Cartersville Felony Records Lookup
Cartersville felony records are maintained by the Bartow County Superior Court. Cartersville is the county seat of Bartow County, located about 45 miles northwest of Atlanta along Interstate 75. With a population of roughly 25,000, the city is the main hub of Bartow County. The Cartersville Police Department handles arrests within city limits, and the Bartow County District Attorney takes over felony prosecution. You can search felony records for Cartersville through the Georgia Felon Search, the GDC offender database, or by visiting the Bartow County Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse in downtown Cartersville.
Cartersville Quick Facts
Bartow County Handles Cartersville Felony Cases
Cartersville is the county seat of Bartow County. The Bartow County Superior Court is located in Cartersville, so residents have direct access to the courthouse for records requests. All felony cases in Cartersville are prosecuted at this court. The Bartow County Clerk of Superior Court maintains case files, including indictments, plea records, trial transcripts, and sentencing documents.
The Bartow County courthouse is at 135 W. Cherokee Avenue, Cartersville, GA 30120. Call the clerk at (770) 387-5025. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Being the county seat means you can walk into the courthouse and request records in person. The clerk staff can run a name search or pull up a specific case number for you. For the full county court breakdown, see the Bartow County felony records page.
Bartow County is in the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, which also covers Gordon County. Superior Court judges rotate between the two counties. Most of the caseload comes from Bartow County given its larger population.
Cartersville Police Department Records
The Cartersville Police Department is at 178 W. Main Street, Cartersville, GA 30120. Call (770) 387-5636 for questions about police reports or arrest records. The department covers law enforcement within Cartersville city limits.
When the police arrest someone on a felony charge in Cartersville, they create a booking record and file an arrest report. These stay with the police department. The felony case itself then moves to the Bartow County District Attorney for prosecution. For copies of arrest reports, contact the police records division. They will give you the fee and time frame for processing.
The Bartow County Sheriff's Office is at 104 Zena Drive, Cartersville, GA 30121. Call (770) 382-5050. The sheriff handles law enforcement outside city limits and runs the county jail. People held on felony charges are in the custody of the sheriff's office. Call the jail for questions about who is currently in custody.
The Cartersville Municipal Court is at 178 W. Main Street, Cartersville, GA 30120. Call (770) 387-5638. This court covers city ordinance cases and some misdemeanors. It does not handle felony cases. Any case that gets bound over from municipal court goes to the Bartow County Superior Court.
How to Search Cartersville Felony Records
The Georgia Felon Search is the fastest way to check for felony records. It costs $15 per search. Enter the person's first name, last name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away and show any felony conviction in the state database. Under O.C.G.A. 35-3-34, felony conviction data is public.
The Georgia Department of Corrections offers a free offender search. This covers anyone who is or was in state prison. Search by name or GDC ID number. You get the charges, sentence length, current facility, and estimated release date. This works well for Cartersville felony cases that resulted in prison time.
For complete court records, go to the Bartow County Clerk of Superior Court at 135 W. Cherokee Avenue in Cartersville. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority has a statewide search tool that can pull Cartersville case data from Bartow County records.
You can also get a criminal history record from the GBI. The GBI criminal history FAQ explains the steps. Most local agencies charge around $15 for this service.
Record Restrictions in Georgia
Some felony records can be restricted under Georgia law. Under O.C.G.A. 35-3-37, an arrest record for a felony that was never prosecuted can be restricted four years after the arrest. This does not apply to serious violent felonies as defined by the statute.
Georgia's First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. 42-8-60) allows some first-time offenders to avoid a permanent conviction on their record. The person must complete their entire sentence, including probation. Once done, the record can be sealed. These sealed records don't show up in most public database searches, but law enforcement can still access them.
People acquitted or with dismissed charges can petition the court to restrict their arrest record. For Cartersville felony cases, the petition would go to the Bartow County Superior Court. There is no fee for filing this petition, though many people choose to hire a lawyer to handle it.
State Resources for Cartersville Felony Records
The Georgia Crime Information Center is the central repository for criminal history records in Georgia. GCIC is part of the GBI. Reach them at 404-244-2639 or visit 3121 Panthersville Road in Decatur.
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles has records on parolees and pardon requests. Call (404) 656-4661 for inquiries about parole status.
- 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, available through local law enforcement
- GBI Open Records: Submit requests at gbigeorgia.govqa.us
The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) lets you request government records. Agencies have three business days to respond. Copy fees are $0.10 per page. Complex requests may involve extra search fees.
Legal Help in Cartersville
The Georgia Legal Services Program offers free legal advice to low-income residents. Call (404) 206-5175 or visit glsp.org. The Bartow County Public Defender's Office assists people who can't afford a private lawyer for criminal cases. The State Bar of Georgia has a lawyer referral service at 1-800-334-6865.
For help understanding your criminal history report, call GCIC at 404-244-2639 and press option 5. That line is open 9 AM to 2 PM, Monday through Friday. You can also email gacriminalhistory@gbi.ga.gov.
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Bartow County Felony Records
Cartersville is the county seat of Bartow County. All felony cases go through the Bartow County Superior Court. For the complete county court details, fee information, and all related resources, visit the Bartow County page.