Access Treutlen County Felony Records

Felony records in Treutlen County are filed at the Clerk of Superior Court in Soperton. With a population of roughly 6,400, Treutlen is one of the smallest counties in Georgia. It sits in the central part of the state and handles felony cases through the Middle Judicial Circuit. The clerk keeps all court filings for criminal cases while the sheriff maintains arrest and booking data. You can search felony records in person at the courthouse, by mail, or through Georgia's statewide online tools that pull data from all 159 counties.

Treutlen County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court stores all felony records in Treutlen County. Every criminal case that moves through the Superior Court gets filed here. Grand jury indictments, plea bargains, trial outcomes, and sentencing documents are all part of the record.

The clerk's office is at 8685 N. 3rd Street, Soperton, GA 30457. Walk in with a valid photo ID and the full name of the person you want to search. A case number or date of birth helps narrow the results. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, the clerk must make public records available within three business days. Standard copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies are more. Call (912) 529-4215 with questions about felony case records or to confirm office hours.

Treutlen County handles a small number of felony cases each year. That means the staff can usually process requests quickly. Both walk-in and mail requests are accepted at this office.

The clerk also certifies copies of court documents for use in background checks, employment screening, and legal proceedings. This is a common service at small county offices where personal attention is more accessible than in large urban courthouses.

Treutlen County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail bookings in Treutlen County. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff keeps records of everyone held in the county jail. These records include the name, charges, booking date, bond amount, and court assignment.

The sheriff's office is at 8685 N. 3rd Street, Soperton, GA 30457. The sheriff and clerk share the same address at the county government complex. Call (912) 529-4222 for arrest information or to ask about someone in custody. Walk-in requests are accepted during business hours. Criminal history checks through the sheriff cost up to $20 per O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34.

Remember that arrest records and court records are two different things. The sheriff tracks the arrest. The clerk tracks the court case. You may need to check both to get the full picture of a felony case in Treutlen County.

Online Felony Record Searches

Treutlen County does not operate its own online case search tool. That is normal for very small counties. Statewide databases cover Treutlen County felony data.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It shows current and former Georgia prison inmates. If a Treutlen County felony led to a prison sentence, the offender will appear here. You can search by name or GDC ID. Results show charges, sentence length, facility, and release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search charges $15 per lookup. It searches the GCIC database for all felony convictions in Georgia. Provide the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this search works without fingerprints. Results come back right away. Even a clean result costs $15.

The GSCCCA links all county clerk offices in the state. It may have case index data from Treutlen County. This tool helps if you need to search across multiple counties at once.

The GBI criminal history FAQ page shown above explains how to request criminal records that may include Treutlen County felony data.

Record Restrictions

Most felony records in Treutlen County are public. Court files and arrest data can be requested under the Georgia Open Records Act. Some records can be restricted though.

O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 covers arrest record restrictions. If charges were dropped, dismissed, or the person was acquitted, the arrest record may be restricted from public view. For arrests after July 1, 2013, restrictions can be automatic. Older records need a formal request. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, first-time offenders may seal records after completing their sentence. Serious violent felonies per O.C.G.A. § 17-10-6.1 cannot be sealed.

Statewide Agency Resources

The GCIC collects criminal data from every Georgia county. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, it must maintain complete records. Request checks through the Treutlen County Sheriff or from GCIC directly.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles has parole information for Treutlen County offenders. The GBI Open Records Request Portal handles formal criminal history requests.

Fees

Standard copies are $0.10 per page. Certified copies are around $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional. Georgia Felon Search is $15. GBI checks are $20. Sheriff checks cost up to $20. The GDC Offender Query is free. Include a check or money order with mail requests.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Treutlen County. Each has separate courts and clerks handling felony records.