Find Toombs County Felony Records

Felony records in Toombs County are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Lyons. This southeast Georgia county has a population of about 27,000 and handles felony cases through the Middle Judicial Circuit. The clerk files all court documents for criminal cases, from indictments to sentencing orders. The sheriff manages arrest and booking records at the county jail. Searching for felony records in Toombs County can be done at the Lyons courthouse, through mail requests, or by using state online databases.

Toombs County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the official custodian of felony records in Toombs County. Every criminal case that goes through the Superior Court is filed here. That includes grand jury indictments, plea agreements, trial transcripts, sentencing documents, and post-conviction motions.

The clerk's office is at 100 W. Robert Toombs Avenue, Lyons, GA 30436. Bring a valid ID and the name of the person whose records you need. A date of birth or case number helps the staff locate files faster. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, public records must be provided within three business days. Copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies carry additional fees. Call (912) 526-3501 to ask questions before visiting.

The clerk also provides certified documents for background checks and legal proceedings. Employers and attorneys frequently request these from the Toombs County office.

Toombs County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail operations in Toombs County. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep detailed records of everyone booked into the county jail. These records list the name, charges, booking date, bond amount, and court jurisdiction.

The sheriff's office is at 357 NW Broad Street, Lyons, GA 30436. Call (912) 526-6778 for arrest information or to check if someone is in custody. The office accepts walk-in requests for record checks during regular hours. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, criminal history checks from local law enforcement cost up to $20.

The Toombs County website shown above provides access to county department information and public services.

Arrest records from the sheriff are different from court records at the clerk's office. An arrest does not mean a conviction happened. Check both sources for the full story on any case.

Online Search Options

Toombs County does not run its own online criminal case search. Several statewide tools include Toombs County data though.

The GDC Offender Query is free and covers all current and former state prison inmates. If someone from Toombs County was sentenced to prison, they appear here. Search by name or GDC ID. Results show charges, sentence length, and facility details.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per name. It checks the GCIC database for felony convictions statewide. You need the full name, date of birth, and sex. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this search does not require fingerprints. Results are immediate.

The GSCCCA connects all Georgia county clerk offices and may have case index data from Toombs County. This tool is helpful for cross-county searches when you are not sure where a case was filed.

Restrictions on Felony Records

Toombs County felony records are public under Georgia's Open Records Act. Agencies must respond to requests within three business days. But some records face restrictions.

O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows arrest records to be restricted when charges were not prosecuted or ended in acquittal. The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 lets first-time offenders seal records after completing their sentence. This does not cover serious violent felonies listed in O.C.G.A. § 17-10-6.1. Restricted records remain visible only to law enforcement agencies.

State Agency Resources

The GCIC at the GBI collects criminal data from all 159 Georgia counties. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC keeps complete criminal history records. Check through the Toombs County Sheriff or contact GCIC directly.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole status for Toombs County offenders. The GBI also has an Open Records Request Portal for formal criminal history requests.

Fees for Records

Copies are $0.10 per page. Certified copies run about $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional. Georgia Felon Search costs $15. GBI checks cost $20. Sheriff checks are up to $20. The GDC Offender Query is free. For mail requests, include payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Nearby Counties

Counties near Toombs County handle their own felony records separately.