Find Felony Records in Screven County

Screven County felony records are stored at the Superior Court Clerk office and through the Sheriff's Office in Sylvania. This east Georgia county has about 14,000 residents. You can search for criminal case files, arrest records, and conviction data through local offices or state databases. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all felony case documents. The Sheriff manages arrest and jail booking records for Screven County. Both offices respond to public records requests under Georgia law.

Screven County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court keeps felony records for Screven County. All criminal case filings pass through this office. Indictments, plea deals, sentencing orders, and dispositions are all on file. The clerk maintains paper records and uses the statewide system shared by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority.

You can visit the clerk in person to request felony records. 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. Copy fees run $0.10 per page under the Georgia Open Records Act. Certified copies cost more. The Screven County Clerk of Court is at 216 Mims Road, Sylvania, GA 30467. You can call (912) 564-2611 for questions about felony case records in the county.

The clerk must respond to open records requests within three business days per O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Screven County felony records that involve convictions are generally public and available to anyone who asks.

Screven County Sheriff's Office

The Screven 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 name, charges, booking date, and the court that issued the warrant.

The sheriff's office is at 202 S. Community Drive, Sylvania, GA 30467. Call (912) 564-2013 to check on current inmates or ask about recent arrests. The sheriff can also run local criminal history checks for a fee. Most agencies in Georgia charge up to $20 per person. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, criminal history data may be released without the consent of the person, but only felony conviction data gets shared that way.

Note: Screven County is part of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, which includes several nearby counties.

How to Search Screven County Felony Records

There are a few ways to look up felony records in Screven County. Each has trade-offs. Online tools are quick. In-person visits let you see full case files.

The GDC Offender Query is free and shows all state prison inmates. If someone from Screven County was sentenced to state prison, their record shows up here. 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 Screven County. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this data can be released without fingerprint comparison.

For in-person searches, go to the Screven County Courthouse in Sylvania. The Clerk of Superior Court can pull case files for you. You can also visit the Sheriff's Office for arrest and booking data.

State Resources for Screven County

The Georgia Crime Information Center is the central hub for criminal history data. GCIC collects arrest records, court outcomes, and prison data from all 159 counties, including Screven. You can get a check through the local sheriff or directly from GCIC.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has a directory of all sheriffs in the state. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, certain arrest records can be restricted from public view if the case was not prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecuting attorney. Restricted Screven County felony records still show up for law enforcement but not in public checks. Convictions are almost always public.

Note: The GBI Open Records Unit processes requests under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through their online portal.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Screven County. Each maintains its own felony records at the local courthouse.