Twiggs County Felony Records Search

Twiggs County felony records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Jeffersonville. This central Georgia county has about 7,700 residents and a relatively small court system. You can find felony case filings, arrest records, and offender information by contacting local offices or using state search tools. The clerk keeps all court documents for felony cases, and the sheriff tracks arrests and jail bookings for Twiggs County. Walk-in and phone requests are the main ways people get records here.

Twiggs County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court stores all felony records in Twiggs County. Criminal case filings go through this office. Indictments, plea deals, sentencing orders, and final dispositions are all kept on file. The clerk maintains paper and digital records for cases from the Twiggs County Superior Court. Staff can pull a case file by name or case number.

Go in person to get the best results. Bring a valid ID. Give the clerk the full name of the person you want to look up. A date of birth or case number helps narrow things down. Copy fees are $0.10 per page under Georgia law, and certified copies cost more. The Twiggs County Clerk of Court is at 37 N. Ash Street, Jeffersonville, GA 31044. Call (478) 945-3350 for questions about felony case records or to check if a specific file is on hand.

Sheriff's Office and Jail Records

The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office tracks arrest records and jail bookings. O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7 requires the sheriff to log every person held in the county jail. The log shows the person's name, charges, booking date, and the court that issued the warrant. These Twiggs County felony arrest records are public.

The sheriff is at 37 N. Ash Street in Jeffersonville. That is the same building as the courthouse. Call (478) 945-3357 to check on current inmates or ask about recent arrest records. The sheriff can run a local criminal history check for a fee. Georgia law caps this at $20 per person under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34. In a small county like Twiggs, phone requests sometimes get handled faster than in larger jurisdictions.

Note: Jail booking records are separate from court case files, so you may need to check both offices for complete information.

Searching Twiggs County Felony Records Online

Online tools can help you search for felony records tied to Twiggs County. The GDC Offender Query is free and shows state prison inmates. If someone from Twiggs County was sentenced to state prison, they will show up in this database. You can search by name or GDC ID. Results include charges, sentence length, and release dates.

The Georgia Crime Information Center runs a statewide criminal history system that you can access through the Georgia Felon Search. It costs $15 per search. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35 allows this data to be released without fingerprint comparison.

The GBI provides detailed information about how to get criminal history records on their website.

This FAQ page from the GBI covers common questions about requesting criminal history data in Georgia, including Twiggs County cases.

For a full case file, visit the Twiggs County Courthouse in person. The clerk can pull files directly. The Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, requires agencies to respond within three business days.

State Resources for Twiggs County

The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history data from every county. That includes Twiggs County arrest records, court outcomes, and prison data. Call (404) 244-2639 to reach GCIC.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all county clerk offices. Twiggs County uses shared tools for e-filing and case tracking. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has a directory of every sheriff in the state, which is useful if you need to reach offices near Twiggs County.

Twiggs County Record Access and Restrictions

Felony records in Twiggs County are mostly public. Court files, arrest records, and booking data are all open under the Georgia Open Records Act. You do not need to be involved in the case to request them.

Some records can be restricted under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. If a felony arrest did not lead to prosecution, the record may be limited from public view. For arrests after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecuting attorney for a restriction. For older arrests, apply at the arresting agency. Restricted records still show up for law enforcement. The GBI record restrictions page walks through eligibility and the application steps. Felony convictions in Twiggs County are almost always public. Time-expired restrictions may apply if a felony arrest was not referred to a prosecutor within four years of the arrest date.

Nearby Counties

These counties are close to Twiggs County. All maintain their own felony records through their Clerk of Superior Court.