Access Greene County Felony Records

Greene County felony records are stored at the Superior Court Clerk office and the Sheriff's Office in Greensboro. This central Georgia county has about 18,000 people and sits in the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. You can search for criminal case filings, arrest records, and conviction data through local offices or state tools. The clerk holds all felony court files, and the sheriff manages arrest and jail booking records for Greene County residents and cases.

Greene County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the main keeper of felony records in Greene County. Criminal case filings all go through this office. Indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and case outcomes are stored here. The clerk keeps both paper and digital records for felony cases heard in the Greene County Superior Court.

Visit the clerk's office in Greensboro to request records. Bring a photo ID and the person's full name. A date of birth or case number helps the search go faster. Copy fees are $0.10 per page under Georgia's Open Records Act. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, felony conviction records can be released without the subject's consent.

The Greene County Clerk is at 113 N. Main Street, Greensboro, GA 30642. Phone: (706) 453-3340.

Sheriff's Office Records in Greene County

The Greene County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff logs all persons committed to the county jail. Records include the name, charges, booking date, and court that ordered the arrest.

The sheriff is at 120 E. Greene Street, Greensboro, GA 30642. Call (706) 453-3351 for questions about inmates or recent felony arrests. Local criminal history checks cost up to $20 per person under state law. Greene County is a smaller office, and the staff can often process requests quickly. For formal written requests, allow three business days as required by the Open Records Act.

Note: Booking records are public and often the fastest way to check recent Greene County felony arrest data.

Searching Greene County Felony Records

Several paths lead to Greene County felony records. State databases are good for prison and conviction data. The courthouse gives the fullest picture.

The Greene County website provides county department contacts and general information.

The GDC Offender Query is a free tool. It shows all state prison inmates, including those from Greene County. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical traits. Results list charges, sentence length, and possible release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It checks the GCIC database for felony convictions statewide. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, results come back without consent or fingerprint comparison.

For a full search, go to the Greene County Courthouse in Greensboro. The clerk can pull case files and the sheriff has arrest data. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, both offices must respond within three business days.

State Resources for Greene County

The Georgia Crime Information Center is the state hub for criminal history data. GCIC tracks arrest records, court outcomes, and prison data from all 159 counties. Greene County reports to this system. Request a check through the local sheriff or call GCIC at (404) 244-2639.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority links all county clerk offices. Greene County uses their shared case management systems. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole status for convicted felons statewide.

Greene County Record Restrictions

Most felony records in Greene County are public. Court files, arrest records, and booking data are open under the Georgia Open Records Act. You do not need to be part of the case to request them.

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 be hidden from public view. For arrests after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecutor. For older arrests, apply at the arresting agency. Restricted Greene County records still show up for law enforcement. The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, can also seal certain records for eligible first-time offenders. Felony convictions are almost always public in Greene County.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Greene County. Each has its own felony records system.