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Are Georgia Mugshots Public? Your Guide to Accessing Arrest Records

"In the state of Georgia, public access to government records is governed by the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq.). This law establishes the fundamental principle that the public has a right to view and obtain copies of records maintained by state and local agencies, including law enforcement. Because mugshots—or booking photographs—are considered public records generated during the intake process at jails and detention centers, they are generally accessible to the public. However, the ease of access depends largely on the specific jurisdiction and the sheriff’s office or police department that processed the individual. Wh..."

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