Taliaferro County Criminal Records

Taliaferro County criminal court records are held at the Clerk of Superior Court office in Crawfordville. This is the least populated county in Georgia, with fewer than 1,600 residents, but the clerk office still maintains all criminal case filings just like every other county in the state. You can search Taliaferro County criminal records by visiting the courthouse on South Main Street, calling the clerk, or using Georgia's statewide court search tools. The small size of the county means case volume is very low, and most records requests get handled the same day. Criminal court data from Taliaferro County covers felony, misdemeanor, and magistrate level cases filed in the local courts.

Taliaferro County Court Clerk Office

The Clerk of Superior Court in Taliaferro County handles all criminal court records for the county. The office is at 113 S. Main Street in Crawfordville. You can call (706) 456-2123 to ask about a case or check on a court date. Walk-ins are welcome during regular hours. Staff at the clerk office search criminal records by name or case number. They pull files, make copies, and give out docket info. Since Taliaferro County has the smallest population of any county in Georgia, the courthouse is a quiet place. Most people who need criminal court records from here find the process quick and simple.

The GSCCCA page for Taliaferro County lists clerk details and links to the statewide filing system maintained by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority.

From this page, you can check the Taliaferro County clerk contact info and connect to the state filing index for records data.

Note: Taliaferro County's courthouse is one of the oldest still in use in Georgia, so parking and access are straightforward on Main Street.

How to Search Taliaferro County Criminal Records

Searching for criminal court records in Taliaferro County starts at the clerk office in Crawfordville. Call (706) 456-2123 or go in person. The staff can search by name or case number and make copies right away. Georgia law limits copy fees to $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, the county can charge based on the hourly rate of the lowest paid qualified employee. Given the low case volume in Taliaferro County, most requests take just a few minutes.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, criminal court records in Georgia are public. You do not need to state a reason for your request. The Taliaferro County clerk must respond within three business days. This law applies the same way in every county across the state. You can file your request in person, by phone, or by mail. A written request should go to 113 S. Main Street, Crawfordville, GA 30631. Include the full name of the person, any case numbers you have, and payment for copies.

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

• Full name of the person you are looking for
• Date of birth or approximate age
• Case number if you have it
• Whether the case is a felony or misdemeanor

Criminal Case Types in Taliaferro County

Taliaferro County Superior Court hears felony cases. Drug charges, theft, assault, and other serious offenses go through this court. The State Court handles misdemeanors. These include things like DUI, simple battery, minor drug charges, and petty theft. Magistrate Court deals with preliminary hearings and bond settings. All three courts create criminal records that the clerk keeps on file. The low population means case numbers are small compared to metro counties, but the legal process is the same.

Once a criminal case wraps up in Taliaferro County, the full record is open to the public. During an active case, basic docket data and court dates are still available. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, records tied to an ongoing investigation may be kept from view until the case is done. The District Attorney prosecutes felonies in Taliaferro County, and the Solicitor General handles misdemeanor cases. Both offices create documents that feed into the criminal court record at the clerk office.

Note: Taliaferro County's low case volume often means faster turnaround on records requests than you would get in a larger county.

Taliaferro County Records Online

Taliaferro County does not run its own online court records portal. For remote access, you need to use Georgia's statewide tools. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority indexes filing data from all 159 counties. GSCCCA mainly covers real estate and lien filings, but it can point you to the right clerk for criminal case files. A standard GSCCCA account costs $14.95 per month. Premium accounts run $29.95 per month. Both cover all Georgia counties, including Taliaferro.

The E-Access to Court Records system is another statewide option. It connects to case data from courts across Georgia. You need an account to search. This tool lets you look up Taliaferro County criminal cases from home rather than driving to Crawfordville. The Georgia Supreme Court Docket Search covers cases that have been appealed to the state's highest court. If a criminal matter from Taliaferro County went up on appeal, you would find it there.

Criminal Record Restriction in Taliaferro County

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some criminal records in Georgia can be restricted from public view. The state used to call this expungement, but the term now is restriction. Arrests that did not end in a conviction can qualify. Certain misdemeanor convictions are eligible after four years if the person has no other convictions. Cases on a dead docket for more than 12 months may also qualify. Taliaferro County residents who were arrested on or after July 1, 2013, file for restriction through the District Attorney's office. For earlier arrests, contact the arresting law enforcement agency. The processing fee can go up to $50.

Georgia allows a maximum of two misdemeanor conviction restrictions per person over a lifetime. Serious violent felonies and sex offenses cannot be restricted. Time-expired restrictions may kick in on their own when the Georgia Crime Information Center does not get a final disposition within two years for misdemeanors, four years for felonies, or seven years for serious violent felonies. These automatic restrictions only cover the state database. A formal application gives broader protection.

For your own Taliaferro County criminal history, visit the local sheriff's office and ask for a Purpose Code U report. The GBI Criminal History page has more details. Call (404) 244-2639 option 3 with questions about your record. The GBI Open Records Unit accepts requests through their online portal or by mail to P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, GA 30034. They stopped taking email requests in December 2023.

Cities in Taliaferro County

All criminal cases from Taliaferro County go through the Superior Court or State Court in Crawfordville. The courthouse on Main Street handles all filings for the county.

Cities and towns in Taliaferro County include Crawfordville and Sharon. Criminal cases from these areas are processed through the Taliaferro County court system.

Nearby Counties

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