Access Calhoun County Criminal Records

Calhoun County criminal court records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court in Morgan. This is one of the smallest counties in Georgia by population, but the clerk office still keeps all felony and misdemeanor case files on record. Calhoun County is part of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit, which also covers Baker, Decatur, Grady, and Mitchell counties. You can search for criminal records by visiting the clerk office on East Hancock Street, calling to check on a case, or using statewide online tools. The clerk staff can help you find case files, pull court dates, and get copies of documents tied to criminal cases in Calhoun County.

Calhoun County Court Clerk Office

The Clerk of Superior Court in Calhoun County is the keeper of all criminal court records in the county. The office is at 185 E. Hancock Street in Morgan. You can call (229) 849-2715 to ask about a criminal case or check on a court date. Walk-ins are welcome during regular business hours. The staff can search by name or case number and make copies for you. Bring a valid ID if 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.

Because Calhoun County is small, the clerk office handles a lighter case load than you would find in larger counties. That can mean quicker turnaround on records requests. The same staff may handle both civil and criminal filings. If you call ahead, they can usually tell you right away if a case is on file.

The GSCCCA page for Calhoun County lists the clerk contact info and connects to the statewide filing system.

Use the GSCCCA site to verify the Calhoun County clerk address and phone number before making a trip to Morgan.

Searching Calhoun County Criminal Records

There are a few ways to search for criminal court records in Calhoun County. You can call the clerk at (229) 849-2715 and ask about a case. The staff will search by name or case number. You can visit the courthouse in Morgan in person. Or you can use statewide online tools. The E-Access to Court Records portal connects to case data from Georgia courts, including Calhoun County. 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 provide a reason. The Calhoun County Clerk must respond within three business days. Fees for search time cannot exceed the prorated hourly salary of the lowest paid qualified employee. These open records rules apply to Calhoun County the same as every other county in Georgia.

To search criminal records in Calhoun County, bring:

• Full name of the person you are looking for
• Date of birth or approximate age
• Case number if you know it
• Whether the case is a felony or misdemeanor

Note: Having a case number makes the search go much faster at small county clerk offices like Calhoun County.

Criminal Cases in Calhoun County

Calhoun County Superior Court handles felony criminal cases. Violent crimes, drug charges, and major theft all go through this court at the Morgan courthouse. The District Attorney for the South Georgia Judicial Circuit prosecutes these cases. Magistrate Court handles preliminary hearings and bond settings. Both courts produce criminal court records that the Calhoun County Clerk keeps on file. Because of the county's small population, the case load is lighter than what you see in metro counties, but the same Georgia laws and procedures apply.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, certain criminal records in Georgia can be restricted from public view. This covers arrests without convictions, certain misdemeanor convictions after a four-year wait, and dead docket cases older than 12 months. Calhoun County residents can start the process through the District Attorney for arrests on or after July 1, 2013. Georgia limits each person to two misdemeanor conviction restrictions. Agencies may charge up to $50 to handle the request. Serious violent felonies and sexual offenses cannot be restricted.

Calhoun County Records Online

Calhoun County does not have its own online criminal case search portal. That is common for smaller Georgia counties. Statewide tools fill the gap. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority indexes filings from all 159 counties. GSCCCA mainly handles real estate and lien filings, but it can point you to the right clerk for criminal case records. A regular GSCCCA account is $14.95 per month. Premium access runs $29.95 per month.

For your own criminal history, visit the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office and ask for a Purpose Code U report. The GBI Criminal History page explains the process. Call the GBI helpline at (404) 244-2639 option 3 with questions about your statewide record. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, some records stay off limits to the public. Pending investigations, confidential informant data, and certain juvenile records are exempt. But once an investigation wraps up, the records become public in Calhoun County just like anywhere else in the state.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the Georgia Crime Information Center can share criminal history data with attorneys who submit a written request with case details. The fee is waived for defendants who cannot afford it. The Survivors First Act under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-21 gives trafficking victims a way to get free record restriction. Time-expired restrictions may also apply automatically if no disposition is reported within two years for misdemeanors or four years for felonies.

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

Cities in Calhoun County

All criminal cases from Calhoun County go through the Superior Court or Magistrate Court at the courthouse in Morgan. The clerk office on East Hancock Street handles all criminal case records for the county.

Cities and towns in Calhoun County include Morgan, Arlington, Edison, and Leary. Criminal cases from these areas are processed through the Calhoun County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties sit near Calhoun County. Criminal cases must be filed in the county where the alleged crime occurred. Check the arrest location to find the right county.