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These are questions that are frequently asked of the Sheriff's Deputy's and staff. More will be added soon.
1. How can I obtain a copy of my Georgia criminal history record?
Georgia criminal history records can be obtained from any local Sheriff or Police Department. Walker County Sheriff's Office has a $10.00 fee and three day processing period.
2. What information is contained in a Georgia criminal history record?
The criminal history record includes the subject's identification data, arrest data (including arresting agency, date of arrest, and charges), final judicial disposition data submitted by a court, prosecutor or other criminal justice agency, and custody information if the offender was incarcerated in a Georgia correctional facility.
3. Can I obtain a Georgia criminal history record of another person?
O.C.G.A. 35-3-35 (d.1)provides public access to felony conviction records without consent of the person whose record is being checked. The subject's full name, race, sex, date of birth, and social security number must be provided at the time of the request. Walker County Sheriff's Office has a $10.00 fee and 3 day processing period.
A complete Georgia record may be obtained with the individuals consent. A signed consent form from the individual whose record is being sought must be provided to the local agency. Walker county Sheriff's Office has a $10.00 fee and 3 day processing period.
4. How do I contest the information contained in my Georgia criminal history record if it is inaccurate or if my identity has been used in another individual's criminal history record?
To contest the accuracy of information in your criminal history record, or if your identification data was used in another individual's criminal history record, you must submit the following information to GCIC:
A signed written request with a brief explanation for the request to include the specific data that is being challenged and a complete return mailing address;
Two completed fingerprint cards that include a current set of rolled fingerprints and 4 flat impressions provided by a local law enforcement agency which includes your personal information (name, date of birth, and place of birth, etc.)A $3.00 fee payable by certified check or money order to the Georgia Crime Information Center at this address:
GCIC=CCH/Identification Services
P.O. Box 370748
Decatur, Georgia 30037-0748
Your request will be processed and a certificate (letter) will be mailed back to you with results.
5. How do I obtain a copy of a criminal history record from states other than Georgia?
Contact the state's criminal justice agency (Bureau of Investigation, State Police, etc.) within the state to obtain information on requirements and fees.
6. How do I obtain a copy of my national criminal history report?
Individuals can obtain a copy of their national criminal history record from the FBI by submitting a request to the following address:
FBI
CJIS
ATTN:SCU, MOD.D-2
1000 Custer Hollow Road
Clarksburg, West Virginia 26303
In order to receive a copy of your FBI record for personal, employment, or international work requirements the FBI requires the following:
A signed written request with a brief explanation for the request and complete mailing address.
A current set of 10 rolled fingerprints and 4 flat impressions provided by a law enforcement agency which includes your name, date of birth, and place of birth.
An $18.00 fee in U.S. currency by certified check or money order payable to the United States Treasury.
This information is provided in compliance with the U.S. Freedom of Information Act.
7. What is a local record expungment?
O.C.G.A. 35-3-37(d) allows for the expungement of arrest charges by a local law enforcement agency when certain conditions are met. If approved by the local arresting agency, and the appropriate prosecutor, the arrest cycle is sealed on the Georgia criminal history report by GCIC. Access to that arrest information is restricted to criminal justice agencies only. The arrest is expunged in it's entirety from the FBI criminal history record.
The following are examples of final court dispositions that may qualify: Dismissed; Nor presented to the grand jury; No further action anticipated; Nolle processed/Prosequi; Dead docket; or No record on file. All applications must be approved or denied by the appropriate prosecutor.
To apply for the local record expungement, contact the arresting law enforcement agency to obtain an application for Local Record Expungement. The Request for Expungement form is a three (3) part form:
Section One- You will complete section one and return to the arresting agency.
Section Two-Completed by the arresting agency who forwards the request to the appropriate prosecutor (District Attorney or Solicitor)
Section Three- Completed by the prosecutor who will approve or deny the request.
All three sections must be completed and forwarded to GCIC by the prosecutor.
8. Someone has been using my identity for financial (material) gain, what should I do?
Effective July 1, 1998 it is a felony in Georgia to use someone else's identity to obtain something of value O.C.G.A. 16-9-120 through 16-9-127.
Contact your local Police Department or Sheriff's Office to report the theft of your identity.
Contact the Federal Trade Commission and the Georgia Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA) in order to report the theft of your identity.
Contact OCA at (404)651-8600 or at www.ganet.org/gaoca
Contact FTC at (877)438-4338 or at www.consumer.gov/idtheft
Contact the major credit reporting agencies and have a fraud alert placed on your credit report
Experian, P.O.Box 1017, Allen, Texas 75013 (888)397-3742
Equifax, P.O. Box 740250, Atlanta, Georgia 30374-0250 (800)525-6285
Trans Union, P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, California 92634 (800)680-7289
Contact the company(ies) that have provided credit or other intangible or tangible property to the person who stole your identity.
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