Find Felony Records in Gordon County

Gordon County felony records are managed by the Superior Court Clerk and Sheriff's Office in Calhoun. With about 61,000 residents, this northwest Georgia county sees a steady volume of criminal cases each year. You can search for felony case files, arrest data, and conviction records through local offices or Georgia state databases. The Clerk of Superior Court holds all court filings for felony cases, while the Sheriff manages arrest records and jail bookings. Gordon County is part of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit.

Gordon County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all felony records filed in Gordon County. That includes indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and case dispositions. Both paper and digital records are stored at the clerk's office. Staff can pull files by the defendant's name or case number.

Walk-in visits are the most direct way to get Gordon County felony records. Bring a photo ID and the full name of the person you want to search. A date of birth or case number helps narrow things down. Copies cost $0.10 per page under the Georgia Open Records Act. Certified copies are more. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, anyone can get felony conviction records without the subject's consent.

The Gordon County Clerk of Superior Court is at 100 S. Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701. Phone: (706) 629-9533.

Note: The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday during standard business hours.

Gordon County Sheriff's Office Records

The Gordon 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 county jail. That data includes name, charges, booking date, and which court ordered the arrest.

The sheriff's main office is at 2700 GA-53, Calhoun, GA 30701. You can call (706) 629-1244 to check on inmates or ask about recent felony arrests in Gordon County. Local criminal history checks are available for a fee. Georgia law caps that fee at $20 per person. The sheriff's office works closely with the Calhoun Police Department on felony cases that start in the city. Both agencies report arrests to the Georgia Crime Information Center for statewide tracking.

Searching Gordon County Felony Records

Multiple methods exist for finding felony records in Gordon County. Online state tools and in-person visits each have their strengths.

The Gordon County website has general department info and contacts for the clerk and sheriff offices.

The GDC Offender Query is a free state tool showing all state prison inmates. Anyone from Gordon County sentenced to a state facility will appear in this database. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results include charges, sentence length, and possible release dates.

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

For the most thorough look at Gordon County felony records, go to the courthouse in Calhoun. The clerk has full case files. The sheriff has arrest and booking data. The Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, gives agencies three business days to respond to your request.

State Agencies for Gordon County Records

The Georgia Crime Information Center is the central repository for criminal history data in Georgia. GCIC collects arrest records, court results, and prison data from all 159 counties, including Gordon. Contact GCIC at (404) 244-2639 for history requests.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all county clerk offices through shared tools and e-filing systems. Gordon County participates in this network. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole status for convicted felons.

Note: Allow 5 to 10 business days for GCIC to process mailed criminal history requests.

Felony Record Restrictions in Gordon County

Most Gordon County felony records are public. Anyone can request them. Court files, arrest records, and booking data are all available under the Open Records Act.

Restrictions exist under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. If a felony arrest in Gordon County did not lead to prosecution, the arrest record may be limited from public view. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecuting attorney handles restriction requests. For older cases, you apply at the arresting agency. Restricted records remain visible to law enforcement but are hidden from public background checks. Georgia's First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 can also seal certain records for eligible first-time offenders who finish probation. Felony convictions are almost always public.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Gordon County. Each maintains its own felony records.