Chattahoochee County Felony Records

Chattahoochee County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Cusseta. One of Georgia's smallest counties by population with roughly 8,500 residents, Chattahoochee County is unique because most of its land is occupied by Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning). The county sits within the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. The clerk stores felony court filings while the sheriff handles arrest and jail records. You can search for these records in person, by phone, or through Georgia's statewide databases.

Chattahoochee County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary keeper of felony records in Chattahoochee County. All criminal case filings pass through this office. Indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and dispositions are stored here. Because the county is small, the clerk's office handles a lighter caseload than most Georgia counties.

The clerk's office is at 379 Broad Street, Cusseta, GA 31805. Bring a valid ID and the name of the person you are looking for. A date of birth or case number speeds up the search. Copies cost $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Call (706) 989-3424 with questions about Chattahoochee County felony case records. Walk-in and mail requests are both accepted.

Chattahoochee County is part of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, which also includes Marion and Taylor counties. Judges rotate among these three small counties. All Chattahoochee County case files stay in Cusseta. The proximity to Fort Moore means that some crimes involve military personnel, but those cases may fall under federal jurisdiction rather than the county court system.

Chattahoochee County Sheriff's Office

The Chattahoochee County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail operations. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep records of all persons committed to the county jail. These records contain the person's name, charges, booking date, and the issuing court.

The sheriff's office is at 379 Broad Street, Cusseta, GA 31805, in the same complex as the courthouse. Call (706) 989-3646 for inmate information or arrest record requests. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34 allows local agencies to charge up to $20 for criminal history checks. Given the county's small population, the jail is one of the smaller facilities in the state.

The Georgia Department of Corrections Offender Query shown above is a free tool to search for state inmates from Chattahoochee County and all other Georgia counties.

Keep in mind that crimes committed on the Fort Moore military installation may be prosecuted in federal court rather than the Chattahoochee County Superior Court. Federal cases are handled through the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia.

Online Searches for Chattahoochee County

State databases are the fastest way to search Chattahoochee County felony records without visiting Cusseta.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It covers current and former state prison inmates. If someone from Chattahoochee County went to state prison, they appear here. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical traits. Results show charges, sentence length, facility, and release information.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15. It checks the GCIC database for felony convictions statewide. You need the full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. A "no record found" still costs $15. For a small county like Chattahoochee, this statewide search can confirm whether someone has a felony anywhere in Georgia.

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

Record Access and Restrictions

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

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records can be restricted if the case was not prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecuting attorney manages these requests. Restricted records do not appear in public searches but are still visible to law enforcement agencies.

First-time offenders may qualify to seal records under the First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1. This option is available after completing probation. Violent felonies have a longer wait before restriction can be sought. Most felony convictions in Chattahoochee County remain public permanently.

State Resources

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history data from all 159 counties. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33 requires GCIC to keep complete records. You can request a background check through the local sheriff or GCIC.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles handles parole tracking for offenders convicted in Chattahoochee County. The GSCCCA supports the clerk with technology and data sharing.

State databases may not include the most recent filings from the Chattahoochee County Superior Court. For the latest records, contact the clerk in Cusseta.

Cities in Chattahoochee County

Chattahoochee County includes Cusseta, which is the county seat. No cities in this county meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Felony cases from all parts of the county go through the Chattahoochee County Superior Court in Cusseta.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Chattahoochee County. Each has its own felony record system.