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Clarke County, GA Public Records

Public records, such as court, property, inmate, and arrest records, are available upon request to residents of Athens-Clarke County. Georgia's Open Records Act gives interested persons the right to file formal requests for records with government agencies. In Athens-Clarke County, birth, marriage, and divorce records all fall under the category of vital records. These records can only be accessed by persons whose names appear in them or by their family members and legal representatives. Death records in Athens-Clarke County are available to the general public, although requesters who claim a family relationship with a deceased record subject must bring valid proof. Birth and death records can be requested from the Athens-Clarke County Health Department at 345 North, Harris Street, Athens, GA 30601.

Alternatively, interested persons can request birth and death records from the Georgia State Office of Vital Records. The State Office of Vital Records charges a $25 fee for printing the initial copy of a requested record and $5 for each subsequent copy.

Courts in Clarke County

Court Records in Clarke County, Georgia

Clarke County residents or other interested members of the public can request court records held by any of the courts located in the county. An Open Records Request can be made online or in person at the office of the Athens-Clarke Clerk of Superior and State Court. Court records searches can also be conducted on the web portal of the Athens-Clarke County Sheriff's Office. To conduct a search for court records, a requester must provide the first and last name of the record subject and the case number. Certain Clarke County court records are not open to disclosure. They include the following:

  • Records protected under federal or state law
  • Records that contain confidential information such as a record subject's social security number, credit information, medical or mental health details
Court Name:
Address:
City:
Athens-Clarke County Georgia Superior Court
325 East Washington St.
Athens
Athens-Clarke County Municipal Court
325 East Washington Street
Athens

Jails and Prisons in Clarke County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Clarke County, Georgia

To find Athens-Clarke County inmate records, a person can contact the Athens-Clarke County Sheriff's Office in person. The Athens-Clarke County Jail also provides a searchable database of current inmates. The Athens-Clarke County Jail is a medium-security facility capable of holding pre-trial detainees and convicts serving up to a year in prison. An inmate search will require the interested person to provide the inmate's full name and date of birth. Inmate records in Athens-Clarke County will reveal the inmate's name, date of birth, arresting agency, charge, bond, booking date, and case number.

Jails and Prisons Name:
Address:
City:
Clarke County Jail
3015 LEXINGTON ROAD
ATHENS
Clarke County Correctional Institution
2825 County Farm Rd
Athens

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Clarke County

Arrest Records in Clarke County, Georgia

A person trying to find arrest records in Athens-Clarke County has several options. The Athens-Clarke County Sheriff's Office website allows visitors to search for arrest records. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department and the University of Georgia Police Department can also be contacted for arrest records in their custody. Arrest records in Athens-Clarke County typically show details such as the subject's name, arresting agency, booking information, charge, and release date.

Police Departments Name:
Address:
City:
Clarke County Sheriff's Office
325 E Washington St
Athens

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Popular Cities in Clarke

  • Athens
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