Lowndes County, GA Public Records
Per the Georgia Open Records Act, public records in Lowndes County are available for public access upon formal request to government agencies. Records such as court, inmate, arrest, and property records can be retrieved from their custodians by filing Open Records requests to the appropriate agency. Vital records such as birth and death certificates are not classified as public records in Lowndes County. They are held by the Lowndes County Probate Court. These records can only be requested by persons who are record subjects or are next of kin, parents, siblings, or legal guardians. Persons claiming a familial relationship with record subjects must provide proof of identity.
Requesters will be charged a $25 fee for the first copy of any record retrieved and $10 for each subsequent copy requested at the same time. Birth and death certificates can also be obtained from the Lowndes County Health Department. Requesters will be charged a $25 fee for original certified copies and $5 for extra copies made on the same occasion.
Courts in Lowndes County
Court Records in Lowndes County, Georgia
Persons who want to inspect or retrieve court records in Lowndes County can visit the County Clerk of Courts in person or file online requests on the county's web portal. Court records can also be requested from the specific court where a case was heard and adjudicated. Requesters can contact the Clerk of a specific court and provide relevant information such as the name of the plaintiff or defendant, the case number, the case date, and the particular record sought to expedite a search.
Another way to obtain Lowndes County court records is to contact the Lowndes County Clerk of Superior Court. The Superior Court is the court of general jurisdiction in the county. It maintains records relating to cases heard in lower courts.
Not all court records are open to the public in Lowndes County. Court records that cannot be requested or copied include the following:
- Records of adoptions
- Records disclosing private mental health data
- Records that have been sealed or expunged
- Records that provide details of an ongoing criminal investigation
- Records that provide personal information such as social security number, credit card details, tax information, or banking information
- Records barred from public access under federal law
Jails and Prisons in Lowndes County
Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Lowndes County, Georgia
Inmate records in Lowndes County can be obtained by using the inmate search portal on the website of the Lowndes County Jail. Required information includes the inmate's name and booking number. Results will show the inmate's status and the portion of the jail where they are held. The Lowndes County jail is managed by the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office.
Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Lowndes County
Arrest Records in Lowndes County, Georgia
Lowndes County arrest records can be requested from the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office or the relevant police department in the county. These other police departments include:
- The Lake Park Police Department
- The Remerton Police Department
- The Valdosta Police Department
- The Hahira Police Department
Typical arrest records include information on the individual arrested, charges, investigation reports, and indictments.
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