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You can obtain a copy of your Georgia criminal history record from most Sheriff's Offices or Police Departments. Contact your local law enforcement agency for specific requirements to obtain a copy of your Georgia criminal history record.

If you have ever been fingerprinted during an arrest, your criminal record is stored in the state database called the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC).. This is your official state criminal history. Law enforcement and the courts have access to this history.

All open records requests must be sent to the Open Records Officer. In order to submit an open records request you can email the request to the Open Records Officer at openrecords@sos.ga.gov, OR mail the request to the Open Records Officer at the address listed below.

People with a records restriction are able to apply for jobs, housing, or licenses without their record appearing on a background check. Your criminal record will not be permanently deleted or destroyed and will still be available to judicial officials and criminal justice agencies.

In the case of a misdemeanor, complete and submit CR-180 California Penal Code section 1203.4a states the requirements of expunging a California misdemeanor, including completing and submitting form CR-180, the Petition for Dismissal. Note that you must submit the petition for expungement in the county of conviction.

Law enforcement agencies may also provide felony conviction records. Additionally, you can use the Georgia Felon Search web site (maintained by the Georgia Technology Authority) to request in-state felony conviction records. There is a transaction fee payable by credit card (see web site for details).