Open Records
Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70)
The Georgia Open Records Act permits the appointment of a Records Custodian to manage all public records requests. The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office requires that all Open Records Requests be submitted in writing.
Records Custodian
Erica Snelgrove
Phone: 478-945-3357
Email: erica.snelgrove@twiggssheriff.org
Requesting Records
Incident and Vehicle Crash Reports
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Initial Incident Reports
Request by email or complete the Open Records Request Form found in the Forms section of this website. -
Vehicle Crash Reports
Available to non-involved parties for a fee of $5.00.
Reports can be delivered via email, fax, or mail. To pick up in person, call 478-945-3357 to confirm availability.
Fee Waiver
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Individuals named in the report are entitled to one free copy.
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Additional or delayed requests: $0.25 per page.
Monthly Jail Booking and Undocumented Alien Arrest Report
In accordance with O.C.G.A. 42-4-14 and 42-4-16I, the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office provides a Monthly Jail Booking and Undocumented Alien Arrest Report.
For additional information related to this report, requests must be submitted in writing to the Records Custodian.
Open Records Request Requirements
Written requests must include:
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Requestor’s full name, phone number, return address, and email (if applicable)
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Specific details about the records: names, dates, times, and locations
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Reference to the appropriate Georgia public record law
The Records Custodian will respond within three business days (excluding weekends and holidays) with an estimated cost before processing your request.
Legal and Sensitive Information
In compliance with O.C.G.A. 50-18-72, some records may be redacted or withheld due to sensitive or legal restrictions, such as video or audio files.
For cases involving individuals awaiting trial, all requests beyond the Initial Incident Report must be directed to the District Attorney’s Office through the appropriate discovery motions.
