Search Brantley County Felony Records

Brantley County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Nahunta. With a population of about 18,000, Brantley County is a rural county in southeast Georgia that falls within the Waycross Judicial Circuit. The clerk manages all court case filings while the sheriff keeps arrest and jail booking records. You can search felony records in person at the Nahunta courthouse, contact the offices by phone, or use Georgia's statewide databases to look up Brantley County cases from home.

Brantley County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the main keeper of felony records in Brantley County. This office stores every criminal case filing that goes through the Superior Court. That includes indictments, arraignment records, plea agreements, sentencing documents, and final dispositions. Both paper files and electronic records are kept at the courthouse in Nahunta.

Visit the clerk at 117 Brantley Street, Nahunta, GA 31553 to search records in person. You will need a valid photo ID and the name of the person whose record you want to find. Having a date of birth or case number makes the search go faster. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies come with a higher fee. Call (912) 462-6280 if you have questions about Brantley County felony records.

Brantley County is part of the Waycross Judicial Circuit along with Bacon, Charlton, Coffee, Pierce, and Ware counties. Judges rotate between these counties to hear cases. The filing and storage of records still happens at the local level. So all Brantley County felony case files stay in Nahunta at the clerk's office.

Brantley County Sheriff's Office

The Brantley County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and manages the county jail. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff is required to keep a record of every person held in the jail. These records include the person's name, charges, booking date, and which court issued the arrest warrant.

The sheriff's office is located at 95 John Wilson Street, Nahunta, GA 31553. You can call (912) 462-6161 for inmate information or to ask about recent arrests. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, local agencies may charge up to $20 for processing a criminal history check. Brantley County is a smaller county, so the jail has a lower capacity than metro area facilities. Requests for arrest records are typically handled within a few days.

The GDC Offender Query shown above is a free state tool that lets you search for inmates from Brantley County and every other Georgia county.

Online Search Options for Brantley County

You can search for Brantley County felony records using several state databases. These are the quickest options if you cannot visit Nahunta in person.

The GDC Offender Query is free and shows current and former state prison inmates. If a person from Brantley County received a prison sentence, their record appears here. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical traits. The results show charges, sentence length, facility assignment, and projected release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per query. It checks the GCIC database for all felony convictions statewide. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. A "no record found" result still costs $15. This is the most thorough paid option for checking Brantley County felony histories without visiting the courthouse.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all county clerk offices across the state. Through this portal, you can look up real estate records, liens, and certain court documents. Brantley County participates in this shared system for case management and e-filing.

Record Access Rules

Felony records in Brantley County are public. Court files, arrest records, and booking logs are open under the Georgia Open Records Act. Agencies must respond to requests within three business days.

There are some limits. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records can be restricted if the case was never prosecuted. For arrests made after July 1, 2013, the prosecuting attorney manages restriction requests. Restricted records are hidden from public view but still visible to law enforcement.

The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, allows first-time offenders to have their records sealed after completing probation. Violent felonies have a longer waiting period. Most felony convictions remain permanently public in Georgia.

State Resources for Brantley County

The Georgia Crime Information Center gathers criminal history data from all 159 Georgia counties. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC maintains complete records. You can request a criminal history check through the local sheriff or contact GCIC directly.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole information for offenders convicted in Brantley County. The GSCCCA supports the clerk's office with technology and data sharing across counties.

Keep in mind that state databases may lag a few days behind the most recent filings at the Brantley County Superior Court. For the latest records, call the clerk's office.

Cities in Brantley County

Brantley County includes the city of Nahunta, which is the county seat. No cities in Brantley County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All felony cases from within the county are processed at the Brantley County Superior Court in Nahunta.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Brantley County. Each one has its own courthouse and felony record system.