Fayette County Felony Records

Fayette County felony records are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Fayetteville. With a population near 125,000, this suburban county south of Atlanta sees a steady flow of felony cases through its Griffin Judicial Circuit court. The clerk files all court documents while the sheriff manages arrest and jail data. You can search for felony records in person at the Fayetteville courthouse, by phone, or through state online databases that pull in Fayette County case information. Peachtree City, the largest city in the county, falls under Fayette County's court jurisdiction for all felony matters.

Fayette County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is where felony case records are stored in Fayette County. Every indictment, plea deal, sentencing order, and final disposition goes through this office. The clerk keeps both paper files and electronic records for cases heard in the Fayette County Superior Court. This is the Griffin Judicial Circuit, which also covers Pike and Spalding counties.

Visit the courthouse at 1 Center Drive, Fayetteville, GA 30214 to request records in person. Bring a valid photo ID and the name of the person you are looking up. A date of birth or case number helps narrow results. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies are a bit more. The phone number is (770) 716-4290. Staff can help with questions about case status or how to pull specific files. Written requests by mail are also accepted.

Fayette County is a relatively affluent suburban county, so the volume of felony cases tends to be lower than neighboring counties closer to Atlanta. Still, the clerk processes hundreds of felony filings each year. Walk-in requests are handled during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.

Fayette County Sheriff's Office

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail bookings for the county. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep records of everyone held in the Fayette County Jail. These records include the person's name, charges, booking date, and which court issued the warrant. Arrest records tied to felony cases are public under Georgia law.

The sheriff's office is located at 155 Johnson Avenue, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Call (770) 461-6353 for jail information or to ask about recent arrests. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, local law enforcement agencies can charge up to $20 for a criminal history check. The sheriff's records cover the booking side of things. They don't include court disposition data, which stays with the clerk.

Fayette County also maintains its own county website at fayettecountyga.gov, though the site may load slowly at times. You can find general department contact information there when it is accessible.

Online Felony Record Searches for Fayette County

Several state databases cover Fayette County felony records. These are the fastest way to search from home without driving to Fayetteville.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It shows all current and former Georgia state prison inmates. If someone from Fayette County received a prison sentence for a felony, they will show up in this system. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results include charges, sentence length, facility location, and estimated release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It checks the GCIC database for felony convictions across all of Georgia. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away. Even a "no record found" response costs $15. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, this data can be shared without fingerprint verification. For a thorough check of Fayette County felony history, this is the best paid option outside of going to the courthouse.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all 159 county clerk offices in a shared system. Fayette County participates in this network for case management and e-filing. Some real estate and lien records are searchable through GSCCCA, though criminal case searches may require a direct request to the clerk.

Record Access Rules and Restrictions

Most felony records in Fayette County are public. Court files, arrest data, and jail booking records can be requested by anyone under the Georgia Open Records Act. Agencies must respond within three business days of getting a request.

There are some limits. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, certain arrest records can be restricted if the case was never prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecuting attorney handles the restriction process. Older cases go through the arresting agency. Restricted records still show up in law enforcement searches but not in public background checks.

The First Offender Act, found at O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, allows first-time offenders to seal their records after completing their sentence or probation. Serious violent felonies per O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 have a seven-year wait before any restriction can be considered. Most felony convictions in Fayette County remain public and searchable.

State Resources Covering Fayette County

The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI collects criminal history data from all 159 counties. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, GCIC must maintain complete felony records. You can request a check through the Fayette County Sheriff or directly through GCIC.

The GSCCCA links every Superior Court clerk office in the state. Fayette County uses this shared platform for filing and case tracking. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole status for people convicted of felonies in Fayette County or anywhere in Georgia.

Keep in mind that state databases sometimes lag behind local records. The most current Fayette County case data will always be at the clerk's office in Fayetteville.

Cities in Fayette County

Fayette County includes Peachtree City, which has its own city page on this site. All felony cases from cities in Fayette County go through the Fayette County Superior Court in Fayetteville.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Fayette County. Each one has its own courthouse and felony record system.