Search Troup County Felony Records

Troup County felony records are kept at the Clerk of Superior Court in LaGrange and by the Troup County Sheriff's Office. With a population near 72,000, this west Georgia county sees a fair amount of criminal case activity each year. You can search for felony case files, arrest data, and sentencing information through local offices or state tools. The clerk holds all court filings for felony cases heard in the Troup County Superior Court, and the sheriff tracks arrest and jail booking records. Both offices serve walk-in and phone requests during business hours.

Troup County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the main place to find felony records in Troup County. All criminal case filings pass through this office. That means indictments, plea deals, sentencing orders, and case dispositions are all stored here. The clerk keeps both paper files and digital records for cases heard in the Troup County Superior Court. You can ask staff to pull a file by name or case number.

Walk-in requests work best for getting Troup County felony records. Bring a valid ID and the full name of the person you want to look up. A date of birth or case number helps the clerk find the right file faster. Under the Georgia Open Records Act, copy fees run about $0.10 per page, and certified copies cost a bit more. The Troup County Clerk of Court is at 100 S. Greenville Street, LaGrange, GA 30240. You can reach them at (706) 883-1740 for questions about felony case files.

Note: The clerk does not run criminal background checks but can provide copies of specific case documents on file.

Troup County Sheriff Criminal Records

The Troup County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep records of every person held in the county jail. These records list the person's name, charges, booking date, and which court issued the warrant. Anyone can request to see Troup County felony arrest records under state open records law.

The Troup County Sheriff's Office is at 100 S. Greenville Street in LaGrange. Call (706) 883-1616 to check on current inmates or ask about recent felony arrests. The sheriff can also run local criminal history checks for a small fee. Most Georgia law enforcement agencies charge up to $20 per person for this kind of search, as set by O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34. The Troup County jail tracks all bookings and releases, and that data is part of the public record in most cases.

How to Search Troup County Felony Records

There are a few ways to look up felony records in Troup County. Online searches are fast. In-person visits give you full access to case files. Pick the method that fits your needs best.

The GDC Offender Query is a free tool run by the Georgia Department of Corrections. It shows current and former state prison inmates. If someone from Troup County got a state prison sentence, their record will show up here. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results show charges, sentence length, and possible release dates.

You can see the search form for the GDC offender database on the Georgia Department of Corrections site.

The Troup County government website has links to local departments that handle criminal and court records.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It checks the GCIC database for felony convictions statewide, including Troup County. 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 data can be released without fingerprint comparison.

For in-person record searches, go to the Troup County Courthouse in LaGrange. The clerk can pull case files for you. You can also visit the sheriff for arrest and booking data. The Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, says agencies must produce records within three business days of a request.

State Resources for Troup County

Several state agencies hold felony records that may involve Troup County residents. The Georgia Crime Information Center is the main hub for all criminal history data in the state. GCIC collects arrest records, court outcomes, and prison data from every county. You can request a criminal history check through the Troup County Sheriff or directly from GCIC by calling (404) 244-2639.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority links all 159 county clerk offices through shared systems. This includes e-filing tools and case management software that Troup County uses. The GSCCCA keeps court records organized across the state and provides access to various document types.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole status for offenders sentenced in Troup County and elsewhere. You can search their online portal for parolee information. The board also handles pardon requests and clemency applications for Georgia felony cases.

Note: GCIC processes most requests within 5 to 10 business days if submitted by mail.

Troup County Felony Record Restrictions

Most felony records in Troup County are public. Anyone can ask for them. You do not need to be part of the case. Court files, arrest records, and booking data are all open under the Georgia Open Records Act.

Some records can be restricted though. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, certain arrest records may be limited from public view if the case was never prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, you contact the prosecuting attorney to get the record restricted. For older arrests, you apply at the arresting agency. Restricted Troup County felony records still show up for law enforcement but not in standard background checks. Felony charges that led to a conviction are almost always public. The GBI record restrictions page has more details on this process. Time-expired restrictions may also apply. Felony arrest records that have not been sent to a prosecutor within four years can be restricted automatically under state law.

Cities in Troup County

LaGrange is the county seat and largest city in Troup County. Felony cases from LaGrange are handled by the Troup County Superior Court. Other small towns in the county include Hogansville and West Point, but their felony matters also go through the Troup County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Troup County. Each one keeps its own felony records through their Clerk of Superior Court.