Barrow County Criminal Records

Barrow County criminal court records are held by the Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse complex in Winder. This growing county sits on the eastern edge of metro Atlanta and handles a steady volume of felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. You can search for criminal records at the clerk office on Barrow Park Drive, call in your request, or use Georgia's statewide online tools. Barrow County has seen rapid population growth in recent years, and the court system stays busy with new filings. The clerk staff processes records requests during business hours and can help with case lookups, court date checks, and document copies. Most routine requests get handled the same day.

Barrow County Clerk of Superior Court

Regina B. McIntyre is the Clerk of Superior Court in Barrow County. Her office handles all criminal court records filed in the county. The clerk office is at 652 Barrow Park Dr., Suite B, in Winder. Call (770) 867-8993 with questions about criminal cases or to ask about records. The fax number is (770) 867-4800. The clerk staff can look up cases by name or case number and make copies for you during business hours. Walk-in visitors are welcome at the Barrow Park Drive location.

The GSCCCA page for Barrow County lists the clerk details and gives access to the statewide filing system for the county.

From this page you can check the Barrow County clerk info and browse filing indexes that the GSCCCA maintains for all 159 Georgia counties.

Note: The Barrow County courthouse complex on Barrow Park Drive is a newer facility that houses the clerk and other court offices.

Searching Barrow County Criminal Records

There are a few ways to search for criminal court records in Barrow County. The most direct is to visit the clerk office in Winder. The staff can look up cases and make copies while you wait. Copy fees are $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free, and most basic requests fall within that window. You can also call (770) 867-8993 to check on a case or mail a written request to the Barrow Park Drive address. Faxed requests go to (770) 867-4800.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, criminal court records in Georgia are public. Anyone can request them. You do not need to give a reason. The Barrow County clerk has three business days to respond. This applies to all types of criminal records in the county, from felony filings to misdemeanor dockets and bond documents.

For online searches, the E-Access to Court Records portal lets you look up case data from participating Georgia courts. You need an account to search. The GSCCCA also has filing indexes for all counties. A regular account runs $14.95 per month. These statewide tools can save you a trip to the Barrow County courthouse in Winder if you just need basic case info.

Criminal Courts in Barrow County

Barrow County Superior Court handles felony cases. Drug charges, violent crimes, burglary, and other serious offenses go through this court. State Court takes misdemeanor cases. DUI, simple assault, minor theft, and criminal traffic violations are common State Court matters. Magistrate Court handles preliminary hearings and bond settings. All three courts are at the courthouse complex in Winder. The records they produce all go to the Barrow County Clerk of Superior Court.

As a growing county near metro Atlanta, Barrow County sees a higher case volume than many rural Georgia counties. The court calendar stays full. Criminal cases follow the standard Georgia process. An arrest happens. Charges are filed. The case goes through hearings, motions, and either a plea or a trial. Each step creates documents that end up in the criminal court file. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, active investigation records may be exempt from public disclosure, but court filings and docket information are generally accessible even for pending cases.

To find criminal records in Barrow County, these details will help:

• Full name of the person
• Date of birth if you know it
• Case number
• Whether the case was a felony or misdemeanor
• Approximate year of the arrest or filing

Barrow County Records and Statewide Tools

Beyond the local clerk office, you can access Barrow County criminal records through several statewide resources. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority indexes filings from all 159 counties. While the GSCCCA system centers on real estate and lien records, it links you to clerk info and filing data that can help with criminal record searches. A premium GSCCCA account at $29.95 per month gives you the most access.

For your own criminal history, visit the Barrow County Sheriff's Office and ask for a Purpose Code U report. This is the standard Georgia method for getting a personal copy of your criminal record. The GBI Criminal History page explains the full process for statewide records. Call the GBI helpline at (404) 244-2639 option 3 with questions. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, attorneys can also get criminal history data from the Georgia Crime Information Center by sending a written request with case details and identifying information about the subject.

The FANS system from GSCCCA is a free tool that lets you track filings made under your name in any Georgia county. This is useful if you want to stay on top of any new activity tied to your name in Barrow County or elsewhere.

Note: The GBI Open Records Unit no longer takes email requests. Use their online portal or mail to P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, GA 30034.

Record Restriction in Barrow County

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, Georgia lets people restrict certain criminal records from public view. This process used to be called expungement, but the correct term now is record restriction. It applies to arrests without a conviction, certain misdemeanor convictions after four years, and cases stuck on a dead docket for more than 12 months. In Barrow County, contact the District Attorney for arrests on or after July 1, 2013. For older arrests, reach out to the arresting agency. The processing fee can be up to $50.

Georgia limits you to two misdemeanor conviction restrictions in a lifetime. Serious violent felonies and sex offenses cannot be restricted. Time-expired restrictions happen automatically when the Georgia Crime Information Center does not receive a final disposition within the set timeframe. For misdemeanors, that is two years. Felonies get four years. Serious violent felonies have a seven-year window. If you are not sure whether your Barrow County criminal record qualifies, call the GBI at (404) 244-2639 option 3 for guidance.

Cities in Barrow County

All criminal cases from Barrow County cities go through the Superior Court or State Court in Winder. The courthouse complex on Barrow Park Drive handles felony and misdemeanor filings from across the county.

Cities and towns in Barrow County include Winder, Statham, Auburn, Carl, and Bethlehem. Criminal cases from all of these areas are handled through the Barrow County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Barrow County. Criminal cases must be filed in the county where the arrest took place. If you are looking for records from a case near the county line, check the exact location of the alleged crime.