Turner County Felony Records

Turner County felony records are held at the Superior Court Clerk office and the Sheriff's Office in Ashburn. This small south Georgia county has a population around 9,000. You can look up criminal case files, arrest data, and sentencing details through local offices or through state-level search tools. The Clerk of Superior Court stores all felony case filings from the Turner County Superior Court, and the sheriff manages arrest and jail booking records. Both agencies accept in-person and phone record requests on weekdays.

Turner County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary keeper of felony records in Turner County. Every criminal case filing goes through this office. Indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and case dispositions all live here. The clerk holds paper and digital records for felony cases from the Turner County Superior Court.

To get felony records, walk into the clerk's office with a valid ID. Give them the name of the person you are looking up. A date of birth or case number helps them find the right file. Copy fees are $0.10 per page under the Open Records Act. Certified copies cost a bit more. The Turner County Clerk of Court is at 219 E. College Avenue, Ashburn, GA 31714. Call (229) 567-2011 if you have questions about a specific case file or want to check what records they have on hand.

Sheriff's Office Arrest Records

The Turner County Sheriff's Office tracks arrest records and jail bookings for the county. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep a log of every person held in the county jail. That log shows the person's name, the charges, the booking date, and which court issued the arrest warrant. These Turner County felony arrest records are public under state law.

The sheriff's office is at 304 E. College Avenue in Ashburn. Call (229) 567-4321 to check on inmates or ask about recent arrests in Turner County. Most law enforcement agencies in Georgia charge up to $20 per person for a local criminal history check, as stated in O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34. The jail keeps booking and release data that is public in most situations.

Note: Some arrest records may be restricted if the case was not prosecuted under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37.

How to Search Turner County Felony Records

You have a few options for looking up felony records in Turner County. Online tools are fast but may miss some local details. Going in person gives you full access to the case file. Pick what works best for you.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It shows current and past state prison inmates. If someone from Turner County was sent to state prison, their record will show here. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical traits. Results show the charges, sentence length, and possible release dates.

The Georgia Department of Corrections runs a free search portal where you can look up anyone in the state prison system.

This portal covers all Georgia inmates, including those convicted in Turner County courts.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search. It checks the GCIC database for felony convictions across the state. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this information can be released without fingerprint comparison or consent from the person being searched.

For in-person searches, visit the Turner County Courthouse in Ashburn. The clerk pulls case files on request. The sheriff can provide arrest and booking data too. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, agencies must hand over records within three business days.

State Agencies and Turner County

The Georgia Crime Information Center is the central hub for criminal history data. GCIC collects arrest records, court outcomes, and prison data from all 159 counties in Georgia. You can request a criminal history check through the Turner County Sheriff or contact GCIC at (404) 244-2639.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects every county clerk office through shared systems. Turner County uses these tools for e-filing and case management. The GSCCCA helps keep records organized and searchable across the whole state. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association also provides a directory of all county sheriffs if you need contact info for offices near Turner County.

Turner County Record Access Rules

Most felony records in Turner County are public. You do not need to be a party to the case to request them. Court files, arrest data, and booking records are open under Georgia's Open Records Act.

Some records can be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records can be limited from public view if the case was never prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecuting attorney for a restriction. For older arrests, apply at the arresting agency. Restricted Turner County felony records still show up for law enforcement but not in public background checks. Felony charges that resulted in a conviction are almost always public. The GBI record restrictions page explains the full process. Time-expired restrictions may also kick in, where felony arrest records not referred to a prosecutor within four years get restricted on their own.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Turner County. Each keeps its own felony records through the local Clerk of Superior Court.