Brooks County Felony Records

Brooks County felony records are stored at the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Quitman. Located in south Georgia near the Florida border, Brooks County has roughly 16,000 residents and is part of the Southern Judicial Circuit. The clerk manages court filings and case documents for all felony matters heard in the Superior Court. The sheriff's office keeps arrest logs and jail booking records. You can access these records in person at the Quitman courthouse, by phone, or through Georgia's statewide online search tools.

Brooks County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary keeper of felony records in Brooks County. All criminal case filings pass through this office. Indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and final dispositions are filed and stored here. The clerk maintains both paper and electronic records for felony cases.

You can visit the clerk's office at 100 Screven Street, Quitman, GA 31643. Bring a valid ID and the name of the person you are searching for. Having a date of birth or case number will speed things up. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, copies are $0.10 per page. Certified copies carry a higher fee. Call (229) 263-4747 with questions about Brooks County felony case records. The office accepts walk-in requests and processes mail requests as well.

Brooks County sits in the Southern Judicial Circuit. This circuit also covers Colquitt, Echols, Lowndes, and Thomas counties. Judges rotate among these counties. Even so, all Brooks County felony records stay filed at the Quitman courthouse. The local clerk is your best contact point for records originating in this county.

Brooks County Sheriff's Office

The Brooks County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and jail bookings. O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7 requires the sheriff to keep a record of every person committed to the county jail. These records list the person's name, charges, booking date, and which court issued the warrant.

The sheriff's office is at 1003 Holloway Drive, Quitman, GA 31643. Call (229) 263-8154 for inmate look-ups or arrest record requests. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, local law enforcement can charge up to $20 for a criminal background check. Brooks County is a smaller county, so jail capacity is limited and booking records tend to be easier to search through than in larger facilities.

The Georgia Department of Corrections Offender Query shown above is a free state tool for looking up inmates from Brooks County and all other counties in the state.

Online Searches for Brooks County Felony Records

State databases are the quickest way to search for Brooks County felony records without visiting Quitman.

The GDC Offender Query is free to use. It covers current and former state prison inmates. If someone from Brooks County received a prison sentence, they will show up here. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical features. Results include charges, sentence length, facility, and release information.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per name. It searches the GCIC database for felony convictions statewide. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are returned instantly. A "no record found" response still costs $15. This is the best paid option for a thorough Brooks County felony background check.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority ties all county clerk offices together. Brooks County uses this shared platform for case management. You can search for real estate records, liens, and some court documents through the GSCCCA portal.

Record Access and Restrictions

Most felony records in Brooks County are public. Court files, arrest reports, and jail logs are all open under the Georgia Open Records Act. Agencies must respond to requests within three business days.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, certain arrest records can be restricted if the case was never prosecuted. Arrests after July 1, 2013 fall under updated restriction rules handled by the prosecuting attorney. Restricted records are hidden from public view but remain accessible to law enforcement agencies.

First-time offenders may qualify to seal their records under the First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1. This applies after completing probation. Violent felonies have a longer wait before any restriction is possible. In most cases, felony convictions in Brooks County stay public for good.

State Resources

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history records from all 159 counties. GCIC is required under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33 to maintain complete records. You can request a background check through the Brooks County Sheriff or through GCIC.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles handles parole tracking for offenders convicted in Brooks County. The GSCCCA supports the clerk's office with technology and data sharing between counties.

Note that state databases may not show the most recent filings from the Brooks County Superior Court. Contact the clerk in Quitman for the latest records.

Cities in Brooks County

Brooks County includes the city of Quitman and several smaller communities. No cities in Brooks County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Felony cases from all parts of the county are heard at the Brooks County Superior Court in Quitman.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Brooks County. Each one has its own felony record system at their local courthouse.