Dodge County Felony Record Search

Dodge County felony records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk and the Sheriff's Office in Eastman. This middle Georgia county has a population of about 20,000. You can look up felony cases, arrest data, and criminal records through local offices or statewide search tools. The clerk files and stores all court records for felony cases, and the sheriff manages arrest and jail booking information. Eastman is the county seat, and both offices are located there for in-person requests. State databases also hold felony data connected to Dodge County cases.

Dodge County Clerk of Superior Court

All felony records in Dodge County are filed through the Clerk of Superior Court. This office handles criminal case filings for the Superior Court. Indictments, plea bargains, sentencing orders, and final dispositions are stored here. The clerk keeps paper files and digital records for felony cases.

To get records, visit the clerk's office with a valid ID. Provide the name of the person you want to look up. A date of birth or case number can help speed things up. Under the Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, you have the right to ask for these records. Copies are $0.10 per page. The Dodge County Clerk of Court is at 5401 Anson Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023. Call (478) 374-2871 for more details on accessing felony case files.

Sheriff's Office Criminal Records

The Dodge County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail data. O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7 requires the sheriff to log every person committed to the county jail. That includes name, charges, booking date, and the court that issued the warrant. Anyone can request to see these felony arrest records.

The sheriff's office is at 559 Old Hartford Street, Eastman, GA 31023. Phone is (478) 559-1130. You can call to check on inmates or ask about recent arrests in Dodge County. Criminal history checks through the sheriff cost up to $20 per person under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34. Both walk-in and phone requests are taken during normal hours.

Note: The sheriff's office and clerk's office are at different locations in Eastman, so plan your visit accordingly.

How to Search Dodge County Felony Records

Several options exist for finding felony records tied to Dodge County. You can use free state tools or visit local offices in Eastman.

The GDC Offender Query is a free online search. It covers all state prison inmates. If someone from Dodge County was sentenced to a GDC facility, they appear in this database. You can search by name, GDC ID, or description. Results include charges, sentence info, and release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search is $15 per lookup. It checks the GCIC database for felony convictions across Georgia, including Dodge County. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this info can be released without fingerprint comparison. The fee applies even when no record is found.

The GSCCCA connects all county clerk offices in Georgia. Some Dodge County court records may be accessible through their shared systems. For complete case files, though, visiting the Dodge County Courthouse in Eastman is the best option.

State Agencies and Dodge County

The Georgia Crime Information Center holds criminal history data from all 159 counties, including Dodge. GCIC tracks arrest records, court dispositions, and incarceration data. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33 requires them to keep these records complete and accurate. You can request a check through GCIC or through a local law enforcement agency.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has a directory of every sheriff in the state. Use it to find contact info for Dodge County or any neighboring county.

Dodge County Record Access Rules

Felony records from Dodge County are mostly public. Court files, arrest data, and jail records are open under the Open Records Act. You don't need to be part of the case. Agencies have three business days to respond to your request.

O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows some arrest records to be restricted if charges were not pursued. Post-2013 arrests go through the prosecutor. Older arrests need 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 complete probation. Serious violent felonies under O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 require seven years before they can be automatically restricted. Convicted felony records in Dodge County are almost always public and accessible to anyone who asks.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or are near Dodge County. All maintain their own felony records.