Find Glynn County Background Check

Glynn County background check records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Brunswick, the county seat along the Georgia coast. Sheriff Jacques Battiste runs the office and his staff handles criminal history searches for the county. Glynn County is part of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit and includes Brunswick, St. Simons Island, and Jekyll Island. The sheriff's office maintains arrest records, jail booking data, and warrant files. Court records from the superior and magistrate courts add more data to any background check. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation also holds statewide records that include Glynn County. Whether you visit in person or search online, there are several paths to get the information you need.

Glynn County Sheriff Background Check

The Glynn County Sheriff's Office has a mailing address of PO Box 635, Brunswick, GA 31521. Call 912-554-7600 to ask about the background check process, hours, and what you need to bring. Sheriff Jacques Battiste's office does name-based searches through local files and the Georgia Crime Information Center database. Walk-in requests are the main way people start a Glynn County background check. You will need a valid photo ID and basic personal information like your full name and date of birth.

Glynn County is a coastal county with a moderate population. Wait times at the sheriff's office vary depending on the day. Some checks get done quickly, while others take a few business days if the search reaches into state databases. The office keeps booking logs from the Glynn County detention center and can check for active warrants. The staff can tell you about current fees and accepted payment methods when you call or visit.

Always call before you visit to check hours.

Glynn County Criminal Records

The Clerk of Superior Court in Glynn County holds criminal case records from the Brunswick Judicial Circuit. Superior court handles felony cases in Brunswick. The magistrate court deals with misdemeanors and lesser offenses. Case files include charges, pleas, trial results, and sentencing details. These records are part of the public record under Georgia law and you can review them at the courthouse in Brunswick. Some files may also be available by phone, but an in-person visit gives you the most complete access to case documents.

Georgia law puts limits on what shows up in a background check. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the GBI can share criminal history data with private citizens in certain situations. Juvenile records are sealed. The First Offender Act gives eligible people the chance to restrict a conviction from public view after they complete their sentence. Not every case that went through the Glynn County courts will appear in a standard background check because of these rules.

State Background Check Tools

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation operates the main statewide criminal history database. All Glynn County records feed into this system through the GCIC. You can access these records from home without traveling to Brunswick.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and shows felony convictions statewide. You type in a name and get instant results if there is a match. This tool only covers felony convictions. Arrests without convictions and misdemeanor charges do not show up. It is a solid starting point for a basic Glynn County background check, but it will not give you the whole picture.

For a more complete search, the GAPS fingerprint system run by IdentoGo pulls from both GBI and FBI databases. Fingerprint-based checks cover records from other states and eliminate false matches that come from common names. Results take 24 to 48 hours. The cost runs higher than a name search. IdentoGo has fingerprinting locations in the Brunswick area and along the coast.

The GBI services page details all the search methods and their fees.

This state portal holds criminal history records from all 159 Georgia counties, including Glynn County data.

Glynn County Background Check Fees

Costs vary by search method. A local check at the Glynn County Sheriff's Office is usually $15 to $25. Call 912-554-7600 to get the current fee. The Georgia Felon Search is $15 online. GAPS fingerprint checks run higher and add a fingerprinting service fee from the IdentoGo location.

The sheriff's office typically accepts cash and money orders. Card acceptance varies. Verify payment options before you make the trip. Fees can change without notice, so confirming the amount ahead of time prevents problems at the window.

Mail Requests for Glynn County

Mailing a background check request is an option if you can not visit Brunswick. Send your request to the Glynn County Sheriff's Office at PO Box 635, Brunswick, GA 31521. Include your full name, date of birth, a photocopy of your ID, and a money order for the fee. Do not send cash in the mail. The staff will run the search and return results to your mailing address. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, Georgia law sets rules on how criminal history data can be used after you get it. Requests that do not meet the legal requirements may not be processed.

Mail takes time. Expect one to two weeks for the whole process, including delivery both ways and office processing.

Glynn County Contact Details

Here are the contact details for the Glynn County Sheriff's Office. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association keeps a statewide directory that also lists this office.

• Address: PO Box 635, Brunswick, GA 31521
• Phone: 912-554-7600
• Sheriff: Jacques Battiste
• Hours: Call to confirm current office hours

Glynn County covers the coast around Brunswick, St. Simons Island, and Jekyll Island. The sheriff's office serves a spread-out area that includes both mainland and barrier island communities. Calling ahead is especially helpful here since travel distances within the county can be significant. Make sure you have the right location before heading out for your Glynn County background check.

Nearby Counties

Glynn County borders several counties along the southeast Georgia coast and inland. These pages have background check info for the surrounding area.