Upson County Felony Records

Upson County felony records are on file at the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Thomaston. This middle Georgia county has a population near 27,000. Felony case documents, arrest records, and offender information can be accessed through local offices or by using Georgia's statewide search systems. The clerk holds all court filings for felony cases, while the sheriff manages arrest logs and jail booking records. Both offices respond to walk-in and phone requests on weekdays during normal hours.

Upson County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary office for felony records in Upson County. All criminal case filings pass through this office. Indictments, plea deals, sentencing orders, and final dispositions are stored here. The clerk keeps paper and digital records for cases from the Upson County Superior Court. You can ask staff to pull a file by name or case number.

Walk-in visits are the most common way people get felony records from Upson County. Bring a valid ID and the full name of the person you want to look up. A date of birth or case number makes the search go faster. Copy fees are $0.10 per page under the Georgia Open Records Act, and certified copies cost more. The clerk is at 116 W. Main Street, Thomaston, GA 30286. Call (706) 647-7835 for questions about case files or to confirm what records are available before you go.

Note: Staff can only search records on file at the Upson County courthouse and cannot access other county systems directly.

Upson County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Upson County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff has to keep a log of every person held in the county jail. The log includes the name, charges, booking date, and which court issued the warrant. Upson County felony arrest records are open to the public.

The sheriff's office is at 116 W. Main Street in Thomaston. Call (706) 647-7111 to check on inmates or ask about recent felony arrests in the county. Local criminal history checks are available for a fee. Georgia law sets the maximum at $20 per person under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34. The jail booking log is updated as new arrests happen and shows who is in custody, what they are charged with, and when they were brought in. The sheriff also tracks release dates and bond information for current inmates.

Searching Upson County Felony Records

There are a few ways to search for felony records tied to Upson County. Online searches are quick but may not show every local detail. Going to the courthouse gives you full access to case files.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It lists current and past state prison inmates. If an Upson County defendant got a state prison sentence, their record shows here. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results include the charges, sentence length, and possible release dates. This is a solid first step for any Upson County felony records search.

The Georgia Felon Search provides a statewide look at felony convictions in the GCIC database.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15. You provide the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this information can be released without consent from the person being searched.

For in-person searches, go to the Upson County Courthouse in Thomaston. The clerk pulls case files on request. The sheriff handles arrest and booking data. The Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, gives agencies three business days to respond to record requests.

State Agencies and Upson County

The Georgia Crime Information Center is the central repository for criminal history data in the state. GCIC gathers arrest records, court outcomes, and prison data from every Georgia county. You can get a criminal history check through the Upson County Sheriff or contact GCIC directly at (404) 244-2639.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all 159 county clerk offices through shared technology. Upson County uses these systems for e-filing and case management. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles handles parole status searches for offenders from Upson County and across the state.

Upson County Felony Record Restrictions

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

Some records can be restricted under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. If a felony arrest did not lead to prosecution, the record can be limited from public view. For arrests after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecuting attorney. For older arrests, apply at the arresting agency. Restricted records still appear for law enforcement. Felony convictions are almost always public in Upson County. Time-expired restrictions apply where a felony arrest was not sent to a prosecutor within four years. The GBI record restrictions page has full details on eligibility and the steps involved.

Note: First offenders who complete probation under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 may have their records sealed from certain types of searches.

Nearby Counties

These counties are close to Upson County. Each keeps its own felony records through their local Clerk of Superior Court.