Glynn County, GA Public Records
The passage of the Georgia Open Records Act made it mandatory for all counties in the state, including Glynn County, to provide access to public records generated and held by government agencies. Such records include court records, vital records, certain property records, inmate records, and arrest records. The Public Information Officer of the Glynn County Board of Commissioners is the official custodian of county records and is mandated to respond to Open Records requests. Vital records such as birth and death certificates can be obtained from the Glynn County Health Department. The Department accepts a $25 fee for certified copies of birth or death records. Birth and death records can only be requested by persons named in those documents, their next of kin, or legal representatives. It is also possible to obtain birth and death records from the Vital Records Office. Marriage records can be requested from the Glynn County Probate Court. Divorce records can be obtained from the office of the Glynn County Clerk of Superior Court. The Clerk of Superior Court charges $10 to conduct a divorce record search; certified copies cost $2.50 per page, while reprints cost $1 per page.
Courts in Glynn County
Court Records in Glynn County, Georgia
To request and obtain Glynn County court records, it is necessary to make either an online request or an in-person visit to the courthouse where the case of interest was adjudicated. Glynn County has several courts serving its residents. They include a Superior Court, a State Court, a Probate Court, a Magistrate Court, a Juvenile Court, a Drug Court, and a Municipal Court. The clerks of each court are traditionally the custodians of all court records. The Glynn County Clerk Of Superior Court maintains records of all civil and criminal cases heard in the county. Requesters for court records will have to provide pertinent information such as the name or names of parties to the case, the case number, and the address of the requester.
Some court records in Glynn County cannot be accessed by the public. They include the following:
- Records containing names of handgun carriers
- Records on certain property matters
- Records sealed or expunged by a court order
- Records protected by attorney-client privilege
Jails and Prisons in Glynn County
Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Glynn County, Georgia
Glynn County inmate records can be obtained by contacting the Glynn County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office runs a website containing an inmate search section. Requesters can enter the inmate's full name to find records such as the inmate's current status, booking date, charges, inmate ID, and release date. The Glynn County Detention Center serves as a pre-trial facility as well as a correctional facility for convicts serving short-term sentences.
Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Glynn County
Arrest Records in Glynn County, Georgia
Glynn County arrest records can be obtained from several agencies, including the Glynn County Sheriff's Office, Glynn County PD, Brunswick PD, and other local law enforcement agencies. Requests to the Glynn County PD can made using the online form on its website. Alternatively, you can make the request in person at the office at 157 Carl Alexander Way. For arrests made by the Sheriff's Office, visit 100 Sulphur Springs Road to obtain a copy in person.
Arrest records will show the offender's name, charges, mugshot, race, sex, booking information, charges, time spent in detention, indictments, and release date. Note that arrest records restricted by law, court order, or pertaining to an ongoing investigation will not be released to the public.
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