Mitchell County Information
Mitchell County can be found in the state of Georgia. In 2020, Mitchell County had a total population of 21,755. The seat in Mitchell County is Camilla.
The county was founded in 1857.
Sources conflict as to whether Mitchell County was named for David Brydie Mitchell, the 27th Governor of Georgia, or for Henry Mitchell, a general in the Revolutionary War.
Mitchell County Arrest Records
Arrest records are kept on every crime in Mitchell County. These crimes are split into two main types, violent crime and property crime. In Mitchell County, there were 28 violent and 198 property crimes in 2021. Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office can be contacted at:
Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff: W.E. Bozeman
4815 Highway 37 East
P.O. Box 28
Camilla, GA 31730
Phone: (229) 336-2030
Fax: (229) 336-2036
Mitchell County Criminal Records
Mitchell County keeps a variety of criminal records frequently updated, including jail and inmate records. A search tool can allow members of the public in Mitchell County to access criminal records. Using the tool, people living in Mitchell County can search for any person in jail or on release in the surrounding area.
In the state of Georgia, with Mitchell County included, the police have to keep an updated register of any and all sex offenders within their jurisdictional borders. Any person working, attending school, or incarcerated in the area is also included on the list if they are a registered sex offender. This register is made available to the public, as is the right of those living in Mitchell County. Residents of Mitchell County can look up any offender near to their home, as is their right. The search is performed after the user enters a zip code. The tool will then reveal each and every offender in the Mitchell County area. Record seekers may also search for known offenders by name. Incarcerated and non-compliant offenders are also included in the search.
Mitchell County Court Records
In Mitchell County, the county courthouse is in place to oversee all family, criminal, and civil cases. All Mitchell County records are maintained by the court clerk. Court records in Mitchell County can be accessed in person at:
Mitchell County Courthouse
Clerk of Superior Court: Adayna B. Broome
11 West Broad Street
Room 109
P.O. Box 427
Camilla, GA 31730
Hours:
8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Phone: (229) 336-2021
Fax: (229) 336-9866
In Georgia, including Mitchell County, the Court of Appeals can oversee any contested lower court case. Including Mitchell County, these lower courts refer to the 159 superior and trial courts across the 159 Georgia counties.
NOTE - In Mitchell County, regular records can be sent by mail, email, or fax. Mail is the only option for official or certified records, on the other hand.
Mitchell County Public Records
Vital records are kept on every resident in the state of Georgia. These vital records include documents relating to a person’s most important milestone events throughout their life. For example, these vital records usually involve births, marriages, deaths, and divorces. The vital record collection is assisted by Mitchell County. Counties are usually in charge of collecting and passing on vital files. Counties like Mitchell County store all marriage records in Georgia. In the past, Mitchell County has also been in charge of collecting birth and death records. Vital records in Mitchell County include birth certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees, marriage licenses, divorce certificates, marriage certificates, and more. These records are stored in one central state registry. All vital records, including those from Mitchell County, can be used for future statistical analysis.
All public domain records can be accessed and copied by members of the public in Mitchell County. Residents are granted this right through the 1959 Open Records Act. The 1959 Open Records Act was amended in 2012. To purchase public records, a person must visit the local office at:
Mitchell County Clerk’s Office
11 West Broad Street
Room 102
P.O. Box 427
Camilla, GA 31730
Phone: (229) 336-2021
Fax: (229) 336-9866
NOTE - Anyone looking to obtain records in person should be aware that the office opens between 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. A valid photo ID is needed to obtain records. For example, a driver's license or state ID. The requesting party must submit their requests in writing.
