Randolph County Criminal Records

Randolph County criminal court records are filed and stored at the Clerk of Superior Court office in Cuthbert. This rural southwest Georgia county sits in the Pataula Judicial Circuit and handles felony and misdemeanor cases through its court system. You can search for Randolph County criminal case filings by calling the clerk, visiting the courthouse on Front Street, or using statewide online databases. The clerk staff can pull case files, check court dates, and provide copies of criminal records during normal business hours. Because the county has a small population, requests tend to move through the office at a steady pace. Walk-ins are welcome at the Cuthbert courthouse.

Randolph County Criminal Court Clerk

Kay Arnold-Goss is the Clerk of Superior Court in Randolph County. Her office keeps all criminal court records that come through the county. The clerk office is at 93 Front St, Cuthbert, GA 39840. You can reach the office by phone at (855) 782-6310 ext. 8. The fax number is (229) 474-3278. Hours run Monday through Friday, and the staff handles everything from case lookups to certified copies of court records. Since Randolph County is part of the Pataula Judicial Circuit, some criminal cases may involve coordination with the circuit's other counties, but all Randolph County case files stay with the clerk in Cuthbert.

The GSCCCA page for Randolph County lists clerk contact details and links to filing indexes maintained by the state cooperative authority.

From this page you can confirm the Randolph County clerk info and access the statewide filing data the GSCCCA keeps for all 159 Georgia counties.

How to Search Randolph County Criminal Records

Start by calling the clerk at (855) 782-6310 ext. 8. Staff can look up criminal cases by name or case number. If you want copies, Georgia law caps the fee at $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free. Most requests in Randolph County take less time than that because of the lower volume of filings. You can also send a written request to 93 Front St, Cuthbert, GA 39840. Fax works too.

Criminal court records in Georgia are public under the Open Records Act. Anyone can ask for them. You do not have to say why you want the files. The Randolph County clerk must respond within three business days. This rule comes from O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71 and applies to every county in the state. Your request can be in person, by phone, by fax, or by mail. The law gives you the right to look at and copy these files.

Randolph County does not run its own online court records portal. For online searches, use the statewide E-Access to Court Records system or the GSCCCA for filing data. You need an account for E-Access. The GSCCCA charges $14.95 per month for a regular account or $29.95 for premium access. Both tools cover all Georgia counties, Randolph included.

Randolph County Criminal Case Types

The Superior Court in Randolph County handles felony cases. Drug charges, armed robbery, burglary, and violent crimes all go through Superior Court. State Court takes misdemeanors like DUI, simple assault, minor theft, and low-level drug offenses. Magistrate Court sets bonds and holds preliminary hearings. Each of these courts creates records that the clerk keeps on file in Cuthbert. The Pataula Judicial Circuit serves Randolph along with Clay, Early, Miller, Quitman, Seminole, and Terrell counties, so the circuit judge rotates through the area. Criminal docket days in Randolph County follow the circuit schedule.

Every criminal case starts with an arrest. Then charges get filed. Hearings, motions, and plea deals or trials follow. All these steps add documents to the court record. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, records from active investigations can be kept from public view. Once a case ends, the full file is usually open. Basic docket info and court dates are often available even while a case is still pending in Randolph County.

Note: Randolph County's low case volume means the clerk staff can often process records requests the same day you ask.

Criminal Record Restriction in Randolph County

Georgia lets people restrict certain criminal records from public view under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. This used to be called expungement. It covers arrests that did not end in a conviction, some misdemeanor convictions after a four-year wait, and cases placed on a dead docket for more than 12 months. Randolph County residents can file for restriction through the District Attorney's office for arrests on or after July 1, 2013. For older arrests, contact the agency that made the arrest. The fee can run up to $50 per request. Georgia caps misdemeanor conviction restrictions at two per person over a lifetime.

Time-expired restrictions happen on their own when the Georgia Crime Information Center does not get a final case outcome. For misdemeanors, that gap is two years. For felonies, four years. For serious violent felonies, seven years. These automatic restrictions only hit the state database. Federal and out-of-state checks may still show the record. If you want a full restriction in Randolph County, go through the formal process.

Randolph County Court Resources

For your own criminal history in Randolph County, visit the local sheriff's office and ask for a Purpose Code U report. The GBI Criminal History page has details on the statewide process. Call the GBI helpline at (404) 244-2639 option 3 with questions about your record. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, attorneys can also request criminal history data from the Georgia Crime Information Center by sending a written request with the case style, case number, and identifying info for the subject.

Randolph County uses the Odyssey eFileGA system for electronic filings. Attorneys can file motions and documents online rather than driving to Cuthbert. This system runs around the clock. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-11, the clerk may offer public access to view eFiled documents through the court website. For state-level criminal history records, the GBI Open Records Unit accepts requests through their online portal or by mail at P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, GA 30034. Email requests are no longer accepted as of December 2023.

The FANS system from the GSCCCA lets you monitor new filings tied to your name across all Georgia counties, including Randolph. This free tool sends alerts when a new document gets filed. It is a good way to keep track of activity without having to call the clerk office each time.

Note: The GBI Open Records Unit only takes requests through their portal or by mail now.

Cities in Randolph County

All criminal cases from Randolph County go through the Superior Court or State Court in Cuthbert. The courthouse there handles all felony and misdemeanor filings for the county.

Cities and towns in Randolph County include Cuthbert, Shellman, and Coleman. Criminal cases from all of these areas are processed through the Randolph County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Randolph County. Criminal cases must be filed in the county where the arrest took place. If you are not sure which county handles a case, check the location of the alleged crime.