Dade County Felony Record Search

Dade County felony records are held by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Trenton. Located in the far northwest corner of Georgia, Dade County has about 16,000 residents and sits right at the Tennessee and Alabama borders. You can search for felony case filings, arrest records, and criminal history from Dade County through local government offices or statewide databases. The clerk handles court records while the sheriff manages arrest and jail data. Both are in Trenton, the county seat, and take public requests for record lookups during business hours.

Clerk of Superior Court in Dade County

The Dade County Clerk of Superior Court stores all felony case records. Criminal filings that go through Superior Court end up in this office. That means indictments, plea agreements, sentencing records, and final case outcomes are all on file here. You can ask the clerk to look up a case by name or case number.

Walk-in visits are the most direct way to get felony records in Dade County. You should bring a photo ID. The clerk may want a date of birth or case number to help narrow the search. Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, gives you the right to request these records. Copies run $0.10 per page for standard prints and more for certified copies. The office processes requests during regular weekday hours.

The Dade County Clerk of Court is at 255 W. Crabtree Street, Trenton, GA 30752. Phone number is (706) 657-4778.

Dade County Sheriff's Office Records

The Sheriff's Office in Dade County handles arrest records and jail bookings. O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7 requires the sheriff to maintain records of everyone held in the county jail. Each record shows the person's name, the charges, booking date, and which court issued the process. These are public records under state law.

The Dade County Sheriff's Office is at 75 Case Avenue, Trenton, GA 30752. Call (706) 657-3233 to ask about current inmates or recent felony arrests. You can also request a local criminal history check through the sheriff. Georgia law allows agencies to charge up to $20 per person for these checks under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34. The sheriff's staff can tell you what they need from you to run the search.

How to Search Dade County Felony Records

You have several options for searching felony records in Dade County. Online tools give you fast results, while visiting in person lets you see the full case file. Here is what you can use.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It shows anyone in a state prison. If a Dade County resident was sentenced to a GDC facility, their data will show up. You search by name, GDC ID, or physical traits. The results include charges, sentence details, and possible release dates.

The Dade County government website has general info about local offices and services, though it does not offer a direct felony search tool.

The Georgia Felon Search is a paid tool at $15 per search. It checks GCIC records for felony convictions, including those from Dade County. You need the person's name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. Even if no record comes back, the fee still applies. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35 authorizes this type of name-based felony search.

Note: Online searches may not show all local case details that are available in person at the courthouse.

State Agencies for Dade County Records

The Georgia Crime Information Center is the main state hub for criminal history data. GCIC collects records from all 159 counties, including Dade. Arrest data, court outcomes, and prison records all feed into the GCIC system. You can request a criminal history check through GCIC or through your local law enforcement office.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority ties all county clerk offices together. GSCCCA provides e-filing and records management tools that Dade County uses. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, the state must collect and maintain complete criminal records, and GSCCCA helps make that happen for court data.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association lists all county sheriffs with their contact info. You can use it to find the Dade County Sheriff or reach out to nearby counties if your search goes beyond Dade County lines.

Record Restrictions in Dade County

Most felony records from Dade County are open to the public. Court files, arrest data, and jail records can all be requested by anyone. Georgia's Open Records Act sets the rules. Agencies have three business days to respond.

Restrictions exist for certain situations. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 covers cases where charges were dropped or not prosecuted. Arrests after July 1, 2013 go through the prosecuting attorney for restriction. Older arrests require an application at the arresting agency. Restricted records are hidden from public searches but still visible to law enforcement. Under the First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, first-time offenders who complete probation may get their felony records sealed. Violent felonies under O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 take up to seven years before they can be automatically restricted.

Nearby Counties

These counties are close to Dade County in northwest Georgia. Each maintains its own set of felony records.