Statesboro Criminal Court Records Search

Criminal court records in Statesboro are managed by two courts. The Statesboro Municipal Court covers city ordinance cases, traffic tickets, and misdemeanor crimes that occur within city limits. Felony charges and major criminal matters are handled by the Bulloch County Superior Court in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit. Statesboro is the county seat of Bulloch County, so both courts operate in the same area. The municipal court sits at 50 E. Main Street. Georgia's Open Records Act gives the public the right to access most of these case files.

Statesboro Municipal Court Records

The Statesboro Municipal Court processes cases that come from the Statesboro Police Department. This covers traffic tickets, code enforcement, noise complaints, and misdemeanor criminal charges filed inside city limits. Felony cases don't stay here. They get sent to Bulloch County Superior Court.

The court is at 50 E. Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458. You can call (912) 764-5468 for case questions. Walk-in requests are handled during normal office hours. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. Clerk staff can search by name or case number. They print copies of case documents right there, and the fee is $0.10 per page.

Georgia Southern University is in Statesboro, which means the city has a large student population. This drives a fair amount of traffic through the municipal court, especially for minor offenses. Cases tied to the campus police may also show up in this system depending on where the incident took place.

Note: Municipal court records cover city-level offenses only. For felony charges or cases outside Statesboro city limits, you need to contact the Bulloch County Clerk of Superior Court.

Bulloch County Criminal Court

Serious criminal cases from Statesboro go to the Bulloch County Superior Court. The Ogeechee Judicial Circuit covers Bulloch County along with Effingham, Jenkins, and Screven counties. Felony drug charges, violent crimes, property crimes above certain thresholds, and other major offenses all run through this court.

The Bulloch County Courthouse is in downtown Statesboro. Since this is the county seat, you can handle both municipal and county record requests without driving far. The clerk's office keeps all criminal case files. Walk in, give the clerk a defendant name or case number, and they can pull the record. Copies are $0.10 per page under the rate set by O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. The first 15 minutes of search time cost nothing.

Online access to Bulloch County court records is available through the statewide E-Access to Court Records portal. You need a free account. The system shows charges, hearing dates, case status, and other filing details. You can also search other counties if you need records from outside Statesboro.

Searching Statesboro Court Records

A few options are available for finding criminal court records in Statesboro. The right choice depends on the record type and how quickly you need it.

The GSCCCA has an index of court filings from all 159 Georgia counties. Search for Bulloch County records with a paid account, which runs $14.95 per month. The GSCCCA also offers FANS, a free alert service. It notifies you when new filings appear under a tracked name in any county.

For personal criminal history, you can request a Purpose Code U report. The GBI manages this through the Georgia Crime Information Center. It shows all arrests, charges, and outcomes tied to your identity across the state. You need your name, date of birth, and fingerprints to apply. Call (404) 244-2639 for the full process.

In-person searches work well in Statesboro. Visit the municipal court at 50 E. Main Street for city cases or the Bulloch County Courthouse for felonies. Bring the full name of the person you need records on. A date of birth or case number speeds things up. Clerks at both locations can usually pull records while you wait.

Note: Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 requires all public agencies to respond to open records requests within three business days. Most requests in Statesboro get filled without delay.

Record Restrictions in Statesboro

Georgia allows certain criminal records to be restricted from public access. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you may qualify to restrict arrests that did not result in a conviction, some misdemeanor convictions after four years have passed, and cases that stayed on a dead docket for more than 12 months. The lifetime limit is two misdemeanor restrictions.

For arrests in Statesboro on or after July 1, 2013, the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit District Attorney handles the process. For earlier arrests, contact the Statesboro Police Department. The processing fee is up to $50. Once the court signs off, those records are sealed from standard public searches. This is allowed under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, which lists exemptions to public disclosure.

Trafficking victims can pursue free record restriction through the Survivors First Act. No fee is charged. Contact a local attorney or the GBI for help with this process.

State Resources for Statesboro

The GBI runs the state criminal history database. The Criminal History Helpline is (404) 244-2639 option 3. The GBI Open Records Unit only accepts requests through their online portal. Email requests are no longer accepted.

Statesboro is part of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit. Criminal appeals from this circuit go to the Georgia Court of Appeals first. Cases can then move to the Georgia Supreme Court if needed. Both courts have docket search tools online, which you can use to check the status of an appeal from a Bulloch County case.

The Statesboro area has legal aid options for people who can't afford a lawyer. Georgia Legal Services Program covers this part of the state and can help with record restriction questions and other criminal record issues. They serve low-income clients at no charge. Contact them through their state office if you need assistance with a Statesboro criminal record matter.

Nearby Cities

These cities near Statesboro also have criminal court records available. Each has its own municipal court, but felony cases go through the county where the crime occurred.