Gordon County Background Check Search

A Gordon County background check starts at the Sheriff's Office in Calhoun. Sheriff Mitch Ralston runs the office, which handles criminal history searches for the county. Gordon County sits in northwest Georgia along Interstate 75 and is part of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit. The sheriff's office keeps local arrest records, booking logs from the county jail, and warrant information. Court records come through the superior and magistrate courts at the courthouse in Calhoun. Statewide records from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation also include Gordon County data. You can search in person at the office, mail a request, or use state-level online tools to pull up criminal history information.

Gordon County Sheriff Background Check

The Gordon County Sheriff's Office is at 100 S Wall Street in Calhoun. You can reach them at 706-629-1244. Sheriff Mitch Ralston's staff processes background check requests by running name-based searches through local files and the Georgia Crime Information Center database. Walk-in visits are the standard method. Bring a valid photo ID and provide your full name and date of birth to get started. The search covers Gordon County arrest records and may pull statewide data through the GCIC system.

Processing times vary. A straightforward local search may come back the same day. Others take a few business days when the check needs to go through state systems. The office also handles warrant inquiries and keeps booking records from the Gordon County jail. Calhoun is right off I-75, so the office is easy to find. Still, calling ahead makes sense so you know what to expect for wait times and payment requirements.

Gordon County Criminal Court Records

Criminal records from Gordon County courts are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse in Calhoun. The Cherokee Judicial Circuit handles cases for Gordon County. Superior court processes felony charges, and the magistrate court covers misdemeanors and smaller matters. Case files are part of the public record. You can visit the clerk's office to review charges, plea deals, trial results, and sentencing information for cases that passed through the Gordon County court system.

Georgia law limits what criminal records are open to the public. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the GBI can release criminal history information to private citizens under certain conditions. Juvenile records stay sealed. People who completed their sentence under the First Offender Act may have their conviction restricted from public view. This means a Gordon County background check might not show every case from the local courts. The clerk's office can provide more information on whether a specific record is available.

Restricted records do not appear in standard searches.

State Search Tools for Gordon County

Statewide search tools from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation cover Gordon County records without you having to visit Calhoun. The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search. You enter a name and get instant results for felony convictions across all 159 counties. This tool only covers felony convictions. Arrests without convictions and misdemeanor cases will not show up.

The GAPS fingerprint system through IdentoGo provides a more thorough search. It pulls from both state and FBI databases and includes records from other states. Fingerprint-based searches avoid false matches from common names because the match uses prints. Results take about 24 to 48 hours. Gordon County residents can find IdentoGo fingerprinting locations in Calhoun or nearby cities along the I-75 corridor. The fee is higher than a name-only search, but the results are more accurate and complete.

Visit the GBI services page for complete details on available search methods.

The GBI portal stores statewide criminal history data that includes records from Gordon County and every other Georgia county.

Gordon County Background Check Fees

What you pay depends on the search method. A name-based check at the Gordon County Sheriff's Office typically costs between $15 and $25. Call 706-629-1244 to confirm before you visit. The statewide felon search is a flat $15 online. Fingerprint checks through GAPS run higher and add the IdentoGo fingerprinting fee on top.

Cash and money orders are usually accepted at the sheriff's office. Some offices now take cards. Check with the staff by phone so you bring the right form of payment. Fees can change, so always verify the current amount before heading to the office.

Mail Requests for Gordon County

If you can not travel to Calhoun, a mail request may work. Write to the Gordon County Sheriff's Office at 100 S Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701. Include your full name, date of birth, a photocopy of your photo ID, and a money order for the fee. Do not mail cash. The office runs the check and sends results back by mail. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, there are rules about who can request criminal history data and how it can be used afterward. Make sure your request meets those conditions or it may be denied.

Plan for one to two weeks for a mail request, including postal time and processing at the office.

Gordon County Contact Information

Reach the Gordon County Sheriff's Office for background check questions using the details below. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association also keeps a full list of all Georgia sheriff offices.

• Address: 100 S Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701
• Phone: 706-629-1244
• Sheriff: Mitch Ralston
• Hours: Call to confirm current office hours

Gordon County is in northwest Georgia along I-75, making Calhoun easy to reach from most directions. The sheriff's office handles law enforcement for the county alongside processing record requests. Wait times depend on how busy the office is on any given day. A quick call ahead saves you time and helps the staff prepare for your Gordon County background check visit.

Nearby Counties

Gordon County shares borders with several counties in northwest Georgia. These pages cover background check information for neighboring areas.