Hart County Felony Records Search

Felony records in Hart County are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Hartwell. Located on the South Carolina border in northeast Georgia, Hart County has about 26,000 residents and sits in the Northern Judicial Circuit. The clerk keeps court case filings, indictments, and dispositions while the sheriff handles arrest bookings and jail data. Searching for Hart County felony records can be done at the courthouse, by phone or mail, or through statewide databases online.

Hart County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court holds all felony case records in Hart County. Every indictment, plea agreement, sentencing order, and final disposition is filed here. The office serves the Northern Judicial Circuit and keeps both paper and digital records for felony cases.

The clerk's office is at 185 West Franklin Street, Hartwell, GA 30643. Bring a valid photo ID for in-person requests. You need the full name of the person you are searching for. A date of birth or case number speeds up the process. Copies cost $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Certified copies are a bit more. Call (706) 376-7189 to check on a case before visiting.

Walk-in requests are handled during regular hours. Mail requests go to the same address. Hart County is small enough that the clerk can often fill requests quickly, sometimes the same day you ask. The clerk also handles first offender treatment records under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 and can explain which records have been sealed.

The Hart County government website shown above links to county offices and local resources.

Hart County Sheriff's Office

The Hart County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records and manages the county jail. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must log every person booked into the jail. Records include the name, charges, booking date, and the court that issued the arrest warrant. Felony arrest records are public in Hart County.

The sheriff is located at 185 West Franklin Street, Hartwell, GA 30643. It shares the same address complex as the courthouse. Call (706) 376-3118 for arrest info or inmate questions. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the sheriff can charge up to $20 for a criminal history check.

Note that the sheriff's booking data is separate from the clerk's court records. A booking record shows the charges filed at the time of arrest. The court record shows the actual outcome. For a complete picture of a felony case in Hart County, check both offices.

Online Felony Record Searches for Hart County

State databases cover Hart County felony records and can be searched from anywhere.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It includes all current and past Georgia prison inmates. If a Hart County resident got a state prison sentence, they will appear in this system. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results show charges, sentence details, facility location, and possible release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per query. It checks the GCIC database for all felony convictions in Georgia. You need the full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are fast. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this data can be released without fingerprints. A "no record" result still costs $15. For Hart County, this is the most thorough paid tool.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority ties together all 159 county clerk offices. Hart County participates in this network. Some case index data from Hart County may be accessible through the cooperative's website.

Record Restrictions and Sealing in Hart County

Most felony records in Hart County are public. Court documents, arrest data, and jail logs are covered by the Georgia Open Records Act. Agencies must respond to requests within three business days.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records may be restricted if the case was never prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecutor manages restrictions. For older arrests, apply at the arresting agency. Restricted records are still visible to law enforcement but not in public searches.

First offender records can be sealed after the full sentence is complete. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, the defendant must finish all terms. Violent felonies per O.C.G.A. § 17-10-6.1 are not eligible for sealing. The Hart County Clerk of Court handles these requests. Almost all felony convictions in Hart County remain on the public record.

State Agencies and Resources

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history data from every Georgia county, including Hart. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC keeps records reported by local agencies. You can request a criminal history check through the Hart County Sheriff or GCIC directly.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole records for people convicted in Hart County. If an offender served time and was paroled, this agency has those records. Pardon applications for Hart County cases go through the board as well. Note that state databases might not include the very latest Hart County court filings.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Hart County. Each maintains its own felony records at their courthouse.