Find Criminal Records in Bulloch County
Bulloch County criminal court records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse in Statesboro. This is one of the larger counties in southeast Georgia, home to Georgia Southern University, and the court system processes a steady flow of felony and misdemeanor cases each year. Bulloch County sits in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, which also covers Effingham, Jenkins, and Screven counties. You can search criminal records in Bulloch County online, in person at the clerk office on Siebald Street, or by calling ahead. The clerk staff can help you find case files, check court dates, and get copies of criminal court documents.
Bulloch County Criminal Records Quick Facts
Bulloch County Criminal Court Clerk
The Clerk of Superior Court in Bulloch County keeps all criminal court records on file at the courthouse. The main office is at 20 Siebald Street in Statesboro. Call (912) 764-9009 to ask about a case or check on a court date. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours. The clerk staff can search by name or case number and pull case files for you to review. Bring a valid ID when you visit. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, copy fees are $0.10 per page and the first 15 minutes of search time are free. Bulloch County handles a larger volume of cases than many surrounding counties, so calling ahead can save you time at the courthouse.
The GSCCCA page for Bulloch County shows the clerk contact details and connects to statewide filing tools.
Through the GSCCCA site, you can verify the Bulloch County clerk address and find links to search tools that index records from all 159 Georgia counties.
| Superior Court Clerk |
20 Siebald Street Statesboro, GA 30458 Phone: (912) 764-9009 |
|---|---|
| Office Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Judicial Circuit | Ogeechee Judicial Circuit |
Note: Bulloch County shares the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit with Effingham, Jenkins, and Screven counties.
How to Search Bulloch County Criminal Records
You have a few options for searching criminal court records in Bulloch County. The quickest way for many people is to call the clerk office at (912) 764-9009 and ask about a specific case. Staff can search by name or case number. If you want to visit in person, head to the courthouse at 20 Siebald Street in Statesboro during business hours. The statewide E-Access to Court Records portal is available for online searches. You need an account to use it. This portal pulls case data from courts across Georgia, including Bulloch County.
Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, criminal court records in Georgia are public. Anyone can request them. You do not need to state a reason. The Bulloch County Clerk must respond within three business days. This is the same open records law that applies to every county in the state. If you get charged for search time, the fee cannot be more than the prorated hourly rate of the lowest paid employee who can do the work.
When searching for criminal records in Bulloch County, it helps to have:
- Full name of the person you are looking for
- Date of birth or approximate age
- Case number if one exists
- Whether the case is a felony or misdemeanor
- Approximate date of the arrest or filing
Criminal Cases in Bulloch County
Bulloch County Superior Court handles all felony criminal cases. Violent crimes, drug charges, and major theft all go through this court. The District Attorney for the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit prosecutes these cases. State Court handles misdemeanor cases like simple assault, minor drug possession, and traffic offenses with criminal penalties. Magistrate Court deals with preliminary hearings, bond settings, and county ordinance violations. All of these courts create criminal court records that the Bulloch County Clerk stores and manages at the Statesboro courthouse.
Statesboro is a college town, and the presence of Georgia Southern University means the court system sees cases tied to the student population. That is worth knowing if you are searching for someone who was arrested in the Statesboro area. The city police, campus police, and the Bulloch County Sheriff all make arrests that feed into the county court system.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, certain criminal records can be restricted from public view in Georgia. This covers arrests without convictions, certain misdemeanor convictions after four years, and dead docket cases older than 12 months. Bulloch County residents should contact the District Attorney for the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit to start the process for arrests on or after July 1, 2013. Georgia allows up to two misdemeanor conviction restrictions per person. Serious violent felonies and sexual offenses cannot be restricted.
Bulloch County Records Online Tools
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority indexes filings from all Georgia counties, including Bulloch. GSCCCA mainly covers real estate and lien records, but it can direct you to the right clerk office for criminal case files. A regular account runs $14.95 per month. Premium access costs $29.95 per month. The E-Access to Court Records portal is another option for finding Bulloch County criminal court records online.
To get your own Georgia criminal history, visit the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office and ask for a Purpose Code U report. The GBI Criminal History page has details on this process. Call the GBI helpline at (404) 244-2639 option 3 for questions about your statewide record. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, certain records stay exempt from public access, including pending investigations, confidential informant data, and some juvenile files. Once an investigation closes, the records become public.
Attorneys can request criminal history records from the Georgia Crime Information Center under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34. Submit a written request with the case style, case number, and subject identifying information. The fee is waived for defendants who cannot pay. Victims of trafficking can get free record restriction under the Survivors First Act, O.C.G.A. § 17-10-21. Time-expired restrictions may also apply if no disposition is reported within two years for misdemeanors, four years for felonies, or seven years for serious violent felonies.
Note: The GBI Open Records Unit no longer accepts email requests, so use their online portal or send mail.
Cities in Bulloch County
All criminal cases filed in Bulloch County cities go through the Superior Court or State Court system at the courthouse in Statesboro. The clerk office on Siebald Street handles felony and misdemeanor case records from across the county.
Other cities and towns in Bulloch County include Brooklet, Portal, and Register. Criminal cases from these areas are handled by the Bulloch County court system as well.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Bulloch County. Criminal cases must be filed in the county where the alleged crime occurred. If you are not sure which county covers an arrest, check the location where it took place.