Access Wilcox County Felony Records

Felony records in Wilcox County are kept at the Clerk of Superior Court in Abbeville. This small south Georgia county has a population of roughly 8,900. The clerk files all criminal case documents from the Superior Court while the sheriff's office maintains arrest and booking records. You can search for felony records by visiting the Abbeville courthouse, submitting a written request by mail, or using statewide online databases that pull records from all 159 Georgia counties.

Wilcox County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court stores all felony records for Wilcox County. Criminal case filings from the Superior Court pass through this office. Grand jury indictments, plea deals, trial verdicts, and sentencing documents are all part of the record. The clerk maintains both paper files and digital records.

The clerk's office is at 103 N. Broad Street, Abbeville, GA 31001. Walk in with a valid photo ID and the full name of the person you want to search. A date of birth or case number helps the staff find records 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. Call (229) 467-2442 with questions about felony records.

Wilcox County processes a small number of felony cases annually. That means the staff can usually handle requests quickly. The clerk also provides certified copies for background checks and legal proceedings. Both walk-in and mail requests are accepted.

Wilcox County Sheriff's Office

The Wilcox County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail bookings. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff maintains records of everyone held in the county jail. These records include the name, charges, booking date, bond, and court assignment.

The sheriff is at 103 N. Broad Street, Abbeville, GA 31001. The sheriff and clerk share the same address at the county government building. Call (229) 467-2322 for arrest information or to check on someone in custody. Walk-in requests are accepted during business hours. Criminal history checks cost up to $20 under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34.

Since both offices are at the same location, you can check arrest records and court records in one trip. The sheriff's arrest data and the clerk's court files are separate records that tell different parts of the same story.

Online Felony Record Searches

Wilcox County does not have its own online case search tool. Statewide databases are the best way to search Wilcox County records from home.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It covers all current and past Georgia state prison inmates. If a Wilcox County felony led to a prison sentence, the offender appears here. Search by name or GDC ID. Results show 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, this search does not need fingerprints. Results are instant. A "no record" result still costs $15.

The GSCCCA connects all 159 county clerk offices. Case index data from Wilcox County may be available through this shared system. It is useful for multi-county criminal record searches.

The Georgia Felon Search FAQ page shown above answers common questions about the $15 statewide felony search that covers all Georgia counties including Wilcox.

Record Restrictions

Wilcox County felony records are public under the Georgia Open Records Act. Court filings and arrest records can be requested by anyone. But some restrictions apply.

O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 covers arrest record restrictions. If charges were dismissed or the person was acquitted, the arrest record may be restricted from public view. For arrests after July 1, 2013, restrictions can be automatic. Older records need a formal application. The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, allows first-time offenders to seal records after completing their sentence. Violent felonies per O.C.G.A. § 17-10-6.1 cannot be sealed.

State Resources

The GCIC at the GBI collects criminal data from every Georgia county. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC maintains complete records. Request checks through the Wilcox County Sheriff or directly from GCIC.

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

Fees

Standard copies are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost about $2.50 for the first page plus $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. Include payment with mail requests.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Wilcox County in south-central Georgia.