Lumpkin County Felony Records Search

Lumpkin County felony records are filed at the Clerk of Superior Court in Dahlonega. This north Georgia county has a population of around 34,000 and sits in the Northeastern Judicial Circuit. The clerk handles all criminal case documents while the sheriff's office manages arrests and jail records. You can look up felony records by visiting the courthouse, calling the clerk, or using Georgia's statewide search databases.

Lumpkin County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is where felony records live in Lumpkin County. All case filings pass through this office. Indictments, guilty pleas, trial outcomes, and sentencing orders are kept here. Both paper and electronic files are maintained for criminal cases in the Lumpkin County Superior Court.

Visit the clerk at 99 Courthouse Hill, Dahlonega, GA 30533. You need a valid ID to request records in person. If you have the defendant's full name and date of birth, your search goes faster. A case number helps too. Copy fees run $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the Georgia Open Records Act. Certified copies cost extra. Call (706) 864-3736 with questions about Lumpkin County felony filings.

Written requests by mail are accepted. Include as much identifying information as you can. Send a check for estimated copy fees with your request. The clerk must respond within three business days under state law.

The Lumpkin County government website shown above provides information about county departments and services including the clerk's office.

Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office

The Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records and booking logs. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must record every person brought into the county jail. Booking entries include the person's name, charges, date of arrest, and which court issued the warrant. Felony arrest data is public in Lumpkin County.

The office is at 385 E. Main Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533. Call (706) 864-3633 for inmate info or to ask about recent felony arrests. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the sheriff can charge up to $20 for a criminal history check. Lumpkin County is smaller than metro counties, so wait times tend to be shorter.

Keep in mind that arrest records from the sheriff are separate from court records at the clerk's office. An arrest does not always lead to a conviction. Check both sources for a full picture.

Searching Lumpkin County Felony Records Online

State databases are the quickest way to search for Lumpkin County felony records from home.

The GDC Offender Query is free and shows all current and past state prison inmates. If a Lumpkin County felon went to prison, they appear here. Search by name or GDC ID. Results list charges, sentence length, facility, and release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search charges $15 per lookup. It searches the GCIC database for all Georgia felony convictions. You provide 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 fingerprints. A "no record found" result still costs $15.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all 159 county clerk offices. Lumpkin County data feeds into this statewide system. Some case index information may be searchable through the GSCCCA portal.

Record Access and Legal Framework

Felony records in Lumpkin County are public in most cases. Court documents, arrest records, and jail logs are open under the Georgia Open Records Act. Agencies must respond to requests within three business days.

O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows certain arrest records to be restricted if the case was not prosecuted. For post-July 2013 arrests, the prosecutor handles restrictions. Older cases go through the arresting agency. Restricted records are hidden from public searches but still show up for law enforcement.

The First Offender Act at O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 lets first-time offenders seal records after completing probation. Violent felonies listed under O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 carry a seven-year wait. Most felony convictions in Lumpkin County remain accessible to the public.

State Resources for Lumpkin County

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history from all Georgia counties, including Lumpkin. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC must keep complete records. Background checks can be requested through the sheriff or GCIC directly.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles manages parole data for Georgia offenders. If someone convicted in Lumpkin County is on parole, the board tracks their status. The GBI Open Records Portal accepts requests for criminal history or investigative records online.

Cities in Lumpkin County

Dahlonega is the county seat of Lumpkin County. No cities in the county meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All felony cases are handled through the Lumpkin County Superior Court in Dahlonega.

Nearby Counties

These counties neighbor Lumpkin County. Each maintains its own felony record system at their local courthouse.