Find Criminal Records in Troup County

Troup County criminal court records are held by the Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse on Ridley Avenue in LaGrange. The Troup Judicial Circuit covers this county, and all felony and misdemeanor cases go through the courts here. You can search criminal records in person at the clerk office or use statewide tools to look up case data from home. The clerk staff handles walk-in requests during normal business hours. Court dates, case files, and filed documents for criminal matters in Troup County are all available through the clerk. Copy fees and filing details are posted at the courthouse.

Troup County Criminal Court Clerk

The Clerk of Superior Court manages all criminal court records in Troup County. The office sits at 100 Ridley Avenue in LaGrange. Call (706) 883-1740 to ask about a case or check on a court date. Staff at the clerk office can search by name or case number and pull criminal case files for you. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday. Bring a valid ID if you plan to request copies of criminal records in person. Most simple lookups take just a few minutes at the counter.

The GSCCCA page for Troup County lists clerk contact info and connects to statewide filing records for the county.

From that page you can find the clerk address, phone number, and links to search tools that include Troup County criminal records. The GSCCCA connects all 159 Georgia counties into a single system. A standard account costs $14.95 per month, and premium access runs $29.95 per month.

Note: The Troup County Clerk office closes for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on some days, so call ahead if you plan a midday visit.

Searching Troup County Criminal Records

There are a few ways to look for criminal court records in Troup County. The most direct method is to go to the courthouse in LaGrange. Tell the clerk staff what you need. They can search their system and make copies on the spot. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, criminal court records in Georgia are public. Anyone can ask to see them. You do not have to give a reason. The clerk must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time are free under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, and copies cost $0.10 per page.

You can also mail a written request to the clerk at 100 Ridley Avenue, LaGrange, GA 30240. Include the full name of the person, date of birth if you know it, and a case number if you have one. The clerk will search and send back what they find. Fees apply for copies. Certified copies cost more than standard ones. If you need something for court, ask for a certified copy when you make the request.

For online searches, Troup County criminal records can be found through statewide portals. The E-Access to Court Records system links you to case data from Georgia courts. You need an account to search. The GSCCCA also indexes clerk records from across the state and can point you to the right place for Troup County criminal case files.

Troup County Courts and Criminal Cases

Troup County Superior Court handles all felony cases. These include drug charges, violent crimes, theft above certain dollar thresholds, and other serious offenses. The State Court takes misdemeanor cases like simple assault, minor drug possession, and criminal traffic matters. Both courts sit in LaGrange. Magistrate Court deals with warrants, bond hearings, and preliminary hearings. Each court creates records that the Troup County Clerk keeps on file. The District Attorney for the Troup Judicial Circuit prosecutes felony cases in the county.

Criminal cases in Troup County follow the same path as in the rest of Georgia. An arrest happens. Charges get filed. The case moves through the court system. Each step adds to the case file. Docket entries, motions, and court orders all become part of the criminal court record. These records are kept by the clerk and are open to the public once the case is no longer under active investigation under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.

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

• Full name of the person
• Date of birth or age if known
• Case number if you have one
• Type of case (felony or misdemeanor)

Criminal Record Restriction in Troup County

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some criminal records in Georgia can be restricted from public view. This used to be called expungement. The records still exist but get hidden from public searches. Law enforcement and judges can still see them. In Troup County, the process works like it does in every other Georgia county. Arrests that did not lead to a conviction may qualify. Certain misdemeanor convictions are eligible after a four-year wait with no other convictions. Cases on a dead docket for more than 12 months can also be restricted.

For arrests on or after July 1, 2013, start the process through the District Attorney's office in the Troup Judicial Circuit. For older arrests, contact the arresting law enforcement agency. Agencies can charge up to $50. The process takes anywhere from two weeks to 90 days. Georgia limits each person to two misdemeanor conviction restrictions in a lifetime. Serious violent felonies and sex offenses are not eligible for restriction in Troup County or anywhere else in the state.

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, four years for a felony, or seven years for a serious violent felony, the record may be restricted automatically. To check if your Troup County criminal record qualifies, call the GBI at (404) 244-2639 option 3.

Troup County Criminal Records Resources

For your own criminal history, visit the Troup County Sheriff's Office and ask for a Purpose Code U report. That is the standard way to get your Georgia criminal history for personal use. The GBI Criminal History page explains the full process. You can also call the GBI Criminal History Records Helpline at (404) 244-2639 option 3 for questions about your record statewide, including cases from Troup County.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the Georgia Crime Information Center can share criminal history data with defense attorneys who submit a written request. The request must include the case style, case number, and identifying info for the subject. Fees apply but are waived for indigent defendants. Attorneys in Troup County use this when they prep for trial and need a client's full criminal history from across Georgia. The FANS system is a free tool that monitors new filings tied to your name statewide.

Note: The GBI Open Records Unit stopped taking email requests in December 2023, so use their online portal or mail your request to P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, GA 30037-0808.

Cities in Troup County

LaGrange is the county seat and the largest city in Troup County. Criminal cases from LaGrange and other communities go through the Troup County Superior Court or State Court system at the courthouse on Ridley Avenue. Other towns in Troup County include Hogansville and West Point. All criminal filings from these areas are handled by the Troup County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Troup 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.