Find Alpharetta Court Docket Records

Alpharetta court docket records are split between Fulton County Superior Court for major civil and criminal matters, and Alpharetta Municipal Court for local traffic and ordinance cases. Located in northern Fulton County, Alpharetta has a well-developed city government and an active municipal court. This page explains where to find Alpharetta court records, how to search dockets online, and how to get certified copies of court documents.

Court Records in Alpharetta

Alpharetta is in northern Fulton County, and all significant court matters for the city are handled through Fulton County Superior Court. The Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court maintains dockets for civil cases, felony criminal proceedings, domestic relations filings, and probate matters covering the full county. The clerk's office is located in downtown Atlanta at 136 Pryor Street SW.

Fulton County State Court takes misdemeanor criminal cases and smaller civil claims for Alpharetta. Both courts appear in re:SearchGA, making most Alpharetta court records accessible online without traveling to the Atlanta courthouse. If you are searching for a civil judgment or a criminal case tied to an Alpharetta address, re:SearchGA is the first tool to use.

The Fulton County docket covers a large geographic area and a high volume of cases. Searches by name can return multiple results, so having a case number or approximate filing date helps narrow things down significantly when researching a specific matter.

Alpharetta Municipal Court

Alpharetta Municipal Court is located at 12624 Broadwell Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004. The court's phone number is (678) 297-6100. More details are at the city's official municipal court page.

Municipal Court handles traffic citations from Alpharetta Police, city ordinance violations, and other local infractions. It does not handle felony charges, major civil claims, or domestic cases. Those all go to Fulton County Superior Court. Alpharetta Municipal Court sees a significant number of traffic cases given the city's location along major corridors like GA-400 and its active tech-sector business community.

For Alpharetta Municipal Court case lookup, use the city's online resources or call (678) 297-6100 directly. Municipal court dockets are not part of re:SearchGA, so you will need the city's portal for traffic ticket and ordinance case status.

Search Alpharetta Court Dockets Online

Fulton County Superior Court and State Court records for Alpharetta are searchable through re:SearchGA. Search by party name or case number to see filing dates, case type, and current status. This portal is the fastest public access point for Alpharetta Superior Court dockets and is updated regularly.

For property records and judgment liens tied to Alpharetta addresses, GSCCCA is the tool to use. Fulton County real estate filings and UCC records connected to court judgments are indexed there. The eCertification portal handles certified electronic copies for eligible documents.

Alpharetta Municipal Court's page is the right resource for city-level dockets. Here is the official court portal for Alpharetta:

Alpharetta Municipal Court page

For Fulton County Superior Court records, the clerk's public access terminals at 136 Pryor Street SW in Atlanta allow free in-person searches. Staff can also assist with cases that require manual retrieval from physical file storage.

Getting Copies of Court Records

Certified copies of Alpharetta Superior Court records come from the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court. Standard fees are $0.50 per page for plain copies, $2.50 for the first certified page, and $0.50 for each additional certified page. You can request copies in person, by mail, or through the GSCCCA eCertification portal.

For Alpharetta Municipal Court records, contact the court at (678) 297-6100. Ask what is available in electronic form and what requires a written request. The municipal clerk can confirm copy availability and any applicable local fees for city court documents.

Open Records Access

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, makes most Alpharetta court records available to the public. Anyone can request to inspect or copy court records from Fulton County or Alpharetta Municipal Court. Agencies must respond within three business days. No reason is required for a records request.

Sealed files are restricted. Juvenile court records are closed under Georgia law. Cases under specific court sealing orders are not public. For most Alpharetta Superior Court and State Court matters, though, the records are open and accessible online or through the Fulton County Clerk's office.

Legal Resources in Alpharetta

The Georgia Legal Services Program serves Fulton County, including Alpharetta, for income-qualifying civil legal assistance. Atlanta Legal Aid Society also covers this area. The State Bar of Georgia directory at georgiacourts.gov is searchable by county and practice area for paid legal referrals.

For self-represented litigants filing in Fulton County Superior Court, the Georgia Courts website has standard forms and procedural guides. The statewide forms apply to all Fulton County Superior Court filings, including those initiated by Alpharetta residents.

Nearby Cities

Alpharetta is surrounded by other qualifying Fulton County cities. Milton is directly to the north and west. Roswell is to the south along GA-400. Johns Creek is to the east. All three are in Fulton County and use Fulton County Superior Court for major cases, making cross-city record research within the county relatively simple.