Find Wayne County Background Check

A Wayne County background check is handled by the Sheriff's Office in Jesup. Wayne County sits in southeast Georgia along the Altamaha River corridor. Sheriff Chuck Moseley leads the department and oversees public services including criminal record requests. The office runs name-based background checks through local files and the statewide database managed by the Georgia Crime Information Center. State tools from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation provide additional search options for people who need more in-depth results covering Wayne County and the rest of Georgia.

Wayne County Sheriff's Office

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office address is 266 East Walnut Street, Jesup, GA 31546. Sheriff Chuck Moseley heads the department. Call 912-427-5970 for questions about background checks. You need to visit in person for a walk-in request. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license or state ID card. A Social Security card alone is not valid ID for this process. Give staff your full name, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number so they can run the search.

The sheriff's office pulls records from Wayne County files and the Georgia Crime Information Center state database. Name-based results can come back on the same day for clean checks. Records with hits or complex histories may need additional processing time. Wayne County has a moderate population, and the office handles requests at a steady pace. Calling ahead is a smart move. Staff can tell you the current fee, accepted payment methods, and business hours so you are prepared when you arrive.

Wayne County Criminal Records

Criminal records in Wayne County come from cases in the Brunswick Judicial Circuit. Superior court processes felony cases. State court handles misdemeanors. Magistrate court deals with preliminary hearings and minor offenses. All of these courts contribute to the public record. The clerk of superior court at the Wayne County courthouse in Jesup keeps case files open to public review. Anyone can walk in during business hours to look through dockets and read court documents.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, Georgia law allows private citizens to request criminal history records. The fee cap is $20 per name-based search. However, not all records will appear. The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 lets certain people seal their conviction after completing their sentence. Sealed records will not show up in a Wayne County background check. Felony convictions are much harder to seal and generally remain visible for a long time.

The record restriction process under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 may also affect what shows up. This replaced the old expungement system. Some Wayne County records, especially cases that ended in dismissal, may have been restricted from public access.

Note: The clerk of superior court is a good alternative if you want to search specific case files rather than run a full background check.

State Resources for Wayne County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains the central criminal records database. Wayne County arrests and convictions feed into this system. State searches do not require a trip to Jesup.

Try the Georgia Felon Search for a quick look. It costs $15. Enter a name and get instant email results. Only felony convictions show up. No misdemeanors, no pending charges, no arrests without convictions. This covers Wayne County and all other Georgia counties.

The GAPS fingerprint system through IdentoGO gives deeper results. It searches both state and federal databases using biometric data. Turnaround is one to two business days. The cost is higher than a name-based search. Wayne County residents can look for IdentoGO locations in the Jesup area or nearby cities like Brunswick or Waycross.

The GBI services page has the full list of background check options. The Georgia Felon Search FAQ explains what the $15 search does and does not include.

The GBI homepage shown above provides links to criminal history services that cover Wayne County and all 159 Georgia counties.

Wayne County Check Fees

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office charges for background checks. The state cap is $20 per O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34(d.3). Call 912-427-5970 to confirm the current amount and accepted payment methods. Some offices take cash. Others want money orders. The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 online. GAPS fingerprint checks have a separate fee structure that includes the IdentoGO fingerprinting service.

Record inspection fees are capped at $15 under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. Use this option if you need to review your own criminal history record for errors or outdated information. It is separate from a standard background check.

Requesting Wayne County Records

Go to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office at 266 East Walnut Street in Jesup. Bring your photo ID and be ready with the required information. Staff runs the search through local and state databases. Clean records come back fast. Records with multiple entries take longer to compile and review.

Mail requests may be available. Call the office to ask. If they take them, include your full name, date of birth, a copy of your photo ID, and a money order for the fee. Do not send cash. Allow extra days for mail processing. Walking in is the quicker option. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association confirms contact details for Sheriff Moseley and all Georgia county sheriffs.

Wayne County Contact

• Wayne County Sheriff's Office: 266 East Walnut Street, Jesup, GA 31546
• Phone: 912-427-5970
• Sheriff: Chuck Moseley
• County Seat: Jesup
• Judicial Circuit: Brunswick

Wayne County is in southeast Georgia. The sheriff's office is the primary agency for law enforcement and public record services. The courthouse in Jesup has the clerk of superior court for direct court record searches.

Cities in Wayne County

Wayne County has no cities large enough for a separate page. Jesup is the county seat and the main community. Background check requests for Wayne County residents go through the sheriff's office in Jesup.

Nearby Counties

Wayne County borders several southeast Georgia counties. If your search extends past Wayne County, these nearby pages cover the surrounding areas.