Quitman County Background Check

Quitman County background check records are processed by the Sheriff's Office in Georgetown, Georgia. This is one of the smallest counties in the state by population, and it sits in the far southwest corner of Georgia along the Alabama border. Quitman County is part of the Pataula Judicial Circuit. Criminal history here comes from local law enforcement records, court filings, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's statewide database. The sheriff's office is the primary local resource. State-level tools also hold Quitman County records and can be searched online. This page covers each method available for a Quitman County background check.

Quitman County Sheriff Background Services

Sheriff Charles Davis leads the Quitman County Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is PO Box 338, Georgetown, GA 39854, and you can call 229-334-3739 with any questions. The office handles name-based criminal history searches using local law enforcement data and the Georgia Crime Information Center database. To get a Quitman County background check done in person, you will need a valid photo ID. Provide your full legal name and date of birth so the staff can run the search accurately. Basic name searches are often ready the same day.

Georgetown is a very small town. The sheriff's office operates with a lean staff that handles everything from patrol to records requests. This means you should absolutely call before visiting. Staffing levels and hours can be limited compared to larger county offices. A phone call to 229-334-3739 lets you confirm that someone will be available to process your background check request. Given the small size of the office, this one step can save you a wasted trip.

Despite being small, the office still has full access to the statewide criminal records system. Size does not limit the scope of the search they can run.

Quitman County Court Records

Quitman County is part of the Pataula Judicial Circuit. Criminal cases from the superior court are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court in the Georgetown courthouse. Felony indictments, plea deals, trial outcomes, and sentencing information are all part of the public record. You can visit the courthouse to look through these files. Magistrate court records for lesser charges are also stored at the county level.

Georgia law sets the framework for criminal record access. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34 allows individuals to get criminal history data from the GBI with a lawful purpose. Not all Quitman County records show in a standard search, though. Sealed cases, juvenile records, and cases handled under the First Offender Act are typically left out. The First Offender Act lets eligible defendants complete their sentence without a formal conviction on their record. This can affect how you interpret a Quitman County background check. A clean result might not mean there is no criminal history at all. It just means nothing showed up in the search type you used.

For specific case lookups, the clerk's office in Georgetown can help if you have a case number or name to search.

State Tools for Quitman County Searches

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains criminal records from all 159 Georgia counties, including Quitman. Two statewide search tools can pull these records regardless of where you are located.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search and returns felony conviction data from every county in the state. Enter a name and see results immediately. Only felony convictions are shown. Misdemeanor charges, arrests that did not lead to convictions, and pending cases will not appear. For a fast Quitman County background check focused on major offenses, this gets the job done. You can run it from home without making the trip to Georgetown.

The GAPS fingerprint system through IdentoGo is the more complete option. Fingerprints are run through both GBI and FBI databases, covering Georgia and the rest of the nation. You have to go to an IdentoGo location to be fingerprinted. Results come back in one to two business days. For a thorough Quitman County background check, the fingerprint method is the strongest choice. Visit the GBI services page for more details on both tools.

This portal connects to the statewide databases where Quitman County criminal history information is stored.

Quitman County Background Fees

A background check at the Quitman County Sheriff's Office usually costs $15 to $25. The Georgia Felon Search is $15. GAPS fingerprint checks cost more because they run through both state and federal systems plus the fingerprinting fee. Call 229-334-3739 to confirm the current fee before you plan your visit or send a mail request.

Ask about payment methods. Smaller sheriff offices in Georgia often prefer cash or money orders over cards. The staff can tell you exactly what they accept when you call. For mail-in requests, always send a money order. Cash in the mail is never a good idea for a Quitman County background check request or any other.

Mail Requests for Quitman County

If getting to Georgetown is not realistic, you can request a Quitman County background check by mail. Send your request to Quitman County Sheriff's Office, PO Box 338, Georgetown, GA 39854. Include your full name, date of birth, a photocopy of your photo ID, and a money order for the fee. State your reason for requesting the background check. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 requires a lawful purpose for criminal history requests. Writing your purpose in the letter helps the office process your request without issues. Plan for one to two weeks for the full mail process.

Contact Quitman County Sheriff

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has a full listing of county sheriffs in Georgia. Here is the contact info for the Quitman County Sheriff's Office.

• Mailing Address: PO Box 338, Georgetown, GA 39854
• Phone: 229-334-3739
• Sheriff: Charles Davis

Georgetown serves as the county seat of Quitman County. The sheriff's office is the local point of contact for background check requests. Given the small size of both the town and the office, calling ahead is not just recommended but practically required. The staff will tell you when to come and what to bring so your visit goes as smoothly as possible.

Nearby Counties

Quitman County is bordered by several southwest Georgia counties. You may want to search background check records in these neighboring areas.