Wheeler County Felony Record Lookup

Felony records for Wheeler County are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Alamo. With a population of about 7,100, Wheeler County is a small rural county in south-central Georgia. The clerk stores all criminal case documents from the Superior Court, and the sheriff keeps arrest and jail booking records. You can search for felony records by visiting the Alamo courthouse, mailing a request, or using Georgia's statewide online databases that cover all counties.

Wheeler County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the official custodian of felony records in Wheeler County. All criminal case filings from the Wheeler County Superior Court are stored here. That includes grand jury indictments, plea agreements, trial verdicts, sentencing orders, and any appeals or post-conviction motions.

The clerk's office is at 119 E. Main Street, Alamo, GA 30411. Walk in with a photo ID and the name of the person you want to search. A date of birth or case number helps the staff locate files faster. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, public records must be made available within three business days. Copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies are more expensive. Call (912) 568-7133 to ask about specific cases.

Wheeler County handles few felony cases each year. Requests are usually processed fast because of the small caseload. The clerk accepts both walk-in and mail requests. Call ahead to make sure the office is open, as smaller counties sometimes have limited hours.

Wheeler County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and jail operations. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff keeps records of everyone booked into the county detention facility. These records show the person's name, charges, arrest date, bond, and court jurisdiction.

The sheriff's office is at 119 E. Main Street, Alamo, GA 30411. It shares the same address as the clerk's office at the county government complex. Call (912) 568-7151 for arrest information or to check on someone in custody. Walk-in requests are accepted during business hours. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, criminal history checks cost up to $20.

Having the clerk and sheriff at the same location makes it easy to check both arrest records and court records in a single visit. This is typical in small Georgia counties where all government offices are housed together.

Online Felony Searches

Wheeler County does not have its own online case search. Statewide databases are your best option for searching remotely.

The GDC Offender Query is free and covers all Georgia state prison inmates. If a Wheeler County felony resulted in prison time, the offender appears in this database. Search by name or GDC ID number. Results include charges, sentence length, and facility.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per name. It searches the GCIC database for felony convictions across Georgia. You need the full name, date of birth, and sex. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, fingerprints are not required. Results are instant.

The GSCCCA links all 159 county clerk offices. Case index data from Wheeler County may be available through this portal. It helps when you need to search multiple counties.

The GBI record restrictions page shown above explains how certain criminal records can be restricted from public view in Georgia counties including Wheeler.

Record Access and Restrictions

Wheeler County felony records are public under the Georgia Open Records Act. Court files, arrest records, and conviction data can be accessed by anyone. Agencies must respond within three business days.

O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows arrest records to be restricted when charges are dropped or the person is acquitted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecutor may handle restrictions automatically. Older records need a formal application. The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 lets certain first-time offenders seal records after finishing their sentence. Serious violent felonies per O.C.G.A. § 17-10-6.1 cannot be sealed.

State Agency Resources

The GCIC collects criminal data from all Georgia counties. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, it maintains complete criminal history records. Request checks through the Wheeler County Sheriff or from GCIC directly.

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

Fees

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

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Wheeler County in central Georgia. Each keeps its own felony records.