Wayne County Felony Records

Felony records in Wayne County are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Jesup. Located in southeast Georgia, Wayne County has a population of roughly 30,000. The clerk stores all criminal case documents from the Superior Court, including indictments, pleas, and sentencing records. The sheriff maintains arrest records and jail booking data. You can search Wayne County felony records at the Jesup courthouse, through a written request, or by using statewide online databases.

Wayne County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the official custodian of felony records in Wayne County. All criminal cases heard in the Wayne County Superior Court get filed through this office. Grand jury indictments, plea bargains, trial verdicts, sentencing orders, and appeals are all part of the case record.

The clerk is at 174 N. Brunswick Street, Jesup, GA 31546. Walk in with a valid photo ID and the full name of the person you are searching. A date of birth or case number helps staff locate records faster. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, public records must be provided within three business days. Standard copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies carry a higher fee. Call (912) 427-5930 with questions about Wayne County case files.

Wayne County sees a steady flow of felony cases. The clerk's office keeps both current and archived files. Staff can help you track down older records that may have been moved to a different storage location within the courthouse.

Wayne County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office tracks arrests and runs the county jail in Wayne County. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep records of every person booked into custody. These records include the name, charges, arrest date, bond amount, and court assignment.

The sheriff's office is at 1911 E. Cherry Street, Jesup, GA 31546. Call (912) 427-5970 for information about recent felony arrests or to check on someone in jail. The office takes walk-in record requests during business hours. Criminal history checks through the sheriff cost up to $20 under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34.

Remember that arrest records are kept by the sheriff while court records stay with the clerk. These are separate sets of documents. For the full picture on a felony case, check both offices.

Online Search Options

Wayne County does not run its own online criminal case search portal. Statewide databases cover Wayne County records though.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It covers all Georgia state prison inmates, current and former. If a Wayne County felony conviction led to prison, the person appears here. Search by name or GDC ID number. Results show charges, sentence, and facility details.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per name and checks the GCIC database for felony convictions statewide. You need the full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, fingerprints are not required. A "no record found" result costs $15 too.

The GSCCCA connects all 159 county clerk offices in Georgia. Case index data from Wayne County may be available through this system. It helps with cross-county searches when you are unsure where a case was filed.

The GDC Offender Query shown above is a free tool for searching Georgia state prison inmates, including those convicted in Wayne County.

Record Restrictions

Wayne County felony records are mostly public. Court files and arrest data are open under the Georgia Open Records Act. But some records can be restricted.

O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows restrictions on arrest records when charges are dropped or the person is acquitted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, restrictions may be automatic. Older records require a formal request. The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 lets certain first-time offenders seal records after completing their sentence. Serious violent felonies per O.C.G.A. § 17-10-6.1 are not eligible. Most Wayne County felony convictions remain public.

State Resources

The GCIC at the GBI collects criminal history from all Georgia counties, including Wayne. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC maintains complete records. Request checks through the sheriff or GCIC.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole for Wayne County offenders. The GBI Open Records Request Portal accepts formal criminal history requests.

Fees

Copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies are about $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 each after. Georgia Felon Search is $15. GBI checks are $20. Sheriff checks run up to $20. The GDC Offender Query is free. Mail requests should include payment and a return envelope.

Nearby Counties

Counties near Wayne County in southeast Georgia each maintain separate felony records.