Clinch County Felony Records

Clinch County felony records are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Homerville. This small south Georgia county has a population of around 6,900 people. The Waycross Judicial Circuit handles all felony cases filed in Clinch County. Searching these records can be done at the courthouse, by phone, or through statewide online tools. The clerk's office stores all court filings while the sheriff tracks arrest and booking data for the county jail.

Clinch County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the main keeper of felony records in Clinch County. All criminal case filings go through this office. Indictments, plea deals, sentencing orders, and case dispositions are stored here. The clerk keeps both paper files and digital records for cases heard in the Clinch County Superior Court.

Visit the courthouse at 25 Court Square, Homerville, GA 31634 to search records in person. Bring a photo ID and the name of the person you need records for. A date of birth or case number helps narrow things down. Copies cost $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, and certified copies run a bit more. Call (912) 487-5854 if you have questions about Clinch County felony case records.

The clerk handles walk-in requests during regular business hours. You can also send a written request by mail. Since Clinch County is a smaller county, wait times tend to be shorter than in larger metro areas.

Clinch County Sheriff's Office

The Clinch County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep records of all people held in the county jail. These records include the person's name, the charges, the booking date, and which court issued the warrant. Felony arrest records are public in Clinch County under state law.

The sheriff's office is at 115 Court Square, Homerville, GA 31634. Call (912) 487-5311 for questions about recent arrests or inmate information. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, local agencies can charge up to $20 for a criminal history check. Clinch County is a rural county, so the jail processes fewer bookings than urban areas, but the records are still kept the same way and follow the same state rules.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search portal shown above can be used to find inmates from Clinch County who received state prison sentences.

Searching Clinch County Felony Records Online

State databases are the fastest way to search Clinch County felony records from home. Several free and paid tools cover this county.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It lists all current and past state prison inmates. If a person from Clinch County got a prison sentence for a felony, they show up in this tool. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical details. Results show charges, sentence length, the prison facility, and possible release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It checks the GCIC database for all felony convictions in the state. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away. A "no record found" result still costs $15. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this data can be shared without a fingerprint match. For Clinch County, this paid search is the most complete option aside from going to the courthouse in person.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority links all county clerk offices through a shared system. Clinch County participates in this network. You can search real estate records and some court filings through the GSCCCA portal. Not all criminal case data is online, but the system is growing. Check the GSCCCA site for what Clinch County records are currently available.

Record Access and Restrictions

Felony records in Clinch County are mostly public. Anyone can ask for them. Court files, arrest records, and booking data are all open under the Georgia Open Records Act. Agencies have three business days to respond to a request.

Some arrest records can be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, if a case was not prosecuted, the arrest record may be sealed from public view. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecuting attorney handles these requests. For older cases, you apply through the arresting agency. Restricted records still show up in law enforcement databases but not in public searches.

The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, allows first-time offenders to seal their records after completing probation. Serious violent felonies under O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 carry a seven-year waiting period before restriction is possible. In most cases, felony convictions in Clinch County stay public permanently.

State Resources for Clinch County

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history data from all 159 counties, including Clinch. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC must keep complete records of all criminal arrests and dispositions. You can request a background check through the sheriff's office or GCIC directly.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all county clerk offices in the state. Clinch County uses this shared system for filings and record keeping. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole information for offenders convicted in Clinch County or anywhere else in Georgia.

State databases may lag behind the most recent filings at the Clinch County Superior Court. For the freshest records, call the clerk's office directly.

Getting Copies of Clinch County Records

There are a few ways to get copies of felony records from Clinch County. The simplest is to visit the courthouse in Homerville. Bring an ID and ask the clerk for the case file you need. Standard copies are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more and are sometimes needed for legal proceedings.

You can also mail a written request to the Clinch County Clerk of Court at 25 Court Square, Homerville, GA 31634. Include the person's full name and any identifying details like date of birth or case number. Add a check or money order for the copy fees. The clerk will mail the records back to you.

For arrest records, contact the Clinch County Sheriff's Office at (912) 487-5311. The sheriff can provide booking reports and arrest details. Under the Georgia Open Records Act, they must respond within three business days. For a full criminal history check that goes beyond Clinch County, use the Georgia Felon Search or request a GCIC report.

Cities in Clinch County

Clinch County includes the city of Homerville and a few small communities. None of the cities in Clinch County meet the population threshold for individual city pages. All felony cases from these areas go through the Clinch County Superior Court in Homerville.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or are near Clinch County. Each has its own felony record system at their respective courthouses.