Warren County Criminal Court Records

Warren County criminal court records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse in Warrenton. This small rural county sits in the east-central part of Georgia and handles felony and misdemeanor cases through its local court system. You can search for criminal court records in Warren County by visiting the clerk office on Main Street, calling the clerk, or using statewide online tools. The Warren County clerk keeps all case filings, court dates, and disposition data on file. Criminal records from this county go back many years, and the staff can help pull files for public review during normal business hours.

Warren County Court Clerk Office

The Clerk of Superior Court handles all criminal court records in Warren County. The office sits at 521 Main Street in Warrenton. Call (706) 465-2262 to ask about a case or check on a filing. Office hours run Monday through Friday, and the staff can search records by name or case number. Warren County is small, so the clerk office has a limited staff. But they process the same types of criminal records as every other county in Georgia. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours, and you can get copies of court documents at the window.

The GSCCCA page for Warren County lists the clerk contact details and links to state-level filing indexes maintained by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority.

From this page you can verify the Warren County clerk phone and address and access statewide filing data that the GSCCCA collects from all 159 Georgia counties.

Searching Warren County Criminal Records

Start with the clerk office in Warrenton. Call (706) 465-2262 to ask about a case. Staff can pull files and check court dates. If you need copies, Georgia law sets the fee at $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free. Most requests in Warren County take less time than that because the case volume is low. You can also send a written request to 521 Main Street, Warrenton, GA 30828. The clerk must respond within three business days under the Georgia Open Records Act.

Warren County does not run its own online court records portal. For online access, use the statewide E-Access to Court Records system. You need an account to search. The GSCCCA also indexes filings from all Georgia counties. A regular GSCCCA account costs $14.95 per month. Premium access runs $29.95 per month. These tools let you search criminal case data from Warren County and the rest of the state from your computer.

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

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

Criminal Case Types in Warren County

Warren County Superior Court handles felony cases. Drug charges, burglary, armed robbery, and violent crimes all go through Superior Court. The State Court takes misdemeanors. DUI, simple assault, minor theft, and low-level drug possession move through State Court. Magistrate Court holds preliminary hearings and sets bond. All of these courts generate criminal records that the Warren County Clerk keeps on file. Each case produces documents from the arrest through the final disposition, and all of that becomes part of the public record once the case is closed.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, some records stay out of public view while a criminal investigation is still active. Once the case wraps up, the full record opens for review. Basic docket info and court dates are usually available even during an ongoing case. Warren County's small size means the court calendar moves at a steady pace, and the clerk can usually find what you need without a long wait.

Note: Warren County's low case volume often means faster processing for records requests compared to larger Georgia counties.

Warren County Criminal Record Restriction

Georgia allows some criminal records to be restricted from public view. This used to be called expungement. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can apply for restriction if your arrest did not lead to a conviction, if you have a misdemeanor conviction and four years have passed since you finished your sentence, or if your case sat on a dead docket for more than 12 months. Warren County residents file through the District Attorney's office for arrests on or after July 1, 2013. For older arrests, contact the arresting law enforcement agency. The fee can run up to $50.

Georgia caps misdemeanor conviction restrictions at two per person. Serious violent felonies and sexual offenses can never be restricted. Time-expired restrictions happen on their own when the Georgia Crime Information Center does not get a final disposition. That is two years for misdemeanors, four years for felonies, and seven years for serious violent felonies. These only cover the state database though. For a full restriction, you need to go through the formal process. The GBI helpline at (404) 244-2639 option 3 can answer questions about your criminal history statewide, including cases that started in Warren County.

Warren County Court Resources

Warren County uses the Odyssey eFileGA system for electronic court filings. Attorneys and parties to a case can file motions and documents online instead of driving to the Warrenton courthouse. This creates a digital trail that becomes part of the criminal court record. The eFileGA platform is available around the clock. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-11, clerks in Georgia may offer public access to view eFiled documents through their websites.

For your own criminal history, visit the Warren County Sheriff's Office and ask for a Purpose Code U report. This is the standard way to get your Georgia criminal record for personal use. The GBI Criminal History page explains the statewide process. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, attorneys can request criminal history records from the Georgia Crime Information Center by sending a written request with case details and subject info. The GBI Open Records Unit now only accepts requests through their online portal or by mail to P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, GA 30034.

Note: The GBI stopped accepting email requests for open records as of December 2023.

Cities in Warren County

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

Cities and towns in Warren County include Warrenton, Norwood, and Camak. Criminal cases from these areas are processed through the Warren County court system.

Nearby Counties

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