Hinesville Criminal Records Search
Searching for criminal records in Hinesville means working with the Liberty County government and state agencies. Arrest records go through the sheriff's office. Court case files are at the Superior Court Clerk. The GBI runs statewide criminal history checks through the Georgia Crime Information Center. You can also check the Georgia Felon Search tool for felony convictions. This page explains how to find criminal records in Hinesville, Georgia.
Hinesville Quick Facts
Liberty County Handles Hinesville Records
Hinesville is in Liberty County, and criminal records for Hinesville residents are handled at the county level. The Liberty County Sheriff's Office processes arrest records, booking reports, and criminal history checks. Sheriff Will Bowman leads the office. You can reach them at 912-876-2131. The Liberty County Superior Court Clerk has court case files including felony indictments, plea agreements, and sentencing orders.
Criminal cases that happen in Hinesville go through the Liberty 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 Liberty County criminal records page.
Hinesville Police and Criminal Records
Hinesville has its own police department that handles local law enforcement. For arrest records and incident reports, contact the Hinesville police directly. The Liberty County Sheriff's Office also serves Hinesville and can process criminal history checks through the GCIC system. Sheriff Will Bowman leads the county office, and you can reach them at 912-876-2131.
Local police handle most day-to-day law enforcement in Hinesville. 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 Hinesville.
Search Hinesville Criminal Records
You can search for criminal records tied to Hinesville through several channels. The Liberty County Sheriff's Office processes criminal history checks through the GCIC system. Call 912-876-2131 or visit their office to start a request. You need a photo ID and may need to fill out a form. The Georgia Open Records Act explains how the state handles criminal record requests.
For online searches, the GDC offender query costs $15 and checks for felony convictions across Georgia. Results are instant. This tool is name-based and does not return misdemeanors or sealed records. For a more thorough check, ask the sheriff's office to run a GCIC search with fingerprints.
Court records for Hinesville cases are at the Liberty County Superior Court Clerk. You can visit in person to review case files or ask for copies. The GBI record restrictions page also has search tools that may cover Liberty County cases. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, you can request any public record from a Georgia government office. The office must respond within three business days.
State Criminal Record Resources for Hinesville
Several state agencies hold criminal records that cover Hinesville and all of Georgia. The GBI criminal history FAQ lets you look up anyone in the state prison system for free. The Georgia Justice Project handles parole and clemency cases. The eAccess court records outlines your right to access public records from any Georgia government office.
The Hinesville Police Department website at www.cityofhinesville.org has info on police services in Hinesville.
Contact the police department for local criminal records requests or to file a report in Hinesville.
The Georgia Department of Corrections at gdc.georgia.gov is a state resource for searching criminal records from Hinesville and the rest of Georgia.
This tool is free and open to anyone searching for criminal records in Georgia.
Record Restriction in Hinesville
Hinesville 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 GSCCCA and Georgia Courts both offer help to Hinesville residents with criminal record issues.
Hinesville Criminal Records County Link
Hinesville is part of Liberty County. All criminal filings go through the Liberty County court system. For complete details on the county sheriff, court clerk, fees, and more resources, visit the full county page.