Search Jasper County Felony Records

Jasper County felony records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office, both based in Monticello. This small, rural county has a population of about 17,000 and sits in the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. Felony cases here move through the Superior Court in Monticello. The clerk stores all court filings and case documents, while the sheriff handles arrest and booking records. You can look up felony records in person at the courthouse, call the clerk's office, submit written requests, or use Georgia's statewide online search tools.

Jasper County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is where felony records live in Jasper County. Every indictment, plea deal, sentencing order, and final disposition gets filed here. The clerk's office keeps both paper files and electronic records for cases heard in the Jasper County Superior Court.

To look up a felony record, visit the clerk at 126 W. Greene Street, Monticello, GA 31064. You should bring a valid photo ID. Having the person's full name and date of birth makes the search go faster. A case number helps even more. Copies of public records run $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Certified copies cost a bit more. Call (706) 468-4901 for questions about record availability or office hours.

Since Jasper County is small, the clerk's office tends to be less crowded than bigger counties. Walk-in requests are usually handled the same day. Written requests by mail work too, but they take longer. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want copies mailed back.

Jasper County Sheriff's Office

The Jasper County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff has to keep records of every person booked into the county jail. These records include the person's name, the charges, the booking date, and the court that issued the warrant.

The sheriff's office is at 1551 Highway 11 N, Monticello, GA 31064. Call (706) 468-4900 for inmate info or to ask about recent arrests. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, local agencies can charge up to $20 for criminal history checks. Jasper County arrest records are public, so anyone can ask for them.

Booking records from the sheriff's office are not the same as court records from the clerk. An arrest record shows a booking, not a conviction. To get the full story on a felony case, you may need to check both offices.

Online Searches for Jasper County Felony Cases

Jasper County does not have its own online case search portal. But several state tools include Jasper County data.

The GDC Offender Query is free and shows all state prison inmates, past and present. If someone from Jasper County was sentenced to prison, they will be in this database. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results list charges, sentence length, and the facility where the person is held.

The Georgia Felon Search checks the GCIC database and costs $15 per lookup. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this data can be released without fingerprint comparison. Even if the search finds no record, you still pay the fee. This is the best paid option for checking Jasper County felony convictions remotely.

The GDC Offender Search Portal shown above lets you look up state prison inmates by name or ID number, including those convicted in Jasper County.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority links all 159 county clerk offices. Jasper County participates in this network. It supports electronic filing and can help with cross-county searches.

Felony Record Restrictions

Felony records in Jasper County are mostly public. Court files, arrest records, and booking logs all fall under the Georgia Open Records Act. Agencies have three business days to respond to a records request.

There are some exceptions. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records can be restricted if the case was dismissed or never prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecuting attorney handles the restriction. For older arrests, contact the arresting agency. Fees for restriction processing can run up to $50, plus more for state database updates.

First-time offenders may qualify for record sealing under the First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, once they finish their sentence. Violent felonies listed in O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 require a seven-year wait. Restricted records are still visible to law enforcement but do not show up in public background checks.

State Resources for Jasper County

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history data from every county in the state. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC must maintain complete records. You can request a check through the Jasper County Sheriff or directly through GCIC.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole information for Georgia offenders, including those from Jasper County. The GBI Criminal History FAQ page has details on how background checks work and what they cost.

Keep in mind that state databases might not reflect the most recent filings from the Jasper County Superior Court. If you need up-to-date info, calling the clerk directly is the fastest way.

Cities in Jasper County

Jasper County includes Monticello and a few small towns. All felony cases go through the Superior Court in Monticello. No cities in this county meet the population threshold for individual city pages.

Nearby Counties

These counties are close to Jasper County. Each one has its own clerk of court and felony record system.