Colquitt County Felony Records Search

Colquitt County felony records are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Moultrie. This south Georgia county has about 47,000 residents and sits in the Southern Judicial Circuit. The clerk handles all court filings for felony cases while the sheriff manages arrest and jail records. You can search Colquitt County felony records at the courthouse, by calling the offices, or by using statewide online databases that include Colquitt County data.

Colquitt County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court holds the felony case records in Colquitt County. Indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and dispositions all go through this office. The clerk keeps paper files and digital records for every case heard in the Colquitt County Superior Court. This is where you start if you need court documents tied to a felony case.

The courthouse is at 101 S. Main Street, Moultrie, GA 31768. Bring a valid photo ID and the name of the person you are searching for. Having a date of birth or case number helps. Copies cost $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Certified copies run higher. Call (229) 616-7425 for questions about Colquitt County felony case records. Walk-in requests are taken during regular business hours, and you can also send a written request by mail.

Moultrie is the county seat and where all Superior Court proceedings take place. The clerk's office tends to be less crowded than offices in metro counties, but it still helps to call ahead if your request is detailed.

Colquitt County Sheriff's Office

The Colquitt County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep records of every person held in the county jail. These records list the person's name, charges, booking date, and the court that authorized the arrest. Felony arrest records in Colquitt County are public information under Georgia law.

The sheriff's office is at 200 S. Vandenberg Drive, Moultrie, GA 31768. Call (229) 616-7430 for inmate lookups or questions about recent arrests. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, local agencies may charge up to $20 for criminal history checks. The Colquitt County Jail processes bookings for the whole county, including Moultrie and the surrounding rural areas.

The Colquitt County government website shown above provides access to county departments and services, including the sheriff and court system.

Booking records from the sheriff are separate from court disposition records at the clerk's office. If you need the full story on a felony case, check both.

Searching Colquitt County Felony Records Online

State databases are the fastest way to search Colquitt County felony records without visiting Moultrie. Several tools are available.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It covers all state prison inmates, current and past. If someone from Colquitt County was sentenced to prison, they appear here. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results show charges, sentence length, facility assignment, and possible release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. 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. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this data can be released without fingerprint comparison. Even a "no record found" response costs $15. For Colquitt County, this is the most comprehensive paid search tool available online.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all 159 county clerk offices. Colquitt County is part of this shared system. Some court records and real estate filings are searchable through the GSCCCA website. Criminal data online is still limited, but it is expanding. Check the site for what Colquitt County records are currently available.

Record Access and Restrictions

Most felony records in Colquitt County are public. Court files, arrest records, and booking data are open under the Georgia Open Records Act. Agencies have three business days to respond to a records request.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, certain arrest records can be restricted when a case was never prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecuting attorney handles these requests. Older cases go through the original arresting agency. Restricted records are hidden from public searches but remain in law enforcement databases.

First-time offenders may qualify to seal their records under the First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1. This requires completing all terms of probation. Serious violent felonies under O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 have a seven-year waiting period before restriction is possible. Most felony convictions in Colquitt County stay on the public record permanently.

State Resources for Colquitt County

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history data from all Georgia counties, including Colquitt. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC must keep complete records. Background checks can be done through the sheriff or through GCIC.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all county clerk offices in the state. Colquitt County is part of the system for case filings and record keeping. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole data for offenders convicted in Colquitt County or anywhere in Georgia.

Keep in mind that state databases might lag behind the most recent filings at the Colquitt County Superior Court. For the latest records, contact the clerk in Moultrie.

Getting Copies of Colquitt County Records

There are several ways to get copies. The easiest is to visit the courthouse in Moultrie, bring your ID, and ask the clerk for the file you need. Standard copies are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more.

You can also write to the Colquitt County Clerk of Court at 101 S. Main Street, Moultrie, GA 31768. Include the person's full name and any details like date of birth or case number. Enclose a check or money order for fees. The clerk will mail back the records.

For arrest records, contact the sheriff at (229) 616-7430. Booking reports and arrest data are available under the Open Records Act. The sheriff has three business days to respond. For a full criminal history that covers more than just Colquitt County, use the Georgia Felon Search tool or request a GCIC report directly.

Cities in Colquitt County

Colquitt County includes the city of Moultrie, the county seat, along with several smaller towns. None of the cities in Colquitt County meet the population threshold for a separate city page. All felony cases from these areas go through the Colquitt County Superior Court in Moultrie.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or are near Colquitt County. Each maintains its own felony record system at their courthouse.