Colquitt County Criminal Records

Colquitt County criminal court records are on file with the Clerk of Superior Court in Moultrie. This south Georgia county is part of the Southern Judicial Circuit, which also covers Brooks, Echols, Lowndes, and Thomas counties. The clerk office handles all criminal case filings, court date records, and docket data for the county. You can search for criminal records by visiting the clerk in person, calling, or by using online tools that cover Georgia courts. Clerk Lynn Purvis and her staff process requests for case copies and court info during regular business hours. Colquitt County handles a moderate volume of criminal cases each year through its Superior Court and State Court systems.

Colquitt County Clerk of Court

Lynn Purvis is the Clerk of Superior Court in Colquitt County. Her office manages all criminal court records in the county. The mailing address is PO Box 2827, Moultrie, GA 31776. Call (229) 616-7420 to ask about a case or check on a filing. The fax line is (229) 616-7029. This is the office where you get copies of criminal case files, look up court dates, and file documents related to a criminal case in Colquitt County. Staff handle walk-in requests during normal business hours, and most basic lookups are done while you wait.

The GSCCCA page for Colquitt County has the clerk contact info and links to statewide filing records.

From this page you can get Clerk Purvis's office details and access Georgia's statewide search tools that index Colquitt County records.

Note: The Southern Judicial Circuit District Attorney in Valdosta prosecutes felony cases for Colquitt County.

How to Search Colquitt County Criminal Records

There are several ways to get criminal court records in Colquitt County. The most direct is to call or visit the clerk office in Moultrie. Give the staff a name or case number. They can pull the file and make copies for you. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, criminal court records in Georgia are public. Anyone can ask to see them without giving a reason. The clerk must respond within three business days. Copy fees are $0.10 per page. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71.

Mail requests go to PO Box 2827, Moultrie, GA 31776. Include the full name, date of birth, and any case number you have. Colquitt County sees a moderate number of filings each year. Staff handle requests regularly and can usually turn around mail requests within a few days. For faster results, visit in person or call ahead to confirm the case is on file.

To search Colquitt County criminal records, you will need:

• Full name of the person you are searching for
• Date of birth or approximate age
• Case number if you have one
• Whether the case is a felony or misdemeanor

Colquitt County Criminal Case Types

Colquitt County Superior Court handles felony cases. Drug trafficking, violent crimes, burglary, and other serious charges all go through Superior Court. The State Court takes misdemeanors such as DUI, simple assault, and minor drug offenses. Magistrate Court handles preliminary hearings, warrants, and bond settings. All three courts create records that the Colquitt County Clerk stores. The Southern Judicial Circuit covers five counties, so judges and the District Attorney travel between courthouses across the circuit.

Criminal cases in Colquitt County follow Georgia's standard process. Arrest. Charges filed. The case moves through the court system. Records build up at each step. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, some records stay sealed during an active criminal investigation. Once the case wraps up, most records are available to the public. Docket info and court dates for pending cases are usually accessible even before the case concludes.

Colquitt County Criminal Records Online

Colquitt County does not run its own online court records system. For online access, turn to statewide databases. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority indexes filings from all 159 counties. GSCCCA focuses on real estate and lien records but can help you locate the right clerk for criminal case data in Colquitt County. Regular accounts are $14.95 per month. Premium runs $29.95. The E-Access to Court Records portal connects you to case data from courts across Georgia. You need an account to search.

For your own criminal history, go to the Colquitt County Sheriff's Office and ask for a Purpose Code U report. The GBI Criminal History page walks you through the entire process. The GBI helpline at (404) 244-2639 option 3 can answer questions about your record, including cases from Colquitt County.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some criminal records can be restricted from public view. Arrests that did not lead to a conviction may qualify. Some misdemeanor convictions are eligible after four years. Colquitt County residents start the process through the Southern Judicial Circuit District Attorney for arrests on or after July 1, 2013. For older arrests, go through the arresting agency. The fee is up to $50, and it takes two weeks to 90 days. Georgia limits each person to two misdemeanor conviction restrictions. Serious violent felonies and sex offenses cannot be restricted. Time-expired restrictions may kick in automatically if the state receives no final disposition within the required time period.

Cities in Colquitt County

All criminal cases from cities and towns in Colquitt County go through the Superior Court or State Court in Moultrie. The courthouse handles all felony and misdemeanor filings from across the county.

Cities and towns in Colquitt County include Moultrie, Norman Park, Doerun, Berlin, Ellenton, and Funston. Criminal cases from all of these areas are processed through the Colquitt County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Colquitt 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.