Open Records
Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70)
The Georgia Open Records Act allows for the appointment of a Records Custodian to handle all records requests. The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office requires all requests under this Act to be submitted in writing.
Records Custodian
Erica Snelgrove is the designated Records Custodian. She can be contacted at:
📞 Phone: 478-945-3357
📧 Email: erica.snelgrove@twiggssheriff.org
Requesting Records
Incident and Vehicle Crash Reports
- Initial Incident Reports: May be requested via email or by using the Open Records Request Form in the Forms section of this website.
- Vehicle Crash Reports: Available for $5.00 for non-involved parties.
Reports can be provided via email, fax, or mail. For in-person pickup, call 478-945-3357 to ensure availability.
- Fee Waiver:
- Parties named in the report are entitled to one free copy.
- Additional or delayed requests are subject to a charge of $0.25 per page.
Monthly Jail Booking and Undocumented Alien Arrest Report
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§ 42-4-14 and 42-4-16I, the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office compiles and provides a Monthly Jail Booking and Undocumented Alien Arrest Report.
The report is available via a downloadable link:
Monthly Jail Booking and Undocumented Alien Arrest Report
Requests for additional information regarding this report must be submitted in writing to the Records Custodian.
Open Records Request Requirements
Written requests must include the following:
- Requestor’s name, phone number, return address, and (if applicable) email address.
- Specific details: Names, dates, times, and locations of the information requested.
- Reference to the appropriate Georgia public record law under which the request is made.
The Records Custodian will respond within three business days (excluding weekends and holidays) to provide an estimate of charges before processing the request.
Legal and Sensitive Information
The release of public records complies with Georgia Law (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72). Certain sensitive information, such as video/audio files, may be exempt and could be redacted or denied.
For cases involving individuals awaiting trial, requests for records beyond the initial incident report must be made through the District Attorney’s Office via appropriate discovery motions.