Find Felony Records in Polk County

Polk County felony records are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Cedartown. Located in northwest Georgia near the Alabama border, Polk County has about 45,000 residents and falls under the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit. The clerk holds all court filings and case documents, while the sheriff manages arrest logs and jail data. You can search felony records in person at the Cedartown courthouse, by phone, through mail requests, or by using state online tools.

Polk County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court handles all felony case records in Polk County. Every criminal filing passes through this office. Indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and final dispositions are stored here. The clerk maintains paper files and digital records for felony cases heard in the Polk County Superior Court.

Visit the courthouse at 144 W. Avenue, Cedartown, GA 30125 for in-person searches. Bring a valid ID and the name of the person whose record you need. Having a date of birth or case number will help narrow the search. Copies cost $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Certified copies are higher. Call (770) 749-2114 with any questions. Polk County is mid-sized for Georgia, and the clerk's office usually handles requests within a reasonable time frame.

The Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit also covers Haralson County. Judges and prosecutors serve both counties. But each county clerk's office keeps its own records. Polk County filings stay in Cedartown, and Haralson County filings stay in Buchanan.

Polk County Sheriff's Office

The Polk County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must log every person held in the county jail. These records include the person's name, charges, booking date, and the court that issued the warrant. All of this is public under Georgia law.

The sheriff's office is at 1676 Rockmart Highway, Cedartown, GA 30125. Call (770) 749-2901 for inmate information or arrest records. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the sheriff can charge up to $20 for criminal history checks. Polk County spans both Cedartown and Rockmart, so the sheriff covers a good amount of territory.

The GSCCCA website shown above connects all Georgia county clerk offices, including Polk County, through a shared records system.

Searching Polk County Felony Records Online

Multiple state databases cover Polk County felony records. These are the fastest way to search without going to Cedartown.

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

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

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority links all 159 county clerk offices. Polk County participates in this network. Some records are searchable for free, while full criminal case lookups may need a paid account or an in-person request.

Record Access and Privacy Rules

Felony records in Polk County are public. The Georgia Open Records Act gives anyone the right to request court files, arrest records, and booking data. Agencies must respond within three business days.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records can be restricted when 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 appear for law enforcement but not public searches. First-time offenders may seal records under the First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1) after completing probation. Violent felonies per O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 need a seven-year wait.

In practical terms, most felony convictions in Polk County remain public and searchable.

State Resources for Polk County

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

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles manages parole information for offenders convicted in Polk County. The board also processes pardon applications. State databases may not include the latest filings from the Polk County Superior Court, so contact the clerk for the most current information.

Cities in Polk County

Polk County includes Cedartown, Rockmart, and Aragon. All felony cases from these cities are heard in the Polk County Superior Court in Cedartown. No cities in Polk County meet the population threshold for their own page.

Nearby Counties

These counties neighbor Polk County. Each has its own courthouse and felony records.