Tift County Felony Record Search

Felony records in Tift County are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Tifton. Located in south-central Georgia, Tift County has a population of about 41,000 and serves as a regional hub for the surrounding area. The clerk stores all criminal case filings from the Superior Court, including indictments through final dispositions. The sheriff tracks arrests and jail bookings. You can search felony records in person at the Tifton courthouse, send a written request, or use statewide online tools that cover Tift County cases.

Tift County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the official keeper of felony records in Tift County. All criminal case documents filed in the Tift County Superior Court pass through this office. That covers grand jury indictments, guilty pleas, trial verdicts, sentencing orders, and any post-conviction motions.

The clerk's office is at 225 N. Tift Avenue, Tifton, GA 31794. Walk in with a valid photo ID and the name of the person whose records you want. A date of birth or case number makes the search faster. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, public records must be provided within three business days of a request. Copies are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more. Call (229) 386-7810 to check on a case or ask about fees before you visit.

As a mid-size county, Tift processes a steady volume of felony cases. The clerk's staff can assist with locating specific case files if you provide enough identifying details. Written requests by mail are also accepted.

Tift County Sheriff's Office

The Tift County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and operates the county jail. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff keeps records of everyone booked into custody. These records include the person's name, charges, arrest date, bond amount, and court assignment.

The sheriff's office is at 5002 Whittlesey Road, Tifton, GA 31794. Call (229) 388-6054 for information about recent felony arrests or to check on an inmate's status. The office accepts walk-in record requests during business hours. Criminal history checks through the sheriff cost up to $20 under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34.

Arrest records and court records are separate things. The sheriff has the arrest data. The clerk has what happened in court. For a full picture of a felony case, you may need to check both offices.

Online Felony Searches for Tift County

Several statewide databases include Tift County felony records. These online tools save you a trip to the courthouse.

The GDC Offender Query is free and covers all Georgia state prison inmates. If a felony conviction in Tift County led to prison time, the offender shows up in this database. Search by name or GDC ID number. Results list the charges, sentence, facility, and potential release date.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It searches the GCIC criminal history database for felony convictions statewide. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, no fingerprints are needed for this search. A "no record found" result still costs $15.

The GSCCCA links all Georgia county clerk offices. This system can provide case index data from Tift County. It is a good starting point for cross-county criminal case searches.

The Georgia Felon Search portal above charges $15 per lookup and checks the statewide GCIC database for felony convictions including those from Tift County.

Record Access Rules

Felony records in Tift County are public under the Georgia Open Records Act. Court files, arrest records, and booking data are open to anyone who requests them. Agencies must respond within three business days.

Some records can be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records may be restricted when charges are dropped or the person is acquitted. The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, allows certain first-time offenders to seal their records after completing probation. Serious violent felonies under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-6.1 cannot be sealed. Most Tift County felony convictions stay on the public record permanently.

Statewide Resources

The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI collects criminal history data from all 159 Georgia counties, including Tift. You can request a background check through the sheriff's office or through GCIC. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC is required to maintain complete criminal records.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole status for offenders from Tift County. The GBI's Open Records Request Portal handles formal requests for criminal history information.

Costs and Fees

Standard copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies are around $2.50 for the first page plus $0.50 per additional page. The Georgia Felon Search is $15. GBI checks are $20. Local sheriff checks are up to $20. The GDC Offender Query is free. Mail requests should include payment by check or money order and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Nearby Counties

Counties near Tift County each have their own clerk and sheriff handling felony records.