Long County Background Check

Long County background check records are handled by the Sheriff's Office in Ludowici. This is a small, rural county in southeast Georgia between Hinesville and Jesup. Sheriff Craig Nobles heads the office and his team processes criminal record requests. Long County background check data comes from local arrest records, court case files, and the statewide criminal history system run by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Even in a county this size, the records flow into the same state databases that all Georgia counties use.

Long County Sheriff Background Check

The Long County Sheriff's Office processes background check requests at their location in Ludowici. The mailing address is PO Box 368, Ludowici, GA 31316. Sheriff Craig Nobles runs the department. Call 912-545-2118 to ask about what you need and when the office is open. Walk-in visits are the normal way to get a check done. Staff runs a name-based search through local files and the Georgia Crime Information Center database. Results show criminal history linked to Long County and sometimes statewide data.

Bring a valid photo ID. You will need your full legal name and date of birth. Long County has a very small population, so the sheriff's office is not dealing with heavy request volume. Most simple searches finish quickly. If the check needs to pull from state databases, it may take a few business days. The office also keeps jail booking records and can share information about active warrants.

Long County Criminal Records

Criminal records in Long County come from the court system. The county is part of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit. Felony cases go through superior court, and misdemeanors are handled in state and magistrate courts. The Clerk of Superior Court in Ludowici maintains case files with charges, pleas, verdicts, and sentencing details. You can visit the courthouse to review the files. Most are open to the public.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the GBI can share criminal history records with private citizens when specific conditions are met. Some records will not appear. Juvenile cases are sealed. The First Offender Act allows eligible individuals to restrict their conviction from public view after completing their sentence. A Long County background check could miss those cases. If you think a record should exist but cannot find it, the clerk may know more about its status.

Felony records are harder to seal than misdemeanor records in Georgia.

State Search for Long County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs statewide databases that include Long County. You can search from anywhere without going to Ludowici. The Georgia Felon Search is a fast online tool at $15 per search. It shows felony convictions across all Georgia counties. Enter a name and results come back right away. Only felony convictions appear. Misdemeanors and arrests that did not end in a conviction are left out.

For a more thorough check, the GAPS fingerprint system through IdentoGo searches state and federal databases using fingerprints. This method is more accurate and avoids name mix-ups. Turnaround is 24 to 48 hours. The cost runs higher than a name search. Long County residents may need to travel to Hinesville or another nearby area to find a fingerprinting location.

All background check services from the GBI are listed at gbi.georgia.gov/services.

The GBI website gives you access to statewide records covering Long County and every other Georgia county.

Long County Background Check Fees

A name-based search at the Long County Sheriff's Office costs between $15 and $25. Call 912-545-2118 to find out the exact amount before visiting. The state felon search is $15 online. GAPS fingerprint checks run higher and include a separate service fee at the fingerprinting site.

Cash and money orders are the standard payment methods in small counties. Card payment may not be available. Always call ahead to check what the office accepts.

Mail Requests for Long County

If you cannot make it to Ludowici, you can try mailing a request to the Long County Sheriff's Office at PO Box 368, Ludowici, GA 31316. Include your full legal name, date of birth, a copy of your photo ID, and a money order for the fee. Do not send cash. The office will process the search and mail results back. The full turnaround takes at least a week because of transit time on both sides of the process.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, Georgia law controls who can request criminal history information and what it can be used for. Your request has to meet the permitted purposes. The sheriff's office can reject requests that fall outside the legal guidelines.

Long County Sheriff Contact

Contact the Long County Sheriff's Office for background check questions. You can also find their information through the Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory.

• Mailing Address: PO Box 368, Ludowici, GA 31316
• Phone: 912-545-2118
• Sheriff: Craig Nobles
• Hours: Call to confirm current office hours

Long County is small and rural, but the sheriff's office still handles the full range of law enforcement services. A phone call before your visit ensures you are prepared for your Long County background check.

Nearby Counties

Long County borders several southeast Georgia counties. These links may be useful if you need background check data from a neighboring area.