Thomas County Felony Records

Felony records for Thomas County are kept at the Superior Court Clerk's office and the Sheriff's Office in Thomasville. Thomas County sits in south Georgia near the Florida border and has a population of about 46,000. The clerk files all criminal case documents that move through the Superior Court, while the sheriff handles arrest records and jail bookings. You can search for felony records in person at the Thomasville courthouse, request them by mail, or use Georgia's statewide online databases to pull information from Thomas County.

Thomas County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court handles all felony case filings in Thomas County. Grand jury indictments, arraignment records, guilty pleas, trial outcomes, and sentencing orders are all stored through this office. The clerk is the primary custodian of criminal case records for the Thomas County Superior Court.

Visit the clerk at 325 N. Madison Street, Thomasville, GA 31792. You need a photo ID to request records. Having the person's full name is required, and a date of birth or case number speeds up the search. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, the clerk must provide access to public records within three business days. Copies run $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost extra. Call (229) 225-4108 with questions about felony case files or to check availability before visiting.

Thomas County sees a moderate volume of felony cases given its population. The clerk's office processes everything from drug offenses to violent crimes. Staff can help you find specific case documents if you have basic identifying information.

Thomas County Sheriff's Office

The Thomas County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and the county jail. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must maintain records of every person booked into the Thomas County Detention Center. These records show the inmate's name, charges, arrest date, bond information, and the court handling the case.

The sheriff's office is at 911 E. Jackson Street, Thomasville, GA 31792. You can call (229) 225-3370 for information about recent arrests or to check if someone is in custody. Walk-in requests for arrest records are accepted during normal hours. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the sheriff can charge up to $20 for criminal history checks run through the local system.

Keep in mind that arrest records from the sheriff and court records from the clerk are separate files. An arrest does not always lead to a conviction, so checking both sources gives a more complete picture.

Online Searches for Thomas County Felony Records

Georgia offers several statewide databases that include Thomas County data. These tools let you search from home without visiting the courthouse.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It covers anyone who has been in the Georgia prison system. If a Thomas County felony conviction resulted in a prison sentence, the offender will show up here. You can search by name or GDC ID. The results include charges, sentence details, and facility location.

For a more thorough check, the Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per name. It pulls from the GCIC criminal history database, which covers all Georgia counties. 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 search can be run without fingerprint verification. A "no record found" result still costs $15.

The GSCCCA connects all 159 county clerk offices in Georgia. This shared system helps with cross-county searches and provides case index data that may include Thomas County records. The GSCCCA website also offers real estate and lien searches.

The GDC Offender Query portal shown above is a free tool that covers Thomas County felony offenders who served state prison time.

Record Restrictions and Sealing

Thomas County felony records are largely public. Court documents, arrest logs, and conviction records can be accessed under the Georgia Open Records Act. But there are exceptions.

O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows arrest record restrictions when charges are dropped, dismissed, or result in acquittal. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecuting attorney can request automatic restrictions. Older arrest records require a petition to the arresting agency. Once restricted, these records are hidden from the public but still available to law enforcement.

First-time offenders sentenced under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 may get their records sealed after completing probation or their sentence. This does not apply to serious violent felonies as defined in O.C.G.A. § 17-10-6.1. Most felony convictions in Thomas County remain permanently public.

State Agencies Covering Thomas County

The GCIC at the GBI collects criminal history data from all Georgia counties. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC maintains complete criminal records. Request a check through the Thomas County Sheriff or directly from GCIC.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles handles parole information for Thomas County offenders who received prison sentences. The GBI's Open Records Request Portal accepts formal requests for criminal history information covering Thomas County cases.

Fees and How to Request Records

Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Certified copies typically cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that. The clerk may charge for staff search time on large requests.

Georgia Felon Search is $15. GBI background checks are $20. Sheriff criminal history checks can run up to $20 under state law. The GDC Offender Query is free. For mail requests, send a check or money order payable to Thomas County Clerk of Superior Court along with a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Nearby Counties

These counties are close to Thomas County. Each one has its own court system and clerk's office for felony records.