Find Criminal Records in Long County
Long County criminal court records are held at the Clerk of Superior Court office in Ludowici. This southeast Georgia county is part of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit and sits near Fort Stewart. You can search for criminal case files at the courthouse on McDonald Street or use statewide online tools to check case data from home. The Long County clerk staff handles all felony and misdemeanor case filings that move through the Superior Court and State Court systems. Walk-in visits are welcome during normal business hours, and most basic requests can be filled the same day. The clerk pulls case files, checks court dates, and gives copies of criminal records to anyone who asks.
Long County Criminal Records Quick Facts
Long County Clerk of Court
The Clerk of Superior Court in Long County manages all criminal court records. The office is at 69 McDonald Street in Ludowici. Call (912) 545-2143 to check on a case or ask about a filing. This is the one place in Long County where you can get copies of criminal case files, look up court dates, and file documents tied to a criminal matter. Staff are on site during normal business hours and can help with most requests right away. Long County shares the Atlantic Judicial Circuit with Liberty, Bryan, McIntosh, Tattnall, and Evans counties, so judges travel between courthouses on a set schedule.
The GSCCCA clerk page for Long County has contact info and links for the clerk office that handles criminal court records here.
Use the GSCCCA site to find the Long County clerk details and links to statewide filing indexes that cover this county.
| Superior Court Clerk |
69 McDonald Street Ludowici, GA 31316 Phone: (912) 545-2143 |
|---|---|
| Office Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Judicial Circuit | Atlantic Judicial Circuit |
Searching Long County Criminal Records
You can search for criminal court records in Long County by visiting the clerk office in Ludowici. Staff can look up cases by name or case number and make copies for you. Copy fees in Georgia run $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. Most lookups in Long County take just a few minutes since the case volume is smaller than urban areas.
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 state a reason for your request. The agency must respond within three business days. This rule covers Long County and all other Georgia counties. If you cannot visit in person, you can mail a written request to the clerk at 69 McDonald Street, Ludowici, GA 31316. Include the name, dates, and what type of records you need.
To search criminal records in Long 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 it
- Type of case, felony or misdemeanor
Criminal Cases in Long County
Long County Superior Court takes felony cases. Drug charges, violent crimes, property crimes over certain dollar amounts, and other serious offenses go through this court. The State Court handles misdemeanor cases like simple assault, DUI, minor drug charges, and traffic offenses. Magistrate Court deals with bond hearings and preliminary matters. All three operate out of the courthouse in Ludowici and each creates records that the Long County Clerk keeps on file.
Criminal cases in Long County follow the same basic path as the rest of Georgia. An arrest happens. Charges get filed. The case moves through the court system. Each step creates records. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, some records from active investigations are exempt from public view. Once a case closes, most records become public. Long County's location near Fort Stewart means that some criminal cases involve military personnel who live off base. Those cases go through the Long County court system just like any other civilian matter.
Note: Court sessions in Long County may be scheduled on set days since judges rotate between counties in the Atlantic Judicial Circuit.
Long County Records Online Access
Long County does not have 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 account costs $14.95 a month. Premium access runs $29.95 per month. The E-Access to Court Records portal is another option for searching Long County criminal case data from home.
For your own criminal history, visit the Long County Sheriff's Office and ask for a Purpose Code U report. This is the standard way to get your Georgia criminal history for personal use. The GBI Criminal History helpline at (404) 244-2639 option 3 can answer questions about your record statewide, including cases from Long County. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some criminal records 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 wait. Long County residents can start the restriction process through the District Attorney for arrests on or after July 1, 2013. Agencies can charge up to $50, and the process takes two weeks to 90 days.
Cities in Long County
All criminal cases from cities and towns in Long County go through the Superior Court or State Court in Ludowici. The courthouse on McDonald Street is the main location for felony and misdemeanor filings from across the county.
Cities and towns in Long County include Ludowici. Criminal cases from all areas in the county are processed through the Long County court system.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Long 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.