Search Rockdale County Criminal Records

Rockdale County criminal court records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court in Conyers. This is the only county in the Rockdale Judicial Circuit, so the court schedule is not shared with other counties. Criminal cases from across Rockdale County are filed and stored at the courthouse on Court Street. You can search for criminal records by visiting the clerk office in person, calling by phone, or using Georgia's statewide online tools. The clerk staff handles felony and misdemeanor case lookups, court date checks, and document copies. Rockdale County sits just east of metro Atlanta and processes a steady flow of criminal cases each year.

Rockdale County Criminal Court Clerk

Ruth A. Wilson serves as the Clerk of Superior Court in Rockdale County. She manages all criminal court records for the county. The office is at 922 Court St, Suite 204, Conyers, GA 30012. Call (770) 278-7914 for case questions or to check on a filing. The fax number is (770) 278-7921. Office hours run Monday through Friday. The Rockdale County Clerk handles a larger volume of criminal cases than most small counties because the population is close to 100,000 and sits near the Atlanta metro area. Staff can pull files, look up court dates, and give you copies of criminal case documents.

The GSCCCA maintains filing indexes for all 159 Georgia counties, including Rockdale County, and provides a central point for statewide court record searches.

Through the GSCCCA site, you can verify clerk info for Rockdale County and access the filing data the authority keeps for the state.

How to Search Rockdale County Criminal Records

The fastest way to check on a Rockdale County criminal case is to call the clerk at (770) 278-7914. Staff can search by name or case number. If you need copies, Georgia law sets the fee at $0.10 per page. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. You can also walk into the courthouse at 922 Court St in Conyers. Bring a valid ID. Written requests work too, whether by fax or mail. The clerk responds to all open records requests within three business days.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, criminal court records in Georgia are public. You do not need to explain why you want to see them. The Rockdale County clerk is required to make records available for inspection and copying. This applies to all criminal case documents that are not sealed or part of an active investigation. The law gives you clear rights here, and the clerk office in Conyers follows the same Open Records Act rules as every other county.

For online searches, Rockdale County residents can use the E-Access to Court Records portal. You will need an account. The GSCCCA also indexes filings from all counties. A regular GSCCCA account is $14.95 per month. Premium access costs $29.95. These tools let you search Rockdale County criminal records from home without having to visit the courthouse.

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

• Full name of the person you are looking for
• Date of birth or rough age if known
• Case number if you have one
• Type of charge (felony or misdemeanor)

Criminal Cases in Rockdale County

Rockdale County Superior Court hears felony cases. Drug trafficking, armed robbery, aggravated assault, and burglary all land in Superior Court. The State Court in Rockdale County takes misdemeanors. DUI, simple battery, shoplifting, and minor drug charges go there. Magistrate Court handles bond hearings and preliminary matters. All of these courts produce criminal records that the Rockdale County Clerk stores and maintains. Since Rockdale is the only county in its judicial circuit, the court schedule is not split with other counties. That means the docket is set based on local needs alone.

Each case begins with an arrest. Charges are filed. Then the case works through hearings, motions, and either a plea deal or a trial. Every step creates documents that go into the court record at the Rockdale County Clerk office. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, records from ongoing investigations can be held from public view while the case is still active. Once the case closes, the full file is open to anyone who asks. Basic docket info tends to be available even during an active case.

Note: Rockdale County's position near metro Atlanta means it handles more criminal cases per year than many similarly sized Georgia counties.

Record Restriction in Rockdale County

Georgia allows some criminal records to be restricted from public view. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, this process covers arrests that did not lead to a conviction, certain misdemeanor convictions after four years, and cases on a dead docket for over 12 months. Rockdale County residents file for restriction through the District Attorney's office for arrests on or after July 1, 2013. For arrests before that date, go to the arresting agency. The fee is up to $50. You are limited to two misdemeanor conviction restrictions in your lifetime under Georgia law.

Time-expired restrictions can happen on their own. If the Georgia Crime Information Center does not get a final disposition within two years for a misdemeanor or four years for a felony, the record may be restricted automatically. But this only affects the state database. Out-of-state background checks and federal records may still show the case. For a full restriction of your Rockdale County criminal record, use the formal petition process.

For your own Rockdale County criminal history, visit the local sheriff's office and ask for a Purpose Code U report. The GBI Criminal History page explains how to get your statewide record. Call (404) 244-2639 option 3 for help. Attorneys can request criminal history data from the Georgia Crime Information Center under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34 by sending a written request with the case info and subject details.

Rockdale County Court Resources

Rockdale County uses the Odyssey eFileGA system. Attorneys can file motions and documents online instead of going to the courthouse in Conyers. This system creates a digital trail that becomes part of the criminal court record. It runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-11, the clerk may let the public view eFiled documents through the court website.

The GBI Open Records Unit handles state-level criminal history requests. As of December 2023, email requests are no longer accepted. Use the GBI online portal or mail your request to P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, GA 30034. The FANS system from the GSCCCA is a free tool that sends you alerts when new filings hit any Georgia county, including Rockdale. It is useful for tracking activity without calling the clerk each time.

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

Cities in Rockdale County

All criminal cases from Rockdale County go through the Superior Court or State Court in Conyers. The courthouse on Court Street handles all felony and misdemeanor filings for the county.

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

Nearby Counties

These counties border Rockdale County. Criminal cases must be filed in the county where the arrest happened. If you are not sure which county holds a record, check the address where the alleged crime took place.