Talbot County Felony Record Search

Felony records in Talbot County are stored at the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Talbotton. This small rural county has about 5,800 residents and is part of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit in west-central Georgia. The Talbot County Superior Court hears all felony cases for the county. Because of its small size, the county does not run an online records portal. However, in-person visits, phone calls, and statewide databases give you reliable access to felony records from Talbot County.

Talbot County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary repository for felony records in Talbot County. Every indictment, plea, sentencing order, and case disposition is filed with this office. The clerk maintains paper records and some digital files for cases processed through the Talbot County Superior Court.

Go to 45 N. Washington Avenue, Talbotton, GA 31827 to search records in person. A photo ID is needed. Have the full name of the person you want to look up. A date of birth or case number helps the clerk find records faster. Copies cost $0.10 per page per O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, and certified copies are more. Call (706) 665-3239 to check if a specific record is available before you visit. Walk-in requests are handled during business hours.

You can also submit requests by mail. Include the person's name, the record type you need, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment for copies. Talbot County is a small county, so mail requests are usually processed within a few days.

Talbot County Sheriff's Office

The Talbot County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff is required to maintain records of all people held in the county jail. These records list the name, charges, booking date, and the court that issued the warrant.

Contact the sheriff at 35 N. Washington Avenue, Talbotton, GA 31827. The phone number is (706) 665-3350. You can ask about recent felony arrests, inmate information, or request copies of booking records. Arrest records for felony cases are public in Talbot County. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, local agencies can charge up to $20 for criminal history checks.

Booking records from the sheriff are not the same as court records from the clerk. The booking record documents the arrest. The court record shows whether charges led to a conviction, plea deal, or dismissal.

The Georgia Department of Corrections Offender Search Portal shown above lets you look up state prison inmates from Talbot County and all other Georgia counties for free.

Online Felony Record Searches

Talbot County does not have its own online court records system. State databases are the go-to option for remote searches.

The GDC Offender Query is free and open to the public. It shows all current and past Georgia state prison inmates. Someone from Talbot County who received a prison sentence will be in this system. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical traits. Results include charges, sentence length, facility, and estimated release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It pulls from the GCIC database and covers all felony convictions in the state. You enter the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. Even if no record is found, you still pay $15. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, this information can be provided without fingerprint comparison. This is the most complete paid option for checking Talbot County felony records remotely.

The GCIC at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is the central hub for criminal records statewide. All 159 counties send data to GCIC. You can request a criminal history check through them or through the Talbot County Sheriff.

Record Restrictions and Public Access

Most felony records in Talbot County are public. Court files, arrest data, and booking records are all accessible under the Georgia Open Records Act. Agencies must respond within three business days of a request.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records can sometimes be restricted if the case was not prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the district attorney manages the restriction process. Older arrests are handled by the arresting agency. Restricted records remain visible to law enforcement but are removed from public search results.

The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, allows first-time offenders to seal their records after completing their sentence or probation. Serious violent felonies have a seven-year waiting period. In practice, most Talbot County felony convictions remain public unless sealed by court order.

State Resources for Talbot County

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority ties all clerk offices together. Talbot County is part of this system for case management and electronic filing. The GSCCCA website provides additional search tools for real estate records and liens.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles maintains parole data for offenders sentenced in Talbot County. If someone convicted at the Talbotton courthouse was later paroled, the board keeps that information on file. Their website has search tools for parolee lookups.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation offers fingerprint-based criminal history checks. These are the most accurate type of background check, though they cost more and take longer. Employers and licensing agencies serving the Talbot County area may require this level of screening.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Talbot County. Each keeps its own set of felony records at the local courthouse.