Baker County Information
The US state of Georgia is the home to Baker County. In 2020, Baker County had a total population of 2,876. Baker County's seat is Newton.
The county was founded on December 12, 1825.
The county is named for Colonel John Baker, a hero of the American Revolutionary War.
Baker County Arrest Records
Each arrest record is collected and maintained in Baker County. All Baker County arrests are separated into property crime and violent crime. Crimes for this county have not maintained frequent reporting, and as such, cannot be recorded. Baker County Sheriff's Office can be contacted at:
Baker County Sheriff's Office
167 Baker Place
P.O. Box 441
Newton, GA 39870
Phone: (229) 734-3003
Baker County Criminal Records
Baker County documents criminal activities in the form of criminal records. These records cover murders, rapes, burglaries, arson, motor vehicle theft, assaults, and crimes of sexual nature. Baker County keeps a variety of criminal records regularly updated, including jail and inmate records. Residents can access the records by using a search tool. Members of the public in Baker County can use the search tool to find nearby inmates or those on release.
In Baker County and the entire state of Georgia, the police are required to maintain an up-to-date register of all sex offenders in the area. This includes those living in Baker County, as well as those working, attending school, and incarcerated. Members of the public in Baker County have the fundamental right to view this register. People can then use this register to search for any offender near to their home. Offenders can be found using the search tool. Residents simply have to enter their desired zip code into the search tool. The search tool will then tell the user every offender located within the area. A person may also search for known offenders by name. This may include incarcerated or non-compliant offenders.
Baker County Court Records
In Baker County, all criminal, family, and civil cases are overseen by the county courthouse. The court clerk maintains all court records in Baker County. Members of the public in Baker County can purchase court records at:
Baker County Courthouse
167 Baker Place
P.O. Box 10
Newton, GA 39870
Phone: (229) 734-3004
Fax: (229) 734-7770
In Georgia, including Baker County, the Court of Appeals can oversee any contested lower court case. These lower courts refer to the 159 superior and trial courts across the 159 Georgia counties, including Baker County.
NOTE - In Baker County, normal records may be sent to residents by fax, email, or mail once payment has been received. On the other hand, official or certified records in Baker County can only be delivered via mail.
Baker County Public Records
All Baker County residents have vital records kept on them. A resident's key milestone life events are documented by these vital records. For example, these vital records usually involve births, marriages, deaths, and divorces. In Georgia, Baker County is an important part of collecting these files. In Georgia, counties such as Baker County are often in charge of collecting the records and passing them on to the state. Individual counties such as Baker County are currently in charge of storing all relevant marriage records. Throughout history, counties like Baker County have also been in charge of collecting both birth and death records. The records in question include birth certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees, marriage licenses, divorce certificates, marriage certificates, and more. One central registry holds all state vital records, including those from Baker County. They can later be used for statistical analysis.
Vital records can be accessed and copied by residents in Baker County. This is because the state of Georgia passed the Open Records Act back in 1959, giving members of the public the fundamental right to access any and all public records. The 1959 Open Records Act was amended in 2012. To obtain public records in Baker County, a person must enquire at:
Baker County Clerk’s Office
167 Baker Place
P.O. Box 548
Newton, GA 39870
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Phone: (229) 734-3004
Fax: (229) 734-7770
Records in Baker County, and across Georgia, are not free. The first birth record copy costs $25, with each additional copy costing an extra $5. The first death record copy also costs $25, with each additional copy also costing an extra $5.
NOTE - Please be aware that the office only opens from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Those looking to request documents must also bring some form of photo identification. Acceptable IDs include a driver's license or state ID. Baker County residents must also put the request to access public records in writing.
