What are Walton County Public Records?
Walton County public records are records maintained by public officials in the county. The Georgia open records act stipulates that all records filed and kept in Carroll county are meant to be opened to the public. Interested parties may request, examine, and obtain copies of the records by submitting a request to the county clerk's office or custodial government agency.
In addition to government agencies, some public records may also be accessible from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. However, users will need to provide enough information to assist with the search, such as:
- The name of the subject involved in the record (subject must be older than 18 or not juvenile)
- The address of the requestor
- A case number or file number (if known)
- The location of the document or person involved
- The last known or current address of the registrant
Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
Walton County Crime Statistics
The Georgia Crime Information Center in partnership with the Uniform Crime Reporting Program publishes an annual summary report on crime rates in the state. The most recent report was in the year 2017. A total of 1886 crimes were listed in Walton County. The breakdown of these figures reveals that 208 were violent crimes, which comprised 11 murders, 14 rapes, 34 robberies, and 149 aggravated assaults. Furthermore, 291 burglaries, 1262 larcenies, 125 motor vehicle thefts, and one case of arson make up the 1678 property crimes documented in the county.
The overall crime rates experienced in Walton County in 2017 are 57% lower than those recorded 5 years earlier. In 2013, 2568 crimes were reported. However, when compared in detail, overall violent crimes were higher by 10% (188). Here is the breakdown of violent crimes in 2013: 1 murder, 9 rapes, 28 robberies, and 150 aggravated assaults. Property crimes, on the other hand, dropped by 37% (2308). Further analysis shows that burglaries dropped by 59% (718), larcenies by 17%, motor vehicle cases dropped by 6 incidents, and arson by one incident.
Are Carroll County Criminal Records Public?
Anyone can access criminal records in Walton County, provided the records are open to the public by default, and interested parties pay the required service fee. Records of criminal cases tried in the county courts are part of public records kept in the custody of the clerk of the county government. Individuals are required to make use of the open records request procedure to order records. Requests could be made in writing to the County Courthouse located at:
Historic Walton County Courthouse
111 S Broad Street
Monroe, GA 30655
Another option is to send an email request directly to the county clerk, or the open records request office. Criminal arrest warrants can be viewed at the Walton Magistrate Website for free.
How to Obtain Carroll County Police Reports and Arrest Records
Requests for arrest warrants and crash reports can be made to the Sheriff’s office. Interested persons may call (770) 266-1526 to obtain more information about the county’s process. Records of criminal cases tried at the county Superior Court can be requested by an email to the clerk of the Superior Court. Alternatively, call (770) 267-1307. Access to juvenile records is generally restricted to the involved parties. Such persons may request by email for records, or call (770) 266-1706. For emergencies, call (770) 464-1915, or send an email.
How to find Carroll County Sex Offenders and Inmate information Walton county provides its residents with an alphabetical list of persons registered in the sex offenders registry. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry maintains a much more extensive database of sex offenders in the state.
Similarly, the Walton County Jail Division has one detention facility for the incarceration of offenders and pre-trial parties for the county. Visitation schedules are Thursdays and Sundays. The jail commander, along with two captains, coordinates the activities of the facility under the supervision of the Sheriff’s office. A list of incarcerated persons is available on the jail division website.
Court Records
Court records in Walton County are available by default at the court where the case of interest was filed. The Superior Court, the Juvenile Court, and Magistrate Court are located at 303 S Hammond Drive, Monroe, Georgia. The Clerk of Court’s office is also located at the same facility. The Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction over civil cases, criminal cases, and a family court division that handles divorce and domestic relations cases. The Juvenile Court handles cases involving minors and conducts preliminary hearings for juvenile criminal cases before referral to the Superior Court. The Magistrate Court hears all civil and criminal cases, and transfers appeal cases to the Superior court. They also provide a simpler court system for first-time clients. The Probate Court presides over conservatorships, wills, and issues marriage licenses. These courts belong to the Georgia Alcovy Judicial Circuit. Find below the addresses of each of the courts listed above:
Superior Courts and Judges’ Chambers - 2nd Floor
Juvenile Court – 2nd Floor (770) 267-1346
Magistrate Court - 1st Floor (770) 267-1349
Probate Court – 1st Floor (770) 267-1345
Clerk of Courts - 3rd Floor (770) 267-1307
Contact (770) 267-2144 for general information.
There are 4 municipal courts in Walton County with jurisdictions restricted to the cities. Here are their addresses:
Municipal Court of Loganville
605 Tom Brewer Road
P.O. Box 39
Loganville, GA 30052
Phone: (770) 466-8087
Municipal Court of Monroe
116 South Broad Street
P.O. Box 629
Monroe, GA 30655
Phone: (770) 267-7576
Fax: (770) 267-8386
Municipal Court of Social Circle
138 East Hightower Trail
P.O. Box 310
Social Circle, GA 30025
Phone: (770) 464-6904
Municipal Court of Walnut Grove
1021 Park Street
Loganville, GA 30052
Phone: (770) 787-0046
Walton County Vital Records
Walton County provides its residents with records on births, deaths, marriages, and divorces registered within the county. These records are accessed through a public record request to the clerk of the Superior Court. To request a vital record, interested parties can send write to:
Historic Walton County Courthouse
111 S Broad Street
Monroe, GA
The Probate Court of the county also lists recorded marriages for viewing access on the Georgia Probate Records Site and processes online requests at the cost of $10 per copy. For inquiries, call (770) 2671345. The Georgia Department of Public Health maintains a register of vital records across the counties in the state. Interested individuals may order copies at the state office, or county branch office located at:
1404 South Madison Avenue
Monroe, GA 30655
Requesters must enclose a copy of a valid photo ID, a money order, or a check payment of $25 made payable to the State Office of Vital records. Submit the request along with supporting documents to the county branch office, or the state office:
2 Peachtree Street, NW
15th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
Requests may be mailed to:
State Office of Vital Records
1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30349
Please note that only eligible individuals can request certified copies of vital records in Walton County. These include the persons named in the record, their immediate family members, and any other person with a legal relationship with the bearers of the records. For this reason, all applications for vital records require proof of relationship and a valid photo ID.
