Valdosta Jail Mugshots

Valdosta jail mugshots are kept at the Lowndes County jail in south Georgia. The Valdosta Police Department makes arrests in the city, but all bookings go through the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office. You can search for jail mugshots tied to Valdosta arrests through the county's inmate search tools or through the state offender database run by the Georgia Department of Corrections. This page covers how to look up Valdosta jail mugshots, what records are public, and how Georgia law shapes access to booking photos from the Lowndes County jail.

Valdosta Police Department

The Valdosta Police Department handles law enforcement in the city. The main office is at 500 N. Toombs Street, Valdosta, GA 31601. Call 229-293-3091 for non-emergency questions. When Valdosta police arrest someone, that person gets booked at the Lowndes County jail. The jail takes the mugshot, records the charges, and assigns an inmate number.

Valdosta is the largest city in Lowndes County and one of the biggest in south Georgia. Home to Valdosta State University, the city sees a mix of local arrests and incidents tied to the college population. All of these go through the same county booking process. You will not find a separate Valdosta city jail. The county runs the only detention center in the area.

Note: For emergencies in Valdosta, call 911.

Search Valdosta Jail Mugshots

The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is the main source for jail mugshots from Valdosta. Contact the sheriff's office to ask about current inmates or recent bookings. They can tell you if a person is in custody. The office may have an online roster or phone lookup for Valdosta arrests processed through the county system.

For state inmates convicted in Valdosta or Lowndes County, the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is a free tool. It covers all state prison inmates. You can search by name, GDC ID, or case number. Mugshots show up when they are on file. This is a separate system from the county jail roster. The GDC covers people who have already been sentenced and moved to state prison from Lowndes County.

The GDC search lets you filter by gender, race, and age range. You can also search by alias, physical traits, scars, and tattoos. It works for both active and inactive offenders. If someone was arrested in Valdosta years ago and later went to state prison, they will show up in this tool.

Lowndes County Jail and Valdosta Bookings

The Lowndes County jail processes all arrests from Valdosta, Hahira, Lake Park, and Remerton. When someone is booked, the jail takes a mugshot, records personal information, and logs the charges. The booking record becomes part of the county jail file.

Lowndes County is in the Southern Judicial Circuit. Pretrial detainees and those serving short sentences stay at the county jail. Inmates sentenced to more than a year typically transfer to the state prison system. At that point, their records move to the GDC database. If you need to find someone recently arrested in Valdosta, start with the county. For older cases, check the GDC search.

Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 restricts how jail mugshots are shared. Law enforcement in Georgia cannot post booking photos on websites except in limited situations. Anyone requesting a Valdosta mugshot must sign a written statement saying the photo will not go on a site that charges for removal. This rule applies to the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office and every other agency in the state.

Valdosta Open Records Requests

You can file an open records request to get jail records from a Valdosta arrest. The Georgia Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives you the right to inspect public records. Send your request to the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office. Be specific about what you need. Include the full name and approximate arrest date if possible.

Georgia agencies must respond within three business days. Copy fees are capped at 10 cents per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. You can inspect records in person at no cost. For mugshot requests, you will also need to complete the affirmation required by O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 before the agency releases the booking photo.

Criminal History Records for Valdosta

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the Georgia Crime Information Center. GCIC keeps criminal history records for the entire state. A record includes arrest data, charges, court outcomes, and custody details. This covers Valdosta arrests as part of the statewide system.

You can get a copy of your own Georgia criminal history from most sheriff's offices or police departments. The GBI office is at 3121 Panthersville Road, Decatur, GA 30034. Call 404-244-2639 for questions. Processing takes three to five business days for most requests. Attorney requests for defendant records under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34 take five to ten business days.

Mugshot Removal for Valdosta Arrests

If a website posted your Valdosta booking photo, Georgia law offers a path to removal. Under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5, mugshot sites must take down photos within 30 days of a written request when the arrest qualifies. Cases that were dismissed, nolle prossed, or not presented to a grand jury are eligible.

The Georgia Consumer Protection Division handles complaints when sites fail to comply. You do not need a lawyer to file. Send a written removal request to the website first. Keep a copy. If the site does not respond within 30 days, file a complaint with the state.

Record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 is another option. Once restricted, your arrest record and mugshot are no longer available to the general public. Guilty pleas and convictions do not qualify for restriction in Georgia. Only certain dispositions like dismissals and dead docketed cases are eligible.

Nearby Cities

These Georgia cities also have pages with jail mugshot search info. Valdosta is the major city in south Georgia, and the nearest qualifying cities are farther north.