Find White County Felony Records

Felony records in White County are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Cleveland. White County sits in the north Georgia mountains with a population of about 28,000. The clerk stores all criminal case documents filed through the Superior Court, and the sheriff keeps arrest and jail booking records. You can search for felony records by visiting the Cleveland courthouse, sending a request by mail, or using Georgia's statewide online tools that cover all 159 counties.

White County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary source for felony records in White County. All criminal case filings from the White County Superior Court are stored here. Indictments, plea agreements, trial records, sentencing orders, and post-conviction motions all go through this office.

The clerk is at 59 S. Main Street, Cleveland, GA 30528. Bring a valid photo ID and the full name of the person you are searching. A date of birth or case number helps narrow results. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, the clerk must respond to public record requests within three business days. Standard copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies carry additional fees. Call (706) 865-2613 with questions about case records.

White County is part of the Enotah Judicial Circuit, along with Towns, Union, and Lumpkin counties. The clerk's office handles a moderate volume of cases for a mountain county. Staff can assist with locating both current and archived felony records.

White County Sheriff's Office

The White County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and jail operations. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff keeps records for everyone booked into the county jail. These records include the name, charges, arrest date, bond information, and court assignment.

The sheriff is at 1235 Helen Highway, Cleveland, GA 30528. Call (706) 865-5173 for information about recent arrests or to check if someone is in custody. Walk-in requests are taken during business hours. Criminal history checks through the sheriff cost up to $20 under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34.

The White County government website shown above provides access to county department information and contact details.

Arrest records at the sheriff's office and court records at the clerk's office are separate. An arrest is not the same as a conviction. Check both sources for a complete view of any felony case.

Online Felony Record Searches

White County does not run its own online case search system. Statewide databases include White County felony records.

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

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per name and checks the GCIC database for all felony convictions in Georgia. Provide the full name, date of birth, and sex. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, fingerprints are not required. Results are immediate. A "no record" result still costs $15.

The GSCCCA connects all county clerk offices in the state. Case index data from White County may be available through this shared system. It helps with multi-county searches.

Record Restrictions

White County felony records are mostly public. Court documents and arrest records are accessible under the Georgia Open Records Act. Some records can be restricted.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records may be restricted if charges were dropped, dismissed, or ended in acquittal. For arrests after July 1, 2013, restrictions may be automatic through the prosecutor. Older records need a formal petition. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, first-time offenders may seal records after completing their sentence. Violent felonies per O.C.G.A. § 17-10-6.1 cannot be sealed. Most White County felony convictions remain on the public record permanently.

State Resources

The GCIC collects criminal data from all Georgia counties including White. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, it keeps complete criminal history records. Request checks through the sheriff or GCIC directly.

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

Fees

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

Nearby Counties

These north Georgia mountain counties are near White County. Each has its own court system for felony records.