Laurens County Background Check

Laurens County background check records are processed through the Sheriff's Office in Dublin. The county is one of the larger ones in central Georgia by land area and serves as a regional hub for this part of the state. Sheriff Larry H. Dean runs the office and oversees criminal history requests. A Laurens County background check pulls from local arrest records, court case files from the Dublin Judicial Circuit, and statewide data managed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. There are multiple ways to access these records depending on your situation.

Laurens County Sheriff Background Check

The Laurens County Sheriff's Office is at 511 Southern Pines Road in Dublin. Sheriff Larry H. Dean leads the department. Call 478-272-1522 to ask about background check procedures and what you need to bring. Walk-in requests are the most common method. Staff runs a name-based search through local files and the Georgia Crime Information Center database. This returns criminal history tied to Laurens County and can also include statewide data. Bring a valid photo ID and your full legal name and date of birth.

Dublin is the county seat and the biggest city in Laurens County. The sheriff's office sees a decent volume of requests compared to the smaller counties around it. Wait times vary but are usually manageable. Simple name checks often come back the same day. If the search reaches into state systems, plan for a few business days. The office also keeps jail booking records and handles warrant information for the county.

Calling before your visit is a good habit. It lets you know what to expect when you arrive.

Laurens County Criminal Records

Criminal records in Laurens County flow through the Dublin Judicial Circuit. Felony cases are handled in superior court. Misdemeanors go through state and magistrate courts. The Clerk of Superior Court in Dublin keeps case files that contain charges, pleas, verdicts, and sentencing data. You can go to the courthouse to look through these records. Most are part of the public record, though some files may have access restrictions under Georgia law.

The rules for accessing criminal history are laid out in state law. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the GBI can release criminal records to private citizens when certain conditions are met. Juvenile records are sealed. The First Offender Act gives eligible people the ability to restrict their conviction after completing their sentence. So a Laurens County background check may not show every case that went through the court system here. The clerk's office can help if you need information about a specific case that is not showing up.

Serious felonies are harder to restrict from public view than misdemeanors.

State Search for Laurens County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs databases covering all 159 counties, including Laurens. You can search from anywhere without driving to Dublin. The Georgia Felon Search is a quick online tool at $15 per search. Enter a name and the system shows felony convictions tied to that person across the state. Results are fast. The tool only covers felony convictions, though, leaving out misdemeanors and arrests that did not result in a conviction.

For a more thorough result, the GAPS fingerprint system through IdentoGo searches state and federal databases using fingerprints. This avoids name mix-ups and gives a fuller picture of someone's criminal history. Results come back in 24 to 48 hours. The cost is higher. Laurens County residents can likely find fingerprinting locations in Dublin or nearby cities.

Check gbi.georgia.gov/services for a full breakdown of GBI background check options.

This page links to statewide criminal records that include Laurens County data through the GBI's central system.

Laurens County Background Check Fees

What you pay depends on the search method. A name-based check at the Laurens County Sheriff's Office costs $15 to $25. Call 478-272-1522 to confirm the current fee. The state felon search is $15 per query. GAPS fingerprint-based checks run higher because they tap state and FBI data, plus there is a service fee at the fingerprinting site.

Cash and money orders are standard at most Georgia sheriff's offices. Some locations now accept cards. Call ahead to confirm what forms of payment the office takes so you are not caught off guard.

Fees may change. Always verify the current amount before submitting your request.

Mail Requests for Laurens County

You can send a background check request by mail to the Laurens County Sheriff's Office at 511 Southern Pines Road, Dublin, GA 31021. Include your full legal name, date of birth, a copy of your photo ID, and a money order for the processing fee. Do not send cash. The office runs the search and mails results back to your return address. Mail requests add time to the process. Expect at least a week or two for the full round trip.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, Georgia law sets rules for who can get criminal history data and how it may be used. Your request needs to comply with these rules. The sheriff's office may reject requests that do not meet the legal standard for disclosure.

Laurens County Sheriff Contact

Reach the Laurens County Sheriff's Office for background check questions. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association also keeps a directory of all county sheriffs in Georgia.

• Address: 511 Southern Pines Road, Dublin, GA 31021
• Phone: 478-272-1522
• Sheriff: Larry H. Dean
• Hours: Call to confirm current office hours

Laurens County is a busy area by central Georgia standards. The sheriff's office serves Dublin and the surrounding communities. Calling ahead helps make sure you have the right paperwork and payment ready for your Laurens County background check.

Nearby Counties

Laurens County borders several counties in central Georgia. Check these pages if you need background check records from a nearby jurisdiction.