Access Liberty County Felony Records

Liberty County felony records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Hinesville. This coastal Georgia county has a population of roughly 69,000, with a large portion tied to Fort Stewart, the U.S. Army installation that sits partly within its borders. Liberty County is in the Atlantic Judicial Circuit. The clerk's office stores all criminal case filings, while the sheriff keeps arrest and booking records. You can search felony records at the Hinesville courthouse, by phone, through mail, or using Georgia's statewide search databases.

Liberty County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary source for felony records in Liberty County. Every indictment, plea agreement, sentencing order, and disposition document is filed here. The clerk keeps both paper records and electronic files for all felony cases heard in the Liberty County Superior Court.

The clerk's office is at 201 S. Main Street, Hinesville, GA 31313. Bring a valid photo ID to search records in person. Having the person's full name and date of birth makes the process quicker. A case number is even better. Copies of public records are $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Certified copies have an additional fee. Call (912) 876-3625 for questions.

Because of Fort Stewart, Liberty County sees a fluctuating population. Military personnel and their families sometimes end up in the local court system. The clerk's office handles this volume and generally processes walk-in requests the same day. Mail requests take a bit longer but are accepted.

Liberty County Sheriff's Office

The Liberty County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and jail bookings for the county. O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7 requires the sheriff to keep a record of every person booked into the Liberty County jail. These records list the person's name, charges, booking date, and the court that issued the warrant.

Contact the sheriff's office at 365 W. Oglethorpe Highway, Hinesville, GA 31313. Call (912) 876-3383 for inmate information or to ask about recent arrests. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, local agencies can charge up to $20 for a criminal history check. Liberty County arrest records are public and available to anyone who asks.

Booking records from the sheriff are separate from court records at the clerk's office. An arrest means someone was booked, not that they were convicted. You need to check the clerk's files to find out how a case ended.

Record Restrictions in Liberty County

The Liberty County District Attorney's office has a dedicated page for criminal record restrictions. Under Georgia law, some arrest records can be sealed from public view if the case was not prosecuted, was dismissed, or resulted in an acquittal.

The Liberty County DA's record restriction page shown above explains the process. For arrests that happened before July 1, 2013, you must apply through the arresting agency. For arrests on or after July 1, 2013, the prosecuting attorney's office handles the request. You can contact them at ajcdainfo@libertycountyga.com. Agencies may charge up to $50 to process the request, plus additional fees for state database updates.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, restricted records are hidden from public background checks but still visible to law enforcement and the courts. The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, provides another path for first-time offenders to seal their records after finishing probation. Violent felonies listed in O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 require a seven-year wait. Most felony convictions in Liberty County remain public permanently.

Online Felony Record Searches

Liberty County does not have its own online case search tool. Statewide databases are the easiest way to look up felony records remotely.

The GDC Offender Query is free and shows all current and past state prison inmates. If someone from Liberty County was sentenced to state prison, they will be in this system. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical traits. Results show charges, sentence length, housing facility, and projected release date.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It checks the GCIC database for all felony convictions statewide. You need a full name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back instantly. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35 allows this information to be released without fingerprint comparison. The fee applies even if the search returns no records.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority links all 159 county clerk offices together. Liberty County is part of this system. It supports electronic filing and helps with cross-county record access. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole status for offenders from every county.

State Resources for Liberty County

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history data from all Georgia counties, including Liberty. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33 requires GCIC to maintain complete records. You can request a criminal history check through the Liberty County Sheriff or through GCIC directly.

The GBI Criminal History FAQ page covers how background checks work. The GBI Record Restrictions page details the rules around sealing criminal records in Georgia.

Keep in mind that state databases may not have the most recent filings from the Liberty County Superior Court. For current case info, contact the clerk's office at (912) 876-3625.

Cities in Liberty County

Hinesville is the county seat and the largest city in Liberty County. Felony cases from Hinesville and all other Liberty County communities go through the Superior Court in Hinesville.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or sit near Liberty County. Each one has its own clerk of court and felony record system.