Search Butts County Felony Records

Butts County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Jackson. With about 25,000 residents, Butts County is a growing county south of Atlanta and part of the Towaliga Judicial Circuit. The clerk handles all felony case filings while the sheriff manages arrest and jail records. Butts County is also notable for being home to the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison, a major state facility. You can search felony records at the Jackson courthouse, by phone, or through online state databases.

Butts County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary source for felony records in Butts County. This office processes every criminal case filing that goes through the Superior Court. Indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and dispositions are all kept here. The clerk maintains paper and digital records for all felony cases.

Visit the courthouse at 25 E. 3rd Street, Jackson, GA 30233 to search in person. You need a valid ID and the name of the person whose record you want. A date of birth or case number will narrow the search. Copies are $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Certified copies cost more. Call (770) 775-8205 for help with felony case record questions. Walk-in and mail requests are both accepted.

Butts County belongs to the Towaliga Judicial Circuit along with Lamar and Monroe counties. Judges rotate among these three counties. All case files from Butts County stay in Jackson at the clerk's office. The Towaliga Circuit is relatively small, so scheduling tends to be more flexible than in busier metro circuits.

Butts County Sheriff's Office

The Butts County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and runs the county jail. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep a record of everyone held in the facility. These records include the person's name, charges, booking date, and which court issued the warrant.

The sheriff's office is at 835 Ernest Biles Drive, Jackson, GA 30233. Call (770) 775-8200 for inmate information or arrest records. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, local agencies can charge up to $20 for criminal history checks. Butts County also houses the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison, which is a state facility. Records for state inmates are handled by the Georgia Department of Corrections, not the local sheriff.

The Georgia Department of Corrections Offender Query shown above is a free tool for searching inmates from Butts County and across Georgia. This is especially relevant for Butts County given the state prison located there.

Searching Butts County Felony Records Online

State online tools let you check Butts County felony records without going to Jackson in person.

The GDC Offender Query is free and shows all state prison inmates, current and past. Anyone from Butts County who received a prison sentence will appear in this database. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results include charges, sentence length, facility, and release dates. Because the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison is in Butts County, many inmates are initially processed here before transfer.

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. Even a "no record found" costs $15. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this data can be released without fingerprint comparison.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all 159 county clerk offices. Butts County uses this shared system for case management. You can search real estate records, liens, and some court filings through the GSCCCA portal.

Record Access and Restrictions

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

Some records have limits. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records can be restricted if the case was never prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecuting attorney handles restriction requests. Restricted records are removed from public searches but stay visible to law enforcement.

The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, lets first-time offenders seal their records after finishing probation. Violent felonies have a longer waiting period. Most felony convictions in Butts County remain public permanently.

State Resources for Butts County

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

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole information for offenders convicted in Butts County. State databases may not include the very latest filings from the Butts County Superior Court. Contact the clerk in Jackson for the most current records.

Cities in Butts County

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

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Butts County. Each has its own courthouse and felony records.