Schley County Felony Records Search

Schley County felony records are kept at the Superior Court Clerk office and Sheriff's Office in Ellaville. This small southwest Georgia county has roughly 4,500 people. Felony case filings, arrest records, and offender data can be searched through local offices or statewide databases. The Clerk of Superior Court holds all criminal case documents while the Sheriff handles arrest and jail booking records. Both offices take walk-in and phone requests for record lookups in Schley County.

Schley County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the main keeper of felony records in Schley County. All criminal case filings go through this office. That includes indictments, plea deals, sentencing orders, and final dispositions. The clerk stores both paper and digital records for felony cases heard in Schley County Superior Court. You can ask the clerk staff to pull a case file by name or case number.

Walk-in requests are the most common way to get records here. Bring a valid ID and the name of the person you want to look up. A date of birth or case number helps. Copy fees are $0.10 per page under the Georgia Open Records Act, and certified copies cost more. The Schley County Clerk of Court is at 52 N. Broad Street, Ellaville, GA 31806. Call (229) 937-2609 for questions about felony case records in Schley County.

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

Sheriff's Office Criminal Records

The Schley 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 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 Schley County felony records under state law.

The sheriff's office is at 45 S. Broad Street, Ellaville, GA 31806. Call (229) 937-2581 to check on inmates or ask about recent arrest records. The sheriff can run local criminal history checks for a fee. Most law enforcement agencies in Georgia charge up to $20 per person for this type of search. Because Schley County is small, the volume of felony cases is lower than in larger counties, but the same rules and fees apply.

Note: Schley County shares some judicial resources with nearby counties due to its small population.

How to Search Schley County Felony Records

There are a few ways to search for felony records in Schley County. Online tools are fast. In-person visits give full access to case files. Pick what works best for you.

The GDC Offender Query is a free tool that shows all state prison inmates. If someone from Schley County was sentenced to state prison, their record will show up here. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results include charges, sentence length, and possible release dates. This is a good first step for checking felony records tied to Schley County cases.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It checks the GCIC database for felony convictions statewide, including Schley County. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. 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 being searched.

For in-person searches, go to the Schley County Courthouse in Ellaville. 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 requires agencies to produce records within three business days of your request.

State Resources for Schley County

Several state agencies hold felony records that may involve Schley 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 Schley. 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 used across the state. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has a directory of all sheriffs in Georgia, and you can use it to find contact info for nearby county sheriffs too.

Schley County Record Access Rules

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

Some records may be restricted. 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, contact the prosecuting attorney. For older arrests, apply at the arresting agency. Restricted Schley County felony records still show up for law enforcement but not in public background checks. Felony charges that led to a conviction are almost always public.

Note: The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 may seal some records for first-time offenders who complete probation.

Nearby Counties

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