East Point Court Docket Records

Court dockets in East Point cover proceedings before the East Point Municipal Court and the Fulton County Superior Court, which serves as the primary court for major civil and criminal cases in the area. This guide walks you through how to find those records, which online tools to use, and how to request official copies when you need them. East Point sits inside Fulton County, meaning the county court system handles most serious matters while the city court deals with local traffic and ordinance issues.

Court Records in East Point

East Point is located in Fulton County, so the Fulton County Superior Court handles all major cases involving residents and businesses here. The Superior Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction for the county. It takes on felony criminal cases, civil suits involving larger amounts of money, domestic relations matters like divorce, custody, and adoption, and appeals from lower courts. The Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court is the custodian of all records filed in that court.

Fulton County also has a State Court that handles misdemeanor cases and civil matters under the Superior Court's jurisdictional threshold. For East Point residents involved in lower-level criminal matters or mid-range civil disputes, the State Court may be the relevant court. Magistrate Court handles small claims and other limited matters. Each court has its own docket, and the right contact depends on the type of case.

Because Fulton County spans a large and populous area that includes Atlanta, the court system here is one of the busiest in Georgia. That also means there are more robust online access tools for Fulton County records than in many smaller counties.

East Point Municipal Court

The East Point Municipal Court handles city-level cases including traffic violations issued by East Point Police Department officers and violations of local city ordinances. The court does not handle felonies or major civil disputes, but it does deal with a wide range of matters that directly affect East Point residents day to day. This includes moving violations, equipment violations, and code enforcement actions.

The municipal court is located at 2795 East Point Street, East Point, GA 30344. You can reach the court at (404) 765-1000. The city's municipal court page at eastpointcity.org provides information on scheduled court dates, how to pay fines online, and what to do if you plan to contest a citation. East Point Municipal Court records are separate from the Fulton County Superior Court docket.

If you received a citation that lists East Point Municipal Court as the jurisdiction, you need to contact that court directly. Fulton County Superior Court will not have those records unless the case was transferred to a higher court level.

Search East Point Court Dockets Online

The re:SearchGA portal at researchga.tylerhost.net is the main online tool for searching Fulton County Superior Court dockets, including cases connected to East Point. The system is free to use and allows searches by name, case number, attorney, or date. Fulton County has a large number of active cases, and the system is updated regularly, making it a reliable source for current case status information.

GSCCCA at gsccca.org covers Fulton County and indexes court filings, property records, liens, and other public documents. This is a useful companion tool when you are looking for both court records and real estate or financial records connected to the same person or entity. Images of many filed documents are available through the GSCCCA platform.

The screenshot below shows the re:SearchGA portal, which is the starting point for online access to Fulton County Superior Court dockets for East Point cases.

For courts using Georgia's unified case management platform, the Georgia Courts E-Access portal is another access point. Check it alongside re:SearchGA if you are not finding a particular case. Some courts are on one system and not the other, so using both maximizes your chances of finding the record you need.

Requesting Copies of Court Records

To get certified copies of Fulton County Superior Court records, contact the clerk of court's office directly. Copy fees under Georgia law are $0.50 per page for standard copies. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. The Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court is one of the largest clerk offices in the state, so response times for mail requests may vary. Visiting in person is often the fastest option for simple requests.

The Georgia eCertification portal at ecert.gsccca.org allows you to order certified copies of certain document types online. This is a convenient option for people who cannot get to the courthouse during business hours. Check what document types are available for Fulton County before making a trip in person.

Open Records in East Point

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, makes court dockets and most court filings available to the public. Agencies must respond to records requests within three business days. You do not have to explain why you want the records. East Point government records and Fulton County court records are both subject to the act.

Juvenile court records, sealed cases, and records involving minor victims have limited public access. If a record is withheld, the agency must tell you the specific legal basis for the denial. You can challenge improper denials through the Superior Court.

Legal Help in East Point

The Georgia Legal Services Program provides free civil legal help to qualifying residents. Visit glsp.org for information on what they cover and how to apply for services. In the Fulton County area, additional legal aid resources may also be available through Atlanta Legal Aid, which serves the Atlanta metro region and handles a broad range of civil matters for people who cannot afford an attorney.

The State Bar of Georgia's referral service at gabar.org connects you with local attorneys by practice area. For general guidance on navigating Georgia courts, the Georgia Courts website has self-help materials and court contact information for all 159 counties.

Nearby Cities

East Point sits close to several other Fulton County cities with court docket pages. Atlanta is just to the north and shares the same Fulton County Superior Court system. South Fulton borders East Point and its residents also rely on Fulton County Superior Court for major matters. Union City is a short distance to the southwest and has its own municipal court handling local traffic and ordinance cases. Each of those pages has court addresses, phone numbers, and direct links to online docket search tools.