Find Carrollton Felony Records
Carrollton felony records are kept at the Carroll County Superior Court. As the county seat of Carroll County, Carrollton is where all felony cases in the county get prosecuted. The city has a population of about 28,300 and sits in west Georgia, roughly an hour west of Atlanta. The Carrollton Police Department handles arrests within city limits, while the Carroll County District Attorney manages all felony prosecution. You can search for felony records through the Georgia Felon Search or at the Carroll County Clerk of Superior Court office in downtown Carrollton.
Carrollton Quick Facts
Carroll County Handles Carrollton Felony Cases
Carrollton is the county seat of Carroll County. All felony cases from Carrollton go through the Carroll County Superior Court. The Carroll County Clerk of Superior Court keeps all felony case files, including indictments, plea agreements, trial records, and sentencing data. The courthouse is centrally located in downtown Carrollton.
The Carroll County courthouse is at 311 Newnan Street, Carrollton, GA 30117. You can reach the clerk at (770) 830-5840. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Since the courthouse is in Carrollton, residents can visit in person without a long drive. For full details on the county court system, check the Carroll County felony records page.
Carroll County is in the Coweta Judicial Circuit. This circuit also covers Coweta, Heard, Meriwether, and Troup counties. The same group of Superior Court judges handle felony cases across all five counties. Case scheduling depends on the rotation of judges through the circuit.
Carrollton Police Department Records
The Carrollton Police Department is at 115 W. Center Street, Carrollton, GA 30117. Call (770) 834-4451 for questions about arrest records or police reports. The department handles all law enforcement within city limits.
After a felony arrest in Carrollton, the police create a booking record and incident report. These documents stay with the police department. The actual felony case moves to the Carroll County court system for prosecution. If you need a copy of an arrest report, contact the Carrollton police records division directly.
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office is at 1000 Newnan Road, Carrollton, GA 30116. Call (770) 830-5888. The sheriff runs the county jail and provides law enforcement in unincorporated areas. If the arrest happened outside Carrollton city limits but still in Carroll County, the sheriff's office holds the arrest report.
Carrollton Municipal Court is at 115 W. Center Street, Carrollton, GA 30117. Call (770) 834-4455. This court handles city violations and some misdemeanor cases. It does not handle felonies. Cases bound over to Superior Court get transferred to the county level.
How to Search Carrollton Felony Records
The Georgia Felon Search is the quickest way to look up felony records. It costs $15 per search. You need the person's name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away with any felony convictions on file. Under O.C.G.A. 35-3-34, felony conviction records are available to the public.
The Georgia Department of Corrections has a free offender search tool. This shows people who are currently or were previously in state prison. Search by name or GDC ID. Results include charges, sentence, facility, and release date information.
For detailed court records, visit the Carroll County Clerk of Superior Court at 311 Newnan Street in Carrollton. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority runs a statewide search tool where you can find Carrollton cases through Carroll County records.
You can also get a criminal history through the GBI. The GBI criminal history FAQ walks through the process. Local law enforcement agencies charge about $15 for this.
Record Restrictions in Georgia
Georgia law allows some felony records to be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. 35-3-37, if a felony arrest did not lead to prosecution, the record can be restricted four years after the arrest date. This rule does not apply to serious violent felonies.
The First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. 42-8-60) lets some first-time offenders avoid a formal conviction on their record. They must complete their full sentence and probation. If they do, the case can be sealed. Sealed records don't appear in most public searches.
People who were found not guilty or had charges dismissed can petition for restriction. For Carrollton cases, the petition goes to the Carroll County Superior Court. There is no filing fee for this petition.
State Resources for Carrollton Felony Records
The Georgia Crime Information Center maintains the state criminal history database. GCIC is part of the GBI. Reach them at 404-244-2639 or at 3121 Panthersville Road, Decatur, GA 30034.
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parolees and pardon applications. Call (404) 656-4661 for questions.
- Georgia Felon Search: $15 per name search for felony convictions
- GDC Offender Search: Free, covers current and past state inmates
- GCIC Criminal History: About $15 through local law enforcement
- GBI Open Records: File requests at gbigeorgia.govqa.us
Under the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70), you have the right to request public records. Agencies must respond within three business days. Copies cost $0.10 per page.
Legal Help in Carrollton
Georgia Legal Services Program provides free legal advice to low-income residents. Call (404) 206-5175 or visit glsp.org. Carrollton is home to the University of West Georgia, and some legal clinics may be available through the school. The State Bar of Georgia runs a lawyer referral service at 1-800-334-6865.
To get help reading your criminal history report, call GCIC at 404-244-2639 and press option 5. Hours for that line are 9 AM to 2 PM, Monday through Friday. Email gacriminalhistory@gbi.ga.gov for record questions.
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Carroll County Felony Records
Carrollton is the county seat of Carroll County. All felony cases go through the Carroll County Superior Court. For the full county details, fees, and all felony record resources, visit the Carroll County page.