Brantley County Criminal Records

Brantley County criminal court records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court in Nahunta. The clerk office sits on Brantley Street in the heart of the county seat, and it is the main point of contact for anyone who wants to search criminal case files, check court dates, or get copies of court documents. Brantley County is part of the Waycross Judicial Circuit, which also covers Pierce, Charlton, Ware, Coffee, Bacon, and Appling counties. If you need to look up a felony or misdemeanor case in Brantley County, you can call the clerk, visit in person, or use one of the statewide online tools that index criminal court records from across Georgia.

Brantley County Court Clerk Office

The Clerk of Superior Court in Brantley County keeps all criminal court records for the county. The office is at 117 Brantley Street in Nahunta. You can call (912) 462-5724 to ask about a case or check on your court date. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours. The clerk staff can pull case files, make copies, and help you find what you need. Bring a valid ID when you visit. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page, and the first 15 minutes of search time are free under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. The clerk can search by name or case number, so have that info ready when you call or stop by.

The GSCCCA page for Brantley County lists the clerk contact details and links to filing info for the county.

Through the GSCCCA site, you can confirm the clerk address and find links to the county filing system for Brantley County criminal records.

Note: The Brantley County clerk shares judicial circuit resources with six other counties in the Waycross circuit.

Searching Brantley County Criminal Records

There are a few ways to look up criminal court records in Brantley County. The simplest path for many people is to call the clerk at (912) 462-5724 and ask about a specific case. The staff can search by name or case number and tell you what is on file. You can also visit the courthouse in Nahunta during business hours to search in person. If you want to search from home, statewide tools like the E-Access to Court Records portal can connect you to case data from Brantley County and other Georgia counties. You will need an account to use E-Access.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, criminal court records in Georgia are public. Anyone can ask to see them. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The agency must respond within three business days. These rules apply to the Brantley County Clerk just like they do to every other clerk office in the state. If the clerk charges a fee, it cannot go past the prorated hourly wage of the lowest paid employee who is qualified to do the search.

To search criminal records in Brantley County, you will need:

• Full name of the person you are searching for
• Date of birth or age if you have it
• Case number if one is known
• Type of case, such as felony or misdemeanor

Criminal Cases in Brantley County

Brantley County Superior Court handles all felony criminal cases. These are the more serious charges, such as violent crimes, drug trafficking, and large-scale theft. The Superior Court sits at the courthouse in Nahunta. Magistrate Court handles preliminary hearings, bond settings, and county ordinance violations. Both courts create criminal court records that the Brantley County Clerk keeps on file. The District Attorney for the Waycross Judicial Circuit prosecutes felony cases that come out of Brantley County. Misdemeanor cases may go through State Court or Magistrate Court depending on the charge.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some criminal records in Georgia can be restricted from public view. This used to be called expungement. It applies to arrests that did not lead to a conviction, certain misdemeanor convictions after a four-year wait, and cases on a dead docket for more than 12 months. Brantley County residents can start the restriction process through the District Attorney for arrests on or after July 1, 2013. For older arrests, contact the arresting law enforcement agency in Brantley County. Georgia limits each person to two misdemeanor conviction restrictions in their lifetime.

Note: Agencies may charge up to $50 to process a criminal record restriction request in Georgia.

Brantley County Records Online

While Brantley County does not run its own online case search portal, several statewide tools can help you find criminal court records from this county. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority indexes filings from all 159 Georgia counties. GSCCCA focuses on real estate and lien records, but it can point you to the right clerk for criminal case files in Brantley County. A regular GSCCCA account costs $14.95 per month, and premium access runs $29.95 per month.

The E-Access to Court Records portal is another route. This statewide system lets you search court records from counties across Georgia. You need an account to use it. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation also maintains criminal history data at the state level. You can get your own Georgia criminal history by visiting the Brantley County Sheriff's Office and asking for a Purpose Code U report. The GBI Criminal History page has more details on how this works. Call the GBI helpline at (404) 244-2639 option 3 for questions about your record.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, some records are exempt from public disclosure. Pending criminal investigations, confidential informant data, and certain juvenile records fall under these exemptions. Once a criminal investigation is complete, however, the records become available to the public in Brantley County just like anywhere else in Georgia. If you run into a denial, the clerk must cite the specific exemption that applies.

Brantley County Criminal Record Resources

Attorneys who need criminal history records for trial prep can submit a written request to the Georgia Crime Information Center under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34. The request must include the case style, case number, and identifying info for the subject. The fee is waived for defendants who cannot afford to pay. Defense lawyers in Brantley County use this path when they prepare for trial in the Waycross Judicial Circuit. The GCIC can also share records with law enforcement agencies that need them for active investigations.

For victims of trafficking, the Survivors First Act under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-21 allows free record restriction for people convicted as a direct result of being trafficked. This is a separate process from the standard restriction path. Written requests go to the GCIC, and there is no fee for this type of request. Time-expired restrictions may also apply in Brantley County. If no final disposition is reported to GCIC within two years for a misdemeanor or four years for a felony, the record may be restricted on its own. Serious violent felonies have a seven-year window.

Note: The GBI Open Records Unit no longer takes requests by email, so use their online portal or mail your request.

Cities in Brantley County

All criminal cases filed in Brantley County cities go through the Superior Court or Magistrate Court system at the courthouse in Nahunta. The county seat handles all felony and misdemeanor cases from across the county.

Cities and towns in Brantley County include Nahunta, Hoboken, and Waynesville. Criminal cases from these areas are handled by the Brantley County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Brantley County. If you are not sure which county handles a criminal case, check the address where the arrest took place. Criminal cases must be filed in the county where the alleged crime occurred.