Randolph County Criminal Records

Felony records in Randolph County are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office, both located in Cuthbert. With a population of roughly 6,100 residents, Randolph County is one of the smaller counties in southwest Georgia. The county sits in the Pataula Judicial Circuit, and its Superior Court handles all felony case filings. While the county does not have its own online court search tool, you can still access felony records through in-person requests, phone calls, and several state-level databases that cover all 159 Georgia counties.

Randolph County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is where felony records are filed and stored in Randolph County. Every indictment, plea deal, sentencing order, and final disposition goes through this office. The clerk keeps both paper files and newer digital records for cases heard in the Randolph County Superior Court.

You can search records in person at 93 Front Street, Cuthbert, GA 39840. Bring a valid photo ID and the full name of the person you want to look up. A date of birth or case number will help narrow results. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies have a higher fee. Call the clerk at (229) 732-2216 if you need to check whether a specific record is on file before you visit. Walk-in requests are accepted during regular business hours.

The clerk also processes requests by mail. Send a written request with the person's name, the type of record, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Include a check or money order for any copy fees. Response times vary but are usually within a few business days for a small county like Randolph.

Randolph County Sheriff's Office

The Randolph County Sheriff's Office handles 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 any warrants.

The sheriff's office is at 108 E. Pecan Street, Cuthbert, GA 39840. Phone: (229) 732-2661. You can call to ask about recent arrest records or inmate status. Felony arrest records in Randolph County are public under state law. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, local agencies may charge up to $20 for a criminal history check. Since Randolph County is small, the office often handles requests the same day.

The Randolph County government website shown above provides contact information for county departments and court services.

Online Felony Record Searches

Randolph County does not run its own online case search portal. But state databases fill that gap and are easy to use from home.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It shows current and past state prison inmates. Anyone from Randolph County who served time in a Georgia prison will appear in this database. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results list charges, sentence length, the facility, and possible release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It checks the GCIC database for all felony convictions statewide. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away. A "no record found" result still costs the full $15. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, this data can be released without a fingerprint match. For Randolph County, this paid search is the most thorough remote option besides visiting the courthouse.

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history data from all 159 counties. You can request a criminal background check through GCIC or through the Randolph County Sheriff's Office. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, these checks can be done for employment, licensing, or personal use.

Record Restrictions and Access Rules

Most felony records in Randolph County are public. Court filings, arrest data, and booking records fall under the Georgia Open Records Act. Agencies must respond to requests within three business days.

Some records can be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records for cases not prosecuted may be sealed. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecuting attorney handles restriction requests. Older cases go through the arresting agency. Restricted records still show up in law enforcement searches but not public ones.

The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 lets first-time offenders seal their records after they finish probation or their sentence. Serious violent felonies have a seven-year wait before any restriction can be filed. Felony convictions in Randolph County are nearly always public unless sealed by court order.

State Resources for Randolph County

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all clerk offices across the state. Randolph County participates in this shared system for case management. The GSCCCA website also provides access to real estate records and lien filings from member counties.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole data for offenders convicted in Randolph County. If someone was sentenced in the Randolph County Superior Court and later paroled, the board maintains that record. You can search for parolees on the board's website.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation handles fingerprint-based criminal history checks statewide. These are more thorough than name-based searches. They cost more and take longer, but the results are definitive. Employers and licensing agencies in Randolph County often use this service.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or are near Randolph County. Each has its own felony record system at their courthouse.