Bulloch County Felony Records

Bulloch County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Statesboro. Home to Georgia Southern University and about 85,000 residents, Bulloch County is the largest county in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit. The clerk stores all court filings while the sheriff handles arrest records and jail bookings. You can search felony records in person at the Statesboro courthouse, call the offices, or use statewide online databases that include Bulloch County data.

Bulloch County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary keeper of felony records in Bulloch County. All criminal case filings pass through this office. Indictments, arraignment records, plea agreements, sentencing documents, and dispositions are stored here. The clerk keeps both paper and digital records for felony cases heard in the Bulloch County Superior Court.

Visit the courthouse at 20 Siebald Street, Statesboro, GA 30458 to search records. Bring a valid photo ID and the name of the person whose record you want. A date of birth or case number will help narrow results. Copies are $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Certified copies cost more. Call (912) 764-9009 with questions about felony records. The office takes walk-in requests and handles mail requests.

Bulloch County is in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit along with Effingham, Jenkins, and Screven counties. As the most populous county in this circuit, Bulloch sees a higher case volume than its neighbors. Judges rotate among the four counties but all Bulloch County records stay filed at the Statesboro courthouse. The college population in Statesboro adds to the area's activity level.

The Bulloch County government website provides links to various county departments and services, including the court system.

The Bulloch County website shown above offers information about county offices and services available to residents and the public.

Bulloch County Sheriff's Office

The Bulloch County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and operates the county jail. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep a record of every person held in the facility. Records include the inmate's name, charges, booking date, and the court that issued the warrant.

The sheriff's office is at 17301 U.S. 301 North, Statesboro, GA 30458. Call (912) 764-8888 for inmate information or recent arrest records. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the agency can charge up to $20 for criminal history checks. Bulloch County processes a good number of bookings given its population and the university community in Statesboro.

The Bulloch County Sheriff's Office website shown above provides details about jail services, inmate searches, and how to request arrest records.

The Bulloch County Correctional Institution can also be reached at (912) 764-8888. Booking records from the sheriff are separate from court disposition records held by the clerk's office.

Online Search Options

Several state databases cover Bulloch County felony records. These tools let you search from anywhere with internet access.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It shows all state prison inmates, past and present. If someone from Bulloch County received a prison sentence, they appear here. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical traits. Results list charges, sentence length, facility, and possible release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search is $15 per lookup. It checks the GCIC database for all felony convictions in Georgia. You need the full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. Even a "no record found" costs $15. For Bulloch County felony searches, this is the most complete paid option short of visiting the courthouse.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all county clerk offices. Bulloch County uses this system for e-filing and case management. The GSCCCA website lets you search real estate records, liens, and certain court documents across multiple counties.

Record Access and Restrictions

Felony records in Bulloch County are mostly public. Anyone can request them. Court files, arrest records, and booking logs are open under the Georgia Open Records Act. Agencies must respond within three business days.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some arrest records can be restricted if the case was not prosecuted. For post-July 2013 arrests, the prosecuting attorney handles these requests. Restricted records are hidden from public view but remain accessible to law enforcement.

The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, lets first-time offenders seal their records after completing probation. This applies to eligible Bulloch County cases. Violent felonies have a longer waiting period before restriction can be requested. Most felony convictions remain public.

State Resources for Bulloch County

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

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole information for offenders convicted in Bulloch County. The GSCCCA provides technology support and data sharing for the clerk's office.

Cities in Bulloch County

Bulloch County includes Statesboro, which has its own city page. Felony cases from Statesboro and other parts of the county go through the Bulloch County Superior Court.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Bulloch County. Each maintains its own felony record system.