Search Jeff Davis County Felony Records

Felony records in Jeff Davis County are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court in Hazlehurst and through the local Sheriff's Office. This south Georgia county has about 15,000 residents and sits in the Waycross Judicial Circuit. You can look up criminal case files, arrest records, and offender data through local offices or by using state search tools. The clerk holds all felony filings from the Jeff Davis County Superior Court, and the sheriff keeps jail and booking records. Both offices take walk-in and phone requests for public record searches in Jeff Davis County.

Jeff Davis County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the main source for felony records in Jeff Davis County. All criminal case filings pass through this office. That means indictments, plea deals, sentencing orders, and case dispositions are all on file here. The clerk keeps both paper files and digital records for cases heard in the Jeff Davis County Superior Court. You can ask the staff to pull a case by name or case number, and they will help you find what you need.

Walk-in requests are the most common way people get felony records from this office. Bring a valid ID and the full name of the person you want to look up. A date of birth or case number helps speed things up. Under the Georgia Open Records Act, copy fees run $0.10 per page, and certified copies cost a bit more. The Jeff Davis County Clerk of Court is at 14 E. Walnut Street, Hazlehurst, GA 31539. Call (912) 375-6620 for questions about case records or filing fees.

Note: The clerk may need up to three business days to fill an open records request under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34.

Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office Records

The Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep a log of everyone held in the county jail. These records show the person's name, charges, booking date, and which court issued the warrant. Anyone can ask to view these felony records under state law.

The sheriff's office is at 15 Jeff Davis Street, Hazlehurst, GA 31539. You can call (912) 375-6610 to check on current inmates or ask about recent arrests in Jeff Davis County. The office also runs local criminal history checks for a fee. Most agencies in Georgia charge up to $20 per person for this type of search. Walk-in visits during weekday hours are fine for picking up records.

How to Search Jeff Davis County Felony Records

Several methods exist for looking up felony records tied to Jeff Davis County. Each one works a bit different. Online tools are fast but may not show every local detail. In-person visits give full access to the court file. Pick the way that fits your needs best.

The GDC Offender Query is free and shows all state prison inmates. If a Jeff Davis County resident was sentenced to state prison, their record will show up in this search. You can look by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results show charges, sentence length, and possible release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It checks the GCIC database for felony convictions statewide, and that includes Jeff Davis County. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this data can be released without fingerprint comparison.

For in-person searches, head to the Jeff Davis County Courthouse in Hazlehurst. The Clerk of Superior Court can pull files for you. The sheriff can provide arrest and booking data too. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the Open Records Act says agencies must produce records within three business days of your request.

State Resources for Jeff Davis County

Several state agencies hold felony records that may involve Jeff Davis County residents. The Georgia Crime Information Center is the main hub for criminal history data in the state. GCIC collects arrest records, court outcomes, and prison data from every county. You can request a check through the Jeff Davis County Sheriff or directly from GCIC in Decatur.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all 159 county clerk offices through shared systems. Jeff Davis County uses these e-filing tools and case management systems. The GSCCCA also runs a deed and lien search portal.

The GBI record restriction page has info on how to get certain Jeff Davis County felony records sealed from public view. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some arrests can be restricted if the case was not prosecuted.

Jeff Davis County Felony Record Access Rules

Most felony records in Jeff Davis County are public. Anyone can request them. You do not need to be a party to the case. Court files, arrest records, and booking data are all open under Georgia's Open Records Act. The clerk and sheriff must respond within three business days.

Some records can be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, certain arrest records get limited from public view if the case was not prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecuting attorney. For older arrests, apply at the arresting agency. Restricted Jeff Davis County felony records still show up for law enforcement but not for the general public. Felony charges that led to a conviction are almost always public in Jeff Davis County and all of Georgia.

Note: Georgia's First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 may seal certain first-time felony records after probation ends.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Jeff Davis County. Each one keeps its own felony records through their Clerk of Superior Court.