Wilkes County Felony Record Search

Felony records in Wilkes County are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Washington, Georgia. With a population of about 9,600, Wilkes County is a small rural county in east Georgia. The clerk stores all criminal case filings from the Superior Court, and the sheriff tracks arrests and jail bookings. You can search for felony records by visiting the courthouse in Washington, sending a mail request, or using Georgia's statewide online databases that cover all 159 counties.

Wilkes County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all felony records in Wilkes County. Every criminal case filed in the Wilkes County Superior Court passes through this office. Grand jury indictments, plea bargains, trial verdicts, sentencing orders, and post-conviction motions are all part of the case file.

The clerk is at 23 E. Court Street, Washington, GA 30673. Bring a photo ID and the full name of the person whose record you want. A date of birth or case number speeds up the search. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, the clerk must respond to requests within three business days. Copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies are more. Call (706) 678-2511 for questions.

Wilkes County has a small felony caseload. This means requests are typically handled quickly. The clerk accepts both walk-in and mail requests. Staff can help you figure out what documents you need if you are not sure.

Wilkes County Sheriff's Office

The Wilkes County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail operations. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep records of everyone booked into custody. These records include the name, charges, arrest date, bond amount, and court jurisdiction.

The sheriff is at 23 E. Court Street, Washington, GA 30673. The clerk and sheriff share the same address at the courthouse. Call (706) 678-2224 for arrest data or to check on an inmate. Walk-in requests are taken during business hours. Criminal history checks from the sheriff cost up to $20 under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34.

With both offices at the courthouse, you can check arrest records and court records in one visit. That saves time, especially since Washington is not near any major highway.

Online Felony Search Tools

Wilkes County does not have its own online case search. Statewide databases cover Wilkes County felony records.

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

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per name. It checks 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, no fingerprints are needed. Results are immediate. Even a "no record" result costs $15.

The GSCCCA links all county clerk offices. Case index data from Wilkes County may be available through this system. It helps with multi-county searches.

The GSCCCA website shown above connects all Georgia county clerk offices and can help locate case records from Wilkes County.

Record Restrictions

Wilkes County felony records are public under the Georgia Open Records Act. Court filings, arrest logs, and conviction data are accessible to anyone. Some records face restrictions though.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records can be restricted when charges are dropped or the person is acquitted. The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, lets first-time offenders seal records after completing probation or their sentence. Violent felonies per O.C.G.A. § 17-10-6.1 cannot be sealed. Most felony convictions in Wilkes County stay on the public record.

State Resources

The GCIC collects criminal data from all Georgia counties. 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 Wilkes County offenders. The GBI Open Records Request Portal handles formal criminal history requests.

Fees

Copies are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost about $2.50 for the first page plus $0.50 each. Georgia Felon Search is $15. GBI checks are $20. Sheriff checks are up to $20. The GDC Offender Query is free. Include payment with mail requests.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Wilkes County in east Georgia.