Houston County Background Check

Houston County background check records are managed through the Sheriff's Office in Warner Robins and the local court system based in Perry. Houston County is one of the more populated counties in central Georgia, home to Robins Air Force Base and a growing community. The sheriff's office processes criminal history requests and maintains arrest logs, booking records, and warrant data. Warner Robins also has its own police department with a separate records division. Houston County sits in the Houston Judicial Circuit. State databases through the GBI hold county records as well, giving you more than one path for your search.

Houston County Sheriff Background Check

Sheriff Matt Moulton runs the Houston County Sheriff's Office at 202 Carl Vinson Pkwy in Warner Robins. You can call 478-542-2125 to ask about background check procedures, hours, and what documents you need. Walk-in visits are the typical way to start a check. Bring a valid photo ID and the processing fee. The staff does a name-based search using local records and the Georgia Crime Information Center database. A Houston County background check pulls up arrest data, booking logs, and criminal history tied to the county. The search may also show statewide results from the GCIC system when matching records exist in other jurisdictions.

Houston County has a large enough population that the sheriff's office sees a steady stream of requests. Wait times depend on the day and how many people are ahead of you. Getting there early helps. Some basic name searches return results the same day. More involved requests that reach into state-level records can take a few business days. The office keeps data on active warrants and recent jail bookings too. If you need court documents, the clerk of superior court in Perry may have what you are looking for.

Warner Robins Police Department Records

Warner Robins has its own police department with a records division at 100 Corder Road in Warner Robins. The main number is 478-302-5370. For records specifically, call 478-302-5380. If the person you are looking into was arrested within Warner Robins city limits, the police department may hold the record instead of the sheriff's office. Both agencies send data to the state system, but checking both gives you a fuller picture of any local history.

The records division at the Warner Robins PD handles incident reports, arrest records, and other case documents from city officers. Fees and processing times may differ from the sheriff's office. Call the records line to find out what they charge and how long it takes. City police records are a key piece of the overall Houston County background check, especially for anything that happened inside Warner Robins.

Criminal History Records in Houston County

Criminal records in Houston County come from the Houston Judicial Circuit. The superior court handles felony cases. State court and magistrate court deal with misdemeanors and initial hearings. The clerk of superior court in Houston County maintains case files at the courthouse in Perry, which is the county seat even though Warner Robins is the larger city. You can visit the courthouse and look through dockets, filings, and case outcomes in person. These files are part of the public record system, though some may have restrictions.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the GBI can release criminal history data to private citizens under specific conditions. Not all records are available to the public. The First Offender Act allows some individuals to restrict a conviction from public view once they complete their sentence. Juvenile records are sealed in most situations. A Houston County background check may not show every case that went through the courts because of these protections. Contact the clerk in Perry for specific case information.

State Search Tools for Houston County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation manages the statewide criminal history database. Houston County arrest and conviction data flows into the GBI's system through the Georgia Crime Information Center. You can search from anywhere without going to Perry or Warner Robins.

The Georgia Felon Search is an online tool that costs $15 per search. It only returns felony convictions. Misdemeanor cases, pending charges, and arrests that did not lead to a conviction do not appear. Enter a name and get results immediately if the system finds a match. This is a fast starting point for a Houston County background check focused on felony history.

The GAPS fingerprint system through IdentoGo is the more thorough option. Fingerprint-based checks pull from both state and federal databases. Results come back in 24 to 48 hours and cost more than a name search. Fingerprints eliminate false matches from common names, making the results more reliable. Houston County residents can find IdentoGo fingerprinting locations in the Warner Robins and Macon area.

Visit gbi.georgia.gov/services for a complete list of GBI background check options.

The GBI portal above gives access to statewide records that include Houston County criminal history data from across all Georgia counties.

Houston County Background Check Fees

Fees depend on the method you use for a Houston County background check. A local name-based search at the sheriff's office generally costs between $15 and $25. Call 478-542-2125 to confirm the current amount. The Warner Robins Police Department records division may charge a different fee, so check with them separately at 478-302-5380. The state felon search tool is $15 per search. Fingerprint checks through GAPS cost more because they cover both state and FBI databases, plus there is a service fee at the IdentoGo fingerprinting location.

Payment methods at the sheriff's office typically include cash and money orders. Some locations in Houston County may also accept cards. Call ahead so you know what to bring.

Mail Requests for Houston County Records

If you cannot visit in person, send a mail request for a Houston County background check to the Houston County Sheriff's Office at 202 Carl Vinson Pkwy, Warner Robins, GA 31088. Include your full name, date of birth, and a copy of your photo ID. Enclose a money order for the fee. Do not send cash. The office will run the search and mail results to the return address you list. Expect one to two weeks total counting transit and processing time.

Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 sets rules about who can access criminal history records and the permitted uses of that data. Your request must meet these legal requirements. The sheriff's office can deny requests that do not comply with the disclosure standards set by state law.

Houston County Sheriff Contact

For questions about a Houston County background check, contact the sheriff's office. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association also has a directory of all Georgia county sheriffs.

• Address: 202 Carl Vinson Pkwy, Warner Robins, GA 31088
• Phone: 478-542-2125
• Sheriff: Matt Moulton
• Hours: Call to confirm current office hours

Houston County is a major population center in central Georgia. The county has both a sheriff's office and city police departments that keep records. Depending on where an incident took place, you may need to check with more than one agency. Starting with the sheriff's office is usually the best first step for a countywide background check, and they can point you to the right agency if they do not have what you need.

Cities in Houston County

Warner Robins is the largest city in Houston County and has its own police department with a records division. If you need records tied to events inside the city, the Warner Robins PD may have more specific data than the county sheriff.

Nearby Counties

Houston County shares borders with several central Georgia counties. If your background check needs go beyond Houston County, these pages may help.