Glascock County Background Check

Glascock County background check records are available through the Sheriff's Office in Gibson. Sheriff Jeremiah Inman oversees the office for this small county in east-central Georgia. Glascock County is one of the least populated counties in the state, but the process for running a background check follows the same rules as everywhere else in Georgia. The county falls under the Toombs Judicial Circuit, and local courts handle cases through the Gibson courthouse. The sheriff's office maintains arrest logs, warrant files, and jail booking data. Statewide records from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation also cover Glascock County. You have a few ways to search, from visiting in person to using online state databases.

Glascock County Sheriff Background Check

The Glascock County Sheriff's Office has a mailing address of PO Box 66, Gibson, GA 30810. Call 706-598-2081 to ask about background check procedures and what to bring. Sheriff Jeremiah Inman's staff runs name-based searches using local records and the Georgia Crime Information Center database. Walk-in requests are how most people start a background check. Bring a valid photo ID and your full name and date of birth.

Glascock County is one of the smallest counties in Georgia. That means the sheriff's office handles fewer requests than larger counties, and wait times are often short. A basic local check might come back the same day. When the search has to go through state channels, it can take a few business days. The staff can also check for active warrants and pull booking data from the county jail. Call first to make sure the office is open and staffed for your visit.

Glascock County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Glascock County come from the Toombs Judicial Circuit. The superior court handles felony cases, and the magistrate court deals with misdemeanors and lower-level charges. The Clerk of Superior Court in Gibson keeps all case files. You can go to the courthouse to look through charges, plea arrangements, trial outcomes, and sentencing information. These records are public under Georgia law, with some limits that apply statewide.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the GBI releases criminal history data to private citizens under certain conditions. Some records are sealed or restricted. Juvenile cases are not available in public searches. The First Offender Act gives eligible individuals a way to restrict their conviction after completing their sentence. A Glascock County background check might not show every case from the local courts because of these legal protections.

The clerk can help clarify which records are available for review.

State Search Options for Glascock County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation holds statewide records that include Glascock County data. You can search without going to Gibson. The Georgia Felon Search is $15 per search and shows felony convictions across all 159 Georgia counties. Type in a name and the results come back right away if a match exists. This tool only covers felony convictions. Arrests and misdemeanor cases will not appear.

For a deeper look, the GAPS fingerprint system through IdentoGo is the most thorough option. It pulls records from both the GBI and FBI databases. Fingerprint searches are better at avoiding false matches because they use prints instead of names. Results usually arrive within 24 to 48 hours. The cost is higher than a name search. Glascock County residents may need to travel to a nearby city to find an IdentoGo fingerprinting location, since the county is rural and small.

The GBI services page has the full list of search options and fees.

This GBI portal connects to databases holding Glascock County criminal history data and records from every other Georgia county.

Glascock County Background Check Fees

A local background check at the Glascock County Sheriff's Office typically costs between $15 and $25. The statewide felon search is $15 online. Fingerprint checks through GAPS cost more because of the fingerprinting service fee. Call 706-598-2081 to verify the current local fee before making the trip to Gibson.

Payment options in a small county like Glascock may be limited. Cash and money orders are usually accepted. Card payment availability varies by office, so check ahead of time.

Mail Requests for Glascock County

You can mail a background check request to the Glascock County Sheriff's Office at PO Box 66, Gibson, GA 30810. Include your full name, date of birth, a copy of your ID, and a money order for the fee. Do not send cash through the mail. The office will process the request and mail results back to you. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 sets restrictions on how criminal history data can be used. Your request needs to meet those requirements for the office to share the information.

Mail requests take longer. Plan for one to two weeks total, factoring in postal delivery and processing time at the sheriff's office.

Glascock County Contact Information

Below are the contact details for the Glascock County Sheriff's Office. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory also lists all Georgia sheriff offices.

• Address: PO Box 66, Gibson, GA 30810
• Phone: 706-598-2081
• Sheriff: Jeremiah Inman
• Hours: Call to confirm current office hours

Glascock County is a very small rural county in east-central Georgia. The sheriff's office handles all law enforcement for the area, so background check requests are just one part of their work. Because the office is small, it helps to call ahead and make sure someone is available to help when you arrive. Planning your visit saves time and makes the whole process go more smoothly for your Glascock County background check.

Nearby Counties

Glascock County shares borders with several counties in east-central Georgia. These pages can help if your search goes beyond Glascock County.