Glynn County Felony Records Search

Glynn County felony records can be found through the Superior Court Clerk and the Sheriff's Office in Brunswick. This coastal Georgia county has about 87,000 residents and covers both mainland and the barrier islands. Criminal case files, arrest records, and offender data are available through local offices and state databases. The Clerk of Superior Court holds all felony case filings, and the Sheriff handles arrest bookings and jail records. Glynn County is part of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit, which also covers nearby counties.

Glynn County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary custodian of felony records in Glynn County. All criminal case filings flow through this office. Indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and final dispositions are all part of the felony case file. The clerk stores paper and digital records for cases heard in the Glynn County Superior Court.

You can request records in person at the courthouse. Bring an ID and the full name of the person you want to look up. Having a case number or date of birth will help the staff find what you need faster. Under the Georgia Open Records Act, copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more. The Glynn County Clerk office is at 701 H Street, Brunswick, GA 31520. Call (912) 554-7270 for help with felony case records.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, felony conviction records can be given to anyone who asks. You do not need written consent from the person whose record you want. This applies to all conviction data in Glynn County.

Glynn County Sheriff Criminal Records

The Glynn County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must log all persons held in the county jail. Each record shows the person's name, charges, booking date, and which court issued the warrant.

The sheriff's office is at 1725 Reynolds Street, Brunswick, GA 31520. Call (912) 554-7600 to ask about inmates or recent arrests. Glynn County has a larger jail than most nearby counties because of the higher population. The staff can run criminal history checks for up to $20 per person. Walk-in requests are welcome during business hours, but formal written requests may take up to three business days to process under the Open Records Act.

Note: Glynn County's sheriff also works with the Brunswick Police Department on felony cases in the city limits.

Searching Glynn County Felony Records Online

You have several options for searching Glynn County felony records without leaving home. State tools cover prison and conviction data.

The Glynn County website provides general county information and department contacts. For a look at how the county site is set up, see below.

The GDC Offender Query is free and shows all state prison inmates. If someone from Glynn County was sentenced to state prison, their record appears here. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results show charges, sentence length, and possible release dates.

The Glynn County Sheriff's website has information on jail operations and how to contact the office about records.

The Georgia Felon Search checks the GCIC database. It costs $15 per search. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this data is released without consent. Results are instant.

State Resources for Glynn County

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects arrest records, court outcomes, and prison data from all 159 counties. Glynn County reports into this statewide system. Contact GCIC at (404) 244-2639 for criminal history requests.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all county clerk offices. Glynn County uses their shared case management and e-filing tools. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole status for convicted felons from Glynn County and the rest of the state.

Glynn County Felony Record Restrictions

Most felony records in Glynn County are public. Court files, arrest records, and booking data are open under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. You can ask for them without being part of the case.

Some records may be restricted under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. If a felony arrest did not lead to prosecution, the record can sometimes be hidden from public background checks. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecutor handles restrictions. For older arrests, apply at the arresting agency. Restricted records are still visible to law enforcement. Felony convictions from Glynn County are nearly always public. The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, may seal certain records for eligible defendants.

Note: Record restrictions in Glynn County do not erase the record; they just limit who can see it.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or are near Glynn County. All maintain separate felony records through their own clerk and sheriff offices.