Jenkins County Felony Records

Felony records in Jenkins County are filed at the Superior Court Clerk office in Millen and through the Sheriff's Office. Jenkins County has about 8,800 residents and is part of the Middle Judicial Circuit. You can search criminal case files, arrest data, and offender records through local agencies or state databases. The Clerk of Superior Court holds all felony case filings for Jenkins County, and the sheriff handles arrest logs and jail booking records. Both offices accept in-person requests for public record lookups.

Jenkins County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is where felony records are kept in Jenkins County. Every criminal case filing goes through this office. Indictments, plea deals, sentencing orders, and final case dispositions are all on file. The clerk keeps paper and digital records for cases heard in the Jenkins County Superior Court.

You can walk in and ask the staff to pull a case file. Bring a valid ID and the name of the person you want to look up. A date of birth or case number will help them find the right file faster. Copy fees are $0.10 per page under the Georgia Open Records Act, and certified copies cost more. The Jenkins County Clerk of Court is at 611 E. Winthrope Avenue, Millen, GA 30442. Call (478) 982-4683 with questions about felony case records or filing fees.

The Jenkins County government website has contact details and some office info for the clerk and other county departments.

The website can help you check office hours before making the trip to Millen.

Sheriff's Office Arrest Records

The Jenkins County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail bookings in the county. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep a log of every person held in the county jail. These records include the person's name, charges, booking date, and the court that issued the warrant. Jenkins County felony arrest data is public under state law.

The sheriff's office is at 1018 E. Winthrope Avenue, Millen, GA 30442. You can call (478) 982-4211 to ask about current inmates or recent arrests. The office runs local criminal history checks for a fee, usually up to $20 per person. Walk-in visits work best during regular weekday hours. The sheriff can also help you find records tied to felony warrants in Jenkins County.

Note: Jail booking records are separate from court case files and may not show the final outcome of a felony charge.

Searching Jenkins County Felony Records Online

There are a few online tools for looking up felony records tied to Jenkins County. The GDC Offender Query is free. It shows all state prison inmates. If someone from Jenkins County was sent to state prison, their record shows up here. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results include charges, sentence length, and possible release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. This tool checks the GCIC database for felony convictions across the state, including Jenkins County cases. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, felony conviction data can be released without the consent of the person being searched.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all 159 county clerk offices. Jenkins County uses this system for e-filing and case tracking. You may be able to find some Jenkins County court records through the GSCCCA portal.

Jenkins County Record Restrictions

Most felony records in Jenkins County are public. Court files, arrest logs, and booking data are open under the Georgia Open Records Act. You do not need to be part of the case. The clerk and sheriff must respond to requests within three business days.

Some records can be restricted from public view. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, certain arrest records get sealed if the case was never prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, you contact the prosecuting attorney. For older arrests, apply at the arresting agency. Restricted Jenkins County felony records are still visible to law enforcement but not to the general public. A conviction on a felony charge is almost always public record in Georgia, and Jenkins County follows the same rule.

Georgia's First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 can seal records for certain first-time offenders once they finish probation. This applies to some Jenkins County cases as well.

State Agencies for Jenkins County Records

The Georgia Crime Information Center is the central hub for all criminal history data in Georgia. GCIC collects arrest records, court outcomes, and prison data from every county including Jenkins. You can request a criminal history check through the Jenkins County Sheriff or directly from GCIC.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the GCIC and also handles open records requests through their online portal. If you need GBI case files tied to Jenkins County, submit your request through that system. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, agencies must produce records within three business days.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Jenkins County. Each maintains its own felony records through their Superior Court Clerk.