Grady County Felony Records

Grady County felony records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Cairo. This south Georgia county sits near the Florida border and has about 25,000 residents. You can look up criminal case files, arrest records, and conviction data through local offices or statewide databases. The clerk keeps all felony case filings from the courthouse, and the sheriff handles arrest and booking records. Grady County is part of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit.

Grady County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the main custodian of felony records in Grady County. All criminal case filings pass through this office. That means indictments, plea deals, sentencing orders, and final dispositions are stored here. The clerk keeps both paper and digital records for cases heard in the Grady County Superior Court.

To request records, visit the clerk's office in person. Bring a valid ID and the name of the person you are looking up. A date of birth or case number helps. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, felony conviction records are available without the subject's consent. Copies cost $0.10 per page under the Open Records Act. Certified copies carry a higher fee.

The Grady County Clerk of Superior Court is at 250 N. Broad Street, Cairo, GA 39828. Call (229) 377-4621 for questions about felony case records in Grady County.

Grady County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Grady County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and jail bookings. O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7 requires the sheriff to keep records of all people held in the county jail. Those records show the person's name, charges, booking date, and court of origin.

The sheriff's office is at 115 16th Avenue NE, Cairo, GA 39828. Call (229) 377-5200 to check on inmates or ask about felony arrests. The sheriff can run local criminal history checks for up to $20 per person. Grady County is a smaller office, so staff can sometimes pull records faster than larger counties. Still, written requests can take up to three business days as required by O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70.

Note: The sheriff also works with Cairo Police on felony cases that start within city limits.

How to Search Grady County Felony Records

Several options are available for searching Grady County felony records. Pick the one that fits your needs.

The Grady County website has department contacts and general county information for record seekers.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It shows anyone from Grady County who was sentenced to state prison. Search by name, GDC ID, or description. Results include charges, sentence length, and release date info.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and checks the GCIC database for felony convictions in all of Georgia. You provide the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, the data comes back right away without needing consent from the person being searched.

Going to the Grady County Courthouse in Cairo gives you the most complete access. The clerk has full case files. The sheriff has arrest data. Between the two offices, you can get a thorough picture of any felony case.

State Resources for Grady County

The Georgia Crime Information Center is the state's central hub for criminal history data. GCIC collects records from all 159 counties, including Grady. You can request a check through the local sheriff or contact GCIC directly at (404) 244-2639.

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

Record Access and Restrictions in Grady County

Most felony records in Grady County are public. Anyone can request court files, arrest records, and booking data under the Georgia Open Records Act.

Some records may be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records for cases that were never prosecuted can be hidden from public background checks. For post-2013 arrests, contact the prosecutor. For older arrests, apply at the arresting agency. Restricted records still appear for law enforcement. The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, also allows certain records to be sealed if the defendant finishes probation as a first-time offender. Felony convictions in Grady County are nearly always public.

Note: Record restriction does not erase the record; it only limits public access.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Grady County. Each maintains its own felony records at the local level.