Camden County Criminal Records

Camden County criminal court records are held by the Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse in Woodbine. This coastal county sits at the southeast corner of Georgia, right along the Florida border, and is home to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. Camden County is part of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit, which also covers Appling, Glynn, Wayne, and Jeff Davis counties. You can search for criminal records by calling the clerk office, visiting in person on East 4th Street, or using statewide online tools. The staff can help with case searches, court dates, and copies of criminal court documents during regular business hours.

Camden County Criminal Court Clerk

The Clerk of Superior Court in Camden County manages all criminal court records for the county. The main office is at 205 E. 4th Street in Woodbine. Call (912) 576-5604 to ask about a case, check a court date, or find out about getting copies of documents. The clerk staff can search by name or case number. Walk-ins are accepted during business hours on weekdays. Bring a valid ID when you visit. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, and the first quarter hour of search time is free.

The GSCCCA page for Camden County shows the clerk contact details and links to the county filing system.

Through the GSCCCA site, you can verify the Camden County clerk address, phone number, and find links to statewide search tools that index records from all 159 Georgia counties.

Note: Camden County shares the Brunswick Judicial Circuit with Appling, Glynn, Wayne, and Jeff Davis counties.

Searching Camden County Criminal Records

You have a few options for searching criminal court records in Camden County. The most direct way is to call the clerk at (912) 576-5604 and ask about a case. Staff can look it up by name or case number and tell you what is on file. You can also go to the courthouse in Woodbine during business hours. For online searches, the E-Access to Court Records portal connects to case data from Georgia courts. You will need to create an account to use this tool.

Criminal court records in Georgia are public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. You can ask the Camden County Clerk for any criminal case file without stating a reason. The clerk must respond within three business days. Search fees are capped at the prorated hourly rate of the lowest paid qualified employee. Camden County has a mix of residents and military personnel due to Kings Bay, so the clerk office sees requests from people who may not be local. The same rules apply to everyone.

When searching for criminal records in Camden County, have this info ready:

• Full name of the person
• Date of birth or approximate age
• Case number if one is known
• Felony or misdemeanor designation

Criminal Cases in Camden County

Camden County Superior Court handles all felony criminal cases. These include violent crimes, drug trafficking, and theft of a serious nature. The court sits at the Woodbine courthouse. The District Attorney for the Brunswick Judicial Circuit prosecutes felony cases from Camden County. Magistrate Court handles preliminary hearings, bond settings, and county ordinance violations. Both courts create criminal court records that the Camden County Clerk maintains. State Court handles misdemeanor cases with criminal penalties.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some criminal records in Georgia can be restricted from public view. Arrests that did not lead to a conviction may qualify. So can certain misdemeanor convictions after four years and dead docket cases older than 12 months. Camden County residents can start the restriction process through the District Attorney for arrests on or after July 1, 2013. For older arrests, contact the law enforcement agency that made the arrest. Georgia caps each person at two misdemeanor conviction restrictions. Serious violent felonies and sexual offenses are not eligible.

The process can take two weeks to 90 days. Agencies may charge up to $50 for processing. If you are not sure whether your case qualifies, contact the District Attorney for the Brunswick Judicial Circuit for guidance.

Camden County Records Online Tools

Camden County does not run its own online case search portal. Statewide tools are the main way to find criminal court records from this county online. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority indexes filings from every Georgia county. GSCCCA focuses on real estate and lien records, but it can point you toward the right clerk for criminal case files. A regular account costs $14.95 per month. Premium runs $29.95.

To check your own criminal history, visit the Camden County Sheriff's Office and ask for a Purpose Code U report. The GBI Criminal History page has details on this process. Call (404) 244-2639 option 3 for the GBI helpline. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, pending investigations and confidential informant data are exempt from public access. Once an investigation closes, the records become available in Camden County just as they do in every other county.

Attorneys who need criminal history data for trial prep can request records from the Georgia Crime Information Center under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34. Include the case style, case number, and subject identification info. Fees are waived for defendants who cannot pay. For trafficking victims, the Survivors First Act under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-21 offers free record restriction through the GCIC.

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

Cities in Camden County

All criminal cases from Camden County cities go through the Superior Court or Magistrate Court at the courthouse in Woodbine. The clerk office on East 4th Street handles criminal case records from across the county.

Cities and towns in Camden County include Woodbine, St. Marys, and Kingsland. Criminal cases from these areas are processed through the Camden County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Camden County. Criminal cases must be filed in the county where the alleged crime took place. If you are unsure which county has the case, check the arrest location.