Walker County Felony Record Lookup

Felony records in Walker County are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in LaFayette. Located in the northwest corner of Georgia near the Tennessee and Alabama borders, Walker County has a population of about 69,000. The clerk handles all criminal case documents filed through the Superior Court, including indictments, plea deals, and sentencing records. The sheriff maintains arrest records and jail booking data. Felony record searches can be done in person at the LaFayette courthouse, by mail, or through state online databases.

Walker County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary custodian of felony records in Walker County. All criminal cases filed in the Walker County Superior Court are stored through this office. That includes grand jury indictments, arraignment records, plea agreements, trial verdicts, sentencing orders, and post-conviction filings.

Visit the clerk at 103 S. Duke Street, LaFayette, GA 30728. You need a photo ID to request records. The person's full name is required, and having a date of birth or case number speeds things up. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, the clerk must respond to public record requests within three business days. Copies are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more. Call (706) 638-1743 with questions about case files.

Walker County processes a moderate volume of felony cases. The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit serves Walker along with neighboring counties. The clerk's office handles both current and archived case files and can help locate older records that may have been moved to storage.

Walker County Sheriff's Office

The Walker County Sheriff's Office tracks arrests and runs the county jail. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep detailed booking records for everyone held in custody. These records show the name, charges, arrest date, bond amount, and the court handling the case.

The sheriff is at 105 S. Duke Street, LaFayette, GA 30728. Call (706) 638-1909 for information about arrests or to check on an inmate. Walk-in record requests are accepted during business hours. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the sheriff can charge up to $20 for criminal history checks.

The sheriff's office and clerk's office are just steps apart on Duke Street in LaFayette, making it easy to check both sources in one trip. Remember that arrest records and court disposition records are maintained separately.

Online Search Tools for Walker County

Georgia's statewide databases include Walker County felony records. These online tools let you search without visiting the courthouse.

The GDC Offender Query is free and covers all Georgia state prison inmates, current and former. If a Walker County felony led to prison, the person shows up here. Search by name or GDC ID. Results include charges, sentence details, and facility assignment.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per name. It checks the GCIC database for all felony convictions in Georgia. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, no fingerprints are needed. A "no record" result still costs $15. For Walker County felony searches, this is the most thorough paid option available online.

The GSCCCA connects all 159 county clerk offices. Through this system you can sometimes access case index data from Walker County. It is a useful starting point, especially for cross-county searches.

The Georgia Felon Search page shown above explains the $15 statewide felony search that includes Walker County records.

Record Restrictions and Sealing

Walker County felony records are public under the Georgia Open Records Act. Court files, arrest logs, and convictions can be accessed by anyone. However, some records can be restricted.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records can be restricted when charges are dismissed or end in acquittal. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecutor may handle this automatically. Older records need a formal request to the arresting agency. Once restricted, records are hidden from public searches but still available to law enforcement.

The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 allows some first-time offenders to seal their records after finishing their sentence. Serious violent felonies per O.C.G.A. § 17-10-6.1 cannot be sealed. Most felony convictions in Walker County remain on the public record permanently.

State Agency Resources

The GCIC at the GBI collects criminal data from all Georgia counties, including Walker. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, it must maintain complete records. Request a check through the sheriff or GCIC directly.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole status for Walker County offenders. The GBI's Open Records Request Portal handles formal criminal history requests.

Fees for Walker County Records

Copy fees are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost about $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional. Georgia Felon Search is $15. GBI checks are $20. Sheriff criminal history checks are up to $20. The GDC Offender Query is free. Mail in a check or money order with written requests along with a return envelope.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Walker County in northwest Georgia. Each runs its own court system and felony record process.