Find Criminal Records in Jefferson County

Jefferson County criminal court records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse in Louisville, Georgia's original state capital. This East Central Georgia county handles felony and misdemeanor cases through its court system. You can search criminal case files by visiting the clerk office on East Broad Street or by using statewide online tools that index records from all Georgia counties. The Jefferson County clerk staff can pull case records, verify court dates, and provide copies of criminal filings. The county is part of a judicial circuit serving this region of the state, and all criminal matters from within its borders go through the Louisville courthouse.

Jefferson County Clerk of Court

The Clerk of Superior Court in Jefferson County handles all criminal court records filed in the county. The office is at 202 E. Broad Street in Louisville. Call (478) 625-7922 to ask about a case or check on a filing. This is the main office for criminal court records in Jefferson County. Staff can pull case files, search by name or case number, and make copies of records for you. Walk-ins are welcome during normal business hours, and most basic requests can be done the same day.

The GSCCCA page for Jefferson County shows the clerk contact info and links to county filing records.

This page connects you to clerk details and filing data for Jefferson County through the statewide GSCCCA system.

Note: Louisville is in Jefferson County, Georgia, and should not be confused with Louisville, Kentucky.

How to Search Jefferson County Criminal Records

There are a few ways to get criminal court records in Jefferson County. The fastest option for local cases is to go to the clerk office in Louisville. Staff will look up cases by name or case number and print copies for you. Standard copy fees across Georgia are $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. Most simple lookups take less than that. If you cannot visit in person, mail a written request to 202 E. Broad Street, Louisville, GA 30434. Include the full name, date of birth, and any case number you have.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, criminal court records are public in Georgia. Anyone can request them. You do not need to explain why. The Jefferson County clerk has three business days to respond. This law covers all public records in the state, and the same rules apply to every county. Phone requests for basic case info like court dates or case status are usually handled right away during business hours.

What you need to search criminal records in Jefferson County:

• Full name of the person
• Date of birth or approximate age
• Case number if you have it
• Whether it is a felony or misdemeanor case
• Approximate date range of the case

Criminal Cases in Jefferson County

Jefferson County Superior Court takes felony cases. Drug charges, violent crimes, and major theft cases all go through Superior Court. State Court handles misdemeanor matters. Simple assault, minor drug offenses, and criminal traffic violations land in State Court. Magistrate Court in Jefferson County deals with bond hearings and preliminary proceedings for criminal cases. All three courts create records that the clerk keeps on file.

Criminal cases in Jefferson County follow the same steps as other Georgia counties. An arrest happens. The charges get filed. The case moves through the court system, and records are created at each stage. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, active investigations may have some records withheld from public view. Once the case ends, nearly all records become public. Even during an open case, you can usually get basic docket info and court date details from the Jefferson County clerk.

Jefferson County Records Online Access

Jefferson County does not operate its own online court records portal. For online access to criminal records from this county, use the statewide tools that are available. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority indexes filings from all 159 Georgia counties. GSCCCA mainly tracks real estate and lien filings, but it connects you to the right clerk for criminal case data. A regular GSCCCA account costs $14.95 a month. Premium access runs $29.95. The E-Access to Court Records portal is another statewide search tool that lets you look up case data from courts across Georgia without visiting the courthouse.

To get your own criminal history, visit the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and ask for a Purpose Code U report. The GBI Criminal History page walks you through the process. The GBI helpline at (404) 244-2639 option 3 can answer questions about your record.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some criminal records can be restricted from public view. This covers arrests that did not lead to a conviction and certain misdemeanor convictions after four years. Jefferson County residents can start the restriction process through the DA's office for arrests on or after July 1, 2013. Agencies may charge up to $50 to process the request. The timeline runs from two weeks to 90 days. Georgia allows a maximum of two misdemeanor conviction restrictions per person. Serious violent felonies and sexual offenses are not eligible for restriction at all.

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

Cities in Jefferson County

All criminal cases from cities and towns in Jefferson County go through the Superior Court or State Court in Louisville. The courthouse on East Broad Street is the central location for felony and misdemeanor filings from across the county.

Cities and towns in Jefferson County include Louisville, Wadley, Wrens, and Stapleton. Criminal cases from all of these areas are processed through the Jefferson County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Jefferson 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.