Find Felony Records in Johnson County

Felony records for Johnson County are stored at the Clerk of Superior Court in Wrightsville and at the Sheriff's Office. This small central Georgia county has around 9,200 people and sits in the Dublin Judicial Circuit. Criminal case files, arrest records, and offender data can all be searched through local offices or state tools. The clerk holds court filings while the sheriff keeps arrest and booking logs. Both offices handle public record requests for Johnson County felony cases during normal business hours.

Johnson County Superior Court Clerk

The Clerk of Superior Court handles all felony records filed in Johnson County. Every indictment, plea deal, sentencing order, and disposition goes through this office. The clerk stores paper and digital files for cases heard in the Johnson County Superior Court. Staff can pull a case by name or case number if you visit in person.

Bring a valid ID when you visit. A date of birth or case number helps narrow the search. Copy fees are $0.10 per page under Georgia's Open Records Act. Certified copies cost more. The Johnson County Clerk of Court is at 2557 E. Main Street, Wrightsville, GA 31096. Phone is (478) 864-3484. Office hours are weekdays during regular business hours. You can call ahead to check if a specific file is available before driving out.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the clerk can release felony conviction records without the consent of the person named in the file. This makes it easier to search Johnson County court records for public purposes.

Sheriff's Office Criminal Records

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records and jail booking logs. O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7 requires the sheriff to maintain a record of all people held in the county jail. These logs show each person's name, charges, booking date, and which court issued the warrant.

The sheriff's office is at 120 N. Gentilly Road, Wrightsville, GA 31096. Call (478) 864-3934 for questions about current inmates or recent felony arrests in Johnson County. The sheriff can run a local criminal history check for a fee. Most Georgia agencies charge up to $20 per person for this service. Walk-in requests during weekday hours are the easiest way to get Johnson County arrest data.

Note: Booking records from the jail do not always show the final outcome of a felony case in Johnson County.

How to Search Johnson County Felony Records

You have a few options for searching felony records in Johnson County. Online state tools are quick. In-person visits give the most detail. Here is what is available.

The GDC Offender Query is free and shows all state prison inmates. If someone from Johnson County got a state prison sentence, they show up here. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical traits. You can see charges, sentence length, and release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It pulls from the GCIC database and covers all felony convictions in the state including Johnson County. You need a full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35 allows this data to be released without fingerprints or consent.

For the most complete Johnson County records, go to the courthouse in Wrightsville. The clerk pulls case files. The sheriff provides arrest and booking data. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, agencies have three business days to respond to an open records request.

State Agencies and Johnson County

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history data from all 159 counties, Johnson County included. GCIC stores arrest records, court outcomes, and prison data. You can request a criminal history check through the Johnson County Sheriff or from GCIC directly.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority links all county clerk offices in the state through shared e-filing and case management tools. Johnson County uses these systems for processing felony filings. The GBI also takes open records requests through their online portal if you need files tied to state-level investigations in the county.

Johnson County Record Restrictions

Most felony records in Johnson County are open to the public. Court files, arrest records, and booking data can be viewed by anyone under Georgia's Open Records Act. You do not need to be involved in the case to request records.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some arrest records can be restricted from public view if the case was never prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecuting attorney to start the restriction process. For older arrests, apply through the arresting agency. Restricted Johnson County felony records still show up for law enforcement. Felony convictions remain public in almost all cases across Georgia.

Nearby Counties

These counties are close to Johnson County. All keep their own felony records at their local Superior Court Clerk office.