Pickens County Felony Records

Pickens County felony records are held by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Jasper. Located in the north Georgia mountains, Pickens County has about 33,000 residents and is part of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit. The clerk keeps all court filings and case documents, and the sheriff manages arrest records and jail bookings. You can search for felony records at the Jasper courthouse in person, by calling the clerk, sending a mail request, or checking Georgia's state databases online.

Pickens County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary source for felony case records in Pickens County. Every criminal filing moves through this office. Indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and final case dispositions are stored here. The clerk keeps both paper files and some digital records for cases heard in the Pickens County Superior Court.

Visit the courthouse at 50 N. Main Street, Jasper, GA 30143 for in-person record searches. Bring a valid ID and the name of the person whose record you want. A date of birth or case number helps speed things up. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies carry a higher fee. Call (706) 253-8761 with any questions. Pickens County is small enough that the clerk's office generally has shorter wait times than metro Atlanta courthouses.

The Appalachian Judicial Circuit also covers Fannin and Gilmer counties. Judges and prosecutors rotate between the three courthouses. But Pickens County records stay in Jasper. You will not find them at the other county clerk offices in the circuit.

Pickens County Sheriff's Office

The Pickens County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep records of all persons held in the county jail. These records include the person's name, charges, booking date, and the court that issued the warrant. Felony arrest records in Pickens County are public under state law.

The sheriff's office is at 2983 E. Church Street, Jasper, GA 30143. Call (706) 692-2244 for inmate information or to ask about recent arrests. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the agency can charge up to $20 for criminal history checks.

The Pickens County government website shown above links to county departments and services, including the clerk and sheriff's office.

In a mountain county like Pickens, the sheriff's office also handles cases on roads and rural areas that city police do not cover. Many felony arrests in the county start with a sheriff's deputy.

Searching Pickens County Felony Records Online

Several state databases cover Pickens County felony records. These are the simplest way to search without driving to Jasper.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It lists all current and past state prison inmates. If someone from Pickens County received a prison sentence for a felony, they will be in this database. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical traits. Results show charges, sentence details, facility, and release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search and pulls from the full GCIC database. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. The fee applies even with no record found. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this data can be released without a fingerprint comparison. This is the most complete paid option for Pickens County felony checks.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all 159 county clerk offices. Pickens County participates in this system. Some property and lien records are searchable for free, but criminal case lookups may need a paid account or in-person visit.

Record Access and Privacy

Felony records in Pickens County are public. Anyone can request them under the Georgia Open Records Act. Court files, arrest records, and jail booking data are open. Agencies must respond within three business days.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, certain arrest records can be restricted if the case was never prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the district attorney handles these requests. Older cases go through the arresting agency. Restricted records still show up for law enforcement but not the public. First-time offenders may seal records after completing probation under the First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1). Serious violent felonies under O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 have a seven-year wait before restriction.

State Resources

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history data from every county, including Pickens. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC must maintain complete records. Background checks can be requested through the sheriff or GCIC.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole information for anyone convicted in Pickens County. The board also handles pardon applications. State databases may lag behind the most recent filings from the courthouse, so call the clerk for current case info.

Cities in Pickens County

Pickens County includes Jasper, Nelson, and Talking Rock. All felony cases from these towns go through the Pickens County Superior Court in Jasper. Canton in neighboring Cherokee County is nearby. No cities within Pickens County meet the population threshold for their own page.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Pickens County. Each one maintains its own felony record system.