Headquarters
2859 Browns Bridge Road
Gainesville, Georgia 30504
Phone: 770-531-6900 Fax: 770-531-7150
South Precinct
7345 Cody Drive
Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542
Phone: 770-533-7704
North Precinct
122 Dean Street
Clermont, GA 30527
Phone: 770-533-7200
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
HALL COUNTY, GEORGIA
Gerald Couch
Greetings from Sheriff Gerald Couch
Dear Citizens of Hall County:
Welcome to the Hall County Sheriff's Office website. We hope that you will be able to use this site to become better informed about your Sheriff’s Office and the services we provide. We are proud to be a part of this community and are committed to seeking out new and innovative ways to provide top quality services to the people.
The Hall County Sheriff's Office is a full service law enforcement agency that provides: 24-hour Uniform Patrol, School Resource Officers, School Crossing Guards, Advance (Youth Education) Program, Neighborhood Watch Programs, Criminal Investigations, Dive Team, SWAT Team, Warrant Service Unit, Civil Process Service, Courthouse Security, Inmate Work Details, Community Service (clean streets) Bus Program, Work Release Program and one of the largest jails in North Georgia with a capacity of 1,134 inmates. Details and photographs of these divisions/units can be viewed through this website.
This website is intended as an informational resource for the citizens of Hall County and the surrounding areas. Our goal for this site is to increase communication between the Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Hall County and to provide a mechanism for public access to frequently requested information that is within the public domain.
Sincerely,
Emergencies
9-1-1
Non-Emergency Dispatch
(770)536-8812
Quick Links
Our Mission statement
The men and women of the Hall County Sheriff’s Office are dedicated to the protection of all we serve. We provide exceptional law enforcement services in a professional manner, without fear or favor, malice or ill will, free from prejudice, with leadership, integrity, and respect.
Courthouse Security
Everyone who enters the Hall County Courthouse must pass through a secure checkpoint and are subject to screening by the assigned deputies and security officers. When entering the courthouse, follow the instructions given by the court security personnel to include:
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Removing all items from your pockets and placing them in the provided trays
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All bags, purses, strollers, packages and brief cases must be placed on the conveyor belt to be screened
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If you alarm when walking through the metal detector, follow the directions of the court personnel
The Official Code of Georgia, O.C.G.A. 16-11-126-127, prohibits the introduction of any weapons designed for offense or defense into the courthouse. The following additional items are prohibited from entering the courthouse:
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Knives (of any size)
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Guns (of any type)
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Box Cutters
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Razors
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Nail Clippers
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Metal Nail Files
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Scissors
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Knitting Needles
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Aerosols
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Leatherman Tools
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Ammunition
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Can or Bottle Openers
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Self-Protective Items (ie. Pepper Spray, Mace or any other chemical agent)
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Stun Guns or other Electrical Weapons
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Impact Weapons
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Explosive Materials
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Cameras, Camcorders or Audio Recording Devices (unless pre-authorized)
Any of these items which are confiscated will not be returned.
***REMINDER: Prior to entering the metal detectors at our courthouse, laptops must be removed from all bags. THEN, you may place the laptop and bag(s) on the conveyor belt before proceeding.