Appling County Felony Records

Appling County felony records are stored at the Superior Court Clerk office in Baxley and through the Sheriff's Office. This rural south Georgia county has about 18,000 residents. You can search for criminal case files, arrest records, and offender data through local offices or state databases. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all felony case filings, while the Sheriff handles arrest and jail booking records for Appling County. Both offices take in-person and phone requests for record lookups.

Appling County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the main keeper of felony records in Appling County. All criminal case filings go through this office. That includes indictments, plea deals, sentencing orders, and final dispositions. The clerk stores both paper and digital records for felony cases heard in the Appling County Superior Court. You can ask the clerk staff to pull a case file by name or case number.

Walk-in requests are the most common way to get felony records from Appling County. Bring a valid ID and the name of the person you want to look up. The clerk may also ask for a date of birth or case number to help narrow the search. Copy fees are $0.10 per page under the Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, and certified copies cost more. The office is open on weekdays during regular business hours.

The Appling County Clerk of Superior Court is at 36 N. Main Street, Baxley, GA 31513. Call (912) 367-8100 for questions about felony case records.

Sheriff's Office Criminal Records

The Appling County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep records of all people held in the county jail. These records show the person's name, charges, booking date, and court that issued the warrant. Anyone can ask to see these Appling County felony records under state law.

The jail is at 560 Barnes Street in Baxley. That is the same address as the sheriff's main office. You can call (912) 367-8120 to check on current inmates or ask about recent arrest records in Appling County. The sheriff can also run local criminal history checks for a fee. Most local law enforcement agencies in Georgia charge up to $20 per person for this type of search, and Appling County follows the same rule.

How to Search Appling County Felony Records

There are a few ways to search for felony records in Appling County. Each method has pros and cons. Online tools are fast but may not show all local case details. In-person visits give you full access to the court file. Pick the method that fits what you need.

The GDC Offender Query is a free tool that shows all state prison inmates. If someone from Appling County was sentenced to state prison, their record will show up here. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results include charges, sentence length, and possible release dates. This is a good first step for checking felony records tied to Appling County cases.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It checks the GCIC database for felony convictions statewide, including Appling County. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this data can be released without fingerprint comparison or consent from the person being searched.

For in-person searches, go to the Appling County Courthouse in Baxley. The Clerk of Superior Court can pull case files for you. You can also visit the Sheriff's Office for arrest and booking data. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the Open Records Act requires agencies to produce records within three business days of your request.

State Resources for Appling County

Several state agencies hold felony records that may involve Appling County residents. The Georgia Crime Information Center is the central hub for all criminal history data in the state. GCIC collects arrest records, court outcomes, and prison data from every county, including Appling. You can request a criminal history check through your local sheriff or directly from GCIC.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all 159 county clerk offices through shared systems. This includes e-filing tools and case management software that Appling County uses. The GSCCCA also runs a deed and lien search, but their main role is keeping court records organized across the state.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has a directory of all sheriffs in the state. You can use it to find contact info for the Appling County Sheriff or any nearby county.

Note: Georgia restricts some felony records under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 if certain conditions are met after arrest.

Appling County Record Access and Restrictions

Most felony records in Appling County are public. Anyone can request them. You do not need to be a party to the case. Court files, arrest records, and booking data are all open under Georgia's Open Records Act. The clerk and sheriff must respond to requests within three business days.

Some records may be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, certain arrest records can be limited from public view if the case was not prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, you contact the prosecuting attorney to get the record restricted. For older arrests, you apply at the arresting agency. Restricted Appling County felony records still show up for law enforcement but not in public background checks. Felony charges that led to a conviction are almost always public in Appling County and across Georgia.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Appling County. All maintain their own felony records through their Clerk of Superior Court.