Douglas County Felony Record Search

Douglas County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Douglasville. With roughly 152,000 residents, Douglas County is a fast-growing part of the Atlanta metro area. Felony cases here go through the Douglas Judicial Circuit. The clerk stores every court filing while the sheriff tracks arrests and jail bookings. You can search felony records at the Douglasville courthouse, through the county's online court search tool, or by using statewide databases. Douglas County is one of the few Georgia counties that offers direct online case searches through its own portal.

Douglas County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary source for felony records in Douglas County. Every criminal case goes through this office. Indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and final dispositions get filed and stored here. The clerk maintains both paper and electronic records for all superior court cases.

Visit the courthouse at 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville, GA 30134. Bring a valid photo ID. You need the person's full name to search. A date of birth or case number makes the search go faster. Copies cost $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. Certified copies have a higher fee. Call (770) 920-7252 with questions about Douglas County felony case records. Walk-in requests are accepted during normal business hours. You can also send written requests by mail.

The Douglas County Clerk's website has information about court services and procedures. The clerk's office serves a growing population, so busier days may mean longer wait times at the counter.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff keeps records of every person booked into the county jail. These records contain the person's name, charges, date of booking, and the court that issued any warrant. Felony arrest records in Douglas County are public under state law.

The sheriff's office is at 8470 Earl D. Lee Boulevard, Douglasville, GA 30134. Call (770) 942-2121 for inmate information or recent arrest records. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, local agencies can charge up to $20 for criminal history checks.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office website shown above provides details about jail services, inmate searches, and how to request records.

Keep in mind that sheriff booking records are separate from court records. The sheriff shows what someone was charged with at the time of arrest. The clerk shows what happened in court after that.

Douglas County Online Court Search

Douglas County has its own online court records search. This is a big advantage over many other Georgia counties. The portal lets you look up cases by name. Enter the last name first, then a comma, then the first name. Both Superior Court and State Court cases can be found this way.

The Douglas County court search portal shown above gives direct access to case records without needing to visit the courthouse.

Results show the case number, parties involved, case type, and status. Not every detail of a felony case shows up online, but you can confirm whether a case exists and check its current status. For full case documents, you still need to contact the clerk's office or visit in person.

Statewide Online Search Tools

Beyond the county portal, state databases also cover Douglas County felony records.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It shows all current and former state prison inmates. If someone from Douglas County received a prison sentence, they appear here. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical features. Results include charges, sentence length, and facility information. As a metro Atlanta county, Douglas County data appears frequently in this system.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It checks the GCIC database for every felony conviction in Georgia. Provide the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this information can be released without fingerprints. A "no record found" result still costs $15.

The GSCCCA also connects Douglas County into the statewide clerk network. Some real estate and court records are searchable through that portal.

Record Restrictions and Access

Most felony records in Douglas County are public. Court files, arrest data, and booking records are open under the Georgia Open Records Act. Agencies must respond within three business days.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some arrest records can be restricted if charges were dropped or never pursued. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the district attorney for the Douglas Judicial Circuit handles these requests. For older cases, contact the arresting agency. Restricted records are hidden from public searches but still visible to law enforcement.

The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, allows first-time offenders to seal their records once they complete probation or their sentence. Violent felonies under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-6.1 have longer waiting periods. Most Douglas County felony convictions remain on the public record permanently.

State-Level Resources

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects data from all 159 counties. Douglas County feeds into this system. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC must maintain complete criminal history records.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole status for people convicted of felonies in Douglas County. This board also processes clemency and pardon requests.

Cities in Douglas County

Douglasville is the county seat and the only qualifying city in Douglas County. All felony cases from Douglasville go through the Douglas County Superior Court.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Douglas County. Each maintains separate felony records at their courthouse.