Augusta Felony Records
Augusta felony records are filed at the Richmond County Superior Court. Augusta and Richmond County have a consolidated government, so the county court system handles all felony cases for the entire area. With about 206,000 people, Augusta is the second largest city in Georgia. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency here, and the District Attorney prosecutes all felony charges. You can search for felony records online through state databases or visit the Richmond County Clerk of Court office in person to get case files and copies.
Augusta Quick Facts
Richmond County Court for Augusta Felonies
Since Augusta and Richmond County are one government, there is no separate city court for felonies. The Richmond County Superior Court has full jurisdiction. All felony arrests in Augusta go through this court for prosecution and trial. The clerk of court keeps all felony case records in one place.
The Richmond County Clerk of Court is at 735 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901. Call (706) 821-2460 for records questions. The clerk office can help you search for cases by name or case number and get copies of court documents. Certified copies cost more than plain ones, so ask about fees when you call. For the full county resource page, see Richmond County felony records.
| Court | Richmond County Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 735 James Brown Boulevard Augusta, GA 30901 |
| Phone | (706) 821-2460 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Augusta Law Enforcement Records
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for Augusta. The office is at 401 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901. Call (706) 821-1000 for general questions. The Records Bureau can be reached at (706) 821-1010 for copies of arrest reports and booking data tied to felony cases.
The sheriff's office screens visitors at the entrance of the courthouse. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit in person. You can request copies of incident reports and arrest records at the Records Bureau. These are public records under the Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. 50-18-70. The office must respond to your request within three business days. Copy fees are $0.10 per page for standard copies.
The sheriff's office website at richmondcountysheriffsoffice.com has information on current inmates and recent bookings. This can help you find felony arrest data for people held at the Richmond County jail in Augusta.
How to Search Felony Records in Augusta
The fastest online option is the Georgia Felon Search. It costs $15 per search. You type in a name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away and show any felony convictions in Georgia. Under O.C.G.A. 35-3-34, this data is public. You do not need the person's consent to check felony convictions.
The GDC offender search is free. It shows people who are or were in Georgia state prison. You can search by name or GDC ID. The results show the charges, sentence length, and facility. If someone was convicted of a felony in Augusta and sent to prison, this tool will show that. The Georgia Department of Corrections runs about 35 facilities across the state.
For the actual court case file with all documents, you go to the Richmond County Clerk. You can also try the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority for a statewide case lookup. Each county clerk feeds records into that system. Another state option is the GBI, which runs the Georgia Crime Information Center. You can call the GCIC at 404-244-2639 for criminal history requests. Processing takes five to ten business days.
Note: The Georgia Felon Search does not show sealed records, juvenile cases, or misdemeanors.
Augusta Felony Record Restrictions
Georgia law allows some felony records to be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. 35-3-37, if you were arrested for a felony in Augusta but never convicted, your record may qualify for restriction. For arrests after July 1, 2013, you contact the prosecutor to start the process. For older arrests, you apply at the arresting agency.
There are also time-based restrictions. If no prosecution happened, the record can be restricted automatically after four years for a non-violent felony. Serious violent felonies or sexual offenses have a seven-year wait. These restricted records stay available to law enforcement but do not show up in most public searches. The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. 42-8-62.1 is another path. If someone completed probation as a first offender in Augusta, the conviction may be sealed.
To apply for a record restriction, send your request to the Georgia Crime Information Center at P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, Georgia 30037. You can also call 404-244-2639 for guidance. The GBI record restrictions page has full details on the process.
State Resources for Augusta Felony Records
These state agencies can help you find or understand felony records tied to Augusta cases.
- Georgia Felon Search at services.georgia.gov for conviction checks ($15)
- GDC Offender Search for prison inmate records (free)
- GCIC for full criminal history reports (about $15 through local law enforcement)
- State Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov for parole status
- GBI Open Records portal at gbigeorgia.govqa.us
The Augusta consolidated government website has links to local services. For legal help with felony records in Augusta, the Georgia Legal Services Program serves the area and offers free legal aid to people who qualify. You can reach them at glsp.org or call for a referral through the State Bar of Georgia at 1-800-334-6865.
Richmond County Felony Records
Augusta is in Richmond County, and all felony cases go through the Richmond County Superior Court. The consolidated government means county and city services are one system. For more on the county court, clerk office, and all related felony record resources, visit the Richmond County page.