Stewart County Felony Records

Felony records in Stewart County are filed with the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Lumpkin. Stewart County is a rural county in southwest Georgia with about 4,800 residents, making it one of the state's least populated areas. The county falls within the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit for Superior Court matters. All felony case filings pass through the clerk's office at the Stewart County Courthouse. Because of its small size, the county does not offer online case searches, but statewide databases and in-person requests provide reliable access to felony records.

Stewart County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the main record keeper for felony cases in Stewart County. This office stores every indictment, plea agreement, sentencing order, and final case disposition. Both paper files and newer electronic records are kept for cases heard in the Stewart County Superior Court.

Visit the clerk at 1764 Broadway, Lumpkin, GA 31815. Bring a photo ID. Know the full name of the person whose record you need, and a date of birth or case number makes the search faster. Copies are $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Certified copies cost a bit more. Call (229) 838-6220 to ask about a record before making the trip. The office accepts walk-in requests during normal hours.

Mail-in requests are also an option. Write out the person's name and the type of record you need. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment for any copies. For a small county like Stewart, response times tend to be fast.

Stewart County Sheriff's Office

The Stewart County Sheriff's Office handles all arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep records for anyone held in the county jail. These include the person's name, charges, booking date, and related court information.

The sheriff's office is at 4042 Highway 27 N, Lumpkin, GA 31815. Call (229) 838-4121 for arrest records or inmate inquiries. Felony arrest records in Stewart County are public under state law. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, local law enforcement can charge up to $20 for a criminal history check.

Because Stewart County is small, the sheriff's office often handles requests quickly. Still, it helps to call ahead. The booking records here are separate from court records stored by the clerk. One shows the arrest; the other shows what happened in court.

The GDC Offender Search Portal shown above covers all Georgia prison inmates, including those from Stewart County. This free tool is available to anyone.

Searching Stewart County Felony Records Online

Stewart County does not have a local online case search system. State databases are the best way to look up felony records remotely.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It covers all state prison inmates, both current and former. Anyone from Stewart County who served a prison sentence appears in this system. You can search by name, GDC ID number, or physical description. Results show the charges, sentence length, facility, and expected release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15. This tool checks the GCIC database for felony convictions across Georgia. You need the full name, date of birth, and sex of the person you are searching. Results come back instantly. Even a "no record found" result costs the $15. For a thorough remote search of Stewart County felony records, this is the best paid option.

The Georgia Crime Information Center maintains the statewide criminal history database. All 159 counties, including Stewart, feed data into this system. You can request a formal background check through GCIC or through the Stewart County Sheriff.

Record Access and Restrictions

Felony records in Stewart County are public in most cases. Court files, arrest records, and jail bookings fall under Georgia's 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 that were not prosecuted may be sealed. If the arrest happened after July 1, 2013, the district attorney handles the restriction. Older cases go through the arresting agency. Restricted records still show in law enforcement databases but not in public searches.

Under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, the First Offender Act allows first-time offenders to seal their records after they complete their sentence or probation. Serious violent felonies require a seven-year wait. Felony convictions in Stewart County are nearly always public unless a court specifically orders a record sealed.

Statewide Resources

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects clerk offices across every county. Stewart County participates in this shared system for case tracking and e-filing. The GSCCCA website also provides search tools for real estate and lien records from member counties.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles manages parole information for offenders convicted in Stewart County. If someone received a prison sentence and was later paroled, the board keeps that record. You can look up parolees on their website.

For the most thorough background checks, the GBI runs fingerprint-based criminal history searches. These cost more and take longer than name-based lookups, but they give definitive results. Employers and licensing agencies in the Lumpkin area sometimes require this level of check.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Stewart County. Each has its own felony record system and courthouse.