Search Johnson County Criminal Records

Johnson County criminal court records are filed and kept at the Clerk of Superior Court office in Wrightsville. This Central Georgia county handles felony and misdemeanor criminal cases through the Superior Court and State Court. Patricia T. Glover serves as the Clerk of Superior Court and manages all court filings for the county. You can search for criminal case files by contacting the clerk office or by using statewide online tools. The clerk staff in Johnson County can pull case records, check court dates, and provide copies of criminal filings during normal hours. Johnson County sits in a judicial circuit that serves several counties in this part of the state, and all criminal matters from within the county go through the Wrightsville courthouse.

Johnson County Clerk of Court

Patricia T. Glover is the Clerk of Superior Court in Johnson County. Her office handles every criminal court record that comes through the county system. The mailing address is PO Box 321, Wrightsville, GA 31096. Call (478) 864-3484 to ask about a criminal case or check on a court date. The fax number is (478) 864-1343. This is the one office in the county where you can get copies of criminal case files, check filings, and submit court documents. Staff work regular business hours and can handle most requests the same day you reach out.

The GSCCCA page for Johnson County lists clerk contact details and links to county filing records.

From this GSCCCA page, you can find the clerk phone number and links to Johnson County filing data.

Note: Call ahead to confirm the clerk office is open before making the trip to Wrightsville.

How to Search Johnson County Criminal Records

The most direct way to search criminal court records in Johnson County is to contact the clerk office in Wrightsville. Staff can look up cases by name or by case number. They will make copies on the spot if you visit in person. Standard copy fees across Georgia are $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. The first 15 minutes of staff time for searching records are free. Most basic lookups in a small county like Johnson take just a few minutes. If you cannot visit, write to PO Box 321, Wrightsville, GA 31096 with your request details.

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 the records. The Johnson County clerk office has three business days to respond to your request. This rule applies to every county in the state. Include the full name, date of birth, and case number if you have one when you submit your request.

Criminal Cases in Johnson County

Johnson County Superior Court handles felony cases. Drug charges, violent crimes, and theft over certain dollar amounts go to Superior Court. State Court takes on misdemeanor cases. These include simple assault, DUI, minor drug offenses, and criminal traffic violations. Magistrate Court in Johnson County handles preliminary hearings and bond settings. Each court creates records that the clerk keeps on file at the courthouse in Wrightsville.

The criminal case process in Johnson County mirrors the rest of Georgia. It starts with an arrest. Charges get filed. The case works through the court system. Each step creates a new record. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, records from active criminal investigations may be withheld from public view. Once a case is closed, most of the file opens up. Basic docket info and scheduled court dates are typically available even while a case is still pending. Johnson County sees fewer criminal filings than larger counties, but the rules and process are the same.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the Georgia Crime Information Center can share criminal history data with attorneys who submit a written request with case details and subject info. Defense lawyers in Johnson County use this path when preparing for trial. The records include arrest data, charges, and final case outcomes.

Johnson County Records Online

Johnson County does not have its own online court records search system. For online access to criminal records from this county, use statewide tools. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority indexes filings from all 159 Georgia counties. GSCCCA mainly covers real estate and lien records, but it directs you to the right clerk for criminal case info. A regular GSCCCA account costs $14.95 a month and premium access runs $29.95. The E-Access to Court Records portal is another statewide option.

For your own criminal history, visit the Johnson County Sheriff's Office and ask for a Purpose Code U report. This is the standard way to get your Georgia criminal history. The GBI Criminal History page has details on the process. The GBI helpline at (404) 244-2639 option 3 can answer your questions about records from any 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. Certain misdemeanor convictions become eligible after a four-year wait. Johnson County residents can start the process through the DA's office for arrests on or after July 1, 2013. For earlier arrests, contact the arresting agency. The fee can be up to $50, and processing takes two weeks to 90 days. Georgia limits each person to two misdemeanor conviction restrictions.

Cities in Johnson County

All criminal cases from cities and towns in Johnson County go through the Superior Court or State Court in Wrightsville. The courthouse handles every felony and misdemeanor filing from across the county.

Cities and towns in Johnson County include Wrightsville, Kite, and Adrian. Criminal cases from all of these areas are processed through the Johnson County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Johnson 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.