Dawson County Felony Records

Dawson County felony records are held by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Dawsonville. This growing north Georgia county has about 27,000 residents and sits just north of the Atlanta metro area. You can search for criminal case filings, arrest data, and offender records through local offices or state-level databases. The clerk keeps all court records for felony cases while the sheriff manages arrest and booking information. Dawsonville is the county seat, and both offices take public record requests during weekday hours.

Dawson County Clerk of Superior Court

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

You can visit the clerk's office to look up felony records. Bring a photo ID and the name of the person you want to search. A date of birth or case number helps too. Copies are $0.10 per page under the Open Records Act. Certified copies cost more. The Dawson County Clerk of Court is at 25 Justice Way, Dawsonville, GA 30534. Call (706) 344-3511 with questions about felony case data.

Note: The clerk's office handles civil and criminal records, so specify that you need felony case files.

Dawson County Sheriff's Office

The Dawson County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail operations. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff keeps records of every person booked into the county jail. Each record lists the person's name, charges, date of booking, and which court issued the warrant. These felony arrest records from Dawson County are public.

The sheriff's office is at 19 Howard Avenue, Dawsonville, GA 30534. Call (706) 344-3535 for information about current inmates or recent arrests. The sheriff can run a local criminal history check too. Georgia law caps this at $20 per person under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34. The sheriff's website may have additional info about services and how to submit requests.

Search Dawson County Felony Records Online

Online tools can speed up your search for Dawson County felony records. The GDC Offender Query is free and shows all state prison inmates. If a Dawson County resident was sentenced to a state facility, you can find them here. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results show charges, sentence length, and release dates.

The Dawson County government website provides information on county departments and services, including the clerk and sheriff offices.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15. It checks the GCIC database for felony convictions statewide, including Dawson County cases. You need the full name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back instantly. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this information is released without fingerprint comparison. The fee applies even if no record is found.

For a full case file, you still need to visit the Dawson County Courthouse in person. The clerk can give you access to the complete record, including documents that may not appear in online searches.

State Resources for Dawson County

The Georgia Crime Information Center serves as the state's central repository for criminal history data. GCIC pulls records from all 159 counties, and Dawson County records are included. You can request a history check through GCIC or through a local law enforcement agency. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC must collect and keep complete criminal records.

The GSCCCA links all county clerk offices through shared technology. Dawson County uses these tools for e-filing and case management. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has a directory of every sheriff in the state. It is useful if you need to reach out to the Dawson County Sheriff or any nearby county law enforcement.

Dawson County Felony Record Restrictions

Most felony records in Dawson County are public. Anyone can request them without being involved in the case. Court files, arrest data, and booking records are all covered by the Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Agencies must respond within three business days.

Certain records can be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records may be hidden from public view if the case was not prosecuted. Post-2013 arrests go through the prosecutor for restriction. Older arrests require an application at the arresting agency. The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, can seal records for first-time offenders who finish probation. Serious violent felonies defined in O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 need seven years to pass before automatic restriction applies. Felony convictions in Dawson County are almost always public.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Dawson County in north Georgia. Each keeps its own felony records.