Houston County Felony Record Search

Felony records in Houston County are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court in Perry and the Sheriff's Office in Warner Robins. Houston County is one of the larger counties in middle Georgia with roughly 175,000 residents, and it sits in the Houston Judicial Circuit. The clerk files all court documents, indictments, and case dispositions. The sheriff handles arrest bookings and jail records. Home to Robins Air Force Base, this county sees steady population growth and a notable volume of felony case activity each year. Records can be searched at the courthouse, by phone, by mail, or through state online databases.

Houston County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the main repository for felony case records in Houston County. All indictments, plea agreements, motions, sentencing orders, and final dispositions are filed here. The clerk serves the Houston Judicial Circuit and maintains paper and electronic records for every felony case. This office is the go-to source for official court documents related to felony cases.

The courthouse is at 201 Perry Parkway, Perry, GA 31069. You need a valid photo ID for in-person visits. The full name of the person is required for a search. A date of birth or case number helps narrow results. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more. Call (478) 218-4810 for questions about records or to check on a case before visiting.

Walk-in and mail requests are both accepted. Houston County handles a lot of cases, so there can be wait times during busy periods. The clerk processes first offender applications under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 and manages any records sealed through that program. If you are not sure whether a case has been sealed, the clerk's office can tell you what is available to the public.

Houston County Sheriff's Office

The Houston County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and the county detention facility. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must log every person booked into the jail. Records include the name, charges, date of booking, and the court that issued the warrant. Felony arrest data from Houston County is public under Georgia law.

The sheriff's office is at 202 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31088. Note that the sheriff is based in Warner Robins, not in the county seat of Perry. Call (478) 542-2125 for arrest information or inmate questions. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, criminal history checks can cost up to $20.

The Houston County government website shown above provides access to county departments and services including the sheriff's office.

Booking records are separate from court disposition records. An arrest record shows charges at the time of booking. For the final outcome of a case, contact the clerk of court in Perry.

Online Felony Record Searches for Houston County

Several statewide tools cover Houston County felony records. These can be accessed from any device with an internet connection.

The GDC Offender Query is free and shows all current and former Georgia Department of Corrections inmates. If someone from Houston County received a state prison sentence, they are in this system. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical details. Results show charges, sentence length, current facility, and expected release date. Because Houston County has a large population, common names can return many results.

The Georgia Felon Search is $15 per lookup and searches the GCIC database for all felony convictions statewide. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, results can be shared without fingerprints. A "no record" result still costs $15. This is the most complete paid tool for checking Houston County felony convictions.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all 159 county clerk offices into a shared system. Houston County participates in this network. Some case index information from Houston County may be available through the cooperative's website.

Record Restrictions and Access Rules

Most felony records in Houston County are public. The Georgia Open Records Act covers court documents, arrest data, and booking logs. Agencies must respond within three business days of a valid request.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records can be restricted if charges were never prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the district attorney manages the restriction. For older arrests, contact the arresting agency. Records that are restricted still show up in law enforcement systems but not in public searches.

First offender cases can be sealed under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1. The defendant must complete all terms of the sentence. Violent felonies under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-6.1 are excluded from sealing. The Houston County Clerk handles these applications. Given the size of the county, the clerk sees a fair number of sealing requests each year.

State Agencies for Houston County

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history data from every Georgia county. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC maintains records from the Houston County Sheriff and other local agencies. A criminal history check can be requested through the sheriff or GCIC.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole information for people convicted in Houston County. The board also handles pardon applications. State databases may not reflect the most recent Houston County court filings, so check with the clerk for the latest data.

Cities in Houston County

Warner Robins is the largest city in Houston County and has its own city page. All felony cases from Warner Robins are filed at the Houston County Superior Court in Perry.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Houston County. Each keeps its own felony records at their courthouse.