Hall County Felony Records

Felony records in Hall County are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Gainesville. With a population of about 222,000, Hall County is one of the larger counties in northeast Georgia and part of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit. The clerk stores all court filings, indictments, and dispositions. The sheriff handles arrests and jail records. You can search Hall County felony records at the courthouse, through state online tools, or by contacting the clerk and sheriff directly by phone or mail.

Hall County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is where all felony case records are kept in Hall County. Every indictment, plea deal, and sentencing order passes through this office. The clerk files and maintains both paper and digital records for felony cases in the Northeastern Judicial Circuit. This is the main source if you want official court documents.

The clerk's office is at 225 Green Street SE, Gainesville, GA 30501. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. Having the full name of the person you are looking up is required. A date of birth or case number will make the search go faster. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies have an additional fee. Call (770) 531-7025 for questions about records or to check if a case is in the system.

Walk-in requests are accepted during business hours. You can also send a written request by mail. Hall County handles a significant number of felony filings each year given its population, so plan for some wait time during peak hours. The clerk processes first offender applications under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 as well, so sealed records from that program are also managed here.

Hall County Sheriff's Office

The Hall County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records, booking data, and the county jail. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff logs every person booked into the Hall County Detention Center. Records include the inmate's name, charges, arrest date, and the court that issued the warrant. Felony arrest records from Hall County are public.

The sheriff's office is at 2859 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30504. Call (770) 531-6900 for inmate info or recent arrest details. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, agencies can charge up to $20 for a criminal history check. Hall County processes a large volume of bookings due to its size, so the sheriff's office is a good starting point for recent felony arrest data.

The Hall County government website shown above connects to county departments and court services.

Booking records from the sheriff are not the same as court disposition records. An arrest record shows the charges at booking, not what happened in court later.

Online Felony Record Searches for Hall County

State databases are the easiest way to search Hall County felony records without leaving home.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It shows current and former Georgia prison inmates. If someone from Hall County received a state prison sentence, they will appear here. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical characteristics. Results include charges, sentence length, facility, and expected release dates. Given Hall County's population, you may get multiple results for common names.

The Georgia Felon Search is $15 per search. It checks the GCIC database for all Georgia felony convictions. You need the full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are fast. A "no record found" result still costs $15. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this data can be shared without fingerprint verification. For Hall County felony searches, this paid tool is the most complete option outside of visiting the courthouse.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority links all 159 county clerk offices into one network. Hall County participates in this system for case management and some index data may be searchable through it. This is a good backup resource if other searches come up short.

Record Restrictions and Sealing

Felony records in Hall County are mostly public. Court filings, arrest data, and booking logs fall under the Georgia Open Records Act. Agencies must respond to requests within three business days.

Some records can be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records may be sealed if charges were not prosecuted. Arrests after July 1, 2013 go through the prosecuting attorney for restriction. Older arrests require a request to the arresting agency. Restricted records still appear in law enforcement databases but not public searches.

First offender cases in Hall County can be sealed after the defendant finishes probation or the full sentence. O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 sets out the process. Violent felonies under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-6.1 cannot be sealed. The Hall County Clerk of Court handles these requests.

State Resources for Hall County

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history data from all Georgia counties, including Hall. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC must maintain complete criminal records submitted by local law enforcement. You can request a check through the Hall County Sheriff or GCIC.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole info for offenders convicted in Hall County. If a person served time and was paroled, this agency has the records. Pardon applications for Hall County convictions also go through the board.

Cities in Hall County

Gainesville is the county seat and largest city. Felony cases from Gainesville are filed at the Hall County Superior Court.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Hall County. Each maintains its own felony record system at their courthouse.