Fugitive Apprehension

The Fugitive Section primarily investigates and locates defendants named in criminal arrest documents that are violent offenders, have extensive criminal histories or are evading arrest. The Unit is responsible for processing and coordinating all Extradition/Fugitive from Justice cases.

The Extradition Deputy shall ensure that all paperwork is obtained and executed in accordance with the law and that everything is properly documented. The Fugitive Apprehension Juvenile Deputy shall serve all arrest documents, subpoenas and Juvenile Complaints and investigate all Juvenile Complaints in accordance with this policy and the laws of the State of Georgia.

Offenses investigated by the Fugitive Section may include, but not limited to, the following types of cases:

1. Murder;
2. Rape;
3. Armed Robbery;
4. Aggravated Assault or Aggravated Battery;
5. Kidnapping;
6. Child Molestation;
7. Cruelty to Children (felony);