Search Tattnall County Criminal Records

Tattnall County criminal court records are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse in Reidsville. This southeast Georgia county is home to Georgia State Prison, which brings some unique dynamics to local court filings. The clerk office on Brazell Street manages all criminal case records for the county, from felony charges in Superior Court to misdemeanor cases in State Court. You can search Tattnall County criminal records in person, by phone, or through statewide online databases. The clerk staff handles copy requests, docket inquiries, and general case lookups during normal business hours. Tattnall County borders several other counties in the region, and its court system serves Reidsville, Glennville, Cobbtown, Collins, and the surrounding areas.

Tattnall County Criminal Court Clerk

The Clerk of Superior Court in Tattnall County is the official custodian of all criminal court records filed in the county. The office sits at 108 Brazell Street in Reidsville. Call (912) 557-6716 to check on a case, ask about a court date, or find out how to get copies. Staff at the clerk office can search by name or case number. They pull files and make copies while you wait. Walk-ins are accepted during office hours. Tattnall County has a moderate case load for a rural county, partly because of the state prison located in Reidsville. Many criminal proceedings tied to incidents at the facility pass through the local courts.

The GSCCCA page for Tattnall County provides clerk contact details and connects to the state filing system run by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority.

Use this page to check the Tattnall County clerk phone number and address. It also links to statewide filing data that covers records from this county.

How to Search Tattnall County Criminal Records

The clerk office in Reidsville is the first place to go when you need Tattnall County criminal court records. You can call (912) 557-6716 or walk in during business hours. Give the staff a name or case number and they will search the system. Copies cost $0.10 per page under Georgia law. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. Most routine lookups in Tattnall County take less time than that. If you cannot come in person, mail a written request to 108 Brazell Street, Reidsville, GA 30453. Include the details of what you need and a check for any copy fees.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, criminal court records in Georgia are public records. Anyone can ask to see them. You do not have to explain why. The Tattnall County clerk has three business days to respond to your request. This law covers all public records in the state, and criminal case data is no exception. Requests can come in person, over the phone, by fax, or through the mail.

To search for criminal records, have these details ready:

• Full name of the person
• Date of birth or approximate age
• Case number if you know it
• Whether it was a felony or misdemeanor

Criminal Cases in Tattnall County

Tattnall County Superior Court handles felony cases. These range from drug trafficking and armed robbery to aggravated assault and burglary. State Court takes care of misdemeanor cases like DUI, simple battery, trespassing, and minor theft. Magistrate Court holds preliminary hearings and sets bail. All three courts create records that flow to the Tattnall County Clerk of Superior Court. The presence of Georgia State Prison in Reidsville means the county sometimes sees cases related to incidents at the facility, which adds to the local criminal court record volume.

The District Attorney prosecutes felonies in Tattnall County. The Solicitor General handles misdemeanor prosecutions. Both offices generate documents that become part of the court record. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, records from an active criminal investigation may be shielded from public view until the case is resolved. Basic docket info like names, court dates, and charges are generally available even when a case is still pending in Tattnall County.

Note: Cases involving Georgia State Prison inmates may have additional layers of documentation that can take longer to pull from the Tattnall County clerk files.

Tattnall County Records Online

Tattnall County does not have its own online portal for court records. Statewide search tools are the way to go for online access. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority indexes filings from all 159 Georgia counties. GSCCCA focuses on real estate and lien records, but it can help you identify the right clerk for criminal case data in Tattnall County. A standard account runs $14.95 per month. Premium access is $29.95.

The E-Access to Court Records system is another statewide tool. It connects to court data from across Georgia. You need to set up an account before you can search. This lets you check on Tattnall County criminal cases from home instead of making the trip to Reidsville. If a case from Tattnall County was appealed, the Georgia Supreme Court Docket Search covers appellate filings at the state level.

For your own criminal history, visit the Tattnall County Sheriff's Office and request a Purpose Code U report. That is the standard way to get a copy of your Georgia criminal record. 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.

Criminal Record Restriction in Tattnall County

Georgia law allows certain criminal records to be restricted from public view. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, this applies to arrests that did not result in a conviction, certain misdemeanor convictions after a four-year waiting period, and cases on a dead docket for more than 12 months. Tattnall County residents who were arrested on or after July 1, 2013, go through the District Attorney's office to start the restriction process. For earlier arrests, contact the arresting agency directly. Agencies can charge up to $50 to handle the request.

Georgia limits each person to two misdemeanor conviction restrictions. Serious violent felonies and sex offenses are never eligible. Time-expired restrictions can happen on their own if the Georgia Crime Information Center does not receive a disposition within two years for misdemeanors or four years for felonies. These automatic restrictions only cover the state database. The GBI Open Records Unit takes requests through their online portal or by mail. Email requests are no longer accepted as of December 2023.

Cities in Tattnall County

All criminal cases in Tattnall County go through the Superior Court or State Court in Reidsville. The courthouse on Brazell Street handles felony and misdemeanor filings for the whole county.

Cities and towns in Tattnall County include Reidsville, Glennville, Cobbtown, Collins, and Manassas. Criminal cases from all of these areas are processed through the Tattnall County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Tattnall County. Criminal cases must be filed where the alleged crime took place. Check the arrest location if you are unsure which county holds the record you need.