What are Walker County Arrest Records?
Walker County arrest records are official documents that show the statistics of all arrests that occurred within the county. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) compiles information from law enforcement arrest reports and publishes statewide adult and juvenile arrest reports each year. Interested parties may view arrest details such as age, race, sex of the offender, and type of offense committed.
Crime Statistics
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains annual crime statistics for every county in the State. The Bureau also provides a searchable Crime Statistics Database to view crime statistics in Walker County by month, year, and offense type. According to crime data for Walker County, in 2017 there were 1,902 crimes reported in the county. These included 4 murders, 5 rapes, 24 robberies, 259 aggravated assaults, 371 burglaries, 1,063 larcenies, 169 motor vehicle thefts, and 7 arsons. Between 2013 and 2017, crime fell by -53.42% in the county. However, a breakdown reveals that only 3 out of 8 major crimes went down: burglary (-31. 3%), larceny (-29.09%), and rape (-50%). Murder rose by 100%, robbery (26.32%), aggravated assault (57.93%), motor vehicle theft (56.48%), and arson (250%).
What are Walker County Criminal Records?
Walker County criminal records are documents that contain the criminal histories of county residents. A criminal record may include identifying details of the subject, convictions, arrest data, charges, incarceration information, and details of the offenses. In the county, criminal history records may be obtained from the Walker County Sheriff’s Office.
How Do I Get Walker County Criminal Records?
Walker County Criminal Records can be obtained at the Sheriff’s Office. To obtain personal criminal records, interested parties must submit a completed name-based Criminal History Information Consent/Inquiry Form. Third-party requests can be made using the Georgia Felony History Request Form. Completed forms should be sent to:
Walker County Sheriff Office
105 South Duke Street
Lafayette Georgia 30728
Phone: (706) 638-1909
The GBI offers the Georgia Felon Search website. Interested parties may search and view conviction records with a subject’s name, race, date of birth, and sex. It costs $15 per record search. Pay with a credit card.
How to Find Walker County Sex Offender Information
The Sheriff’s Office maintains a Sex Offender Registry at the county level. County residents may view sex offenders by name, age, race, address, city, zip code, and offense committed. Individuals may also sign up to receive email alerts when a sex offender moves into their area. At state level, the GBI maintains the Georgia Sex Offender Registry. Search for offenders by offense type, first and last name, county, gender, race, incarcerated status, address, and zip code.
How do I Visit an Inmate in Walker County Jail?
Walter County has one jail that is run by the Sheriff’s Office. It has a capacity of 200 inmates and is located at 105 South Duke Street, LaFayette, GA 30728. Its contact number is (706) 638-1909. Visit an inmate at the jail facility between 12:00 p.m to 4:30 p.m and 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Weekend visitations start from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.and 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visitors may also use the online video service provided by the jail to visit an inmate remotely on Monday to Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday to Sunday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m and 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Each inmate has a 20-minute visitation limit.
Where and How to Find Walker County Inmate Information
To find Walker County jail information such as currently incarcerated inmates or how to deposit money into an inmate’s commissary, contact the jail on (706) 638-1909. An interested party may also lookup an inmate with his/her last name or date of birth using the Automated Inmate Information System. To use this service, call the jail on (706) 638-1909, press 3 for Detention, and 1 to access the system.
What are Walker County Court Records?
Walker County Court Records are the official case files from cases tried in Walker County Courts. In the county, the Clerk of Superior Court provides the public access to the Court Docket Website. Interested parties may search and view civil and criminal case dockets by entering the party’s name, case number, or CSE number. In the State, the Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts provides online access to search and view court records in Walker County.
Location of all Courts in Walker County
There is a Superior Court, State Court, Magistrate Court, Juvenile Court, Probate Court, and 4 Municipal Courts in Walker County. Find below the contact details of the courts.
