Where the Data Comes From
Every record in DocketStream originates from an official government source. The table below shows each source, the type of data it provides, and how frequently DocketStream syncs it.DocketStream is a read-only aggregation platform. It does not submit, alter, or delete any official government record. All data is sourced exactly as the originating agency publishes it.
County Coverage
DocketStream’s coverage falls into two tiers:- Full data counties (8+): You get jail rosters, court case records, and GDC corrections data for these counties. Clayton County is one confirmed example of a full-data county.
- Roster-only counties (27+): You get live jail roster data — bookings, releases, and bond information — but court and corrections data is not yet available for these counties.
- North Carolina: Roster data is available for participating North Carolina counties.
What Each Data Type Contains
Roster Entries (Jail Bookings)
Roster Entries (Jail Bookings)
Jail roster records are sourced directly from county detention facilities and refreshed every 30–60 minutes. Each entry includes:
- Full name and date of birth
- Booking date and time
- Release date (once released)
- Charges listed at the time of booking
- Bond amount and bond type
- Mugshot (where published by the agency)
Court Cases
Court Cases
Court records are synced from Georgia state court systems multiple times daily. Each case record includes:
- Case number and court type (Superior, State, Magistrate, Municipal)
- Defendant name
- Offense description and applicable statute
- Filed date
- Presiding judge
- Case status (pending, disposed, appealed, etc.)
- Scheduled hearing dates
- Dispositions where available
Corrections Records (GDC)
Corrections Records (GDC)
Georgia Department of Corrections data provides a view into sentenced offenders and those under GDC supervision. Records include:
- GDC offender ID
- Full name
- Sentence details (offense, length, start date)
- Current institution or supervision type
- Parole status and parole officer assignment (where available)
- Projected release date
Sex Offender Records
Sex Offender Records
Sex offender data is sourced from the official state registry and updated as the state reports changes. Each record includes:
- Full name and physical description
- Registered address
- Registering offenses and conviction details
- Current registry status (active, expired, absconded, etc.)
Data Freshness
DocketStream data is only as current as the source agency makes it. Some agencies experience delays in publishing updates to their own systems — for example, a late-night booking may not appear on a county’s public roster until the morning. These delays are outside DocketStream’s control.