Search Augusta Criminal Records

Criminal records for Augusta residents are kept at the Richmond County level. The county sheriff handles arrest records and background checks. The Superior Court Clerk stores court case files. You can also search for criminal records through the GBI, which runs the Georgia Crime Information Center. State databases cover all 159 counties including cases tied to Augusta. Here is how to search for and get criminal records in Augusta, Georgia.

Richmond County Handles Augusta Records

Augusta is in Richmond County, and criminal records for Augusta residents are handled at the county level. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office processes arrest records, booking reports, and criminal history checks. Sheriff Gino Brantley leads the office. You can reach them at 706-821-1068. The Richmond County Superior Court Clerk has court case files including felony indictments, plea agreements, and sentencing orders.

Criminal cases that happen in Augusta go through the Richmond County court system. The Superior Court handles felonies. State Court takes misdemeanors. Magistrate Court deals with minor offenses and preliminary hearings. For more about the county-level criminal records system, visit the Richmond County criminal records page.

Augusta Police and Criminal Records

The Records Bureau handles arrest booking reports, incident reports, and supplemental reports. The office is open 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Personal criminal records checks cost $20 cash with a government photo ID and a second form of ID. Incident reports cost $5.00 plus $0.10 for each extra page. Credit cards have a $2.00 fee added.

How to Find Augusta Criminal Records

Start with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office at 706-821-1068. They can run criminal history checks and pull arrest records. Walk-in visits work well for quick requests. For court case files, go to the Richmond County Superior Court Clerk. They have records from felony trials, plea deals, and sentencing hearings.

State databases also cover Augusta. The GSCCCA lets you look up anyone in the state prison system for free. The Georgia offender search checks for felony convictions at $15 per search. The Georgia Justice Project may have Richmond County cases online too.

Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives you the right to request criminal records from any government office. Put your request in writing with as much detail as you can. The first 15 minutes of search time are free and copies cost about $0.10 per page. This applies to records held by the Richmond County Sheriff and courts that cover Augusta.

Note: Some records from active investigations are exempt from disclosure under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.

State Criminal Record Resources for Augusta

Several state agencies hold criminal records that cover Augusta and all of Georgia. The GSCCCA lets you look up anyone in the state prison system for free. The GDC offender query handles parole and clemency cases. The Georgia Pardons and Paroles outlines your right to access public records from any Georgia government office.

The Georgia offender search at gdc.georgia.gov covers criminal records searches for Augusta and all Georgia locations.

Use this state resource to find criminal records tied to Augusta cases.

You can also check the Georgia Department of Corrections at gdc.georgia.gov for records that may be tied to Augusta.

This free tool covers all of Georgia including cases from Augusta.

Record Restriction in Augusta

Augusta residents who want to restrict a criminal record must follow Georgia state law. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows restriction for dismissed cases, acquittals, and completed diversion programs. The process depends on when the arrest happened. For arrests after July 1, 2013, go through the prosecuting attorney. Before that date, apply at the arresting agency. Each application costs $25.

First offenders who finish probation can also get relief under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60. Once the court reports discharge, the record should be restricted from non-criminal justice searches. If your record still shows up, call the GCIC helpline at (404) 244-2639. The Georgia Legal Aid criminal records guide and Georgia Open Records Act both offer help to Augusta residents with criminal record issues.

Augusta Criminal Records County Link

Augusta is part of Richmond County. All criminal filings go through the Richmond County court system. For complete details on the county sheriff, court clerk, fees, and more resources, visit the full county page.

View Richmond County Criminal Records