Access Banks County Felony Records

Banks County felony records are kept at the courthouse in Homer, Georgia. The county sits in northeast Georgia with a population of about 18,000 people. All criminal case filings go through the Clerk of Superior Court. The Banks County Sheriff handles arrests, jail bookings, and local criminal history checks. You can look up felony records in person at either office or search state databases online for conviction and inmate data tied to Banks County.

Banks County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary custodian of felony records in Banks County. Every indictment, plea deal, sentencing order, and case disposition passes through this office. The clerk staff maintains both current and historical case files. They can pull records by name or case number when you come in to search.

The Banks County government website lists office contacts and department information.

Visit the clerk at 144 Yonah Homer Road, Homer, GA 30547. Call (706) 677-6240 with questions. Standard copies of Banks County felony records cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more and are needed for most legal uses. The office is open Monday through Friday during regular hours.

Sheriff's Office Arrest Records in Banks County

The Banks County Sheriff's Office processes all arrests and runs the county jail. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff keeps a record of every person held in custody. Each entry has the name, charges, booking date, and which court issued the warrant. Anyone can view these records.

The sheriff's office is at 160 Windmill Farm Road in Homer. Phone number is (706) 677-2248. Call to check on current inmates or ask about arrest records. The sheriff handles local criminal history checks for Banks County. Most agencies in Georgia charge up to $20 per search per O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34.

How to Look Up Banks County Felony Records

Several tools are available for searching felony records from Banks County. Free state databases give you a quick look at inmate and conviction data. In-person visits to the courthouse offer full access to case files.

The GDC Offender Query is free and shows state prison inmates. If a Banks County resident went to a state facility, their record shows up here. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical traits. The database covers about 51,000 inmates in 35 facilities across Georgia.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15. It checks the GCIC database for felony convictions statewide. Enter a name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. This covers Banks County and all other Georgia counties.

For the complete case file, go to the Banks County Courthouse in Homer. The Clerk of Superior Court has everything from the indictment to the final sentencing order. Online tools only show a summary. The paper file has it all.

You can also request felony records by mail. Send a written request to the clerk with the person's name and any case details you have. Include a check for copy fees. The office must respond within three business days under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70.

State Criminal Records Resources

The Georgia Crime Information Center is the state's main criminal history repository. It holds data from every county, including Banks. Arrest records, court dispositions, and prison data all feed into GCIC. Contact them at 404-244-2639 for questions about criminal history checks.

The GSCCCA links all county clerk offices through shared case management tools. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association provides a full directory of sheriffs in the state. Use these resources to find contact info or compare services across Georgia counties.

Note: Contact GCIC at option 3 on their phone line for criminal history questions or option 5 for Georgia Felon Search support.

Banks County Felony Record Restrictions

Most felony records in Banks County are open to the public. Court files, arrest logs, and jail data are all accessible under the Georgia Open Records Act. You do not need to be a party to the case to get records.

Georgia does allow some records to be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrests that did not lead to prosecution can be hidden from public searches. For arrests after July 1, 2013, contact the district attorney. For older arrests, apply at the arresting agency in Banks County. The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 may also seal certain first-time offender records if they complete their full sentence. Felony convictions in Banks County are public in almost every case. Law enforcement always has access to restricted records.

Nearby Counties

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