Search Savannah Jail Mugshots

Savannah jail mugshots are taken at the Chatham County Detention Center when someone gets booked into custody. Savannah is the oldest city in Georgia, a major port city on the coast, and home to about 147,800 residents. All arrests made by the Savannah Police Department and other local agencies get processed through the Chatham County jail. The Chatham County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps all booking records. You can view recent bookings online through the sheriff's office website.

Where Savannah Bookings Go

Savannah does not run its own jail. All arrests in the city get booked at the Chatham County Detention Center. The jail sits at 1074 Carl Griffin Drive, Savannah, GA 31405. The Chatham County Sheriff's Office operates the facility and processes bookings around the clock. Whether you are arrested by Savannah police, Chatham County deputies, or state officers, the booking goes through the same place.

The Chatham County Sheriff's Office main office is at 1050 Carl Griffin Drive. Call the booking line at 912-651-3700 any time. That number runs 24 hours a day. The front lobby is at 912-652-7785 for general questions during business hours. Every person brought into custody at the Chatham County jail gets a mugshot taken during intake, along with fingerprints and personal details.

The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department handles most law enforcement in the city. Officers make arrests across the city, and all of those go to the county jail for processing. The department does not keep its own booking records or jail roster. You check the county system to find mugshots from Savannah arrests.

How to Search Savannah Jail Mugshots

The Chatham County Sheriff's Office posts recent bookings on its website. You can view arrests from the past 24 hours or the past 72 hours. Each entry shows the person's name, booking date, charges, and a mugshot when one is on file. The tool is free to use and does not need an account. This is the fastest way to check recent Savannah arrests.

The online booking search only covers recent arrests. If you need to find a mugshot from more than 72 hours ago, contact the sheriff's office directly. Call 912-651-3700 or visit in person at the sheriff's office in Savannah. Staff can look up older records and let you know if the booking photo is still on file.

The screenshot below shows the GDC offender search form, which covers state prison inmates from Savannah and all Georgia counties.

This GDC tool is useful when someone from Savannah has been convicted and moved to a state prison.

For inmates who were convicted in Savannah and sent to state prison, use the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search. This tool covers all state prison inmates. You can search by name, GDC ID, or case number. The county booking search and the GDC search are two separate systems. The county site shows local jail inmates. The GDC site shows people serving state sentences.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation handles statewide criminal history checks. This is useful when you need records that go beyond Savannah and Chatham County. A full background check through the GBI requires fingerprints and a processing fee.

Georgia Mugshot Laws in Savannah

Booking photos from Savannah are subject to Georgia state law. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 limits how the Chatham County Sheriff's Office can share mugshots. The law says that anyone who asks for a booking photo must sign a statement that the photo will not be placed on a site that charges for removal. This was passed in 2014 to crack down on mugshot exploitation websites.

If your Savannah arrest was dismissed or you were found not guilty, O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 may let you restrict your record. Once restricted, the jail mugshot and booking data are sealed from public view. Apply through the arresting agency or the GBI. The process takes time, and there is a fee involved. Talk to a lawyer or legal aid group in Savannah to see if you qualify.

Some websites grab booking photos from jails and charge money to take them down. Under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5, this practice is against state law. If your Savannah mugshot is on one of these sites, send a written request to the site first. If they do not remove it within 30 days, file a complaint with the Georgia Consumer Protection Division. The state can take action against sites that refuse to comply.

Open Records in Savannah

Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public access to government records, including booking data from the Chatham County jail. You can request arrest reports, booking logs, and incident reports. Agencies must respond within three business days. You do not have to give a reason for your request.

Copy fees are capped at 10 cents per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. The sheriff's office can charge for search time if the request takes more than 15 minutes to process. For mugshot photos, the extra rules in § 35-1-19 apply. You will need to sign the required statement before the office releases a booking photo.

Send your open records request to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office at 1050 Carl Griffin Drive, Savannah, GA 31405. Be specific. Include the person's name, the date of arrest if you know it, and what records you want. Clear requests get processed faster.

Savannah Legal Resources

Georgia Legal Services Program serves the Savannah area and helps low-income residents with legal issues. Call 1-800-498-9469 or visit glsp.org to find out if you qualify. They handle questions about arrest records, record restriction, and consumer rights related to mugshot sites.

The Savannah Bar Association can refer you to local attorneys. The Georgia State Bar referral line at 1-800-392-5660 is another option. For mugshot exploitation complaints, the Consumer Protection Division takes reports and can explain your rights under Georgia law. Savannah residents have several paths to get help with booking record issues.

Nearby Cities

These cities near Savannah have their own pages with local jail mugshot info. Each explains which county handles bookings in that area.