Access Walton County Criminal Records

Walton County criminal court records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse on South Hammond Drive in Monroe. The county sits in the Alcovy Judicial Circuit, which it shares with Newton County. You can search criminal records by visiting the clerk office in person or by using statewide online portals. The clerk staff takes walk-in requests during business hours and can pull case files, check court dates, and make copies of criminal records. Walton County has grown over the past decade, and the court system handles an increasing number of felony and misdemeanor cases each year through the Monroe courthouse.

Walton County Criminal Court Clerk

The Clerk of Superior Court handles all criminal court records in Walton County. The office is at 303 S. Hammond Drive in Monroe. Call (770) 267-1307 to check on a case or ask about a filing. 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, Monday through Friday. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. Most basic lookups get done in just a few minutes.

Walton County shares the Alcovy Judicial Circuit with Newton County. The District Attorney for the Alcovy circuit prosecutes all felony cases in both counties. This arrangement means the DA office splits time between the courthouses in Monroe and Covington. Criminal records from both counties are kept by their respective clerks, but the DA's case files cover both jurisdictions.

The GSCCCA page for Walton County shows clerk contact details and links to statewide filing records.

From the GSCCCA page you can find the Walton County clerk address, phone number, and links to statewide tools. A standard GSCCCA account costs $14.95 per month. Premium access runs $29.95. The system covers all 159 Georgia counties.

Note: The Walton County courthouse parking lot can fill up on court days, so arrive early if you plan to visit in person.

Searching Walton County Criminal Records

Go to the courthouse in Monroe for the fastest way to search criminal court records in Walton County. The clerk staff can look up what you need and make copies while you wait. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, criminal court records in Georgia are public. Anyone can ask to see them without giving a reason. The clerk must respond within three business days. Standard copies cost $0.10 per page. The first 15 minutes of staff time are free under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. After that, the office can charge based on the hourly rate of the lowest paid employee who can do the work.

Mail requests are another option. Send a letter to 303 S. Hammond Drive, Monroe, GA 30655. Include the full name, date of birth if known, and any case number you have. Tell them if you need certified or uncertified copies. The clerk will search the system and mail back what they find along with a bill for the fees.

Online access is also available. The E-Access to Court Records portal lets you search case data from Georgia courts, including Walton County. You need to create an account. The GSCCCA indexes filings from all 159 counties and can direct you to the right clerk for criminal case files in Walton County.

Walton County Courts and Criminal Cases

Superior Court in Walton County handles all felony cases. Drug trafficking, violent crimes, theft above certain amounts, and other serious charges go through this court in Monroe. The State Court takes misdemeanor matters. DUI, simple assault, minor drug charges, and criminal traffic cases land there. Magistrate Court processes warrants, preliminary hearings, and bond settings. Each of these courts creates criminal records that the Walton County Clerk keeps on file. The Alcovy Judicial Circuit District Attorney prosecutes felonies in both Walton and Newton counties.

Criminal cases in Walton County follow the standard Georgia process. An arrest takes place. Charges get filed. The case moves through hearings, possible plea talks, and trial if needed. Every step adds to the case file. Docket entries, motions, court orders, and final dispositions become part of the criminal record. Records from active investigations may be withheld under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, but once the case ends, most records are open to the public.

To look up criminal records in Walton County, have these ready:

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

Criminal Record Restriction in Walton County

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, certain criminal records in Georgia can be restricted from public view. The state calls it record restriction. The old term was expungement. Restricted records still exist. Law enforcement and judges can see them. But the general public cannot. Arrests that did not lead to a conviction may qualify. Certain misdemeanor convictions are eligible after four years with no other convictions. Cases on a dead docket for over 12 months can also be restricted. Georgia allows a maximum of two misdemeanor conviction restrictions per lifetime. Serious violent felonies and sex offenses do not qualify.

For arrests in Walton County on or after July 1, 2013, start the process through the Alcovy Judicial Circuit District Attorney's office. For older arrests, contact the arresting law enforcement agency. The fee can run up to $50. Processing takes two weeks to 90 days. Time-expired restrictions may kick in automatically when the Georgia Crime Information Center does not receive a final disposition within two years for misdemeanors, four years for felonies, or seven years for serious violent felonies.

Walton County Criminal Records Resources

For your own criminal history, visit the Walton County Sheriff's Office and ask for a Purpose Code U report. That is the standard way to get a copy of your Georgia criminal history for personal use. The GBI Criminal History page has all the details on how this works. You can also call the GBI Criminal History Records Helpline at (404) 244-2639 option 3 for questions about your record statewide, including any cases from Walton County.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the Georgia Crime Information Center shares criminal history data with defense attorneys who send a written request. The request needs to include the case style, case number, and identifying info for the subject. Fees apply but are waived for those who cannot afford them. Attorneys in the Alcovy circuit use this for trial prep in both Walton and Newton counties. The FANS system is a free tool from GSCCCA that monitors new filings tied to your name across Georgia. eFiling through the Odyssey eFileGA system is also available for attorneys and parties to criminal cases in Walton County.

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

Cities in Walton County

Monroe is the county seat of Walton County. Criminal cases from Monroe and other communities go through the Walton County Superior Court or State Court at the courthouse on South Hammond Drive. Other cities and towns in Walton County include Loganville, Social Circle, Between, Good Hope, and Walnut Grove. All criminal filings from these areas are processed by the Walton County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Walton 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.