LaGrange Felony Records

LaGrange felony records are kept by the Troup County Superior Court and the Troup County Sheriff's Office. The city sits in west Georgia near the Alabama state line, and all felony cases from LaGrange go through the Troup County court system. You can search for felony records tied to LaGrange arrests through state databases, the county clerk, and law enforcement offices. Whether you need to look up a case number, check on a past conviction, or find out about a pending charge, there are several ways to get this done in LaGrange. The LaGrange Police Department handles arrests for crimes that take place in the city limits, but felony charges are sent to the Troup County District Attorney for prosecution in Superior Court.

Troup County Handles LaGrange Felonies

All felony cases from LaGrange are filed at the Troup County Superior Court. LaGrange is the county seat of Troup County, so the courthouse is right in town. The Troup County Clerk of Superior Court keeps all felony case files, and you can get copies of court documents from that office. The clerk's office is at 100 S. Greenville Street in LaGrange. Call (706) 883-1740 if you need to ask about a case or request records.

Felony cases start when the LaGrange Police or the Troup County Sheriff's Office makes an arrest. The case then goes to the Troup County District Attorney. From there, the DA decides whether to bring charges before a grand jury. Once a true bill is returned, the case moves to Superior Court. All of these steps create records that you can look up later. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act, most court files are open to the public. There are some limits, but felony conviction records are almost always available to anyone who asks.

Note: The Troup County courthouse is in downtown LaGrange and shares space with the sheriff's office and other county departments.

LaGrange Police and Arrest Records

The LaGrange Police Department is the main law enforcement agency in the city. They make felony arrests within the LaGrange city limits and turn those cases over to Troup County for prosecution. If someone is arrested for a felony in LaGrange, the booking record goes on file with both the police department and the county jail. You can contact the LaGrange Police at (706) 883-2603 to ask about arrest records or to request copies of incident reports.

The Troup County Sheriff's Office also has jurisdiction in LaGrange. Their office is at 100 S. Greenville Street, and they can be reached at (706) 883-1616. The sheriff runs the county jail where felony suspects are held. Jail records and booking data are kept by the sheriff. If you need to find out who is in custody or want details on a past booking, call the sheriff's office.

LaGrange also has a Municipal Court. This court deals with city ordinance violations and some misdemeanor cases. It does not handle felonies. The LaGrange Municipal Court is at 100 S. Greenville Street, and the phone number is (706) 883-2020. If your case involves a felony charge in LaGrange, it goes to Troup County Superior Court, not municipal court.

How to Search LaGrange Felony Records

There are a few ways to search for felony records tied to LaGrange. The state runs a database called Georgia Felon Search that lets you look up felony convictions from any county in the state. This includes Troup County and any case that came through LaGrange. The search costs $15 per query and you need the person's name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away. This tool only shows felony convictions. It will not show arrests that did not lead to a conviction, and it will not show misdemeanors.

You can find the Georgia Felon Search portal at services.georgia.gov. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, felony conviction data can be released to the public without the subject's consent. That is the legal basis for this tool. The Georgia Crime Information Center runs the data behind it, and the Georgia Technology Authority hosts the site. Keep in mind that this is a name-based search. It is not the same as a fingerprint check, so there is some chance of getting results for a person with a similar name.

The Georgia Department of Corrections runs a separate search tool for people who are or were in state prison. You can use the GDC Offender Search to find anyone who served time in a Georgia prison for a felony. This is free. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results show the offense, the conviction county, sentence length, and possible release date. If someone from LaGrange was sent to state prison, they will show up here.

For LaGrange felony records, you can also search through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. This system ties into the Troup County Clerk of Superior Court and lets you look up case filings and court documents. Some records may need an in-person visit to the clerk's office in LaGrange for full access.

The GBI also handles criminal history checks. If you need a full background report, you can contact the Georgia Crime Information Center at (404) 244-2639. For most people, though, the Felon Search or the GDC tool is enough to find what they need about LaGrange felony cases.

LaGrange Felony Record Restrictions

Some felony records in Georgia can be restricted. This is similar to what other states call expungement. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, certain arrest records can be sealed so they don't show up on background checks. For arrests after July 1, 2013, you have to contact the prosecuting attorney to start the process. For older arrests, you apply at the arresting agency in LaGrange.

Not all felony records can be restricted. Serious violent felonies as defined by O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 have a seven year waiting period, and some may never be eligible. Non-violent felony arrests that did not lead to a conviction can be restricted after four years. The GBI record restrictions page has more details on the process and forms.

Georgia also has a First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1. If someone in LaGrange was sentenced as a first offender and finished probation, the conviction may be sealed. This does not apply to all cases. Certain jobs like working in schools or healthcare can still see first offender records. Talk to a lawyer if you want to know if your LaGrange felony record can be restricted.

State Resources for LaGrange Records

Several state agencies hold felony record data that covers LaGrange. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the central criminal history database for the whole state. If a LaGrange felony case resulted in fingerprinting and booking, it should be in the GBI system. You can request your own record through any local law enforcement agency, and the fee is around $15. The GCIC processes these requests and results take five to ten business days.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles handles parole status checks. If someone from LaGrange was paroled after a felony conviction, you can search for their status through the board's website. They also handle pardon applications. The board is at 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE, Suite 636, in Atlanta. Their phone number is (404) 656-4661.

• Georgia Felon Search: $15 per search, instant results
• GDC Offender Search: Free, covers state prison inmates
• GCIC Criminal History: ~$15, through local law enforcement
• Open Records Request: $0.10 per page for copies

Note: Georgia's Open Records Act requires agencies to respond to records requests within three business days.

Troup County Felony Records

LaGrange is the county seat of Troup County. All felony cases from the city are processed through the Troup County court system. For more on the county's criminal record resources, court contacts, and nearby law enforcement, visit the full Troup County page.

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