Find Criminal Records in Greene County

Greene County criminal court records are stored at the Clerk of Superior Court office in Greensboro. This central Georgia county handles felony and misdemeanor cases through its court system, and the clerk office on North Main Street keeps all criminal case files on record. You can search for criminal records by calling the clerk, visiting the courthouse, or using statewide search tools that cover Georgia courts. The Greene County clerk staff can look up cases by name or case number, check court dates, and provide copies of court documents during normal business hours. Walk-ins are welcome for most record requests at the Greensboro courthouse.

Greene County Court Clerk Office

The Clerk of Superior Court in Greene County manages all criminal court records for the county. The office is at 113 N. Main Street in Greensboro. Call (706) 453-3340 to ask about a case or check on a filing. Staff can search by name or case number and provide copies while you wait. This is the only office in Greene County where you can get criminal court records, look up court dates, or file documents tied to a criminal matter. Office hours run Monday through Friday.

The GSCCCA page for Greene County lists the clerk contact details and links to filing data for the county.

Through the GSCCCA site, you can verify the clerk address and find links to the filing system for Greene County criminal records.

Note: Bring a valid photo ID when you visit the Greene County clerk office in person for criminal records.

How to Search Greene County Criminal Records

The simplest way to get criminal court records from Greene County is to visit the clerk office on North Main Street in Greensboro. Staff can pull records by name or case number. You can also call (706) 453-3340 to ask about a specific case. If you need copies, the standard fee in Georgia is $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. The first 15 minutes of staff time spent searching for your records are free. After that, the county can charge based on the hourly wage of the employee doing the work. Most simple lookups take less than 15 minutes, so there is usually no extra charge for the search itself.

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 a reason. The clerk must respond within three business days. This law applies to Greene County and every other county in the state. You can make your request in person, by phone, by fax, or by mail.

For online access, statewide tools can help. The E-Access to Court Records portal connects you to case data from courts across Georgia. You will need an account to search. This can save you a trip to Greensboro if you just need to check a case status in Greene County.

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

• Full name of the person you are looking for
• Date of birth or approximate age
• Case number if available
• Type of case, felony or misdemeanor

Criminal Cases in Greene County

Greene County Superior Court handles felony cases. Violent crimes, drug charges, theft over certain amounts, and other serious offenses go through this court. Misdemeanor cases are handled by State Court or Magistrate Court. DUI, simple assault, and minor drug charges are common misdemeanor matters in Greene County. Magistrate Court holds preliminary hearings and sets bonds for criminal defendants. All of these courts create records that the Greene County Clerk keeps on file.

Criminal cases in Greene County follow the same basic path as everywhere else in Georgia. An arrest happens. Charges get filed. The case moves through the court system. Each step generates documents that become part of the criminal court file. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, records from active investigations may be off limits to the public until the case wraps up. Once a case is closed, most records are open. Pending cases have some limits, but basic docket info and court dates are usually available.

Greene County Record Restriction

Georgia law allows some criminal records to be restricted from public view. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, this applies to arrests that did not lead to a conviction, certain misdemeanor convictions after four years, and cases placed on a dead docket for more than 12 months. Greene County residents can start the process through the District Attorney for arrests on or after July 1, 2013. For older arrests, contact the arresting agency. Agencies may charge up to $50, and the process takes two weeks to 90 days.

Georgia limits each person to two misdemeanor conviction restrictions. Serious violent felonies and sexual offenses cannot be restricted. Time-expired restrictions can happen on their own if GCIC does not receive a final disposition within two years for a misdemeanor, four years for a felony, or seven years for a serious violent felony. The GBI Criminal History Records Helpline at (404) 244-2639 option 3 can help with questions about your Greene County criminal record.

For your own criminal history, visit the Greene County Sheriff's Office and ask for a Purpose Code U report. The GBI criminal history page explains how to get your Georgia record statewide.

Greene County Records Online

Greene County does not run its own online criminal court records portal. For online access, the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority indexes filings from all 159 Georgia counties. GSCCCA focuses on real estate and lien records, but it can point you to the right clerk for criminal case data in Greene County. A regular GSCCCA account costs $14.95 per month, and premium access runs $29.95 per month.

The GSCCCA also runs the Filing Activity Notification System, a free tool that lets you monitor filings tied to your name across all Georgia counties. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, attorneys can request criminal history records from the Georgia Crime Information Center for trial preparation. Defense lawyers in Greene County use this when they prepare for cases in the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-11, Superior Court Clerks may offer public access to eFiled documents online. Greene County uses the Odyssey eFileGA system for electronic filing, which creates a digital trail as part of the criminal court record.

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

Cities in Greene County

All criminal cases from cities and towns in Greene County go through the Superior Court or State Court in Greensboro. The courthouse on North Main Street handles felony and misdemeanor filings from across the county.

Cities and towns in Greene County include Greensboro, Union Point, White Plains, Siloam, and Woodville. Criminal cases from all of these areas are processed through the Greene County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Greene 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.