Jeff Davis County Criminal Records

Jeff Davis County criminal court records are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse in Hazlehurst. This South Georgia county processes felony and misdemeanor criminal cases through its Superior Court and State Court systems. You can search for criminal case files by visiting the clerk office on East Walnut Street or by using statewide online tools that cover all 159 Georgia counties. The clerk staff in Jeff Davis County can pull case records, look up court dates, and provide copies of criminal filings during regular business hours. The county is part of a judicial circuit that covers the area around Hazlehurst, and all criminal matters from within the county pass through this single courthouse location.

Jeff Davis County Court Clerk

The Clerk of Superior Court in Jeff Davis County manages all criminal court records for the county. The office is at 14 E. Walnut Street in Hazlehurst. Call (912) 375-6615 to ask about a criminal case or check on a court date. This is the only office in Jeff Davis County where you can get copies of criminal case files, check on filings, and submit documents tied to a criminal matter. The staff can help with most basic requests the same day you come in.

The GSCCCA page for Jeff Davis County has the clerk contact info and links to county filing records.

From this page you can find the clerk phone number, address, and links to Jeff Davis County filing data through the GSCCCA system.

Note: Call ahead to confirm hours before making a trip to the Jeff Davis County courthouse in Hazlehurst.

Searching Jeff Davis County Criminal Records

The most direct way to search for criminal court records in Jeff Davis County is to visit the clerk office in Hazlehurst. Staff can look up cases by name or case number. They make copies on the spot. Standard copy fees in Georgia are $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free. Most basic lookups take less than that, so there is usually no extra charge on top of the copy fee. If you cannot visit in person, you can mail a written request to the clerk office at 14 E. Walnut Street, Hazlehurst, GA 31539.

Criminal court records in Georgia are public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Anyone can ask to see them. You do not need to explain why you want them. The Jeff Davis County clerk must respond within three business days. This law applies across the whole state, and the rules are the same in every county. Written requests should include the full name of the person you are searching for and any other details you have, such as a case number or date of birth.

Criminal Cases in Jeff Davis County

Jeff Davis County Superior Court handles felony cases. These include violent crimes, drug charges, burglary, and theft over certain amounts. State Court takes misdemeanor cases like simple assault, minor drug offenses, and criminal traffic violations. Magistrate Court handles preliminary hearings and bond settings. All three courts share the courthouse in Hazlehurst. Each court creates criminal records that the Jeff Davis County Clerk of Superior Court keeps on file.

The criminal case process works the same here as in other Georgia counties. An arrest starts the process. Charges are filed. The case moves through the system. Each step creates a new record. Some records are exempt from public view while an investigation is still going on. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, pending investigations have some limits on what can be shared. But once a case wraps up, most records become public. Basic court dates and docket info are usually available even for cases that are still open.

Note: Sealed and juvenile records in Jeff Davis County are not available for public inspection.

Jeff Davis County Records Online

Jeff Davis County does not have its own online court records search system. To look up criminal records from this county online, use one of the statewide tools. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority indexes filings from all 159 counties in Georgia. GSCCCA mainly covers real estate and lien records, but it can direct you to the right clerk for criminal case info. A regular GSCCCA account is $14.95 a month. Premium runs $29.95 per month. The E-Access to Court Records portal is another option that connects you to case data from courts across the state.

For your own criminal history, go to the Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office and ask for a Purpose Code U report. This is how you get your Georgia criminal history for personal use. The GBI Criminal History page explains the process in detail. You can also call the GBI helpline at (404) 244-2639 option 3 for questions about your record statewide.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, certain criminal records in Georgia can be restricted from public view. Arrests that did not lead to a conviction may qualify. Certain misdemeanor convictions are eligible after a four-year waiting period. Jeff Davis County residents can start the restriction process through the District Attorney's office for arrests on or after July 1, 2013. For older arrests, contact the arresting law enforcement agency. The process costs up to $50 and takes anywhere from two weeks to 90 days. Georgia limits each person to two misdemeanor conviction restrictions in their lifetime. Serious violent felonies and sex offenses are not eligible.

Cities in Jeff Davis County

All criminal cases from cities and towns in Jeff Davis County go through the Superior Court or State Court in Hazlehurst. The courthouse on East Walnut Street handles felony and misdemeanor filings from every part of the county.

Cities and towns in Jeff Davis County include Hazlehurst and Denton. Criminal cases from both areas are processed through the Jeff Davis County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Jeff Davis 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.