Search Miller County Criminal Records

Miller County criminal court records are stored at the Clerk of Superior Court office in Colquitt. This small southwest Georgia county processes felony and misdemeanor cases through its court system, and the clerk handles all record keeping for criminal matters. You can search for criminal court records by going to the courthouse on South 1st Street or by using statewide online tools. The clerk staff can pull case files, check on court dates, and give you copies of documents from criminal cases filed in Miller County. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours. Most basic criminal record requests can be taken care of the same day you show up.

Miller County Criminal Court Clerk

The Clerk of Superior Court in Miller County is the main contact for criminal court records. The office sits at 155 S. 1st Street in Colquitt. You can call (229) 758-4102 for questions about a case or to check on the status of a filing. This is the one office in Miller County where all criminal case files are kept. Staff can look up cases by name or number, make copies, and tell you about upcoming court dates. Because Miller County is a smaller county, the clerk staff tend to be familiar with most of the cases that come through and can often find what you need fast.

The GSCCCA page for Miller County shows the clerk contact info and connects to statewide filing records that cover Miller County criminal court data.

This page gives you the clerk address, phone number, and links to the statewide filing index from the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority.

Note: Call ahead to check hours if you plan to visit during a holiday week or court session day.

Searching Miller County Criminal Records

The most direct way to search criminal court records in Miller County is to go to the clerk office in Colquitt. Staff there can look up cases by name or case number. They can make copies on the spot. Copy fees in Georgia are $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. The first 15 minutes of search time are free under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. After that, the office may charge based on the lowest paid employee's hourly rate. Most simple criminal record lookups in Miller County take well under 15 minutes, so there is usually no extra cost for the search itself.

Anyone can ask to see criminal court records in Georgia. You do not need to give a reason. The clerk must respond to your request within three business days. You can also send a written request by mail to 155 S. 1st Street, Colquitt, GA 39837. Include the full name of the person, any case numbers, and the type of records you want. Put in a check or money order for the copy fees.

To search criminal records in Miller 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
• Type of case, felony or misdemeanor

Criminal Cases in Miller County

Miller County Superior Court handles felony cases. Violent crimes, drug offenses, and theft over certain amounts all go through Superior Court. Misdemeanor cases like simple assault, minor drug charges, and criminal traffic offenses are handled at the State Court level. Magistrate Court takes care of preliminary hearings and bond settings. Each of these courts creates records that the Miller County Clerk of Superior Court stores and maintains. Once a case wraps up, most of the records become public.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, some records from active criminal investigations are exempt from public access. That changes once the investigation ends. Basic docket info and court dates are usually available even for open cases in Miller County. The District Attorney handles felony prosecutions in the circuit. Both the DA and the Solicitor General create documents that become part of the criminal court file kept by the Miller County Clerk.

Miller County Criminal Records Online

Miller County does not have its own online court records portal. You can still search for criminal records from this county using statewide tools. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority indexes filings from all 159 counties. While GSCCCA mainly covers real estate and lien records, it can point you to the right clerk office for criminal data in Miller County. A regular account costs $14.95 a month. Premium runs $29.95.

The E-Access to Court Records portal connects you to case data from courts across Georgia. You need an account to search. For Miller County criminal records, this tool can save you a trip to Colquitt. The Georgia Supreme Court Docket Search covers cases appealed to the higher courts, including any that started in Miller County.

For your own criminal history, visit the Miller 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 Records 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. Arrests that did not end in a conviction may qualify. Certain misdemeanor convictions can be restricted after four years.

Record Restriction in Miller County

Record restriction is Georgia's process for limiting public access to certain criminal history records. It used to be called expungement. The records still exist but get hidden from public searches. Law enforcement and judges can still see them. In Miller County, this process works like it does in the rest of the state. For arrests on or after July 1, 2013, go through the District Attorney. For older arrests, contact the agency that made the arrest. Agencies can charge up to $50. The process can take two weeks to 90 days.

Georgia limits each person to two misdemeanor conviction restrictions in a lifetime. Serious violent felonies and sexual offenses do not qualify. Time-expired restrictions happen on their own if the Georgia Crime Information Center does not get a final case disposition within two years for a misdemeanor, four years for a felony, or seven years for a serious violent felony. To check if your Miller County criminal record qualifies for restriction, call the GBI at (404) 244-2639 option 3.

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

Cities in Miller County

All criminal cases from cities and towns in Miller County go through the Superior Court or State Court in Colquitt. The courthouse on S. 1st Street is the main location for felony and misdemeanor filings from across the county.

Cities and towns in Miller County include Colquitt. Criminal cases from all parts of the county are processed through the Miller County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Miller 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.