Douglasville Criminal Record Lookup
Douglasville criminal records are handled by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and the local police department. You can search for arrest records, court case files, and criminal history data through county offices or state databases run by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The Douglas County Superior Court Clerk holds case files from felony and misdemeanor trials that took place in Douglasville. This page shows you where to find criminal records, who to contact, and what search tools cover Douglasville.
Douglasville Quick Facts
Douglas County Handles Douglasville Records
Douglasville is in Douglas County, and criminal records for Douglasville residents are handled at the county level. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office processes arrest records, booking reports, and criminal history checks. Sheriff Tim Pounds leads the office. You can reach them at 770-942-2121. The Douglas County Superior Court Clerk has court case files including felony indictments, plea agreements, and sentencing orders.
Criminal cases that happen in Douglasville go through the Douglas 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 Douglas County criminal records page.
Douglasville Police and Criminal Records
Douglasville has its own police department that handles local law enforcement. For arrest records and incident reports, contact the Douglasville police directly. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office also serves Douglasville and can process criminal history checks through the GCIC system. Sheriff Tim Pounds leads the county office, and you can reach them at 770-942-2121.
Local police handle most day-to-day law enforcement in Douglasville. 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 Douglasville.
How to Find Douglasville Criminal Records
Start with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at 770-942-2121. 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 Douglas County Superior Court Clerk. They have records from felony trials, plea deals, and sentencing hearings.
State databases also cover Douglasville. 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County Sheriff and courts that cover Douglasville.
Note: Some records from active investigations are exempt from disclosure under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.
State Criminal Record Resources for Douglasville
Several state agencies hold criminal records that cover Douglasville 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 Douglasville and all Georgia locations.
Use this state resource to find criminal records tied to Douglasville cases.
You can also check the Georgia Department of Corrections at gdc.georgia.gov for records that may be tied to Douglasville.
This free tool covers all of Georgia including cases from Douglasville.
Record Restriction in Douglasville
Douglasville 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 Douglasville residents with criminal record issues.
Douglasville Criminal Records County Link
Douglasville is part of Douglas County. All criminal filings go through the Douglas County court system. For complete details on the county sheriff, court clerk, fees, and more resources, visit the full county page.