Search Atkinson County Felony Records

Felony records in Atkinson County are filed at the Superior Court in Pearson. This is one of the smallest counties in Georgia with roughly 8,400 people. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all criminal case files and court documents. The Atkinson County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail bookings. You can get felony record data from both offices in person or by phone. State databases also hold criminal history tied to Atkinson County cases.

Atkinson County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court in Atkinson County keeps all felony case records. This includes indictments, arraignment records, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. Every felony case that goes through the Atkinson County Superior Court gets a file at this office. The clerk staff can search by name or case number when you visit in person.

Copies cost $0.10 per page for standard requests. Certified copies cost more. You need to bring a valid ID and know the name of the person whose felony record you want. The clerk office is at 19 E. Main Street, Pearson, GA 31642. Call (912) 422-3343 to check on Atkinson County felony records before you visit.

Hours are Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Small counties like Atkinson may close for lunch, so call ahead.

Atkinson County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Sheriff's Office handles all arrest records in Atkinson County. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep a log of all people booked into the county jail. Each entry shows the name, charges, date of booking, and which court sent the person to jail. These are public records. You can ask to see them at any time.

The Atkinson County Sheriff's Office is at 20 E. Main Street in Pearson. That puts it right next to the courthouse. Call (912) 422-3611 for questions about arrest records or current inmates. The sheriff can also do a local criminal history check for you. Most agencies in Georgia charge up to $20 for this service per O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34. Atkinson County follows the same rules as the rest of the state on fees for felony record searches.

How to Find Felony Records in Atkinson County

You have several options for looking up felony records tied to Atkinson County. Online tools give you quick access from home. In-person visits let you review full case files at the courthouse.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It shows all state prison inmates in Georgia. If a person was convicted of a felony in Atkinson County and sent to state prison, they will appear in this database. Search by name or GDC ID. Results show charges, sentence dates, and release info. This tool covers about 51,000 inmates across 35 Georgia facilities.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15. It runs a name-based check against the GCIC criminal history database. You need the person's name, date of birth, and sex. Results show felony convictions from across Georgia, including Atkinson County. This tool works under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35 and does not need consent from the person being checked.

For local records, visit the Atkinson County Courthouse at 19 E. Main Street in Pearson. The clerk can pull case files. The sheriff next door can check arrest and jail records. Both offices must respond to Open Records Act requests within three business days under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70.

State Criminal History Resources

The Georgia Crime Information Center is the state's central repository for criminal history. GCIC holds data from all 159 counties. That includes arrest records, court dispositions, and prison data from Atkinson County. You can request a check through the sheriff or directly from the GBI.

The GSCCCA links all county clerk offices in Georgia. It provides shared tools for case management and record searches. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has a statewide directory. Use it to find contact details for the Atkinson County Sheriff or any other county in Georgia.

Note: Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some Atkinson County felony records may be restricted from public view if charges were dropped or not prosecuted.

Atkinson County Felony Record Restrictions

Georgia law allows certain criminal records to be restricted from public access. This applies to Atkinson County felony records where charges did not lead to a conviction. The process changed on July 1, 2013. For arrests after that date, you must contact the prosecuting attorney to request a restriction. For older arrests, applications go to the arresting agency.

Restricted records stay in the system. Law enforcement can still see them. But they do not show up in public background checks. Felony convictions in Atkinson County are almost always public. The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 may seal some records for first-time offenders who complete their sentence. Contact the Atkinson County Clerk for details on how restrictions apply to specific cases.

Nearby Counties

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