Walker County Superior Court
103 South Duke Street
P.O. Box 1125
LaFayette, GA 30728
Phone: (706) 638-1742
Fax: (706) 638-1779
Walker County State Court
103 South Duke Street
P.O. Box 1125
LaFayette, GA 30728
Phone: (706) 638-1742
Fax: (706) 638-1779
Walker County Juvenile Court
103 South Duke Street
P.O. Box 1125
LaFayette, GA 30728
Phone: (706) 638-1742
Fax: (706) 638-1779
Walker County Magistrate Court
102 Napier Street
LaFayette, GA 30728
Phone: (706) 638-1217
Fax: (706) 638-1218
Walker County Probate Court
103 South Duke Street
P.O. Box 436
LaFayette, GA 30728
Phone: (706) 638-2852
Fax: (706) 638-2869
Chickamauga Municipal Court
103 Crittenden Avenue
P.O. Box 69
Chickamauga, GA 30707
Phone: (706) 375-3172
LaFayette Municipal Court (Office)
208 North Main Street
LaFayette, GA 30728
Phone: (706) 639-1542
LaFayette Municipal Court (Sessions)
City Hall
207 South Duke Street
Lookout Mountain Municipal Court
1214 Lula Lake Road
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
Phone: (706) 820-1586
Fax: (706) 820-0138
Rossville Municipal Court (Office)
400 McFarland Avenue
Rossville, GA 30741
Phone: (706) 866-1325
Rossville Municipal Court (Sessions)
City Hall
500 McFarland Avenue
What are Walker County Vital Records
Walker County vital records are official documents of vital events such as births, deaths, marriages, and deaths that occurred in the county. The Walker County Clerk of Probate Court issues copies of marriage and divorce records. Birth and death records may be obtained from the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Where and How to Get Walker County Divorce Records
Request copies of divorce records at the Clerk of Probate Court’s Office. Contact the office with the following details:
103 South Duke Street
Room 101
LaFayette, GA 30728
Phone: (706) 638-2852
Fax: (706) 638-2869
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
The Georgia Department of Health also offers certified copies of divorce verification for divorces that took place from June 1952 to August 1996. It costs $10 per copy. Fill a Divorce Verification Request, enclose the fee and a copy of valid photo ID. Mail all three to the address below. It takes 8 to 10 weeks to process mail requests.
State Office of Vital Records
1680 Phoenix Boulevard
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30349
Where and How to Get Walker County Marriage Records
Obtain marriage records from the Walker County Probate Court. Requesters may visit the office at the address below or order online.
103 South Duke Street
P.O. Box 436
LaFayette, GA 30728
Phone: (706) 638-2852
Fax: (706) 638-2869
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Orders online cost $14. This fee is payable using a Visa or MasterCard. Applicants are required to know the first and last name of the groom, and the marriage date.
Where and How to Get Walker County Birth Records
The Georgia Department of Public Health issues copies of birth records from 1919 to present. Order copies by mail or in person at the county or state Vital Records Office. It costs $25 for first copies and $10 for additional copies. Use a Request for Search of Birth Form to make the order. Attach a copy of acceptable identification and the relevant fee. Visit either address below in person or send the request via mail:
County Office of Vital Records
Walker County Health Department
603 East Villanow Street
P.O. Box 609
LaFayette, GA 30728
Phone: (706) 638-5577
Fax: (706) 638-5543
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday); 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Tuesday); 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Friday)
State Office of Vital Records
1680 Phoenix Boulevard
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30349
Phone: (404) 679-4702
It takes 8-10 weeks to process mail requests. People who make in-person requests can obtain copies of birth records on the same day.
Where and How to Get Walker County Death Records
The Georgia Department of Public Health issues copies of death records from 1919 to date to qualified parties. To order, hand-deliver or mail a completed Request for Search of Death Form, along with a copy of valid photo ID and the applicable fees to the state or county Vital Records Records office below:
County Office of Vital Records
Walker County Health Department
603 East Villanow Street
P.O. Box 609
LaFayette, GA 30728
Phone: (706) 638-5577
Fax: (706) 638-5543
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday); 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Tuesday); 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Friday)
State Office
Walker County Clerk
1680 Phoenix Boulevard
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30349
Phone: (404) 679-4702
It costs $25 for first copies and $10 for additional copies. For mail requests, pay using a check or money order made out to the State Office of Vital Records. Processing times include 8-10 weeks for mail requests and same day service for in-person requests.
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
