Montgomery County Felony Records Search

Montgomery County felony records are housed at the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Mount Vernon. This small rural county in southeast Georgia has about 8,600 people. You can search for criminal case files, arrest records, and offender data through local agencies or Georgia's state databases. The clerk handles all court filings for felony cases, and the sheriff maintains jail booking records for Montgomery County.

Montgomery County Clerk of Court

The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all felony records in Montgomery County. Every criminal case filing runs through this office. Indictments, plea deals, sentencing orders, and dispositions are stored here. The clerk has both paper files and digital records for felony cases heard in the Montgomery County Superior Court.

To get records, visit in person. Bring an ID and the full name of the person you want to look up. A date of birth or case number helps. Under the Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies run higher. The office is at 108 E. McCranie Street, Mount Vernon, GA 30445. Call (912) 583-2320 for help with Montgomery County felony case records.

Note: Montgomery County is a small jurisdiction, so the clerk staff may need extra time to pull older files from storage.

Sheriff's Office Arrest Records

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records and jail booking data. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must maintain records of all people held in the county jail. These include the person's name, charges, date of booking, and the court that issued the warrant.

The sheriff's office is at 108 E. McCranie Street in Mount Vernon. That is the same address as the clerk's office. Call (912) 583-2521 to check on inmates or ask about recent arrests in Montgomery County. The sheriff can also run local criminal history checks. Georgia law caps the fee at $20 per person under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34.

How to Search Montgomery County Felony Records

You have a few options for finding felony records in Montgomery County. Online tools are fast and free in some cases. In-person visits give full access to the physical court file.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It shows all state prison inmates. If someone from Montgomery County was sentenced to state prison, they will show up in this database. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical traits. Results cover charges, sentence length, and possible release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search is $15 per lookup. It checks the GCIC database for felony convictions in all 159 Georgia counties. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this information can be released without fingerprint comparison. Results come back right away and cover Montgomery County felony convictions.

For hands-on searches, go to the Montgomery County Courthouse in Mount Vernon. The clerk can pull case files. The sheriff's office handles arrest and booking data. Both offices take in-person requests on weekdays during business hours.

State Felony Record Resources

The Georgia Crime Information Center is the state's central repository for criminal history data. GCIC holds arrest records, court results, and prison data from all 159 counties. That includes Montgomery County. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC must maintain complete and accurate criminal history records from every jurisdiction in Georgia.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all county clerk offices through shared systems. Montgomery County uses these tools for case management and e-filing. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association provides a directory of every sheriff in the state. It is a quick way to find contact info for Montgomery County or any neighboring office.

Montgomery County Record Restrictions

Most felony records in Montgomery County are public. Anyone can request them without being a party to the case.

There are some exceptions. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows certain arrest records to be restricted from public view if the case was never prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecuting attorney handles restriction requests. Older arrests go through the arresting agency. Time limits also apply. Felony records that are not referred to a prosecutor within four years can be restricted automatically. The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, may seal records for eligible first-time offenders who finish probation. Restricted Montgomery County felony records are still visible to law enforcement.

Note: Felony convictions in Montgomery County are almost always public and cannot be restricted under current Georgia law.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Montgomery County. Each maintains its own felony records at their Clerk of Superior Court.