Search Richmond County Felony Records

Richmond County felony records are managed through the Superior Court Clerk's office and the Sheriff's Office, both based in Augusta. This is one of the most populated counties in Georgia with roughly 206,000 residents. The Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government handles law enforcement and court services for the area. You can search for criminal case files, arrest data, and conviction records through several local and state tools. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all felony case filings while the Sheriff manages arrest records and jail bookings for Richmond County.

Richmond County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the main keeper of felony records in Richmond County. All criminal case filings pass through this office. That includes indictments, plea deals, sentencing orders, and case dispositions. The clerk stores both paper and digital records for felony cases heard in the Richmond County Superior Court. Staff can pull a case file by name or case number when you visit in person.

Walk-in requests are the most common way to get felony records from Richmond County. Bring a valid ID and the name of the person you want to look up. The clerk may also ask for a date of birth or case number to help narrow the search. Copy fees run $0.10 per page under the Georgia Open Records Act. Certified copies cost more. The Richmond County Clerk of Court is at 735 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901. Call (706) 821-2460 for questions about felony case records.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, criminal history data can be released to the public. Without written consent, only felony conviction records are shared. Richmond County follows this same rule. The clerk must respond to open records requests within three business days per O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70.

Sheriff's Office Records in Richmond County

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail bookings for the Augusta area. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep records of all people held in the county jail. These records show the person's name, charges, booking date, and court that issued the warrant. Anyone can ask to see these records under state law.

The Records Bureau at the Richmond County Sheriff's Office takes calls at (706) 821-1010. They encourage people to call ahead to make sure the records you need are ready. The main sheriff's office is at 401 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901. You can also call (706) 821-1000 for general questions. Richmond County has a large jail facility, so booking data gets updated often. The sheriff can run local criminal history checks for a fee, and most Georgia law enforcement agencies charge up to $20 per person for this type of search.

The sheriff's office website provides information about current inmates, warrants, and recent bookings for Richmond County. You can check the site to see if someone is in custody right now.

Note: Richmond County and Augusta share a consolidated government, so city and county law enforcement overlap.

How to Search Richmond County Felony Records

There are a few ways to search for felony records in Richmond County. Online tools work fast but may not show all local case details. In-person visits give you full access to the court file. Pick the method that fits what you need.

The GDC Offender Query is a free tool that shows all state prison inmates. If someone from Richmond County was sentenced to state prison, their record shows up here. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results include charges, sentence length, and possible release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It checks the GCIC database for felony convictions statewide, including Richmond County. You need the full name, date of birth, and sex of the person. Results come back right away. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this data can be released without fingerprint comparison or consent from the person searched.

For in-person searches, go to the Richmond County Courthouse in Augusta. The Clerk of Superior Court can pull case files for you. You can also visit the Sheriff's Office for arrest and booking data. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the Open Records Act says agencies must produce records within three business days of a request.

State Resources for Richmond County

Several state agencies hold felony records that may involve Richmond County residents. The Georgia Crime Information Center is the central hub for all criminal history data in the state. GCIC collects arrest records, court outcomes, and prison data from every county, including Richmond. You can request a criminal history check through your local sheriff or directly from GCIC.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all 159 county clerk offices through shared systems. This includes e-filing tools and case management software that Richmond County uses. The GSCCCA also runs a deed and lien search, but their main role is keeping court records organized across the state. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has a directory of all sheriffs in the state.

Note: Georgia restricts some felony records under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 if certain conditions are met after arrest.

Richmond County Record Restrictions

Most felony records in Richmond County are public. Anyone can request them. You do not need to be a party to the case. Court files, arrest records, and booking data are all open under Georgia's Open Records Act.

Some records may be restricted though. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, certain arrest records can be limited from public view if the case was not prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, you contact the prosecuting attorney to get the record restricted. For older arrests, you apply at the arresting agency. Restricted Richmond County felony records still show up for law enforcement but not in public background checks. Time limits apply too. Felony arrest records can be automatically restricted after four years if no prosecution happened. Serious violent felonies take seven years. Felony charges that led to a conviction are almost always public in Richmond County and across Georgia.

City in Richmond County

Augusta is the main city in Richmond County. It has a consolidated government with the county.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Richmond County. All maintain their own felony records through their Clerk of Superior Court.