Carroll County Criminal Records

Carroll County criminal court records are held by the Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse on Newnan Street in Carrollton. The clerk's office manages both felony files from Superior Court and misdemeanor cases from State Court. Carroll County sits in the Coweta Judicial Circuit, which also covers Coweta, Heard, Meriwether, and Troup Counties. Judges in this circuit rotate between the five counties. You can search for criminal case data in person at the clerk's office or through state-level online tools. The courthouse is open to walk-ins on weekdays, and staff can pull case files, check court dates, and make copies of records on the spot.

Carroll County Criminal Court Clerk

Alan J. Lee serves as the Clerk of Court for Carroll County. His office keeps all criminal court records for cases filed in both Superior Court and State Court. The clerk's staff records and stores every document tied to a criminal case, from warrants and indictments to plea deals and sentencing orders. The physical office is at 311 Newnan Street in Carrollton. Walk-ins are welcome. Hours run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. You can also call the main line at (770) 830-5830 for general help or to ask about a case.

The GSCCCA listing for Carroll County shows the clerk contact details and links to local court records for the county.

From this page you can find the clerk's mailing address, fax number, and a link to the Carroll County Clerk website for more info on criminal case access.

If you need a specific criminal record pulled, call the Records Department line at (770) 830-5819. They handle file look-ups and can tell you what is in a case before you come in.

How to Search Carroll County Criminal Records

There are a few ways to find criminal court records in Carroll County. The most direct path is to visit the clerk's office in person. Bring a valid ID and the name or case number you want to look up. Staff can search the system and pull case files for you. Copies cost $1.00 per page for standard copies and $2.50 for the first page of a certified copy, plus $0.50 for each page after that. These fees come from the Carroll County Clerk fee schedule.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, criminal court records in Georgia are public records. Anyone can ask to see them. You do not need to give a reason. The office must respond to your request within three business days. If the request takes staff more than 15 minutes to process, they can charge for the extra search time. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, the first 15 minutes of search time and the first 20 pages of copies are free when you submit an open records request to Carroll County.

You can also submit an open records request in writing. Send it to the Carroll County open records officer. Include as much detail as you can: full name of the person, case number if you have it, and the type of records you need. The county will respond with either the records or a cost estimate if the search is going to take a while.

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

• Full name of the person
• Date of birth or age if known
• Case number if you have one
• Type of case (felony or misdemeanor)

Carroll County Criminal Case Types

Carroll County handles criminal cases at two main court levels. The Superior Court takes all felony cases. These are serious offenses like drug trafficking, armed robbery, assault, and murder. The District Attorney for the Coweta Judicial Circuit prosecutes these cases. You can reach the DA's Carroll County office at (770) 830-2171. All felony indictments and accusations go through the grand jury process before they reach Superior Court.

The State Court deals with misdemeanor cases. Traffic offenses, minor drug charges, simple battery, and shoplifting under a certain dollar amount all land here. The Solicitor of Carroll County handles misdemeanor prosecutions. Call (770) 830-5844 to reach the Solicitor's office. State Court misdemeanor files are kept by the same clerk's office at 311 Newnan Street. For intake questions or fines tied to State Court cases, the number is (770) 830-5860.

Magistrate Court in Carroll County handles warrant applications, preliminary hearings, and bond hearings. That court sits at 166 Independence Drive in Carrollton. The phone number is (770) 830-5874. While Magistrate Court does not hold trials on felonies or most misdemeanors, it does create records tied to criminal cases. Arrest warrants, search warrants, and bond orders all start here before a case moves up to Superior or State Court.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some criminal records in Georgia can be restricted from public view. This applies to arrests that did not lead to a conviction, certain misdemeanor convictions after a waiting period, and cases placed on a dead docket for more than 12 months. The process used to be called expungement. Carroll County residents can start a record restriction through the District Attorney's office for qualifying cases.

Carroll County Criminal Case Resources

Several offices beyond the clerk handle criminal records and cases in Carroll County. The Coweta Judicial Circuit District Attorney prosecutes all felony cases across the five-county circuit. Herb Cranford serves as the DA. His Carroll County office is at the courthouse in Carrollton. Call (770) 830-2171 for the DA's office.

The Carroll County Sheriff's Office is at 1000 Newnan Road in Carrollton. For non-emergency calls, use (770) 830-5888. The sheriff handles warrants, jail operations, and court security. For open records requests through the sheriff, contact the Records Division at (770) 830-5916 or email Brepetto@carrollsheriffga.gov. The sheriff keeps its own set of arrest records and booking data separate from the clerk's court files.

The Public Defender's Office for the Coweta Judicial Circuit has a Carroll County branch at 306 Tanner Street in Carrollton. Call (770) 830-1323 if you need a public defender. This office represents people who cannot afford a private attorney in criminal cases. They handle both felony and misdemeanor appointments in Carroll County courts.

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 and subject info. Defense lawyers in Carroll County use this path when they are getting ready for trial or need to check a client's full record across the state.

Carroll County also has a Drug Court program. Call (770) 830-9942 for info. Drug Court is a diversion program for people with substance abuse issues who face criminal charges. Finishing the program can lead to a reduced sentence or case dismissal, which then shows up in the criminal court record.

Carroll County Criminal Records Online

The Carroll County Clerk of Superior Court website is the main hub for court info in the county. From the site you can find court calendars, fee schedules, forms, and contact info for each department. The clerk does not run its own online case search portal, but there are state-level tools that cover Carroll County records.

The E-Access to Court Records portal is a statewide system that connects to case data from counties across Georgia. You need to create an account to search. Once you are in, you can look up criminal case filings, court dates, and dispositions for Carroll County and other jurisdictions.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority also indexes filings from all 159 counties. GSCCCA focuses mainly on real estate and lien records, but it can point you to the right clerk for criminal case files. A regular GSCCCA account costs $14.95 per month, and premium access runs $29.95 per month. The FANS portal from GSCCCA gives notary and filing data as well.

For your own criminal history, you can visit the Carroll County Sheriff's Office or a local police department and ask for a "Purpose Code U" report. This is the standard way to get your Georgia criminal history for personal use. The GBI Criminal History Records Helpline at (404) 244-2639 option 3 can answer questions about your record statewide, including cases that started in Carroll County.

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

Cities in Carroll County

Carroll County has several cities and towns. All criminal cases filed in these areas go through the Carroll County Superior Court or State Court system. The courthouse in Carrollton is the sole location for felony and misdemeanor case processing in the county.

Other cities and towns in Carroll County include Villa Rica, Temple, Whitesburg, Bowdon, Roopville, and Mount Zion. Criminal cases from all of these areas are handled by the Carroll County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Carroll 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.