Long County Felony Lookup

Long County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Ludowici. This rural southeast Georgia county has a population of about 16,000 and sits in the Atlantic Judicial Circuit. Long County borders Liberty County and is near the coast. The clerk stores all court filings and case documents, while the sheriff keeps arrest and booking records. You can look up felony records in person at the Ludowici courthouse, by phone, through written requests, or by checking Georgia's statewide online databases.

Long County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court handles all felony case records in Long County. Every indictment, plea agreement, sentencing order, and final disposition gets filed at this office. Both paper and electronic records are kept for cases heard in the Long County Superior Court.

The clerk's office is at 59 N. Macon Street, Ludowici, GA 31316. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. The person's full name helps the staff find the right file. A date of birth or case number narrows the search. Public record copies are $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Certified copies cost more. Call (912) 545-2123 for questions about records or office hours.

Long County is small enough that the courthouse rarely has long waits. Walk-in requests are usually handled quickly. You can also submit a written request by mail. Include all details you have and a self-addressed stamped envelope so the clerk can mail back copies.

Long County Sheriff's Office

The Long County Sheriff's Office manages arrest and booking records. O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7 requires the sheriff to log every person booked into the county jail. Each booking entry includes the person's name, the charges, the date, and which court issued the warrant.

The sheriff's office is at 59 N. Macon Street, Ludowici, GA 31316, sharing the same general area as the courthouse. Call (912) 545-2118 for inmate info or recent arrest records. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, local agencies can charge up to $20 for a criminal history check. Arrest records in Long County are public.

A booking record is not a conviction. The sheriff logs the arrest. The clerk stores the court outcome. If you want to know how a felony case ended in Long County, you need to check with the clerk's office.

Online Searches for Long County Felony Cases

Long County does not have its own online case search tool. State databases are the best way to search remotely.

The GDC Offender Query is free and shows current and past state prison inmates. Anyone from Long County sentenced to prison will appear here. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results list charges, sentence length, facility, and possible release date.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and checks the GCIC database for felony convictions across the state. You need a full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this data is available without fingerprint comparison. The fee applies even if nothing is found. This is the best paid option for Long County felony searches without driving to the courthouse.

The Long County government website shown above lists county departments and services. It does not offer a direct case search portal, but it has contact info for the clerk and sheriff.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority links all 159 county clerk offices in a shared network. Long County participates. This system supports electronic filing and helps with cross-county lookups.

Record Access and Restrictions

Felony records in Long County are mostly public. Court filings, arrest data, and booking records all fall under the Georgia Open Records Act. Agencies must respond to a request within three business days.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some arrest records can be restricted if the case was dismissed or not prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecuting attorney handles restriction requests. Older cases go through the arresting agency. Fees for restriction processing can reach $50, with added costs for state database updates.

The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 lets qualifying first-time offenders seal their records after completing their sentence. Violent felonies listed in O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 require a seven-year wait before restriction is even possible. Restricted records are still accessible to law enforcement and the courts. Most Long County felony convictions remain public.

State Resources for Long County

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history data from all 159 counties in Georgia. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33 requires GCIC to keep complete records. Request a check through the Long County Sheriff or contact GCIC on your own.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole status for Georgia offenders, including those from Long County. The GBI Criminal History FAQ page covers the process for getting a background check.

State databases can be a few days behind the Long County Superior Court on new filings. For up-to-date info, call the clerk at (912) 545-2123.

Cities in Long County

Long County includes Ludowici and a few other small communities. All felony cases are heard at the Superior Court in Ludowici. No cities in Long County meet the population threshold for individual city pages.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or are close to Long County. Each has its own courthouse and felony record system.