Fannin County Felony Records Search

Fannin County felony records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Blue Ridge. This mountain county in far north Georgia sits near the Tennessee and North Carolina borders and has about 25,000 residents. Felony cases go through the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit. The clerk files all court documents while the sheriff handles arrest records and jail bookings. You can search for felony records at the Blue Ridge courthouse, by calling the clerk or sheriff, or through free statewide online tools. Fannin County does not have a local online case search, so state databases are your best option for remote lookups.

Fannin County Clerk of Superior Court

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

To search in person, visit the courthouse at 400 W. Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Bring a valid photo ID. You need the full name of the person you want to look up. Having a date of birth or case number helps. Copies of records cost $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. Certified copies are more expensive. Call (706) 632-2039 with questions about felony case records in Fannin County.

Walk-in requests are taken during regular business hours. Written mail requests work too. The Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit covers Fannin County along with a few neighboring mountain counties. Cases filed in Fannin County stay in the Fannin County clerk's office. The Georgia Open Records Act requires a response within three business days of receiving a request.

Fannin County Sheriff's Office

The Fannin County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must maintain records for all persons held in custody. These records show the person's name, charges, booking date, and the court that issued any warrant. Felony arrest records are public in Georgia.

The sheriff's office is at 645 W. First Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Call (706) 632-6024 for arrest information or inmate questions. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, agencies can charge up to $20 for a criminal history check. Fannin County has a moderate felony case load for its size.

Booking records from the sheriff are not the same as court records. The sheriff's data tells you what someone was charged with at arrest. Whether they were convicted, acquitted, or had charges dropped is in the court records at the clerk's office. Check both sources for a full picture.

Online Felony Record Searches for Fannin County

Fannin County does not offer its own online court search. State databases are the way to go for searching from home.

The GDC Offender Query is free to use. It lists everyone who has served or is serving time in a Georgia state prison. If someone from Fannin County was sentenced to prison for a felony, they show up here. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical traits. You get charges, sentence details, the facility where the person is held, and estimated release dates.

The GDC Offender Search portal above is free and covers the entire Georgia state prison system, including offenders convicted in Fannin County.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per check. It queries the GCIC database for all felony convictions across Georgia. Provide the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, results can be shared without fingerprint matching. Even if no record is found, you still pay the $15 fee.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority links all 159 county clerk offices. Fannin County is part of this network. Some records may be searchable through the GSCCCA portal. However, for full felony case details, you will likely need to contact the Fannin County clerk directly.

Record Access and Privacy

Felony records in Fannin County are generally public. Court files, arrest records, and booking data fall under the Georgia Open Records Act. Anyone can file a request. Agencies have three business days to respond.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records can be restricted if the case was dismissed or never prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the district attorney for the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit manages restriction requests. Older cases go through the arresting agency. Restricted records are hidden from public view but still available to law enforcement.

First-time offenders may be able to seal their records under the First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, after completing their sentence or probation. Violent felonies under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-6.1 are harder to seal. Most felony convictions in Fannin County stay on the public record.

State Resources for Fannin County

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history from all Georgia counties. Fannin County data feeds into this statewide system. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC keeps the central repository of criminal records for the state.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole status for people convicted of felonies in Fannin County. If someone is serving parole, the board has their file. The agency also handles clemency requests and pardons.

State databases may take a few days to reflect new filings from the Fannin County Superior Court. For the most current information on a case, contact the clerk's office in Blue Ridge.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Fannin County or are close by. Each has separate felony records at their own courthouse.