Records

Welcome to the Records Division. Rebecca Holcomb supervises the Records Division for the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office. The Records Division maintains records for the Sheriff’s Office, supervising the Data Entry Clerks and Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC), maintaining yearly statistics for Sheriff Sisk and handling open records requests among many other duties.

Data Entry Clerks have an important role in the daily operations of the Sheriff’s Office. In addition to assisting the public who visit the Sheriff’s Office, our Data Entry Clerks answer incoming phone calls, enter all warrants, citations, civil processes, and subpoenas into the records management system. Data Entry Clerks are also responsible for running criminal histories on Catoosa County citizens, expungements and firearms (handgun) permits. Data Entry Clerks maintain bond information and disseminate inmate information to the District Attorney and State Solicitor’s Offices. Contact is essential with outside agencies in reference to transferring inmates from other facilities, working with offices such as Child Support Enforcement, Parole, Probation, Superior Court, Magistrate Court and Probate Court.

The Data Entry Clerks work closely with the Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) to ensure data is entered correctly into the State and Nationwide Systems for wanted persons, stolen vehicles, articles, protection orders, etc…  The Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) coordinates and maintains all documentation and information relating to the Georgia Crime Information Center for CJIS network related matters. The Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) is responsible for GCIC terminal operator training in the Catoosa County E-911 center, Catoosa County detention facility, and Data Entry Division. The Terminal Agency Coordinator maintains record of certification for each terminal operator and is responsible for by-yearly audits by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The Terminal Agency Coordinator also enters warrants into the GCIC/NCIC (Georgia Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center) and maintains their validations.

Visitors to the Sheriff’s Office are greeted by Data Entry Clerks who assist in meeting the needs of the visitor. Here, civilians can obtain bond iniformation on inmates, apply for criminal history background information, obtain expungement packets, submit firearms applications obtained from the probate court, make visitation appointments and add money to an inmates commissary or phone accounts.

If the visitor needs to speak with a deputy and/or supervisor, make an appointment with Sheriff Sisk the Clerks will be able to assist in the appropriate manner. The Sheriff’s Office lobby is open 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. After hours or on the weekend, an intercom is located under the reception counter for direct contact with the Jail Control Room.

Email Contacts

•   catoosarecords@catoosacountyga.gov
•   rebecca.holcomb@catoosacountyga.gov

Frequently Asked Questions for the Records Division

How can I obtain a criminal history?

You must be a Catoosa County resident with a valid Catoosa Georgia driver’s license. If you do not have a valid Georgia driver’s license from Catoosa County you must show proof of residence. You will fill out a criminal history form and pay $10 exact change. You will be able to pick up your history in 24 hours. No one can pick up a history except for the person requesting a history.

How can I obtain a firearm permit?

A firearm permit must be applied for at the Catoosa County Probate Office located in the courthouse. You will be required to fill out an application and pay a fee for the permit. The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office will fingerprint individuals from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with no charge. For more information you can look up Georgia gun laws online.

How can I expunge an arrest?

If you were arrested before July 2013 you can fill out an expungement form (page 1) at the sheriff’s office. You will need to bring your disposition from the court along with $25 exact change. The sheriff’s office will fill out their portion (page 2) and send the expungement package to the district attorney’s office for approval or denial. You will be notified by phone if the expungement has been approved and given instructions for the next step. This may take 3–5 business days. If you were arrested after July 2013 you will need to speak with the prosecutor of the case, either the district attorneys office or the state solicitor’s office.

Who can be fingerprinted and for what?

The sheriff’s office personnel will fingerprint Catoosa residents only, free of charge. If you need fingerprinting for nursing, insurance etc, you must show a Catoosa Georgia driver’s license. If you are in need of a full back ground check and fingerprints you will need to visit the G.A.P.S. website at www.ga.cogentid.com.

How do I file for an open records request?

To access records and submit your requests, please visit our official website
www.catoosacountysheriff.com and look for the Open Records Request link located at the top
left corner of the homepage.
Once there, you’ll be able to click on the “Submit a Request” button and select the Sheriff’s
Office Records tab from the options provided.

How can I obtain a temporary protective order (TPO)?

You will have to contact the Family Crisis Center for a TPO. For assistance you can contact the Family Crisis Center is at (706) 638-0402 or (423) 394-3580.

How can I obtain a restraining order?

You will have to contact an attorney for a restraining order.