Sheriff's Office FAQs

• Complete application and return to Sheriff's Office
• You will be contacted for an interview

The White County Sheriff's Office cannot issue a Temporary Protective Order, or TPO. 

To obtain a TPO, the petitioner must start the process with the Clerk's Office. If the petitioner has previously reported any Domestic Violence incidents, it will help to have the report number(s), or copies of the report(s), available. After completing the paperwork in the Clerk's Office, the petitioner will be seen by a judge, who will either approve or deny the request for the order.

Once the TPO is granted it is sent to the Sheriff's Office, at which point the Sheriff's Office will attempt to serve it. There are no costs associated with getting a TPO.

The TPO must be obtained in the county where the perpetrator lives. The petitioner will need the perpetrators valid physical address to be properly served with the TPO. The Sheriff's Office does not, nor does the Clerk's Office, have the resources to locate an address for the petition.

For any additional information or questions regarding qualifications, please contact the White County Clerk of Court Office at 706-865-2613.

Circle Of Hope is another outlet that can help victim's get a TPO.  Circle Of Hope number is 706-776-4673 or 1-800-334-2836. 

How do I obtain a Criminal History?

• Consent form signed in person
• Need copy of drivers license
• Fee: $10.00 CASH ONLY (EXACT CHANGE)
• MONDAY -FRIDAY 8:00 AM  5:00 PM

Both reports can be obtain at the White County Sheriff's Office

• MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• NO CHARGE FOR INCIDENT REPORTS
• ACCIDENT REPORTS  $2.00 (CASH ONLY)

Accident reports may also be obtained online by going to www.BuyCrash.com.

At this time, incident reports cannot be obtained online.

"Whites" will no longer be accepted at the White County Sheriff's Office. Any articles of clothing needed by inmates must be purchased through store call. You may add funds to inmate accounts by clicking HERE or by the methods listed HERE.

Questions? Contact Inmate Services Direct Line: 706-219-7846

• Postcards Only in original state, written in blue or black ink only
• Inmates are allowed 4 pictures up to 3 x 5 (NO NUDITY OR ANYTHING INAPPROPRIATE) can be sent in an envelope, envelope must be marked photos enclosed with no other correspondence in envelope.
• Money orders can also be sent via envelope but must be marked with "inmates account" and name with no other correspondence 
• Legal mail will be accepted.
• NO CARE PACKAGES

Please refer to the Detention Division page for more information. 

Any questions, contact Inmate Services Direct Line: 706-219-7846