Jones County Felony Records Search

Felony records in Jones County are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court in Gray and the Jones County Sheriff's Office. With about 29,000 residents, Jones County is part of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit in central Georgia. You can search for criminal case filings, arrest data, and offender records through local offices or through several state-run databases. The clerk stores all court filings while the sheriff keeps jail logs and arrest records. Both offices serve the public during weekday hours in Jones County.

Jones County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary keeper of felony records in Jones County. All criminal case filings run through this office. That includes indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and final dispositions. The clerk stores both paper and digital records for cases heard in the Jones County Superior Court. Staff can pull a file by name or case number.

To get felony records in person, bring a valid ID and the full name of the person you are searching. A date of birth or case number helps the staff find the right file quickly. Copy fees are $0.10 per page under the Georgia Open Records Act. Certified copies cost more than standard ones. The Jones County Clerk of Court is at 110 S. Jefferson Street, Gray, GA 31032. You can call (478) 986-6671 to ask about specific felony case records or check on fees before you go.

Sheriff's Office Records in Jones County

Arrest records and jail bookings in Jones County are kept by the Sheriff's Office. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must log every person held in the county jail. Each record shows the person's name, charges, booking date, and which court issued the warrant. These Jones County felony arrest records are public.

The Jones County Sheriff's Office is at 123 1st Avenue, Gray, GA 31032. Phone is (478) 986-3489. You can call to check on current inmates or ask about recent arrests. The office runs local criminal history checks too. Most agencies in Georgia charge up to $20 per person for this type of search. Visit during regular weekday hours for the fastest service.

Note: Jail records are separate from court files and may not show whether a felony case ended in conviction or dismissal.

Searching for Jones County Felony Records

There are multiple ways to search felony records tied to Jones County. Online tools are fast and convenient. In-person visits to the courthouse give you the full picture. Here is a look at your options.

The GDC Offender Query is a free tool that shows all state prison inmates. If someone from Jones County was sentenced to state prison, their record will appear in this database. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results list charges, sentence length, and possible release dates. This is often the best first step when looking into Jones County felony records.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup and checks the GCIC database for felony convictions in all of Georgia including Jones County. Provide the person's name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back instantly. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, felony conviction data can be released without fingerprint comparison or the consent of the person being searched.

For the best results on local cases, visit the Jones County Courthouse in Gray. The clerk can pull court files and the sheriff can provide arrest data. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, all agencies must respond to open records requests within three business days.

State Resources for Jones County

The Georgia Crime Information Center is the state's central repository for criminal history data. GCIC collects arrest records, court outcomes, and incarceration data from every county in the state, Jones County included. You can request a criminal history check through the local sheriff or directly from GCIC.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all 159 county clerk offices through a shared system. Jones County uses GSCCCA tools for e-filing and case management. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles handles parole status checks for offenders convicted in Jones County and across Georgia.

Jones County Record Access and Restrictions

Felony records in Jones County are mostly public. Anyone can ask for them. You do not need to be a party in the case. Court files, arrest records, and booking data are open under Georgia's Open Records Act.

Some records may be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records can be sealed from public view if the case was not prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecuting attorney handles the restriction. For older arrests, the request goes through the arresting agency. Restricted Jones County felony records are still visible to law enforcement but hidden from public background checks. The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, may also seal records for first-time offenders who complete probation.

Note: Felony convictions in Jones County are almost always public and cannot be restricted.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Jones County. Each keeps felony records at their own Clerk of Superior Court.