Baldwin County Felony Record Search

Baldwin County felony records are maintained at the Superior Court in Milledgeville. The county has about 43,000 residents and sits in central Georgia. The Clerk of Superior Court handles all criminal case filings and court documents. Baldwin County also has a sheriff's office that manages arrest data and jail records. You can search for felony records in person at the courthouse or use online state tools. The county website at baldwincountyga.com has additional contact details for local offices.

Baldwin County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court in Baldwin County stores all felony case records. Every indictment, plea deal, trial record, and sentencing order from the Superior Court ends up in the clerk's files. The office serves as the permanent record keeper for all criminal cases in the county. You can request copies of any public document in a felony case file.

Staff can search by defendant name or case number. Standard copies are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more and are often needed for legal proceedings. The Baldwin County Clerk of Court is at 121 N. Wilkinson Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061. Phone is (478) 445-4000. Walk in during business hours for the fastest service on Baldwin County felony records.

The Baldwin County government website lists department contacts and office hours.

You can also call ahead to ask what documents are available for a specific case before you make the trip to Milledgeville.

Baldwin County Sheriff Felony Arrest Records

The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and handles all arrest records. The office is at 119 Old Monticello Road NW, Milledgeville, GA 31061. Call (478) 445-4893 for questions about arrests, inmates, or criminal record checks in Baldwin County.

Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep records of every person booked into the jail. Each record includes the person's name, age, sex, race, charges, and dates of commitment and release. These are public documents. Anyone can ask to see them. The Baldwin County Sheriff also processes local criminal history checks. Fees are capped at $20 per person under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34.

How to Search Baldwin County Felony Records

You have multiple options. Online searches are the fastest. In-person visits give the most complete picture of a case file. Pick the method that works best for what you need.

The GDC Offender Query is free and covers all state prison inmates in Georgia. If someone from Baldwin County went to state prison, they will be in this system. Search by name or GDC ID. Results show charges, sentences, and release dates. The Georgia Department of Corrections manages about 51,000 inmates and updates this tool regularly.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per name. It checks the GCIC database for felony convictions. You need the person's name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. This tool covers Baldwin County and every other county in Georgia under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35.

For complete court files, visit the Baldwin County Courthouse at 121 N. Wilkinson Street. The clerk has the full case record. Online tools only show conviction and incarceration data. Motions, hearing transcripts, and evidence lists are only in the physical file at the clerk's office.

Note: Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, agencies must respond to open records requests within three business days.

State Resources for Baldwin County

Several state agencies hold criminal records that may tie to Baldwin County. The Georgia Crime Information Center is the central repository for all criminal history data in the state. GCIC collects arrest data, court outcomes, and prison records from every county.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority links all county clerk offices through shared systems. This helps with record searches across county lines. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association keeps a directory of all sheriffs in the state. Use it to verify contact info for the Baldwin County Sheriff or look up nearby offices.

Baldwin County Record Access Rules

Most felony records in Baldwin County are public. The Georgia Open Records Act gives you the right to request court files, arrest logs, and booking data. You do not need to be a party to the case. The clerk and sheriff must respond to your request within three days.

Some records can be restricted under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. This applies when charges were dropped or never prosecuted. For arrests in Baldwin County after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecuting attorney for restriction requests. Older arrests go through the arresting agency. The First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1) may also apply to certain first-time offenders who complete their sentence. These Baldwin County felony records can be sealed from most public searches. Law enforcement still has full access to restricted and sealed records in every case.

Nearby Counties

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