Find Felony Records in Union County

Union County felony records are stored at the Superior Court Clerk office in Blairsville and through the Sheriff's Office. This north Georgia mountain county has about 25,000 residents. Felony case filings, arrest records, and offender data are all available through local agencies or state databases. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps every felony case document filed in the Union County Superior Court. The sheriff handles arrest logs and jail booking records. Both offices take walk-in and phone requests for record lookups during regular business hours.

Union County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court holds all felony records in Union County. Every criminal case filing runs through this office. Indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and dispositions are kept here. The clerk has both paper files and digital records for felony cases heard in the Union County Superior Court.

Walk-in requests are the most direct way to get Union County felony records. Bring a valid ID and the name of the person you want to check. A date of birth or case number helps speed things up. Copies cost $0.10 per page under the Georgia Open Records Act. Certified copies are more. The Union County Clerk of Court is at 65 S. Town Creek Road, Blairsville, GA 30512. Call (706) 439-6022 for questions about case files or to check availability before visiting.

Note: The clerk's office is only open on weekdays during standard business hours.

Union County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Union County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep a record of every person held in the county jail. This includes the name, charges, booking date, and the court that issued the warrant. Union County felony arrest records are open to the public under state law.

The sheriff's office is at 105 N. Hamilton Street, Blairsville, GA 30512. Call (706) 439-6066 for current inmate info or to ask about recent felony arrests. The sheriff runs local criminal history checks for a fee. Georgia law sets the cap at $20 per person under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34. The jail booking log is updated regularly and shows who was brought in, what they were charged with, and when.

How to Search Union County Felony Records

There are several ways to look up felony records in Union County. Each has its own pros and cons. Online tools are quick. In-person visits let you see the full case file.

The GDC Offender Query is a free tool from the Georgia Department of Corrections. It shows all state prison inmates, past and present. If someone from Union County was sentenced to state prison, their record will appear here. Search by name, GDC ID, or description. Results include charges, sentence length, and possible release dates.

The Union County government website offers links to local departments and court resources.

The Union County site connects you to local court and sheriff departments that handle felony records in Blairsville.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It searches the GCIC database for felony convictions statewide. You need the full name, date of birth, and sex of the person. Results are instant. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35 allows this data to be released electronically without fingerprint comparison.

For in-person searches, head to the Union County Courthouse in Blairsville. The clerk pulls case files on request. The Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, requires a response within three business days.

State Agencies for Union County Records

The Georgia Crime Information Center is the central hub for criminal history in the state. GCIC collects arrest records, court outcomes, and prison data from all counties, including Union. Request a check through the local sheriff or call GCIC at (404) 244-2639.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority ties all 159 county clerk offices together. Union County uses the shared e-filing and case management tools this group provides. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole status for offenders from Union County and handles pardon applications. You can search for parolee information through their online tools.

Note: GCIC mailed requests typically take 5 to 10 business days to process.

Union County Record Restrictions

Most felony records in Union County are public. Anyone can request them under the Georgia Open Records Act. Court files, arrest records, and booking data are all open.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some arrest records can be restricted. 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 older arrests, apply at the arresting agency. Restricted Union County records still show up for law enforcement but not in public background checks. Felony convictions are nearly always public. Time-expired restrictions may apply where a felony arrest was not sent to a prosecutor within four years. The GBI record restrictions page has full details on how this works.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Union County. Each one maintains its own felony records at the local Clerk of Superior Court.