Pulaski County Felony Records

Pulaski County felony records are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Hawkinsville. This small central Georgia county has roughly 10,200 residents and is part of the Oconee Judicial Circuit. The clerk handles court filings and case documents, while the sheriff manages arrest records and jail data. Pulaski County is also home to Pulaski State Prison, the largest women's prison in Georgia. You can search felony records at the Hawkinsville courthouse, by phone, by mail, or through state online tools.

Pulaski County Clerk of Superior Court

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

Visit the courthouse at 113 S. Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 to search in person. Bring a valid ID and the name of the person you want to look up. A date of birth or case number helps. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more. Call (478) 783-6005 with questions. Because Pulaski County is small, the clerk's office rarely has a long wait.

The Oconee Judicial Circuit covers Pulaski, Dodge, Bleckley, Montgomery, Telfair, Treutlen, and Wheeler counties. That is a large circuit with many rural counties. Judges rotate between all of them. But each county clerk office keeps its own records. Pulaski County filings stay in Hawkinsville.

Pulaski County Sheriff's Office

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

The sheriff's office is at 113 S. Lumpkin Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036. Call (478) 783-6000 for inmate information or arrest records. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the agency can charge up to $20 for criminal history checks.

Pulaski State Prison, the largest women's prison in Georgia, is in Hawkinsville. This is a Georgia Department of Corrections facility, not a county jail. Inmates at Pulaski State Prison come from all over the state. Their records are in the GDC system, not in the Pulaski County Clerk's office. If you are looking for someone at Pulaski State Prison, use the GDC Offender Query tool instead.

The GDC Offender Search portal shown above lets you look up inmates at any Georgia state prison, including Pulaski State Prison in Hawkinsville.

Searching Pulaski County Felony Records Online

State databases cover Pulaski County felony records and are the fastest way to search from home.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It shows all current and former state prison inmates. If someone from Pulaski County served a prison sentence for a felony, they appear here. This same tool also covers inmates at Pulaski State Prison from other counties. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical traits.

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

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all 159 county clerk offices. Pulaski County participates in this system. Some records are available online, though full criminal case access may need a subscription or in-person request.

Record Access and Restrictions

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

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 requests. Older cases go through the arresting agency. Restricted records still show for law enforcement but not the public. The First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1) allows first-time offenders to seal records after finishing probation. Violent felonies per O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 require a seven-year wait before restriction.

State Resources

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

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole data for offenders convicted in Pulaski County. The board also handles pardon applications. State databases may not show the most recent filings from the Pulaski County Superior Court.

Cities in Pulaski County

Pulaski County includes Hawkinsville and Hartford. All felony cases from these areas go through the Pulaski County Superior Court. No cities in Pulaski County meet the population threshold for their own page.

Nearby Counties

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