Pike County Felony Records Lookup

Pike County felony records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Zebulon. This small, rural county south of Atlanta has about 19,000 residents and is part of the Griffin Judicial Circuit. The clerk stores all court filings and case documents, while the sheriff keeps arrest and jail records. You can access felony records at the Zebulon courthouse, over the phone, by mail, or through Georgia's state online databases.

Pike County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the main record keeper for felony cases in Pike County. All criminal filings pass through this office. Indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and dispositions are all stored here. The clerk maintains paper files and some digital records for cases heard in Pike County Superior Court.

Search records in person at 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, GA 30295. Bring a valid ID and the name of the person you need. A date of birth or case number helps. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, copies run $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more. Call (770) 567-2000 with questions about felony case records. Pike County is small, so the clerk's office is usually not crowded.

The Griffin Judicial Circuit also includes Spalding, Fayette, and Upson counties. Judges and prosecutors serve across all four. Each county clerk keeps its own set of records, though. Pike County filings stay in Zebulon. If you need records from neighboring Spalding County, contact their clerk in Griffin instead.

Pike County Sheriff's Office

The Pike County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail operations. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must maintain records of everyone booked into the county jail. These records show the person's name, charges, booking date, and the issuing court.

The sheriff's office is at 10005 Highway 19 S, Zebulon, GA 30295. Call (770) 567-8431 for inmate info or arrest records. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the agency can charge up to $20 for a criminal history check. Pike County is mostly rural, so the sheriff covers a wide area. Most felony arrests in unincorporated parts of the county start with a deputy.

The Georgia Felon Search page shown above explains how the statewide paid search works. This tool covers felony convictions from all 159 Georgia counties, including Pike.

Searching Pike County Felony Records Online

State online tools let you check Pike County felony records without a trip to Zebulon.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It shows all state prison inmates, past and present. If someone from Pike County served prison time for a felony, they appear here. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results include charges, sentence length, prison facility, and release info.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search. It checks the GCIC database for felony convictions across Georgia. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. The $15 fee applies even when nothing is found. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this information can be released without fingerprints.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority links all county clerk offices through a shared network. Pike County uses this system. Some records are available to search online, though full criminal case access may need a paid account or visit to the courthouse.

Record Access and Restrictions

Felony records in Pike 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, arrest records can be restricted if charges were never filed. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the district attorney handles restriction requests. Older cases go through the arresting agency. Restricted records still show 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 per O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 require seven years before restriction.

Most felony convictions in Pike County stay on the public record permanently.

State Resources

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history from all 159 Georgia counties. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC keeps complete records. You can request a check through the sheriff or GCIC directly.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole data for offenders convicted in Pike County. The board also processes pardon requests. State databases may not have the most recent filings from the Pike County Superior Court, so contact the clerk for the latest case info.

Cities in Pike County

Pike County includes Zebulon, Concord, Meansville, Molena, and Williamson. All felony cases from these places go through the Pike County Superior Court in Zebulon. No cities in Pike County meet the population threshold for their own page.

Nearby Counties

These counties neighbor Pike County. Each one has its own courthouse and felony record system.