Find Felony Records in Henry County

Felony records in Henry County are stored at the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in McDonough. Henry County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Georgia with about 259,000 residents, located south of Atlanta in the Flint Judicial Circuit. The clerk manages all court filings and dispositions for felony cases while the sheriff handles arrests, jail bookings, and inmate data. Given the county's large population, the volume of felony case activity is significant. Records can be searched in person, by mail, by phone, or through state online databases.

Henry County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary keeper of felony court records in Henry County. Indictments, plea agreements, motions, sentencing orders, and final dispositions are all filed and stored here. The clerk serves the Flint Judicial Circuit. Both paper and electronic records exist for felony cases heard in Henry County Superior Court.

The clerk's office is at 11 Courtland Street, McDonough, GA 30253. Bring a valid photo ID for in-person requests. You need the full name of the person whose record you want. Having a date of birth or case number helps narrow things down. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies have an added fee. Call (770) 288-8022 to ask about a specific case or to confirm hours.

Henry County is busy. Expect wait times during peak hours. Walk-in requests and mail requests are both accepted. The clerk's office also processes first offender treatment applications under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60. If a case was completed under this program, the record may be sealed from public access.

Henry County Sheriff's Office

The Henry County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and the county detention center. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must record every person booked into custody. Each record includes the name, charges, booking date, and the issuing court. Felony arrest records from Henry County are public under state law.

The sheriff's office is at 120 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253. Call (770) 288-7100 for inmate information or recent arrest data. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the sheriff can charge up to $20 for a criminal history check. Henry County has one of the busier jails in the metro Atlanta area, so the volume of bookings is high.

The Henry County government website shown above connects to the sheriff's office and other county departments.

Booking records are not the same as court records. The arrest record captures charges at the time of booking. The court record from the clerk shows the final disposition.

Online Felony Record Searches for Henry County

State databases include Henry County felony data and can be searched from any computer or phone.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It lists all current and past Georgia prison inmates. If a Henry County resident was sentenced to state prison, they will show up. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results include charges, sentence length, facility location, and projected release dates. Henry County is large enough that common names may pull up multiple results.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search and checks the GCIC database for all felony convictions in the state. You need the full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are immediate. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this data can be released without fingerprint comparison. Even if no record is found, the $15 fee applies. For Henry County felony searches, this is the most thorough paid option.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all 159 county clerk offices. Henry County uses this system for case management and e-filing. Some index data from Henry County cases may be available through the cooperative's site.

Record Restrictions and Sealing in Henry County

Felony records in Henry County are mostly public. Court filings, arrest data, and booking information are covered under the Georgia Open Records Act. Agencies must respond within three business days of receiving a request.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some arrest records can be restricted if the case was not prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the district attorney manages restrictions. Older arrests require contacting the arresting agency directly. Restricted records are still visible to law enforcement but removed from public searches.

First offender records can be sealed under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 after the defendant completes all terms of the sentence. Violent felonies listed under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-6.1 are not eligible. The Henry County Clerk of Court handles sealing applications. Given the county's population, the clerk processes a significant number of these requests.

Juvenile felony records are confidential under O.C.G.A. § 15-11-700 unless transferred to adult court. Most adult felony convictions in Henry County remain public permanently.

State Resources for Henry County

The Georgia Crime Information Center gathers criminal history data from all 159 Georgia counties. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC keeps records reported by the Henry County Sheriff and other local agencies. Request a check through the sheriff or GCIC.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole information for offenders convicted in Henry County. The board handles pardon applications as well. State databases sometimes lag behind the most recent Henry County court filings.

Cities in Henry County

Henry County includes Stockbridge and McDonough, both of which have their own city pages. All felony cases from these cities are processed through the Henry County Superior Court in McDonough.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Henry County. Each maintains separate felony records at their own courthouse.