Access Peach County Felony Records

Peach County felony records are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Fort Valley. This central Georgia county has roughly 28,000 residents and falls within the Houston Judicial Circuit. The clerk maintains all court filings and case documents, while the sheriff handles arrest and jail records. Searching these records can be done at the Fort Valley courthouse, by phone, by mail, or through statewide online databases that include Peach County data.

Peach County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the main source for felony records in Peach County. All criminal case filings go through this office. Indictments, plea deals, sentencing orders, and dispositions are all stored here. The clerk maintains records for all felony cases heard in the Peach County Superior Court.

To search in person, go to 205 W. Church Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030. Bring a valid ID and the name of the person you want to look up. A date of birth or case number narrows the search. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies are more. Call (478) 825-5331 with questions about felony case files. The clerk accepts walk-in requests and mail-in requests as well.

Peach County shares the Houston Judicial Circuit with Houston County. Judges rotate between the two courthouses. But each county clerk office maintains its own records. Peach County files stay in Fort Valley, and Houston County files stay in Perry. If you are not sure which county handled a case, check both clerk offices.

Peach County Sheriff's Office

The Peach County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep records of everyone held in the county jail. These records include the person's name, charges, booking date, and the court that issued the warrant.

The sheriff's office is at 1007 Spruce Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030. Call (478) 825-2533 for inmate information or arrest records. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, local agencies can charge up to $20 for criminal history checks. Peach County's smaller population means the sheriff's office usually processes requests without long delays.

The Peach County government website shown above provides access to county departments and public services, including links to the clerk of court and sheriff's office.

Searching Peach County Felony Records Online

State databases are the easiest way to check Peach County felony records from home.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It shows all current and past state prison inmates. Anyone from Peach County sentenced to prison for a felony will show up here. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results list charges, sentence length, facility, and release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It checks the GCIC database for all felony convictions statewide. You need the full name, date of birth, and sex of the person. Results come back right away. The fee applies even if no record is found. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this info can be released without fingerprints.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority links all 159 county clerk offices. Peach County uses this shared system. Some records are searchable online, though full criminal case lookups may need a subscription or trip to the courthouse.

Record Access and Restrictions

Felony records in Peach County are public. Anyone can request them under the Georgia Open Records Act. Court files, arrest records, and booking data are all open. Agencies have three business days to respond.

Some arrest records can be restricted under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 if the case was never prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the district attorney handles restriction requests. Older cases go to the arresting agency. Restricted records show up for law enforcement but not in public searches. The First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1) lets first-time offenders seal records after finishing their sentence. Violent felonies under O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 require a seven-year wait.

State Resources for Peach County

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

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole data for offenders convicted in Peach County. If someone served prison time and was paroled, that info is in the board's system. The board also processes pardon applications. State databases may not show the most recent court filings, so contact the clerk for the latest info.

Warner Robins in neighboring Houston County is the closest large city to Peach County. Residents there use the Houston County court system, not Peach County.

Cities in Peach County

Peach County includes Fort Valley and Byron. All felony cases from these cities go through the Peach County Superior Court. No cities in Peach County meet the population threshold for their own page.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Peach County. Each one keeps its own felony records at their courthouse.