Access Tattnall County Felony Records

Felony records in Tattnall County are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Reidsville. The county has a population of about 25,000 and sits in the Middle Judicial Circuit in southeast Georgia. Tattnall County is also home to several state prison facilities, which means the area has a strong connection to the Georgia Department of Corrections system. All felony case filings go through the Tattnall County Superior Court, and records can be accessed in person, by phone, or through statewide online databases.

Tattnall County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary record keeper for felony cases in Tattnall County. Every indictment, plea agreement, sentencing record, and case disposition is filed at this office. The clerk maintains both paper records and electronic files for cases heard in the Tattnall County Superior Court.

To search records in person, visit 108 Brazell Street, Reidsville, GA 30453. Bring a photo ID and the person's full name. A date of birth or case number will help narrow the search. Copies cost $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Certified copies are priced higher. Call the clerk at (912) 557-6716 to ask about a specific record before visiting. The office takes walk-in requests during regular hours and handles mail requests as well.

For mail requests, send the person's name, the type of record, and a self-addressed stamped envelope with payment for copy fees. Tattnall County handles a moderate volume of filings, so expect a reasonable turnaround time.

Tattnall County Sheriff's Office

The Tattnall County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and jail bookings for the county. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep records for everyone booked into the county jail facility. Each booking record shows the person's name, charges, date, and the court that issued the warrant.

The sheriff's office is at 108 Brazell Street, Reidsville, GA 30453. Phone: (912) 557-6777. Call for questions about recent arrests, inmate information, or to request booking records. Felony arrest records in Tattnall County are public under Georgia law. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the agency can charge up to $20 for processing a criminal history check.

The Tattnall County government website shown above provides contact details and department information for the county.

Tattnall County is notable for housing Georgia State Prison and other correctional facilities in the Reidsville area. Inmates at these state facilities are not part of the county jail system. State prison records are handled by the Georgia Department of Corrections, not the Tattnall County Sheriff. The sheriff's booking records cover people arrested locally or awaiting trial.

Online Felony Record Searches

Tattnall County does not operate its own online court search. State databases are the best tools for remote record searches.

The GDC Offender Query is free and covers all Georgia state prison inmates. If someone from Tattnall County was sentenced to prison, they will appear in this database. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical characteristics. Results show charges, sentence length, facility, and projected release dates. Given the presence of state prisons in Tattnall County, you may also find inmates housed there who were convicted elsewhere.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup and accesses the GCIC database for all felony convictions statewide. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. Even a "no record" result costs $15. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, this data can be released without fingerprint matching. This is the most thorough paid option for a Tattnall County felony check without visiting the courthouse.

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history data from all 159 counties. Tattnall County sends data to GCIC like every other county. You can request a criminal background check through the center or through the local sheriff.

Felony Record Restrictions

Felony records in Tattnall County are mostly public. Court filings, arrest records, and booking data fall under Georgia's Open Records Act. Agencies have three business days to respond to requests.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records for cases that were not prosecuted can be restricted. If the arrest was after July 1, 2013, the district attorney handles the restriction. Older arrests go through the arresting agency. Restricted records still appear in law enforcement systems but not in public searches.

First-time offenders can apply under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 to seal their records after completing probation or their sentence. Serious violent felonies carry a seven-year wait before any restriction is possible. Felony convictions in Tattnall County remain public in most cases unless a court orders them sealed.

State Resources for Tattnall County

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all clerk offices statewide. Tattnall County uses this shared system for case management. The GSCCCA also provides access to real estate and lien records.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole data for offenders convicted in Tattnall County. If someone sentenced at the Reidsville courthouse was later paroled, the board maintains that record. Their website offers a parolee search tool.

Fingerprint-based background checks from the GBI offer the highest level of accuracy. They cost more and take longer than name-based searches, but they are considered definitive. Employers in the Reidsville area and throughout southeast Georgia often use this service for thorough background screening.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or are near Tattnall County. Each one maintains its own felony records at the local courthouse.