Pike County Background Check Search

Pike County background check requests are processed by the Sheriff's Office in Zebulon, Georgia. This small county is located south of Atlanta and falls within the Griffin Judicial Circuit. Criminal records in Pike County are drawn from local law enforcement data, court case files, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's statewide database. The sheriff's office serves as the primary local point of contact for background check requests. Online state tools also hold Pike County records and allow searches from anywhere. Below is a breakdown of how to run a Pike County background check through each available channel.

Pike County Sheriff Records Access

Sheriff Jimmy Thomas runs the Pike County Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is PO Box 236, Zebulon, GA 30295. Call 770-567-8431 to ask about background check procedures. The office processes name-based criminal history searches using local records and the Georgia Crime Information Center database. When you visit in person for a Pike County background check, bring a photo ID. You will need your full legal name and date of birth on hand for the search. The staff will use this information to check local and state-level records for any criminal history.

Zebulon is a small town. The sheriff's office is not going to have long lines most days. But smaller offices can have limited hours or staff dedicated to records work. That makes it even more important to call first. A quick call to 770-567-8431 tells you if the office is open, who to ask for, and what to bring. Basic name searches are usually completed the same day. If the search needs to pull records from other sources, it might take a few more days.

The office handles warrant inquiries too. You can ask about active warrants in Pike County during the same visit.

Pike County Criminal and Court Records

Pike County sits in the Griffin Judicial Circuit. Criminal cases heard in the superior court are part of the public record maintained by the Pike County Clerk of Superior Court. These files hold felony indictments, plea agreements, trial verdicts, and sentencing details. The clerk's office in the Zebulon courthouse is open to the public for reviewing these records. Magistrate court cases involving minor criminal charges are stored at the county level as well and can be checked separately.

Georgia law sets the rules for accessing criminal records. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, individuals can request criminal history information from the GBI with a valid purpose. Not all Pike County records will appear in every background check. Records sealed by court order, juvenile cases, and matters resolved under the First Offender Act are usually left out of public results. Under the First Offender Act, qualifying defendants can serve their sentence without getting a formal conviction on their record. This means a Pike County background check that comes back clean may still have a history that is simply not visible in standard searches. It is worth keeping this in mind when you review your results.

State-Level Pike County Background Tools

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation holds criminal records from all 159 Georgia counties. Pike County is included. There are two main statewide tools to search these records.

The Georgia Felon Search is an online tool that costs $15. You type in a name and get felony conviction results from every county. Results show up right away. The downside is that it only covers felony convictions. Misdemeanors, arrests that did not lead to a conviction, and pending cases are not included. For a quick Pike County background check looking at major offenses, this tool does the job and does not require a trip to Zebulon.

The GAPS fingerprint-based system through IdentoGo provides the most complete results. Your fingerprints are run against both GBI and FBI databases, covering records in Georgia and across the country. You have to visit an IdentoGo site to get fingerprinted. Results take 24 to 48 hours. When you need a complete Pike County background check, this is the way to go. The GBI services page has more details on both options.

This state portal provides access to the databases that store and allow searches of Pike County criminal history records.

Pike County Check Fees

The fee for a background check at the Pike County Sheriff's Office is typically $15 to $25. Georgia Felon Search is $15. The GAPS fingerprint check costs more because of dual-database processing and the fingerprinting fee. Call 770-567-8431 to confirm the current cost before visiting Zebulon.

Payment methods differ between offices. Some Georgia sheriff offices take cards. Many still prefer cash or money orders. Check before you show up. If you are mailing in a request, use a money order every time. Do not put cash in the mail for a Pike County background check.

Pike County Mail-In Requests

Mail requests are accepted for Pike County background checks. Send your letter to Pike County Sheriff's Office, PO Box 236, Zebulon, GA 30295. Include your full name, date of birth, a copy of your photo ID, and a money order for the fee. State the purpose of your request in the letter. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 says criminal history requests must have a lawful purpose. Clearly stating yours helps the office handle your request smoothly. Allow about one to two weeks for the whole mail process from start to finish.

Contact Pike County Sheriff

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association keeps a statewide directory of county sheriffs. Below is the contact info for the Pike County Sheriff's Office.

• Mailing Address: PO Box 236, Zebulon, GA 30295
• Phone: 770-567-8431
• Sheriff: Jimmy Thomas

Zebulon is the county seat of Pike County. The sheriff's office is the first place to go for a local background check. Staff can help you figure out if a local search or one of the state tools makes more sense for your needs. Call them up and ask what works best for your situation.

Nearby Counties

Pike County is bordered by several central Georgia counties. Background check records in these neighboring areas may be worth searching too.