Lumpkin County Criminal Court Records

Lumpkin County criminal court records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse in Dahlonega. This north Georgia mountain county is part of the Enotah Judicial Circuit and home to the University of North Georgia. You can search for criminal case files at the clerk office on Courthouse Hill or use statewide online tools to look up case data from home. The Lumpkin County clerk handles felony and misdemeanor filings that go through the Superior Court and State Court. Staff at the office pull case files, check court dates, and provide copies of criminal records during regular business hours. Walk-in visits are welcome, and most basic record requests get filled the same day.

Lumpkin County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court in Lumpkin County manages all criminal court records that come through the county court system. The office sits at 99 Courthouse Hill in Dahlonega. Call (706) 864-4736 to ask about a case or check on a filing. This is where you go to get copies of criminal case files, look up court dates, and file documents tied to a criminal matter in Lumpkin County. The staff can search by name or case number and provide copies on the spot. Most basic requests are handled the same day you visit or call.

The GSCCCA clerk page for Lumpkin County has the contact info and links for the clerk office that manages criminal court records in this area.

Use the GSCCCA site to find Lumpkin County clerk details, including the office address and links to statewide filing tools.

Note: Bring a valid photo ID when you visit the Lumpkin County clerk office for criminal records in person.

Searching Lumpkin County Criminal Records

There are several ways to search for criminal court records in Lumpkin County. The most direct way is to visit the clerk office in Dahlonega. Staff can look up cases by name or case number and make copies. 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 clerk can charge based on the hourly rate of the lowest paid qualified employee. Most lookups in Lumpkin 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 for your request. The agency must respond within three business days. This applies to Lumpkin County and every other county in the state. You can also mail a written request to the clerk at 99 Courthouse Hill, Dahlonega, GA 30533 if you cannot visit in person. Include the person's full name, dates, and what kind of records you need.

To search criminal records in Lumpkin County, you will need:

• Full name of the person you are searching for
• Date of birth or age if you know it
• Case number if available
• Whether the case is a felony or misdemeanor

Criminal Cases in Lumpkin County

Lumpkin County Superior Court handles felony cases. These include drug charges, violent crimes, theft over certain dollar amounts, and other serious offenses. The State Court takes misdemeanor cases like simple assault, DUI, minor drug charges, and criminal traffic violations. Magistrate Court deals with bond hearings and preliminary matters. All three courts operate out of the courthouse in Dahlonega. The Enotah Judicial Circuit covers Lumpkin County along with Towns and White counties. Judges rotate between the three courthouses.

The presence of the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega adds to the mix of cases in Lumpkin County. Criminal offenses that happen off campus go through the Lumpkin County court system. University police handle campus matters, but serious criminal cases still end up in Superior Court. Each step of a criminal case creates records that the clerk keeps. Arrests, charges, hearings, plea deals, trials, and sentencing all generate paperwork that goes into the Lumpkin County case file.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, some records are exempt from public view while a criminal investigation is still active. Once the case closes, most records become open. Basic docket info and court dates are usually available even for open cases in Lumpkin County.

Lumpkin County Records Online

Lumpkin 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 counties. A GSCCCA account runs $14.95 a month for regular access. Premium is $29.95 per month. The E-Access to Court Records portal connects you to case data from participating courts across Georgia and works for Lumpkin County too.

For your own criminal history, visit the Lumpkin 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 Georgia record, including cases from Lumpkin 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 and certain misdemeanor convictions after four years may qualify. Lumpkin County residents can start this process through the District Attorney for arrests on or after July 1, 2013. Agencies can charge up to $50 to process the request, and it takes two weeks to 90 days.

Note: The GBI Open Records Unit no longer accepts requests by email as of December 2023.

Cities in Lumpkin County

All criminal cases from cities and towns in Lumpkin County go through the Superior Court or State Court in Dahlonega. The courthouse on Courthouse Hill is the main location for felony and misdemeanor filings across the county.

Cities and towns in Lumpkin County include Dahlonega. Criminal cases from all areas of the county are processed through the Lumpkin County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Lumpkin 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.