Glynn County Criminal Court Records Lookup

Glynn County criminal court records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse in Brunswick. This coastal Georgia county handles a steady flow of felony and misdemeanor cases each year from Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, and the surrounding areas. You can search criminal records at the clerk office on H Street or use statewide online tools for basic case lookups from home. The clerk staff handles walk-in requests, provides copies of case files, and helps with court date and docket inquiries during regular hours. Glynn County sits on the Atlantic coast and is one of the more populous counties in southeast Georgia.

Glynn County Court Clerk Office

The Clerk of Superior Court in Glynn County handles all criminal court records that come through the county's court system. The office is at 701 H Street in Brunswick. Call (912) 554-7274 to ask about a case, check on filings, or get info on how to request copies. Staff at this office can pull criminal case files, look up upcoming court dates, and make copies of documents. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours. Most standard requests can be handled the same day, though complex searches or older archived files may take longer.

The GSCCCA page for Glynn County lists the clerk contact details and connects to statewide filing records that include Glynn County data.

This page gives you the Glynn County clerk address and phone number. It also links to the statewide index of filings maintained by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, which covers all 159 counties.

How to Search Glynn County Criminal Records

Going to the clerk office at 701 H Street in Brunswick is the fastest way to search for criminal court records in Glynn County. Staff can look up cases by name or case number and make copies while you wait. Standard copy fees in Georgia run $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free. After that, the office can charge based on the hourly rate of the lowest paid employee who can do the work. Most criminal record searches in Glynn County are simple and take just a few minutes.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, criminal court records in Georgia are public. Anyone can ask to see them. No reason needed. The clerk must respond within three business days. This applies to Glynn County and every other county in the state. If you live outside the Brunswick area, you can mail a written request to the clerk at 701 H Street, Brunswick, GA 31520. Include the full name of the person, any case numbers, and a check or money order for copy fees.

These details help when you search Glynn County criminal records:

• Full name of the person you are looking for
• Date of birth or approximate age if known
• Case number if you have it
• Type of case (felony or misdemeanor)

Criminal Cases in Glynn County

Glynn County Superior Court handles felony cases. These include violent crimes, drug trafficking, burglary, and theft over certain dollar amounts. State Court takes misdemeanors. DUI, simple battery, minor drug possession, shoplifting, and criminal trespass are common charges at this level. Magistrate Court processes preliminary hearings, bond settings, and warrant applications. Each court generates records that the Glynn County Clerk of Superior Court keeps on file. All of these records are public once the case closes, with some limits on active investigations.

Glynn County is part of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit, which covers the coastal area around Brunswick. The District Attorney handles felony prosecutions, and the Solicitor General manages misdemeanor cases. Both offices create documents that become part of the criminal court record in Glynn County. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, records from active criminal investigations can be held from public view until the investigation wraps up. Basic docket data, court dates, and party names are typically available even during open cases.

Because Glynn County includes Brunswick and the barrier islands of St. Simons and Jekyll, the court system handles criminal cases from a mix of urban and resort communities. Tourism-related offenses show up more in Glynn County than in many other Georgia counties, though the majority of cases are the same types you see statewide.

Glynn County Records Online Access

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority indexes filings from all 159 counties, including Glynn County. While GSCCCA mainly covers real estate and lien records, it helps direct you to the right clerk for criminal case data. A regular account is $14.95 per month and premium access costs $29.95. The E-Access to Court Records portal is another statewide resource for online case lookups. You need an account to search. For Glynn County criminal records, this lets you check case status from home without driving to Brunswick.

For your own criminal history, visit the Glynn County Sheriff's Office or the Brunswick 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, including cases from Glynn County. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some criminal records can be restricted from public view. Arrests without a conviction and certain misdemeanor convictions after four years may qualify.

The Georgia Supreme Court Docket Search covers appellate cases. If a criminal case from Glynn County was appealed to the Supreme Court, you can search for docket info through that portal. The GBI Criminal History page explains the full process for obtaining your criminal record in Georgia.

Record Restriction in Glynn County

Georgia uses record restriction to limit public access to certain criminal history records. It replaced the term expungement. The records still exist in the system, but public searches cannot find them. Law enforcement and courts keep access. In Glynn County, the process works the same as everywhere else in Georgia. For arrests after July 1, 2013, contact the District Attorney. For older arrests, go through the arresting agency. Agencies can charge up to $50, and the process takes between two weeks and 90 days.

Each person in Georgia is limited to two misdemeanor conviction restrictions in their lifetime. Violent felonies and sexual offenses are not eligible for restriction. Time-expired restrictions can happen on their own if GCIC does not receive a final disposition within two years for a misdemeanor or four years for a felony. To check if your Glynn County record qualifies for restriction, call the GBI at (404) 244-2639 option 3.

Note: The GBI Open Records Unit no longer accepts record requests by email as of December 2023. Use their online portal or mail instead.

Cities in Glynn County

All criminal cases from cities and communities in Glynn County go through the Superior Court or State Court in Brunswick. The courthouse on H Street is where felony and misdemeanor filings are processed and stored for the entire county.

Cities and communities in Glynn County include Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, and Sea Island. Criminal cases from all these areas are handled by the Glynn County court system at the Brunswick courthouse.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Glynn County along the Georgia coast. Criminal cases must be filed in the county where the alleged crime took place. Check where the arrest happened if you are not sure which county to contact.