 48 hours for file delivery Older or archived criminal files
Ask only for what you need: If your purpose is to prove the final result, ask whether a disposition, sentencing order, dismissal order or other specific document will satisfy the requirement instead of ordering an entire file.
Get the report from the agency that created it

How to Request a Chatham County Arrest or Incident Report

1. Identify agency Use the jail booking’s Agency field to determine who likely created the report.
2. Gather identifiers Prepare the incident date, location, person, arrest number and report number when known.
3. Request existing records Ask for the specific incident report, CAD report, video or other existing document needed.
4. Review redactions Protected information can be withheld even when the rest of the record is public.

Chatham County Police Department Records Unit

Services Incident reports, accident reports, 911 recordings, CAD reports, citations, body-camera video, open records and other police records.
Published response guidance CCPD states that reports are provided according to state law within three business days, while custom requests can take longer.
Published copy charge Reports are currently listed at $0.10 per page. Audio/video cost depends on the work and materials required; the first 15 minutes are free.
CCPD Records 295 Police Memorial Drive
Savannah, GA 31406
Phone: 912-652-6988
Open CCPD Records Unit Review current report services, fees, payment options and open-record instructions.

Savannah Police Department arrest

If the booking lists Savannah PD, request the police record through the City of Savannah’s official open-record process and select Savannah Police Department as the responsible department.
City of Savannah Open Records Use the city’s official request route for Savannah Police Department public records.
Municipal arrests are common in the county jail list

Which Arresting Agency Should Hold the Police Report?

Booking agency Likely report custodian Next step
Savannah PD Savannah Police Department Use City of Savannah open records.
Chatham County PD Chatham County Police Records Unit Use CCPD Records / Open Records.
Pooler PD Pooler Police / City of Pooler Request the municipal police report.
Garden City PD Garden City Police Use the city police records route.
Port Wentworth PD Port Wentworth Police Use that municipality’s records process.
GSP Savannah Georgia State Patrol / Georgia DPS Use state law-enforcement records channels.
Court / probation hold Court, probation agency and jail may each hold different parts Use the court case to identify the reason for the hold.
Formal GCIC name-search option

Chatham County Sheriff Criminal History Background Checks

The Sheriff’s Criminal History & Fingerprint Unit offers a Georgia Crime Information Center name-search background check. This is different from merely looking at the 24-hour booking page.

  • Current published name-search fee: $15.
  • The Sheriff describes the name search as a statewide check.
  • Published processing time: 3–5 business days.
  • Current instructions state that background-check requests are handled by mail only.
  • Mail requests require the completed release/waiver form, identifying documentation and the specified payment.
  • Questions: 912-652-7650.
Fingerprint-hours warning: The Sheriff’s current webpage contains two different fingerprint-hour statements on the same page. Call the Criminal History/Fingerprint Unit at 912-652-7650 before traveling rather than relying on either displayed schedule.
Criminal History & Fingerprint Unit Review the current background-check form, payment and record-restriction instructions.
Georgia generally uses the term record restriction

Chatham County Arrest Record Restriction / “Expungement”

Older local materials may use the word expungement, while Georgia’s current statewide criminal-history system commonly describes the process as criminal-history record restriction. Eligibility depends on the exact charge and disposition.

Get the disposition Start with the court result so the arresting agency can evaluate the correct charge.
Apply through arresting agency The Sheriff instructs applicants to complete the restriction/expungement request with the agency that made the arrest.
Agency / prosecutor review The District Attorney or other authorized prosecutor may have a role depending on the case.
GCIC update An approved restriction must ultimately be reflected in the state criminal-history repository.
Sheriff-published fees: The Sheriff’s current page lists a $25 Chatham County Sheriff expungement/restriction fee and, when the application is approved by the District Attorney’s Office, a separate $25 payment sent by the applicant to GBI for restricting the record in GCIC.
Do not pay before confirming eligibility: Not every arrest or offense qualifies for restriction. The disposition and statutory criteria control.
Current Chatham County Jail video visitation

Chatham County Inmate Visitation Schedule and Cost

The Sheriff currently offers remote video visitation through JailATM. The on-site Visitors Center is listed as closed until further notice, so confirm the current procedure before traveling to the jail for a visit.

