Search Pierce County Felony Records

Pierce County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Blackshear. This southeast Georgia county has about 20,000 people and sits within the Waycross Judicial Circuit. The clerk stores all court filings and case documents, and the sheriff manages arrest records and jail bookings. You can search felony records at the Blackshear courthouse, by calling the clerk, submitting a written request, or checking statewide databases online.

Pierce County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary office for felony records in Pierce County. All criminal filings go through this office. Indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and final dispositions are kept here. The clerk stores both paper and some digital records for cases heard in Pierce County Superior Court.

Visit the courthouse at 3550 Highway 84, Blackshear, GA 31516 for in-person searches. Bring a valid ID and know the full name of the person whose record you need. A date of birth or case number makes the search faster. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more. Call (912) 449-2020 if you have questions. Pierce County is a small, rural county, and the clerk's office tends to have short wait times.

The Waycross Judicial Circuit covers Pierce, Ware, Bacon, Brantley, and Charlton counties. Judges and prosecutors serve all of them. But each county clerk office keeps its own records separate. Pierce County filings stay in Blackshear.

Pierce County Sheriff's Office

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must log every person booked into the county jail. Records include the name, charges, booking date, and issuing court. These are public records.

The sheriff's office is at 300 Pierce Industrial Boulevard, Blackshear, GA 31516. Call (912) 449-4141 for inmate info or arrest record requests. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, local agencies can charge up to $20 for a criminal history check. The sheriff also patrols unincorporated areas of Pierce County, so many felony arrests start with a deputy's traffic stop or investigation.

The Pierce County government website shown above provides access to county services and department contact information.

Searching Pierce County Felony Records Online

State databases are the quickest way to search Pierce County felony records without driving to Blackshear.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It lists all current and former state prison inmates. If someone from Pierce County was sentenced to state prison, they appear in this tool. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results include charges, sentence length, facility, and estimated release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and checks the GCIC database for all felony convictions statewide. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. The $15 fee applies even with no record found. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this information can be released without a fingerprint comparison.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority links all county clerk offices through a shared platform. Pierce County participates. Some records can be searched on the GSCCCA site, but full criminal case lookups may need a paid account or an in-person visit to the courthouse in Blackshear.

Record Access and Restrictions

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

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some arrest records can be restricted if no charges were filed. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the district attorney handles restriction requests. Older cases go through the arresting agency. Restricted records still appear in law enforcement searches but not public ones. The First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1) lets first-time offenders seal records after completing their sentence. Violent felonies per O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 carry a seven-year wait before restriction is possible.

State Resources for Pierce County

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history data from all 159 counties, including Pierce. 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 information for people convicted in Pierce County. The board also handles pardon applications. State databases may not reflect the latest filings from the Pierce County Superior Court, so call the clerk for current info.

Cities in Pierce County

Pierce County includes Blackshear and Patterson. All felony cases from these towns are processed through the Pierce County Superior Court in Blackshear. No cities in Pierce County meet the population threshold for their own page.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pierce County. Each maintains its own felony records.