Georgia Criminal Records

1Georgia Statewide Criminal Search Resources

Georgia does not use the term “expungement” in its criminal records law. Instead, the process is called “record restriction” under O.C.G.A. §35-3-37. A restricted record is removed from the public-facing GCIC database but is not destroyed, law enforcement retains access.

• GBI, Criminal History Recordsgbi.georgia.govObtain a copy of your Georgia criminal history record from most Sheriff Offices or Police Departments. Contact local law enforcement for specific requirements.
• GCIC Criminal History Informationgbi.georgia.govGeorgia Crime Information Center criminal history information, LiveScan information, eAudits, and criminal offenses requiring fingerprinting.
• GCIC, Obtaining Criminal History FAQgbi.georgia.govFrequently asked questions about obtaining criminal history record information. GCIC Lobby Office provides assistance with inquiries and inspections.
• Georgia Crime Information Centergbi.georgia.govGCIC mission: protect citizens of Georgia by providing accurate and timely criminal justice information and related services.
• Georgia Courts, eAccess to Court Recordsgeorgiacourts.govSearch existing court case records through the Georgia Courts eAccess portal. Redirects to provider websites requiring an account.
• Georgia Courts, Data and Recordsgeorgiacourts.govCourt records search, Georgia Courts Registrar (GCR), and public defender search through the Georgia Courts portal.
• Georgia Courts Homegeorgiacourts.govOfficial Georgia Courts portal. eAccess court records, eFiling, citizen services, and judicial information.
• GBI, Georgia Sex Offender Registrygbi.georgia.govGBI is the central location for Georgia sexual offender registry data management. Search registered sex offenders statewide.
• GBI Sex Offender Registry FAQgbi.georgia.govFrequently asked questions about sex offender registration in Georgia including requirements, restrictions, and compliance information.
• Georgia Department of Corrections, Find an Offendergdc.ga.govLocate offenders in GDC custody using the Find an Offender tool. Search by name, description, ID, or case number.
• Georgia Bureau of Investigationgbi.georgia.govOfficial GBI portal. Investigative services, forensic sciences, GCIC, sex offender registry, and criminal history records.
• Georgia VINELink, Victim Notificationvinelink.vineapps.comSearch for offenders in Georgia custody and register for automated victim notification of custody status changes.

2Federal & National Authoritative Sources

These federal and national sources complement Georgia's state-level records. They are the authoritative sources you should cross-check when Georgia state records are incomplete or out-of-state activity matters.