Remote visitation cost Current published visitor charge: $0.11 per minute, or $2.20 for 20 minutes.
Provider JailATM video visitation using a computer, tablet or smartphone with a camera and internet connection.
Visitation help Sheriff Visitation: 912-644-5120.
Housing unit Current published remote visitation days Hours
Unit 1 Monday & Thursday 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Unit 2A / 2B / 2C Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Unit 4 Monday & Thursday 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Unit 5 Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Unit 6 Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Unit 7 Monday & Wednesday 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Unit 8 Monday & Friday 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Unit 9 Monday & Wednesday 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Medical Tuesday & Friday 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Schedule can change with housing: Verify the inmate’s current unit immediately before scheduling because a transfer between units can change the available visitation day.
Official Video Visitation Instructions Review current housing-unit schedule, account setup and visitor rules.
Mail addresses changed during 2026

Chatham County Jail Mail, Legal Mail and Inmate Money

Do not reuse an old jail mailing address automatically: The Sheriff changed non-legal mail processing for multiple housing units during June and July 2026. Confirm the inmate’s housing unit and current address before mailing.
Newer non-legal mail route shown for transitioned units Detainee Name / Detainee ID Number
Chatham County Jail, GA #5033
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
Soft-cover books, subscriptions, legal & religious mail Inmate ID # — Inmate Full Name
Chatham County Jail
1074 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
Money order / certified check deposits Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
Finance and Accounting Services
Inmate ID # — Inmate Full Name
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
General Sheriff correspondence Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
Address precisely: The Sheriff warns that incorrectly addressed mail can be returned. Obtain the inmate DIN and current housing information first.
A missing booking is only the start of troubleshooting

What to Do When You Cannot Find a Chatham County Arrest Record

Problem Practical next step Best office/system
No name on 24-hour list Switch to the 72-hour booking page. Sheriff bookings
Arrest is older than 72 hours Use court records, Jail Records or a background-history request. Court / Sheriff
Name may be misspelled Try simplified name variants and compare available identifiers. Booking / court
Person may have been released Search the court case and contact Jail Records when custody history is important. Court / Jail Records
No court case appears yet Recent bookings may precede later filings; check again and contact the relevant clerk. Court clerk
Booking says municipal police Use that municipality for the incident report and its court when applicable. City agency / court
Booking says Superior Court hold Search the Superior Court criminal case and contact the Criminal Records Division. Superior Court
Bond says $0 Do not assume release is available; call Booking, Jail Records or the responsible court. Sheriff / court
Old charge no longer appears publicly Consider whether the case was restricted, sealed or otherwise removed from public access. Court / GCIC
Need the officer narrative Use the booking agency to request the underlying police report. Arresting agency
“I am trying to match a Chatham County booking to the correct court or police record. The name is __________, the arrest date is approximately __________, the DIN or arrest number is __________, and the booking lists __________ as the agency. Which office holds the record I need?”

Which Chatham County Records Should You Check in Common Situations?

Situation Search order What matters most
Family member arrested today 24-hour booking → current bond → court route DIN, charge, agency, bond and release status
Arrest happened two days ago 72-hour booking → court search Arrest number and filed case
Need Savannah Police narrative Booking agency → City of Savannah open records Incident date, location and report number
Need Chatham County Police report CCPD Records Unit Correct report / CAD / video requested
Need final felony result re:Search GA → Superior Court Criminal Records Indicted charge and final disposition
Need misdemeanor outcome re:Search GA → State Court Criminal Division Filed charge, plea/trial and disposition
Need statewide background check Sheriff Criminal History Unit Correct release form and identification
Old eligible arrest should be restricted Court disposition → arresting agency → prosecutor / GCIC process Eligibility and completed restriction order
Verified Chatham County criminal-justice contacts

Chatham County Jail, Police and Court Contact Information

Chatham County Sheriff 1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
912-652-7634
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Corrections 912-652-7700
Jail Records 912-652-7734
Booking / Receiving 912-651-3700
State Court Criminal Division 400 W. Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 127
Savannah, GA 31401
912-652-7224, Option 2
Superior Criminal Records 400 W. Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 178
Savannah, GA 31401
912-434-8920
Recorder’s Court 133 Montgomery Street, Room 101
Savannah, GA 31401
912-652-7425
CCPD Records Unit 295 Police Memorial Drive
Savannah, GA 31406
912-652-6988

Chatham County Sheriff / Jail Area

Chatham County Court Complex

Final official action routes

Chatham County Arrest, Jail and Court Action Center

Use jail records for booking information, the arresting agency for the police narrative, and the applicable court for the prosecution history and final result.

