Access Johns Creek Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Johns Creek are managed at two levels. The Johns Creek Municipal Court handles traffic violations, city code offenses, and misdemeanor crimes that happen within city limits. Felony charges and serious criminal matters go through the Fulton County Superior Court system. Johns Creek sits in the northeast corner of Fulton County. The city was incorporated in 2006 and has grown to over 80,000 residents. The municipal court operates from 11445 Johns Creek Parkway. All records are open to the public under the Georgia Open Records Act unless a court order says otherwise.

Johns Creek Municipal Court Records

The Johns Creek Municipal Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and city ordinance violations. Traffic tickets, code violations, and low-level criminal charges are all heard here. The court also deals with some environmental code cases and permit issues. Johns Creek has a relatively low crime rate compared to other Georgia cities of its size, but the court still processes a steady volume of traffic and misdemeanor cases.

The court is at 11445 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek, GA 30097. Call (678) 512-3440 for case info or to check on court dates. Walk-in requests are accepted during regular business hours. Clerk staff can look up cases by name or citation number. Bring a photo ID if you plan to visit. You can get copies of court documents, including case dispositions and payment records, from the clerk.

Note: Johns Creek Municipal Court does not hear felony criminal cases or civil lawsuits, which are handled by the Fulton County court system.

Fulton County Criminal Records

Felony criminal cases from Johns Creek go to the Fulton County Superior Court. Drug charges, violent crimes, theft above the felony threshold, and all other serious criminal offenses are filed there. The Atlanta Judicial Circuit has jurisdiction over all of Fulton County, including Johns Creek. The Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court keeps the records at the courthouse on Pryor Street in downtown Atlanta.

The county clerk offers an eServices portal for online case lookups. You can search by defendant name, case number, or attorney. The tool shows case status, charges, hearing dates, and a complete filing history. Data goes back many years in the system. This is the primary way to find felony records connected to Johns Creek.

The E-Access to Court Records portal is a statewide tool that also covers Fulton County. It pulls data from courts across Georgia. You need a free account to get started. The system is useful when you want to run a search across several counties without making separate trips or calls.

Search Johns Creek Criminal Records

Multiple tools are available for searching criminal court records linked to Johns Creek. The one you choose depends on your needs.

The GSCCCA indexes court filings from all 159 Georgia counties. Search for Fulton County records through their platform. A basic account is $14.95 per month. Premium costs $29.95 and includes extra features. The GSCCCA also runs the free FANS alert system. You can track new filings by name across any county. When a new case appears for a name you are watching, FANS sends you a notice.

For your own criminal history, ask for a Purpose Code U report. It pulls data from the Georgia Crime Information Center and shows arrest records, charges, and court outcomes statewide. You need to provide your name, date of birth, and fingerprints. The GBI handles these. Call (404) 244-2639 option 3 for more information about submitting your request.

To search in person, visit the Johns Creek Municipal Court at 11445 Johns Creek Parkway or the Fulton County Courthouse on Pryor Street in Atlanta. Bring the full name and date of birth of the person you need records for. A case number makes the process faster. Clerk staff at either location can usually fill requests while you wait.

Note: Copy fees under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71 are set at $0.10 per page, and the first 15 minutes of search time are free at any Georgia public office.

Johns Creek Record Restrictions

Under Georgia law, some criminal records can be restricted from public view. This used to be known as expungement. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 covers the rules. You may qualify to restrict arrests that did not end in a conviction, certain misdemeanor convictions after four years have passed, and cases on a dead docket for more than 12 months. There is a lifetime limit of two misdemeanor restrictions.

For arrests in Johns Creek on or after July 1, 2013, contact the Fulton County District Attorney to get the process started. Older arrests may require contact with the Johns Creek Police Department or the arresting agency. Processing fees can go up to $50. Once the court approves the petition, those records become exempt from public access under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70.

Victims of trafficking can request free record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-21. There is no cost involved. Contact the GBI or a local attorney for guidance on how to file.

State Resources for Johns Creek

The GBI manages the state criminal history database. Reach them at (404) 244-2639 option 3 or email gacriminalhistory@gbi.state.ga.us with questions about your record. The GBI Open Records Unit accepts requests only through their online portal. They no longer accept email-based open records submissions.

Defense lawyers can get criminal history data from the GCIC under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34 by submitting a written request that includes the case style, case number, and identifying info. This is a common step for attorneys handling criminal cases in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit. Fees may apply, though waivers are available for indigent defendants.

The Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals both offer online docket search tools. If a Johns Creek criminal case was appealed to a higher court, you can look it up through those systems. This mainly comes up in serious felony cases where the defendant challenged the trial court's ruling.

Nearby Cities

These cities near Johns Creek have their own criminal court records. Each has a municipal court for misdemeanor and traffic cases. Felony charges are processed by the county where the offense occurred.