Criminal Records in Carrollton
Criminal records for Carrollton residents are kept at the Carroll 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 Carrollton. Here is how to search for and get criminal records in Carrollton, Georgia.
Carrollton Quick Facts
Carroll County Handles Carrollton Records
Carrollton is in Carroll County, and criminal records for Carrollton residents are handled at the county level. The Carroll County Sheriff's Office processes arrest records, booking reports, and criminal history checks. Sheriff Terry Langley leads the office. You can reach them at 770-830-5915. The Carroll County Superior Court Clerk has court case files including felony indictments, plea agreements, and sentencing orders.
Criminal cases that happen in Carrollton go through the Carroll 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 Carroll County criminal records page.
Carrollton Police and Criminal Records
Carrollton has its own police department that handles local law enforcement. For arrest records and incident reports, contact the Carrollton police directly. The Carroll County Sheriff's Office also serves Carrollton and can process criminal history checks through the GCIC system. Sheriff Terry Langley leads the county office, and you can reach them at 770-830-5915.
Local police handle most day-to-day law enforcement in Carrollton. The county sheriff handles county-wide matters, jail operations, and court services. Both agencies can help with criminal record requests. For records from the state level, use the GBI or other state databases that cover all of Georgia including Carrollton.
How to Find Carrollton Criminal Records
Start with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office at 770-830-5915. 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 Carroll County Superior Court Clerk. They have records from felony trials, plea deals, and sentencing hearings.
State databases also cover Carrollton. The GBI record restrictions page lets you look up anyone in the state prison system for free. The GBI criminal history FAQ checks for felony convictions at $15 per search. The GSCCCA may have Carroll 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 Carroll County Sheriff and courts that cover Carrollton.
Note: Some records from active investigations are exempt from disclosure under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.
State Criminal Record Resources for Carrollton
Several state agencies hold criminal records that cover Carrollton and all of Georgia. The GBI record restrictions page lets you look up anyone in the state prison system for free. The Georgia Legal Aid criminal records guide handles parole and clemency cases. The Georgia Justice Project outlines your right to access public records from any Georgia government office.
The Georgia Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov covers criminal records searches for Carrollton and all Georgia locations.
Use this state resource to find criminal records tied to Carrollton cases.
You can also check the GBI GCIC FAQ page at gbi.georgia.gov for records that may be tied to Carrollton.
This free tool covers all of Georgia including cases from Carrollton.
Criminal Record Restriction for Carrollton Residents
Georgia allows certain criminal records to be restricted from public view under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. If charges were dropped or you were acquitted, you may qualify. For arrests after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecuting attorney. For older arrests, apply through the arresting agency. The fee is $25 per arrest. The GDC offender query has the full details.
The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 lets first-time offenders who complete probation have their records restricted. The Georgia Courts helps people in Georgia with record restriction, pardons, and civil rights restoration. The eAccess court records also covers what Carrollton residents should know about their criminal records.
Note: Record restriction limits who can see the record but does not destroy it.
Carrollton Criminal Records County Link
Carrollton is part of Carroll County. All criminal filings go through the Carroll County court system. For complete details on the county sheriff, court clerk, fees, and more resources, visit the full county page.