Georgia Public Criminal Records

Public Georgia felony search and what it shows

Georgia Felon Search is a consent-free public name-based search for felony conviction information. It is not a complete criminal-history replacement. The search uses first name, last name, date of birth, and sex. A credit card is required. The fee is $15 for a search even when no result is found, and each selected possible record also has a $15 charge.

Possible matches require verification. The service excludes misdemeanors, juvenile felony history information, and sealed or expunged data. A no-result search does not establish that there is no pending case or missing disposition.

Georgia criminal-history requests for individuals and authorized purposes

A person may obtain their own Georgia criminal history record through most sheriff offices or police departments. Local agency requirements and fees vary and should be checked with the chosen sheriff or police office. A request for another person's broader criminal history generally requires signed consent with full name, address, Social Security number, and date of birth.

GCIC does not conduct name-based criminal history checks for employment, licensing, or other non-criminal-justice purposes. Fingerprint-based GAPS routes are separate purpose-specific processes, not a replacement for Georgia Felon Search.

Court records and case documents are separate

Filed court records are maintained by the court handling the case. Georgia's court access directory lists participating courts and redirects users to provider systems. Provider accounts are required after redirection; access is not a universal anonymous statewide search.

Court clerks are the source for case-specific documents, dispositions, and certified records when available. Geographic coverage depends on the participating court and record location.

Corrections, restrictions, and next steps

Record corrections and record restrictions are separate processes. Accuracy challenges use the GBI correction/review process and fingerprint comparison where required. GCIC correction appointments are available by calling 404-244-2639 option 1. Same-day visits are not available. Documentation from the submitting agency may be needed for updates. When following up about an unresolved case, retain the service or source name, identifiers, response date, and the exact unresolved question together.