Coweta County Felony Record Search

Coweta County felony records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Newnan. With a population of about 158,000, Coweta County is a large and growing county southwest of Atlanta in the Coweta Judicial Circuit. The clerk stores all court filings for felony cases while the sheriff manages arrest records and jail bookings. You can search Coweta County felony records at the courthouse, by phone, or through statewide online databases.

Coweta County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the main source for felony records in Coweta County. All criminal case filings come through this office. Indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and final dispositions are all here. The clerk keeps both paper and digital records for cases heard in the Coweta County Superior Court.

Visit the courthouse at 72 Greenville Street, Newnan, GA 30263 to search records in person. Bring a valid photo ID and the name of the person whose record you need. A date of birth or case number helps. Copies are $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Certified copies cost more. Call (770) 254-2690 for questions about Coweta County felony case records.

The clerk's office takes walk-in requests during business hours and handles written requests by mail. Coweta County has grown considerably as more people move to the south metro Atlanta area. The office handles a growing number of filings each year, so peak times can be busy. Calling ahead saves you time.

Coweta County Sheriff's Office

The Coweta 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 show the person's name, charges, booking date, and the court that issued the warrant. Felony arrest records in Coweta County are public under Georgia law.

The sheriff's office is at 560 Greison Trail, Newnan, GA 30263. Call (770) 253-1502 for inmate lookups or questions about recent arrests. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, local agencies can charge up to $20 for criminal history checks. Coweta County's jail handles a significant number of bookings given the county's size and proximity to Atlanta.

The GDC offender search portal shown above lets you find Coweta County inmates who received state prison sentences.

Booking records from the sheriff are separate from court disposition records held by the clerk. Check both offices if you need the full picture on a felony case.

Searching Coweta County Felony Records Online

Multiple online tools cover Coweta County felony records. State databases are the fastest way to search from home without driving to Newnan.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It shows all current and past state prison inmates. Anyone from Coweta County who got a prison sentence will appear in this database. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results list charges, sentence length, facility, and possible release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search. It checks the GCIC database for all felony convictions in Georgia. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. Even a "no record found" result costs $15. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this data can be released without a fingerprint comparison. This is the best paid search tool for Coweta County felony records if you cannot visit the courthouse.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all 159 county clerk offices. Coweta County participates in the shared system. Real estate filings and some court records can be searched through the GSCCCA website. Criminal case data is still growing online, but it is worth checking.

Record Access and Restrictions

Felony records in Coweta County are mostly open to the public. Court files, arrest records, and booking data are accessible under the Georgia Open Records Act. Agencies must respond within three business days of receiving a request.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some arrest records can be restricted if the case was never prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecuting attorney handles the restriction process. Older cases go through the arresting agency. Restricted Coweta County felony records remain in law enforcement databases but are hidden from 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 require a seven-year wait. In most cases, felony convictions in Coweta County stay on the public record permanently.

State Resources for Coweta County

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

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects every county clerk office. Coweta County uses the shared system for case management and e-filing. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole data for offenders convicted in Coweta County or elsewhere in the state.

Coweta County also has a notable law enforcement presence given its population and location along the I-85 corridor. Drug trafficking cases are not uncommon here because of the interstate access. State databases may not have the most recent filings from the Coweta County Superior Court, so for the very latest, contact the clerk's office directly.

How to Get Copies of Coweta County Records

To get copies in person, visit the courthouse at 72 Greenville Street, Newnan, GA 30263. Bring an ID and ask the clerk for the file. Standard copies are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more and are sometimes required for court or legal filings.

Mail requests go to the Coweta County Clerk of Court at 72 Greenville Street, Newnan, GA 30263. Include the person's full name, any identifying info like date of birth or case number, and a check or money order for the fees. The clerk will mail back the documents.

For arrest records, contact the Coweta County Sheriff at (770) 253-1502. Booking reports and arrest data are available under the Open Records Act. The sheriff must respond within three business days. For a statewide criminal history check, use the Georgia Felon Search or request a GCIC report.

Cities in Coweta County

Coweta County includes the city of Newnan, the county seat, along with several smaller communities. Newnan is the only city in Coweta County that meets the population threshold for its own city page. All felony cases from cities in the county go through the Coweta County Superior Court.

Nearby Counties

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