Access Harris County Felony Records

Felony records in Harris County are filed at the Clerk of Superior Court in Hamilton. This west-central Georgia county has about 36,000 residents and is part of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. The clerk keeps all court filings, indictments, and case dispositions. The sheriff maintains arrest and booking records. Harris County sits near Columbus, and felony cases from across the county are processed through the Hamilton courthouse. Searching records can be done in person, by phone, through mail, or via state online tools.

Harris County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court manages all felony case records in Harris County. This office files indictments, logs plea deals, records motions, and keeps sentencing orders. Every felony case heard in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit for Harris County goes through the clerk. The office maintains both paper files and digital records.

The courthouse is at 102 North College Street, Hamilton, GA 31811. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bring a photo ID when you visit. You will need the full name of the person whose record you want. A date of birth or case number is helpful. Copies are $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Certified copies cost more. Call (706) 628-4944 for help with your request.

Mail requests are accepted at P.O. Box 528, Hamilton, GA 31811. Include as much detail as possible about the case or person. The clerk also processes first offender treatment applications under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 and manages records that may have been sealed through that program.

The Harris County Clerk of Superior Court page shown above provides office hours and contact details.

Harris County Sheriff's Office

The Harris County Sheriff's Office handles arrests and jail records. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff logs every person booked into the county jail. These records include the person's name, charges, booking date, and the court that issued the arrest warrant. Felony arrest records are public in Harris County.

The sheriff's office is at 104 North College Street, Hamilton, GA 31811. Call (706) 628-5044 for arrest info or inmate details. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the sheriff can charge up to $20 for a criminal history check.

The Harris County government website shown above links to the sheriff and other county departments.

Remember that booking records differ from court records. The arrest record shows charges at the time of booking. The court record shows the final outcome of the case.

Online Searches for Harris County Felony Records

Multiple state databases include Harris County felony records. These let you search from home.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It shows all current and past Georgia prison inmates. If a Harris County resident received a state prison sentence, they will be in this tool. Search by name or GDC ID. Results include charges, sentence details, facility, and release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search and checks the GCIC database for all Georgia felony convictions. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this information can be released without fingerprints. Even a "no record found" still costs $15. This is the most thorough paid option for Harris County searches.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all 159 county clerk offices. Harris County uses this system for case management. Some case index data from Harris County may be available through the cooperative's website.

Record Restrictions and Sealing

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

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records may be restricted when charges are dropped or not prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the district attorney handles restrictions. Older arrests go through the arresting agency. Restricted records are still visible to law enforcement but not in public searches.

First offender records can be sealed once the sentence is complete. O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 sets out the rules. Violent felonies under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-6.1 cannot be sealed. The Harris County Clerk manages sealing requests. Most felony convictions remain on the public record for life.

State Resources for Harris County

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history data from all Georgia counties. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC keeps records from local agencies including Harris County. Request a criminal history check through the sheriff or GCIC.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles manages parole records for offenders sentenced in Harris County. The board also handles pardon applications. State databases may lag behind the most recent Harris County court filings by several days.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Harris County. Each has its own felony records system at their courthouse.