Search Liberty County Criminal Records
Liberty County criminal court records are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse in Hinesville. This coastal Georgia county is home to Fort Stewart, one of the largest military bases in the eastern United States, which shapes the local population and caseload. The Atlantic Judicial Circuit covers Liberty County along with several neighboring counties. You can search for criminal case files at the clerk office on Main Street or use statewide online tools to check case data from home. Staff at the Liberty County courthouse handle felony and misdemeanor filings, pull case files, check court dates, and provide copies of criminal records during regular business hours.
Liberty County Criminal Records Quick Facts
Liberty County Criminal Court Clerk
The Clerk of Superior Court in Liberty County manages all criminal court records that pass through the county system. The office sits at 100 Main Street in Hinesville. Call (912) 876-3625 to ask about a case or check on a filing. This is where felony and misdemeanor case files are stored and where you go to get copies. The Liberty County clerk can search records by name or case number and provide certified or plain copies on the spot. Walk-ins are welcome during normal business hours, and the staff can usually fill a basic request the same day.
The GSCCCA clerk page for Liberty County lists the contact info and links for the clerk office that handles criminal court records in this area.
Use the GSCCCA site to find Liberty County clerk details, office hours, and links to statewide filing tools that cover this county.
| Superior Court Clerk |
100 Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 876-3625 |
|---|---|
| Office Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Judicial Circuit | Atlantic Judicial Circuit |
How to Search Liberty County Criminal Records
There are a few ways to search for criminal court records in Liberty County. The fastest in-person method is to visit the clerk office in Hinesville. Staff there can look up cases by name or case number and make copies for you. Copy fees in Georgia run $0.10 per page for standard copies. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. After that, the office can charge based on the hourly rate of the lowest paid employee who can do the work. Most lookups in Liberty County take less than 15 minutes.
Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, criminal court records in Georgia are public. Anyone can ask to see them. You do not need to give a reason. The agency must respond within three business days. This rule applies to Liberty County and every other county in Georgia. You can also mail a written request to the clerk at the Main Street address if you cannot visit in person. Many military families stationed at Fort Stewart use this option when they need Liberty County criminal records after moving to a new base.
To search criminal records in Liberty County, you will need:
- Full name of the person you are searching for
- Date of birth or approximate age if known
- Case number if you have one
- Type of case, felony or misdemeanor
Criminal Cases in Liberty County
Liberty County Superior Court handles felony cases. These include violent crimes, drug charges, theft over certain dollar amounts, and other serious offenses. The State Court takes misdemeanor cases like minor drug charges, simple assault, DUI, and criminal traffic violations. Magistrate Court deals with bond hearings and preliminary matters. All three courts sit at the courthouse in Hinesville, and each creates criminal records that the Liberty County Clerk of Superior Court keeps on file. The Atlantic Judicial Circuit covers Liberty County along with Bryan, Long, McIntosh, Tattnall, and Evans counties. Judges rotate between courthouses to hear cases across the circuit.
The military presence at Fort Stewart means Liberty County sees some cases that involve both military and civilian courts. Criminal offenses that happen off base go through the Liberty County court system. Cases on base are handled by the military justice system. If you are not sure where a case was filed, call the Liberty County clerk at (912) 876-3625 to check.
Note: Juvenile criminal cases in Liberty County have different access rules and may not be available for public view.
Liberty County Criminal Records Online
Liberty County does not run its own online court records portal. 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. A regular GSCCCA account costs $14.95 per month. Premium access is $29.95 per month. While the main focus is on real estate and lien records, the GSCCCA can point you to the right clerk for criminal case data in Liberty County.
The E-Access to Court Records portal connects you to case data from courts across Georgia. You need an account to search. This can be a good way to check Liberty County criminal case status from home. For your own criminal history, visit the Liberty County Sheriff's Office and ask for a Purpose Code U report. The GBI Criminal History helpline at (404) 244-2639 option 3 can answer questions about your record statewide, including cases from Liberty County.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some criminal records in Georgia can be restricted from public view. This applies to arrests that did not lead to a conviction and certain misdemeanor convictions after a four-year waiting period. Liberty County residents can start the restriction process through the District Attorney's office for arrests on or after July 1, 2013. Agencies can charge up to $50 to process the request. The process takes two weeks to 90 days.
Cities in Liberty County
All criminal cases from cities and towns in Liberty County go through the Superior Court or State Court in Hinesville. The courthouse on Main Street is the main location for felony and misdemeanor filings from across the county.
Other cities and towns in Liberty County include Midway, Walthourville, Flemington, Riceboro, Gum Branch, and Allenhurst. Criminal cases from all of these areas are processed through the Liberty County court system.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Liberty 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.