Records Request
The Records Unit is responsible for responding to Open Records Requests in accordance with the Georgia Open Records Act O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. This includes but is not limited to:
Reports for incidents reported to the RCSO
Vehicle accident reports responded to by the RCSO
Body/Dash cam footage (send to [email protected])
Open Records Requests can be made in person*, by fax, email, or via postal mail to the following:
Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Open Records Request
911 Chambers Drive
Conyers, Georgia 30013
Phone: 770-278-8001
Fax: 770-785-2494
Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, except on county holidays.
ALL requests for body or dash cam footage are processed though the Crime Scene Division and should be sent to the following email address.
Please note that the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office does not have access to 911 CAD, video, or call history. Emergency 911 is a separate agency from the Sheriff’s Office and any requests for 911 documents or video should be sent to them using the following email address.
Requested documents are 10¢ per page plus the hourly salary of the lowest-paid qualified personnel that could pull the information after the first 15 minutes.
Incident & Accident Report Requests
The Records Unit is responsible for the processing, retention, and storage of incident reports and accident reports. Incident reports, as well as accident reports, are generally made available for dissemination to the public and other authorized individuals within 3 to 5 business days from the date the incident or accident was filed. All reports may be obtained either in person, fax, mail, or email.
Fees
Accident Reports: $5 per report/per copy (No charge for those individuals involved) or
- Exact cash
- Business checks
- Certified checks
- Money orders made payable to The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office
- No personal checks
Background Checks: $10 cash ( additional $4 for debit/credit payments)
Report Request
Common process Service fees
Service |
Fee |
Service for each copy of Summons and Process | $50 |
Service of an action from another county | $50 |
Serving each subpoena | $10 |
Each levy or Writ of Fieri Facias | $50 |
Executing Bill of Sale of personal property | $20 |
Executing a Writ of Dispossessory | $25 |
Search and return of Nulla Bona | $20 |
Additional Fees
Additional Sheriff’s Fees are found in the Official Code of Georgia 15-16-21.
Payment Options
Sheriff’s Service Fees are costs which are required to be paid in advance. These costs may be tendered by Cash, Money Order, Credit Cards (Visa/Mastercard) or Certified Bank Check. Checks drawn of the business accounts of a legal practice are also acceptable. Personal Checks are not accepted.
All checks should be made payable to the Rockdale County Sheriff.