Search Gilmer County Felony Records

Gilmer County felony records are kept at the Superior Court Clerk office and the Sheriff's Office in Ellijay. This north Georgia mountain county has around 33,000 residents and sits in the Appalachian Judicial Circuit. You can search for criminal case files, arrest data, and court records through local offices or state tools. The Clerk of Superior Court holds all felony case filings from the Gilmer County courthouse, and the Sheriff handles arrest and jail booking records for the area. Requests can be made in person, by phone, or by mail.

Gilmer County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the main keeper of felony records in Gilmer County. All criminal case filings pass through this office. That covers indictments, plea deals, sentencing orders, and final case outcomes. The clerk stores both paper files and digital records for felony cases heard in the Gilmer County Superior Court. You can ask staff to pull a case file by name or case number.

Walk-in requests are common for getting felony records from Gilmer County. Bring a valid ID and the full name of the person you want to look up. The clerk may also ask for a date of birth or case number to help narrow the search. Copy fees run $0.10 per page under the Georgia Open Records Act, and certified copies cost more. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, felony conviction data can be released without the subject's consent. The office is open weekdays during normal hours.

The Gilmer County Clerk of Superior Court is at 1 Broad Street, Ellijay, GA 30540. Call (706) 635-4462 for questions about felony case records.

Sheriff's Office Records in Gilmer County

The Gilmer County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep records of all people held in the county jail. These records show the person's name, charges, booking date, and court that issued the warrant. Anyone can ask to see these records under state law.

The Gilmer County Sheriff is at 1 Broad Street in Ellijay. You can call (706) 635-4162 to check on current inmates or ask about recent arrest records. The sheriff can also run local criminal history checks for a fee. Most law enforcement agencies in Georgia charge up to $20 per person for this type of search, and Gilmer County follows the same fee cap set by state code. These checks pull from the Georgia Crime Information Center database, which tracks all arrests and convictions across the state.

Note: Jail booking records are often the fastest way to find recent Gilmer County felony arrest data.

How to Search Gilmer County Felony Records

There are a few ways to search for felony records in Gilmer County. Each has its own trade-offs. Online tools are fast but may miss local details. Going to the courthouse gives you full access to case files.

The GDC Offender Query is a free tool that shows all state prison inmates. If someone from Gilmer County was sent to state prison, their record will show up here. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical traits. Results include charges, sentence length, and possible release dates. This is a solid first step for checking felony records tied to Gilmer County cases.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It checks the GCIC database for felony convictions statewide, including Gilmer County. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this data can be released without fingerprint comparison or consent from the person being searched.

For in-person searches, go to the Gilmer County Courthouse in Ellijay. The Clerk of Superior Court can pull case files for you. You can also visit the Sheriff's Office for arrest and booking data. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the Open Records Act requires agencies to produce records within three business days of your request.

State Resources for Gilmer County

Several state agencies hold felony records that may involve Gilmer County residents. The Georgia Crime Information Center is the central hub for all criminal history data in the state. GCIC collects arrest records, court outcomes, and prison data from every county, including Gilmer. You can request a criminal history check through your local sheriff or directly from GCIC by calling (404) 244-2639.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all 159 county clerk offices through shared systems. This includes e-filing tools and case management software that Gilmer County uses. The GSCCCA helps keep court records organized across the state and provides access to deed and lien records as well.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles manages parole status searches for convicted felons. If someone from Gilmer County is on parole, this agency tracks their case. You can also look into pardon and clemency processes through their site.

Note: GCIC processes criminal history requests within 5 to 10 business days by mail.

Gilmer County Record Access and Restrictions

Most felony records in Gilmer County are public. Anyone can ask for them. You do not need to be part of the case. Court files, arrest records, and booking data are all open under Georgia's Open Records Act. The clerk and sheriff must respond to requests within three business days.

Some records can be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, certain arrest records can be limited from public view if the case was not prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, you contact the prosecuting attorney to get the record restricted. For older arrests, you apply at the arresting agency. Restricted Gilmer County felony records still show up for law enforcement but not in public background checks. Felony charges that led to a conviction are almost always public in Gilmer County and across Georgia. The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 may also seal certain records for eligible defendants who complete probation.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Gilmer County. Each keeps its own felony records through their Clerk of Superior Court.