Bibb County Felony Records

Bibb County felony records are managed through the consolidated Macon-Bibb County government. With about 157,000 residents, Bibb County is one of the most populated counties in central Georgia. The Clerk of Superior Court files all criminal case documents. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and handles arrest records. You can search for felony records online through state databases or visit the courthouse in Macon for complete case files.

Bibb County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the main record keeper for felony cases in Bibb County. Every indictment, plea deal, trial record, and sentencing order passes through this office. The clerk maintains files for all cases heard in the Bibb County Superior Court. With Macon being one of the larger cities in Georgia, the court system here handles a high volume of felony cases each year.

The office is at 601 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201. Call (478) 621-6527 for questions about felony records. Copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more and are usually needed for legal matters. Walk in with a valid ID and the name of the person you want to look up. Staff search by name or case number.

The consolidated Macon-Bibb County government website at maconbibb.us lists all department contacts and services for the county.

Bibb County Sheriff Arrest and Jail Records

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office handles arrests and manages the county jail. The office is at 668 Oglethorpe Street, Macon, GA 31204. Call (478) 751-7500 for inmate info, arrest records, or criminal history checks.

Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must log every person booked into the Bibb County jail. Each entry shows the name, age, sex, race, charges, booking and release dates, and the court that issued the process. All of this is public. Bibb County has a larger jail than most Georgia counties because of its population. The sheriff runs local criminal history checks for a fee of up to $20 per person under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34.

For current inmate information, call the jail directly at the same number. Staff can tell you if a person is in custody and what charges they face in Bibb County.

How to Search Bibb County Felony Records

There are several ways to look up felony records in Bibb County. Online tools work well for quick checks. The courthouse gives you the full picture.

The GDC Offender Query is free and covers all state prison inmates in Georgia. If someone from Bibb County went to state prison, they will be in this system. Search by name or GDC ID. Results include charges, sentence length, release dates, and booking photos when on file.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It searches the GCIC database for felony convictions statewide, including Bibb County. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. This runs under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35 and does not need consent from the person being checked.

For complete case records, go to the Bibb County Courthouse at 601 Mulberry Street in Macon. The clerk has the full file for every case. That includes motions, transcripts, and evidence records that do not appear in online databases. You can also make Open Records Act requests by mail or email. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, agencies must respond within three business days.

State Criminal History Resources

The Georgia Crime Information Center holds criminal history from all 159 counties. Bibb County arrest records, court outcomes, and prison data feed into this central system. Contact GCIC at 404-244-2639 for criminal history questions. Choose option 3 for general inquiries or option 5 for Georgia Felon Search help.

The GSCCCA links all county clerk offices through shared tools for case management and e-filing. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association provides a directory of all sheriffs in the state. These resources help with cross-county searches when you need felony records from Bibb County or nearby areas.

Bibb County Felony Record Restrictions

Most felony records in Bibb County are open to the public. Court files, arrest data, and jail records can all be requested under the Georgia Open Records Act. You do not need to be involved in the case to get the records.

Georgia law does allow some records to be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records where charges were not prosecuted can be hidden from public view. For arrests in Bibb County after July 1, 2013, the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney handles restriction requests. For older arrests, apply at the arresting agency. Fees can be up to $50. Restricted Bibb County felony records still appear in law enforcement searches. The First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1) can also seal records for qualified first-time offenders. Convictions stay on the public record in almost every case.

Note: Juvenile felony records are not accessible through public channels in Bibb County or anywhere in Georgia.

Cities in Bibb County

Macon is the largest city in Bibb County and serves as the county seat. The Macon Police Department makes arrests within city limits, but all felony cases are prosecuted through the Bibb County Superior Court. The clerk at the courthouse handles felony records for every case, regardless of which agency made the arrest.

Nearby Counties

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