Find Criminal History in Pooler

Criminal history records in Pooler are handled by the Pooler Police Department and the Chatham County court system. Pooler is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Savannah metro area, and it sits in Chatham County. The police department deals with arrest reports and incident data for crimes inside city limits. Court records for criminal cases go through the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court. State-level databases from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation also cover Pooler cases. Between the local department, the county courts, and state tools, there are multiple ways to pull criminal history from Pooler.

Pooler Police Department Records

The Pooler Police Department is at 100 Southwest Highway 80, Pooler, GA 31322. You can reach them at (912) 748-7333. The department keeps arrest records, incident reports, and case files for crimes that happen within Pooler city limits. When someone is arrested by Pooler PD, the arrest report includes the charges, date of arrest, and identifying details.

Pooler has grown a lot in recent years. The city has over 31,000 people now. That growth means more activity for the police department. The department sends arrest data to the Georgia Crime Information Center, which feeds into the statewide criminal history database. A local arrest in Pooler shows up in state-level searches as well.

To get a copy of a police report, contact the records unit at the police department. Walk-in requests are handled at the Highway 80 location during business hours. You can also call ahead. Georgia's Open Records Act gives the public the right to request most police reports. Some records tied to open cases or sealed by court order may not be available right away.

Chatham County Court Records for Pooler

Pooler sits in Chatham County. Criminal court cases from Pooler go through the Chatham County court system. The Clerk of Superior Court handles records for felonies and serious misdemeanors. The courthouse is in Savannah. You can search for case data through the Chatham County court records portal.

The clerk charges a fee for certified copies. You can go in person to the courthouse in Savannah or call to ask about a case. Chatham County has a large court system because it covers Savannah and the surrounding area. The Chatham County criminal history page covers the clerk's office, the sheriff, and other local resources in more detail.

Pooler also has a Municipal Court that handles city code violations and minor offenses. These cases may not show up in the Superior Court system. If you think the case was a low-level offense or a city ordinance matter, check the municipal court records separately from the county system.

The Chatham County Sheriff's Office handles booking records for the county jail. If someone was arrested in Pooler and taken to the county jail, the sheriff's office has that booking data. That is a different set of records from what the court clerk keeps.

State Criminal History Tools

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15. You need a first name, last name, date of birth, and sex. Results come right away. The fee applies even if no record comes up. This tool covers the whole state, including Pooler.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free. It shows people in state prison now. Someone convicted in Chatham County who is serving time shows up here. It does not include people in the county jail or those who already finished their sentence.

The GBI FAQ page explains how to get criminal history records in Georgia. It covers personal record requests and third-party searches. The GBI also offers a fingerprint-based criminal history check. That is the most thorough way to get an official copy of your own record.

Record Restriction for Pooler Cases

Georgia does not use the word expungement. The state calls it record restriction. A restricted record is sealed from public view. Law enforcement keeps access. But it will not show up in a standard public search.

Charges that were dropped or dismissed may qualify for restriction. People who completed a pretrial diversion program can apply. First Offender cases are also eligible. Under the First Offender Act in O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-60, first-time offenders can complete their sentence without a formal conviction on their public record. After the sentence is done, the court discharges the case and the record gets restricted.

The full rules for record restriction are in O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37. For arrests after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecuting attorney. For older arrests, go through the arresting agency. In Pooler, that means the Pooler Police Department or the Chatham County district attorney depending on which agency handled the arrest.

How to Search Pooler Criminal History

There are several ways to find criminal history from Pooler. The right path depends on what you need.

• Call the Pooler Police Department at (912) 748-7333 for arrest and incident reports
• Visit the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court in Savannah for court case records
• Use the Georgia Felon Search for statewide felony conviction data
• Check the GDC offender search for people in state prisons
• Contact the Chatham County Sheriff for jail and booking records

Police records give you what happened at the time of arrest. Court records from Chatham County show how the case turned out. State tools add felony and corrections data on top of that. You might have to check more than one source to get everything. If the case was a minor city violation, check the Pooler Municipal Court as well.

Nearby Cities With Criminal Records

Pooler is part of the greater Savannah metro area. Savannah is the largest city in Chatham County and has its own police force and court records. If you need criminal history from nearby, this page covers the local resources.