FAQs • Murray County • CivicEngage

I live in the city, and I need to file a crime report. How do I do this?: Other than the crime of identity theft, crimes should be reported based on where the crime occurred. Crimes that occur in the City of Chatsworth should be reported to the Chatsworth Police Department at (706) 695-9667.

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Sheriff’s Department

1. How do I get information about someone that was arrested?: Contact the Murray County Jail at (706) 695-4593. They will advise you if someone has been arrested, the charges brought, and whether or not they will be released on bail, cited, or released on their own recognizance. They can also provide the bail amount.

2. How do I report people dealing drugs?: Please contact your local sheriff's service center for assistance. You will be asked to fill out a contact sheet. The information you provide will then be passed on to the officers working your area.
You can also report anonymously via our online form to the Murray County Sheriff.

3. How do I get assistance with evictions?: For assistance with evictions, please contact the Murray County Magistrate Court at (706) 695-3021.

4. How do I complain about barking dogs?: You should contact the Murray County Animal Control Facility at (706) 695-8003.

5. I was away and when I came home, I found my house had been broken into. Who do I call?: Call 9-1-1 so a deputy can be dispatched to your house. If you believe someone is still in your house, leave, call 9-1-1, and wait for a deputy.

6. How do I get a copy of a crime report?: For crimes reported in Murray County, contact the Sheriff's Records Section at (706) 695-4593. For all others, contact the responsible law enforcement agency.

7. How do I find out if a detective is working my case?: Contact Murray County Sheriff's Office at (706) 695-4592 for the telephone number of the responsible detective section. Ensure that you have your report number and can relate where the crime occurred.

8. How do I get a restraining order?: You should contact the Victim Witness Assistance Program at (706) 272-2273.

9. How do I sue someone in small claims court?: Contact the small claims court at the Murray County Magistrate Court, which can be reached at (706) 517-1400.

10. How do I report my car stolen?: Contact the 9-1-1 Call Center, and a deputy will be dispatched to your location.

11. How to I report housing code violations?: You should contact the Code Enforcement Officer at (706) 517-5899.

12. My car is missing. I think it has been repossessed. Who can I call?: You should contact the financial institution that made the loan for you to purchase the car.

13. What are the crime statistics in my area?: Contact the Sheriff's Department at (706) 695-4592 for the telephone number of the crime analysis section in your area.

14. How do I report cars speeding through my neighborhood?: Contact the 9-1-1 Call Center, and a deputy will be dispatched to your location.

15. How do I get legal papers served?: Contact the Clerk of Superior Court at (706) 695-2932.

16. Who do I contact for child custody issues?: Contact the 9-1-1 Call Center, and a deputy will be dispatched to your location.

17. Why should I file a crime report?: Primarily, you need to ensure that items taken in a crime are identified as stolen property so they can be returned to you if later located. This relates mainly to physical property, but it is just as critical to list account numbers and other personal identifying information may be compromised and later used in other crimes. Secondly, many law enforcement crime prevention resources are focused on using crime statistics from reported crimes. Thirdly, many insurance companies will not process claims related to crimes without a valid report.

18. I live in the city, and I need to file a crime report. How do I do this?: Other than the crime of identity theft, crimes should be reported based on where the crime occurred. Crimes that occur in the City of Chatsworth should be reported to the Chatsworth Police Department at (706) 695-9667.

19. How do I report someone illegally dumping garbage or hazardous materials?: Dumping of hazardous or non-hazardous materials should be reported to the Environmental Code Enforcement Officer at (706) 517-5899. You may also obtain assistance with ongoing dumping problems at your local Sheriff's Service Center.

20. My neighbor and I are not getting along. What can we do?: Contact your local Sheriff's Office at (706) 695-4592 and ask for assistance from a officer.

21. How do I call for a deputy?: For crimes in progress or other life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1. For non-emergency dispatch, call (706) 695-4593.

22. How do I request extra patrols in my neighborhood?: Contact the Sheriff's Department at (706) 695-4592 for assistance in dealing with neighborhood problems. Other resources and options are often more useful and available than extra patrols.

23. How do I report my child being assaulted on the way home from school?: If your child requires medical attention, obtain needed medical assistance and contact the the 9-1-1 Center for a deputy to be dispatched. For other reports, contact the school for assistance from a school resource officer or school safety officer. If the problem is still unresolved, contact the department for assistance at (706) 695-4592.

24. I think someone is using my name and passing forged checks. What can I do?: You need to obtain all available documents from your bank or financial institution. Contact the Sheriff's Department for assistance at (706) 695-4592. In Georgia, identity theft crimes are reported based on where the victim lives, not where the crimes are occurring.

25. How do I report a lost or stolen cellular phone?: Contact the Sheriff's Department (706) 695-4592 or other law enforcement agency in the area where the cellular phone was lost or stolen. You may have to make your report based on where you last had or used your phone. When you call, be sure to have your Electronic Serial Number (ESN). You can obtain this from your cellular telephone company.

26. How do I report a stolen vehicle license plate?: If the entire plate was stolen, contact the Sheriff's Department at (706) 695-4593.

27. I know who stole my property. Why doesn't the Sheriff's Department arrest the person right now?: Deputies arriving at a crime in progress are often able to accomplish an arrest on the spot. Except for critical situations, crimes reported after the fact require detailed gathering of information for investigation. Facts and evidence developed during the investigative process must be sufficient for an arrest warrant to be issued. Often, investigative workload and priorities mean that some cases are not processed as quickly as victims perceive they should be. Knowing who is assigned to your case and providing any additional discovered information is often vital to getting a case resolved.