24-Hour Bookings Search the most recent Chatham County jail arrests. 72-Hour Bookings Extend the search to recent arrests from the prior three days. Search Court Cases Match the booking to State or Superior Court records. Background / Restriction Review GCIC background-check and record-restriction instructions.
Title-specific answers

Chatham County Arrest Records Search FAQs

1. How do I search Chatham County Georgia arrest records online?

Start with the Chatham County Sheriff’s official 24-hour booking page. If the arrest is no longer on that page, use the 72-hour booking view. Record the person’s DIN, arrest number, arresting agency, charges and bond, then search re:Search GA and the appropriate Chatham County court for the later criminal case.

2. Can I see Chatham County jail bookings from the last three days?

Yes. The Sheriff provides separate 24-hour and 72-hour booking views. The 72-hour page is useful when a recent arrest has already moved off the one-day list.

3. What does DIN mean on a Chatham County jail booking?

The DIN is a detention identifier associated with the person in the Chatham County jail system. Keep the DIN when contacting Jail Records, Booking, visitation or other correctional services because it helps distinguish the inmate record.

4. Does a Chatham County booking mean the person was convicted?

No. A booking records a custody event and the charges associated with the arrest. Charges can later change or be dismissed. Use the applicable Recorder’s, State, Superior or municipal court record to determine the later outcome.

5. How do I search Chatham County criminal court cases?

Chatham County’s court system links users to re:Search GA for public case information. State Court maintains misdemeanor and traffic criminal matters, while the Superior Court Criminal Records Division handles indicted criminal cases such as felony proceedings.

6. How do I get a Chatham County arrest or police report?

First look at the Agency field on the jail booking. If Chatham County Police made the arrest, use the CCPD Records Unit. If Savannah Police made the arrest, use the City of Savannah open-record process. Municipal police agencies such as Pooler or Garden City maintain their own reports.

7. How much does it cost to bond someone out of Chatham County Jail?

The actual bond amount depends on the charge and court order. In addition, the Chatham County Sheriff currently requires a $20 non-refundable bonding fee for every bond. The Sheriff lists cash, qualifying Visa or MasterCard payments, money orders, cashier’s checks and approved local bonding companies as available methods, subject to current rules.

8. Does the Chatham County Sheriff offer criminal background checks?

Yes. The Sheriff’s Criminal History & Fingerprint Unit currently lists a $15 Georgia Crime Information Center name-search background check. The Sheriff describes it as a statewide name search with a published processing time of three to five business days and currently instructs users to submit background-check requests by mail.

9. How much is Chatham County Jail video visitation?

The Sheriff currently lists remote JailATM video visitation at 11 cents per minute, or $2.20 for a 20-minute visit. Available days depend on the inmate’s housing unit, so verify the current unit before scheduling.

10. Can a Chatham County Georgia arrest record be expunged or restricted?

Some records may qualify for Georgia criminal-history record restriction depending on the charge and disposition. The Sheriff instructs applicants to obtain the court disposition and begin the restriction request with the arresting agency. Its current page lists a $25 Sheriff fee and a separate $25 GBI fee when an approved application proceeds to restriction in GCIC.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

24-Hour Jail Bookings DIN, arrest number, agency, bond and charges. Bonding Procedures Bonding fee, payment methods and approved bond companies. Video Visitation JailATM pricing and housing-unit schedule. Criminal History Unit GCIC background checks and record-restriction guidance. Chatham County Courts State, Superior, Recorder’s and other court resources. Superior Criminal Records Indicted criminal cases and record-copy requests. State Court Criminal Division Misdemeanor and traffic criminal records. Chatham County Police Records Incident reports, CAD, video, fees and open records. Savannah Open Records Savannah Police public-record request route.
What was reviewed for this edition: Sheriff leadership and contacts, 24-hour and 72-hour booking systems, booking-field structure, bonding procedures, jail records contacts, remote visitation cost and schedule, 2026 inmate-mail changes, GCIC background-check fee and processing, record-restriction guidance, State and Superior Court criminal routing, Recorder’s Court contact information, court-copy fees, Chatham County Police report fees, public defender contacts and District Attorney information.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Chatham County, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, Chatham County Police Department, Savannah Police Department, Chatham County Courts, Clerk of Superior Court, State Court, Recorder’s Court, District Attorney, Public Defender, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, JailATM or any Chatham County municipality.

Arrest, booking, bond, court, visitation, mail, background-check and public-record information can change. Records can also be corrected, sealed or restricted after publication. Verify consequential information directly with the agency responsible for the record.

Editorial verification date: August 19, 2026.

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