Johns Creek Court Docket Records

Johns Creek court docket records split between Fulton County Superior Court for major civil and criminal matters, and Johns Creek Municipal Court for local traffic and ordinance cases. Incorporated in 2006, Johns Creek is one of northeast Fulton County's largest cities. This page explains where court records are filed, how to search dockets online, and how to get copies of court documents for Johns Creek cases.

Court Records in Johns Creek

Johns Creek is in northeastern Fulton County, and all major court matters for the city go through Fulton County Superior Court. The Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court holds dockets for civil cases, felony criminal proceedings, divorce and custody filings, and probate matters for the entire county, including Johns Creek.

Fulton County State Court handles misdemeanor cases and smaller civil matters under $15,000 for Johns Creek. Both State Court and Superior Court records are searchable through re:SearchGA. This statewide portal is the main public access point for Fulton County dockets and covers Johns Creek cases the same as any other part of the county.

Johns Creek incorporated in 2006, and since then the city has built its own municipal government and court system. The city's municipal court focuses on local matters, while all significant legal proceedings route to Fulton County Superior Court.

Johns Creek Municipal Court

Johns Creek Municipal Court is at 11345 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek, GA 30097. The court can be reached at (678) 512-3230. Full information is available at the Johns Creek municipal court page.

Municipal Court handles traffic citations from Johns Creek Police, city ordinance violations, and local infractions. It does not handle felony charges, major civil claims, or family law cases. Those all go to Fulton County Superior Court. The Johns Creek Parkway courthouse is the place to check for traffic tickets, code violations, and similar city-level matters.

Johns Creek Municipal Court dockets are separate from re:SearchGA. For a traffic citation or ordinance case, contact the court directly at (678) 512-3230 or use the city's online portal to check case status and fine information.

Search Johns Creek Court Dockets Online

Fulton County Superior Court and State Court dockets for Johns Creek are available through re:SearchGA. Search by name or case number to pull up filing dates, case type, parties, and hearing status. This is the fastest way to check most Johns Creek court records without going to the courthouse in Atlanta.

For property records and judgment liens tied to Johns Creek court cases, GSCCCA is the right tool. Fulton County real estate filings and UCC records linked to court judgments are indexed there. The eCertification portal handles certified electronic copies for eligible document types.

Johns Creek's municipal court portal handles local case lookup. Below is the official court resource for the city:

Johns Creek Municipal Court official page

For Fulton County Superior Court records, the clerk's public access terminals are at 136 Pryor Street SW in Atlanta. In-person searches are available there at no charge, and staff can assist with specific file requests or records that need a manual search.

Getting Copies of Court Records

Certified copies of Johns Creek Superior Court records come from the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court. Fees are $0.50 per page for plain copies. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. You can request records in person, by mail, or through the GSCCCA eCertification portal for eligible documents.

For Johns Creek Municipal Court documents, call the court at (678) 512-3230 to ask about the process for getting copies. The municipal clerk can tell you what is available in electronic format and what requires a formal written request.

Open Records Access

Johns Creek court records are subject to Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. 50-18-70. The public has the right to inspect and copy court records, and government agencies must respond to requests within three business days. No personal connection to the case is required to make a request.

Some files are restricted. Juvenile court records are sealed by law. Cases with specific court sealing orders are not public. Active criminal investigation records may have limited access. For most Johns Creek Superior Court and State Court cases, the records are fully open and accessible online or through the clerk's office.

Legal Resources in Johns Creek

The Georgia Legal Services Program serves Fulton County residents, including those in Johns Creek, for income-qualifying civil legal help. Atlanta Legal Aid Society also covers this area. The State Bar of Georgia attorney directory at georgiacourts.gov lists attorneys by county and practice area for paid legal referrals.

Self-represented parties filing in Fulton County Superior Court can find standard forms and procedural guides on the Georgia Courts website. These forms apply statewide and are the same ones used in any Fulton County Superior Court filing.

Nearby Cities

Johns Creek is surrounded by several qualifying Georgia cities. Alpharetta is to the west in Fulton County. Roswell is to the southwest. Sandy Springs is south along the Chattahoochee corridor. To the east in Gwinnett County, Duluth and Lawrenceville are both accessible and use Gwinnett County Superior Court for major matters.