Search Hinesville Phone Directory

The Hinesville phone directory lists contact information for city government offices, the police department records section, and Liberty County court services. Hinesville has a population of about 36,583 and serves as the county seat of Liberty County in southeast Georgia. This page provides phone numbers, office locations, and web links so you can find the right government contact quickly. Fort Stewart, one of the largest Army installations on the East Coast, is located here, which makes Hinesville a unique city with a large military presence.

Hinesville Phone Directory for City Offices

The main phone number for the City of Hinesville is 912-876-3564. This line connects you with city hall staff who can direct your call to the right department. The city handles a range of services from its offices, including code enforcement, business licensing, planning and zoning, and public works. If you are not sure which office to call, this main number is a safe starting point.

For public records requests, Hinesville has a dedicated page on its website at cityofhinesville.org/103/Public-Records-Requests. To submit an open records request, click the link on that page to complete the request form. The city also uses the JustFOIA platform at hinesvillega.justfoia.com where you can submit requests online and track them through the process. The system sends email updates so you know when your request has been received, when it is being worked on, and when it is ready.

The City Clerk handles most public records matters. Staff can answer basic questions by phone. For formal requests that need a written record, use the online portal or deliver a written request to city hall in person. Walk-in visits are fine during normal business hours. The clerk's office can also help with meeting minutes, city ordinances, and council agendas.

Hinesville Open Records Phone Directory

The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 establishes that public records belong to the people of Georgia. Every person has the right to inspect and copy records held by state and local government agencies. Hinesville follows this law for all city departments. You do not need to be a Hinesville resident to make a request. You do not need to explain why you want the records.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, the city must respond within three business days. They can either provide the records, let you know they need more time, or deny the request with a written explanation. The first quarter hour of search time is free. After that, charges are based on the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who can handle the request. Standard paper copies are 10 cents a page. Electronic records can be sent by email at no extra charge if the city already has them in digital form.

Certain records are exempt under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. These exemptions cover things like active law enforcement investigations, medical files, social security numbers, and attorney-client communications. If Hinesville denies your request, they must cite the exact exemption in writing. You can challenge a denial in Liberty County Superior Court under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-73. The court can order the city to release the records and may award attorney fees if the denial was not made in good faith.

The screenshot below shows the Hinesville public records request page, a central resource in the Hinesville phone directory.

This page provides the link to the request form and explains what to expect after you submit. It is the official starting point for all open records requests to the city.

Hinesville Police Records Phone Directory

The Hinesville Police Department has its own records section that handles requests for police files. Consent forms may be obtained at the Hinesville Police Department Records Section. This includes incident reports, accident reports, arrest records, and related law enforcement files. The records section operates during normal business hours at the police department building.

To get a police report, you can visit the records section in person with a valid photo ID. Staff can look up files by case number, date, or the names of the people involved. For formal open records requests, you should submit a written request through the city's portal or directly to the police department. The department follows the same three-business-day response timeline under state law, though complex requests may take longer if review or redaction is needed.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-74, the city can charge reasonable fees for copies of records. This applies to police records as well. The fee schedule follows the state guidelines for copy costs and staff time. If you need certified copies of police records for court or legal purposes, make sure to ask for that specifically when you submit your request. Certified copies may carry an additional fee.

Hinesville Phone Directory for County Courts

Hinesville is the county seat of Liberty County. The Liberty County Courthouse is located in Hinesville, which means county-level court services are close by for city residents. The Clerk of Superior Court handles civil filings, criminal cases, real estate records, and other court documents. The courthouse also houses the Probate Court and Magistrate Court.

For statewide record searches that cover all 159 Georgia counties, the GSCCCA at gsccca.org/search includes Liberty County in its index. You can search for deed records, lien filings, and UCC records through this free online tool. Certified copies of documents come with fees set by the clerk's office. This is a good starting point if you need to check records across multiple counties or verify property information.

State Agencies Serving Hinesville

The Georgia Secretary of State at sos.ga.gov maintains business registrations, professional licenses, and voter records that cover Hinesville residents. You can look up any registered business in Georgia, verify a professional license, or check your voter registration through the Secretary of State website. These are free public tools available to everyone.

The Georgia Department of Corrections at gdc.georgia.gov has an offender search tool that covers the entire state. You can look up inmates currently in the state prison system by name or GDC ID number. This is separate from county jail records, which are handled by the Liberty County Sheriff's Office. For federal inmates, you would need to use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator instead.

Because Fort Stewart is located in the Hinesville area, some records related to military personnel may fall under federal jurisdiction rather than state or local. Military records are handled by the Department of Defense and are not available through city or county offices. If you need military service records, contact the National Personnel Records Center.

Using the Hinesville Phone Directory

Hinesville is a mid-size city. Phone lines are usually not as crowded as those in Atlanta or other large metro areas. You can often get through on the first call during morning hours. If you reach voicemail, leave your name, phone number, and a short description of what you need. Staff tend to call back within one business day. For open records requests, the online portal is the best option because it gives you a written record of your request and sends automatic updates.

Keep in mind which level of government holds the file you are looking for. City records like meeting minutes, code enforcement files, and business licenses are at Hinesville City Hall. County records like court filings, property deeds, and marriage licenses are at the Liberty County Courthouse. State records like business registrations and corrections data are through state agencies. If you start with the city clerk and they do not have what you need, they can usually tell you which office does.

Liberty County Phone Directory

Hinesville is in Liberty County, and many public records for city residents are held at the county level. The Liberty County Clerk of Superior Court, Probate Court, and Magistrate Court all serve Hinesville residents. For a full list of Liberty County government phone numbers, court contacts, and office locations, visit the Liberty County phone directory page.

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