Lamar County Felony Records

Felony records in Lamar County are filed at the Clerk of Superior Court in Barnesville and through the Sheriff's Office. Lamar County has about 21,000 residents and is part of the Towaliga Judicial Circuit in central Georgia. You can search for criminal case filings, arrest records, and offender data through local offices or state databases. The clerk keeps all court records for felony cases, while the sheriff holds arrest and jail booking data for Lamar County.

Lamar County Clerk of Superior Court

All felony records filed in Lamar County go through the Clerk of Superior Court. This includes indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and dispositions. The clerk maintains both paper and digital files for cases in the Lamar County Superior Court. You can visit and ask for a specific case by name or case number.

Walk-in visits are the standard way to get felony records in Lamar County. Bring a valid ID and the full name of the person you want to search. Having a date of birth or case number makes the search go faster. Copy fees are $0.10 per page under the Georgia Open Records Act, and certified copies cost a bit more. The Lamar County Clerk of Court is at 326 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, GA 30204. Call (770) 358-5145 for questions about felony records or fees.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, felony conviction records can be released without the consent of the person named in the record. This is state law and applies in Lamar County just the same as in any other Georgia county.

Lamar County Sheriff's Office Records

Arrest records and jail bookings fall under the Lamar County Sheriff's Office. O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7 says the sheriff must keep a record of every person held in the county jail. Each entry has the person's name, charges, booking date, and the court that issued the warrant. These are public records in Lamar County.

The sheriff's office is at 121 Roberta Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204. Call (770) 358-5151 to ask about current inmates or recent felony arrests. Criminal history checks run through the sheriff cost up to $20 per person in most Georgia counties, and Lamar County follows the same guidelines. Walk-in visits during weekday hours are the best bet for getting arrest data quickly.

How to Look Up Lamar County Felony Records

You have several options for searching felony records in Lamar County. Online tools are fast. In-person visits give you more detail from the actual court file.

The GDC Offender Query is a free search tool for state prison inmates. If someone from Lamar County was sentenced to a state facility, their record shows up here. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. The results show charges, sentence length, and possible release dates. This is a good first step for checking felony records out of Lamar County.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15. It checks the GCIC database for felony convictions statewide, including Lamar County. You need a 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. For in-person searches, go to the Lamar County Courthouse in Barnesville. The clerk can pull case files and the sheriff provides arrest records.

State Agencies and Lamar County

The Georgia Crime Information Center is the central hub for criminal history records in the state. GCIC gets data from all 159 counties, including Lamar County. You can request a criminal history check through the Lamar County Sheriff or directly from GCIC at (404) 244-2639.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all county clerk offices through shared e-filing and case management tools. Lamar County is part of this system. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation also takes open records requests if you need files related to state-level investigations involving Lamar County.

Note: GCIC allows attorneys to request criminal history records for defendants under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34(a)(2).

Lamar County Felony Record Restrictions

Most felony records in Lamar County are public. Anyone can request court files, arrest logs, and booking data under the Georgia Open Records Act. The clerk and sheriff must respond within three business days.

Some records can be restricted. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows certain arrest records to be sealed when the case was not prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, you deal with the prosecuting attorney. For older arrests, apply through the arresting agency. Restricted Lamar County felony records still show up for law enforcement but are hidden from public searches. The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, can also seal records for first-time offenders who finish probation without issues. Felony convictions are almost always public in Georgia.

Nearby Counties

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