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Official Dougherty County criminal-record requests must go to the government office that created or maintains the record. In Albany, a sheriff criminal-history inquiry and a Superior or State Court file request use different counters. Statewide histories are handled through GBI and GCIC. The routes below identify the proper custodian and provide the published local details needed to call, mail, or visit, while making clear that this private reference site cannot issue, alter, or certify government records.

This Is Not a Government Office. This privately operated reference site cannot retrieve or certify a record, conduct an official background check, correct government data, or accept a Georgia record-restriction request. The responsible government custodian must handle those services.

Need an Official Record?

Use the source that holds the specific Dougherty County record:

  • Arrest and local criminal-history questions: call Dougherty County Sheriff Criminal Records at 229-430-6516
  • Superior and State Court files: use the Clerk of Superior and State Courts counter at 225 Pine Avenue, Suite 126
  • Booking and current jail records: contact Dougherty County Jail at 229-430-6500 or use the official inmate catalog
  • Police incident reports: contact Albany Police or Dougherty County Police, based on which agency made the report
  • Statewide criminal-history information: use GBI and GCIC procedures, including Georgia Felon Search or GAPS when appropriate
  • Record restriction: follow current GBI instructions and the route required for the arresting agency, prosecutor, or court

For sheriff criminal-history assistance, contact Dougherty County Sheriff Criminal Records at 225 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701, telephone 229-430-6516. The sheriff lists mail through P.O. Box 1827, Albany, GA 31702. Call first to confirm the current counter procedure and hours.

For Superior or State Court criminal files, certified copies, older records, or portal help, use the Clerk of Superior and State Courts, 225 Pine Avenue, Suite 126, Albany, GA 31701. The counter is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call 229-431-2198, email dococlerks@dougherty.ga.us, or mail P.O. Box 1827, Albany, GA 31702.