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Brooks County Background Information

Brooks County is in the US state of Georgia. As revealed by a census, Brooks County had a population of 16,301 in 2020. The seat in Brooks County is Quitman.

The county was founded on December 11, 1858.

It was named after Preston Brooks, a member of Congress before the Civil War.

Brooks County Arrest Records

In Brooks County, arrest records are collected and maintained on each crime. Violent crimes and property crimes represent the two main classes of criminal offenses in Brooks County. In 2021, within Brooks County, there were 28 violent and 118 property crimes. Brooks County Sheriff's Office can be contacted at:

Brooks County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff: Mike Dewey
109 E. Screven St
Quitman, GA 31643
Phone: (229) 263-7558
Fax: (229) 263-7559

Brooks County Criminal Records

Brooks 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. There are regularly updated criminal records in Brooks County, including jail and inmate records. The records can be accessed by residents through a search tool. Using the tool, people living in Brooks County can search for any person in jail or on release in the surrounding area.

In the state of Georgia, with Brooks County included, the police have to keep an updated register of any sex offenders within their jurisdictional borders. This does not solely include those living in Brooks County but also those working, attending school, and incarcerated. This up-to-date register is then made available to the public, as is the fundamental right of anyone living in Brooks County. Therefore, residents in Brooks County can search for any offender near their home. The search tool simply asks for a zip code to search. The search tool will then list each offender found within a radius of that location. As well as location searches, the tool also allows people to search for specific offenders. These include non-compliant and incarcerated offenders.

Brooks County Court Records

In Brooks County, all criminal, family, and civil cases are overseen by the county courthouse. Each individual court record in Brooks County is maintained by the court clerk. To purchase court records, a person must visit the local office at

Brooks County Courthouse
Court Clerk: Belinda Wheeler
1 Screven Street, Suite 6
Quitman, GA 31643
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday (Except Holidays)
Phone: (229) 263-4747
Fax: (229) 263-8054, (229) 263-5050
Email: bwheeler@brookscountyga.gov

In the state of Georgia, the Court of Appeals has the power to oversee any lower court case in which one party appeals. The courts overseen by the Court of Appeals include the 159 superior and trial courts in the 159 Georgia counties, like Brooks County.

NOTE - Usually, records can be sent via fax, email, or mail in Brooks County. However, mail delivery is the only option for official or certified records.

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Brooks County Public Records

The state of Georgia records vital documents on all residents, including those in Brooks County. These records include a residents' most important life events. These vital records often refer to a person's birth, death, marriage, divorce, and more. Brooks County plays a pivotal role in collecting these vital records. Counties are often charged with collecting documents and passing on copies to the state government. Marriage records in Georgia are stored by counties such as Brooks County. In the past, Brooks County has also been in charge of collecting birth and death records. The records in question include birth certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees, marriage licenses, divorce certificates, marriage certificates, and more. In the state of Georgia, every single one of these vital records is stored together in one central registry. They can later be used for statistical analysis.

Brooks County residents can access and copy all public records. Brooks County residents can access and copy these files thanks to the 1959 Open Records Act. Changes were made to the 1959 Open Records Act in 2012. Brooks County residents can access public records at:

Brooks County Clerk’s Office
County Clerk: Patricia Williams
610 S Highland Rd,
Quitman, GA 31643
Phone: (229) 263-5561
Fax: (229) 263-8054
Email: pwilliams@brookscountyga.gov

NOTE - Be sure to visit the office during the opening hours between 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. In order to request files, a person must show valid photo identification. For example, a driver's license or state ID. Any request to access public records must be done in writing.