Find Stockbridge Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Stockbridge run through two courts. The Stockbridge Municipal Court takes care of traffic cases, city ordinance violations, and misdemeanor crimes that happen inside city limits. Felony charges go to the Henry County Superior Court in nearby McDonough. Stockbridge sits in the Flint Judicial Circuit, which covers Henry County. The municipal court office is at 4640 N. Henry Boulevard. Most court records are open to the public under Georgia's Open Records Act, so anyone can request copies with the right info.

Stockbridge Municipal Court Records

The Stockbridge Municipal Court handles cases that stem from city police enforcement. Traffic stops, noise violations, code complaints, and misdemeanor offenses inside city limits all end up here. The court does not take felony cases. Those move to Henry County.

The court is at 4640 N. Henry Boulevard, Stockbridge, GA 30281. Call (770) 389-7900 to ask about a case. You can also walk in during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID. The clerk staff can search by defendant name or case number and print copies of dispositions, payment records, and other case documents. Copies cost $0.10 per page.

Note: Municipal court records only cover offenses that took place within Stockbridge city limits. For crimes in unincorporated Henry County, contact the county clerk directly.

Henry County Criminal Records

Felony criminal cases from Stockbridge are processed through the Henry County Superior Court. The county seat is McDonough, which is about 10 minutes south of Stockbridge. The Flint Judicial Circuit covers all of Henry County. Drug crimes, assaults, burglaries, and other serious charges go through this system.

The Henry County Clerk of Superior Court keeps all felony case records at the courthouse in McDonough. You can visit the clerk's office in person and request files by defendant name or case number. Staff can pull records and make copies while you wait. The copy fee is $0.10 per page, matching the statewide rate set under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free.

Henry County has seen fast growth over the past two decades. Stockbridge has grown with it. The increase in population has brought a higher volume of criminal cases through both the municipal and county courts. The clerk's office in McDonough handles a heavy caseload, so calling ahead can save you time if you plan to pick up records in person.

The E-Access to Court Records portal can pull case data from Henry County courts online. Set up a free account to start searching. The tool shows charges, court dates, and case status for criminal filings across the state.

How to Search Stockbridge Records

Several paths exist for looking up criminal court records tied to Stockbridge. Which one works best depends on the type of record you need.

The GSCCCA indexes court filings from every county in Georgia, including Henry County. A regular account is $14.95 per month. The GSCCCA also runs FANS, which is a free alert tool. It sends you a notice when a new filing shows up under a name you are tracking in any Georgia county.

If you need your own criminal history, ask for a Purpose Code U report. This pulls from the Georgia Crime Information Center and shows all arrests, charges, and outcomes tied to your name statewide. You need to give your full name, date of birth, and fingerprints. The GBI manages this database. Call (404) 244-2639 for steps on how to get started.

In-person searches are straightforward. Go to the Stockbridge Municipal Court on N. Henry Boulevard for city-level cases, or the Henry County Courthouse in McDonough for felonies. Have the full name of the person you are looking for. A date of birth or case number makes the search faster. Most walk-in requests get handled the same day.

Note: Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, every public agency in Georgia must respond to a records request within three business days. They can ask for more time if the request is large, but they have to tell you.

Stockbridge Record Restrictions

Some criminal records can be restricted from public view in Georgia. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, eligible records include arrests with no conviction, certain misdemeanor convictions after four years, and cases on a dead docket for more than 12 months. You can restrict up to two misdemeanor records in your lifetime.

For Stockbridge arrests on or after July 1, 2013, start with the Henry County District Attorney. For older cases, contact the Stockbridge Police Department. The fee to process a restriction is up to $50. Once the court approves the restriction, those records are blocked from public disclosure. The restricted information does not show up in standard searches.

Trafficking survivors may be able to restrict records at no cost under the Survivors First Act. A local attorney or the GBI can explain the steps. This applies regardless of the type of conviction.

State Resources for Stockbridge

The GBI operates the statewide criminal history system. Call the Criminal History Helpline at (404) 244-2639 option 3 for questions. The GBI Open Records Unit only takes requests through their online portal now. Email submissions are no longer accepted.

Stockbridge falls in the Flint Judicial Circuit. Criminal appeals from this circuit head to the Georgia Court of Appeals. If the case goes further, it can reach the Georgia Supreme Court. Both appellate courts have online docket search tools you can use to track cases on appeal.

Georgia law is clear on public access. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives you the right to request records from any public office. If an agency says no without a valid reason, you can push back through the Attorney General's office or take the issue to court. In practice, most routine requests in Stockbridge and Henry County get handled without any problems.

Nearby Cities

These cities near Stockbridge have their own criminal court records. Municipal courts handle local cases, while felony charges go through the county court where the offense happened.