Search Crisp County Felony Records

Crisp County felony records are managed by the Superior Court Clerk and the Sheriff's Office in Cordele. With a population of roughly 19,000, this south-central Georgia county processes felony cases through its local court system. You can search for criminal case filings, arrest data, and conviction records using local offices or state databases. The clerk stores court records while the sheriff handles arrest and jail booking data. Cordele serves as the county seat and is where both offices are located, giving residents and the public a central place to access Crisp County felony records.

Crisp County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all felony records for Crisp County. Every criminal case filed in the Superior Court goes through this office. The clerk stores indictments, plea deals, sentencing orders, and case dispositions. Paper and digital files are both kept for felony cases heard in Crisp County. Staff can pull a case file by name or case number when you visit.

To get records in person, bring a valid ID. The clerk may need a date of birth or case number. Copy fees run $0.10 per page under the Georgia Open Records Act, and certified copies cost a bit more. The Crisp County Clerk of Court is at 510 N. 7th Street, Cordele, GA 31015. You can call (229) 276-2370 for more info about felony case records. The office is open during normal business hours on weekdays.

Sheriff's Office Criminal Records

The Crisp County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail bookings. O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7 says the sheriff must keep records of all people held in the county jail. These records show the person's name, charges, booking date, and the court that issued the warrant. Anyone can ask to see these felony arrest records under state law.

The sheriff's office is at 196 GA-300, Cordele, GA 31015. Call (229) 276-2600 to ask about inmates or recent Crisp County arrests. The sheriff also runs local criminal history checks. Georgia law caps this fee at $20 per person under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34. Walk-in requests are accepted, and phone inquiries can help you find out if a record exists before you make the trip.

Note: Crisp County jail booking records are updated as new arrests come in.

Searching Crisp County Felony Records Online

Online tools make it easier to search for felony records without visiting Cordele. The GDC Offender Query is a free search tool. It shows all state prison inmates. If someone from Crisp County went to state prison, their record will appear. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical traits. The results show charges, sentence length, and release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It taps into the GCIC database for felony convictions statewide, including Crisp County cases. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35 allows this data to be released without fingerprint comparison. Even if no record is found, the $15 fee still applies.

The Crisp County website provides general county information. While there is no direct online felony search portal for Crisp County, you can find contact details for the clerk and sheriff through the county site. For court records specifically, the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all 159 county clerk offices and may have some Crisp County case data available through their systems.

Crisp County Felony Record Access Rules

Felony records in Crisp County are mostly public. You do not need to be part of the case to request them. Court files, arrest records, and booking data fall under the Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Agencies must respond within three business days of your request.

Some restrictions do apply. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows certain arrest records to be kept from public view if charges were dropped or never prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecuting attorney handles restriction requests. Older arrests go through the arresting agency. Restricted records still show up in law enforcement searches but not public ones. The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, lets some first-time offenders seal their records after probation. Serious violent felonies under O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 have a longer waiting period of seven years before automatic restriction can kick in.

State Agencies and Crisp County

The Georgia Crime Information Center holds criminal history data from every county. GCIC collects arrest records, court results, and prison info. You can get a criminal history check through GCIC or your local law enforcement agency. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has a directory of all sheriffs in the state, which can help you find contact info for the Crisp County Sheriff or nearby counties.

O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33 requires GCIC to collect and maintain complete criminal history records. This includes identification data, arrest data, and court outcomes for Crisp County felony cases that enter the state system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or are close to Crisp County. Each has its own felony records system.