Search Stockbridge Felony Records
Stockbridge felony records are held at the Henry County Superior Court. Located south of Atlanta in Henry County, Stockbridge has a population of about 35,900 and serves as the largest city in the county. The Stockbridge Police Department makes felony arrests within city limits, but the Henry County District Attorney handles prosecution. You can search for felony records through state databases or by contacting the Henry County Clerk of Superior Court. The Henry County Sheriff's Office also maintains booking records and jail data for people arrested on felony charges in the Stockbridge area.
Stockbridge Quick Facts
Henry County Handles Stockbridge Felony Cases
All felony cases in Stockbridge are prosecuted through the Henry County Superior Court. The court is part of the Flint Judicial Circuit. City police make arrests, and the Henry County District Attorney decides whether to bring charges. The Henry County Clerk of Superior Court keeps all felony case files.
The Henry County courthouse is in McDonough, the county seat. The clerk office accepts walk-in requests for case lookups and copies. You can also request records by mail. Henry County has grown a lot in recent years, and the court system handles cases from Stockbridge, McDonough, and the surrounding area. The Henry County Sheriff's Office keeps jail records and booking data for felony arrests. Visit the Henry County felony records page for full details on fees, procedures, and contact information.
Stockbridge Police Department Records
The Stockbridge Police Department is at 4640 N. Henry Boulevard, Stockbridge, GA 30281. Call (770) 389-9400 for general questions. The department handles all law enforcement within city limits, including felony arrests. After an arrest, the case transfers to Henry County for prosecution.
Stockbridge Municipal Court is at the same address. Call (770) 389-9405 for municipal court questions. The municipal court handles city ordinance violations and minor misdemeanors only. Felony cases are not heard here. All felony charges go to the Henry County Superior Court in McDonough.
Police arrest reports are held by the Stockbridge Police Department. To get a copy, contact the department directly. Court case files, which include all filings and sentencing records, are at the Henry County Clerk of Superior Court. These are two separate sets of records kept by two separate agencies.
How to Search Stockbridge Felony Records
The Georgia Felon Search lets you check for felony convictions. The cost is $15 per search. You need the person's first name, last name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away. O.C.G.A. 35-3-34 allows this data to be shared with the public.
The Georgia Department of Corrections runs a free offender search. This tool shows people currently in or formerly in state prison. Search by name or GDC ID number. Results include charges, sentence length, facility, and release date estimates. Use this to find Stockbridge cases that led to prison time.
For full court case records, go to the Henry County Clerk of Superior Court in McDonough. The GSCCCA also has a statewide search tool that covers all Georgia counties. The GBI criminal history FAQ explains how to get a criminal background report through local law enforcement for about $15.
Contact the Georgia Crime Information Center at 404-244-2639 for questions about criminal history records. GCIC maintains the state's central criminal records database.
Record Restrictions
Some Georgia criminal records can be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. 35-3-37, felony arrest records may be sealed if charges were never filed within four years. The GBI record restrictions page has the details.
The First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. 42-8-60) lets some first-time offenders seal their conviction after finishing their sentence. Not all cases qualify. Serious violent crimes and sex offenses are excluded. Contact the Henry County Clerk or a local attorney for help.
State Resources
- Georgia Felon Search: $15, name-based felony conviction check
- GDC Offender Search: Free, current and past state inmates
- GCIC Criminal History: About $15, through local law enforcement
- GBI Open Records Portal: gbigeorgia.govqa.us
- State Board of Pardons and Paroles: (404) 656-4661
The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) gives you the right to request records from any government agency. They must respond within three business days. Copies cost $0.10 per page.
Legal Help
Georgia Legal Services Program helps low-income residents with legal matters. Call (404) 206-5175 or visit glsp.org. For a private lawyer referral, call the State Bar of Georgia at 1-800-334-6865.
For help reading your criminal history report, contact the GCIC at 404-244-2639 (option 5). Hours are 9 AM to 2 PM on weekdays. Email gacriminalhistory@gbi.ga.gov with questions.
Henry County Felony Records
Stockbridge is in Henry County, and all felony cases go through the Henry County Superior Court in McDonough. For the full county details, fees, and related resources, visit the Henry County page.