Lawrenceville Court Docket Lookup

Court docket records in Lawrenceville come from two distinct sources. The Lawrenceville Municipal Court processes traffic citations and local ordinance violations within city limits. The Gwinnett County Superior Court, which is physically located in Lawrenceville as the county seat, holds the official docket for major civil, criminal, and domestic cases filed across all of Gwinnett County. Lawrenceville's position as the county seat makes it the central hub for Gwinnett County court records. This page explains how to search those records, which tools work online, and where to request certified copies.

Court Records in Lawrenceville

Lawrenceville is the county seat of Gwinnett County, and the Gwinnett County Superior Court is based here. The Superior Court is the trial court for felony criminal cases, civil actions above the jurisdictional threshold, domestic relations matters including divorce, custody, and adoption, and appeals from lower Gwinnett County courts. The Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court maintains the official docket and all case files at the Lawrenceville courthouse.

Gwinnett County also operates a State Court, Magistrate Court, and Probate Court, all located in or near Lawrenceville. State Court hears misdemeanor criminal matters and civil actions below the Superior Court threshold. Magistrate Court covers small claims and preliminary hearings. Probate Court handles wills, estate administration, guardianships, and involuntary commitments. Each court has a separate docket. Gwinnett County is one of the largest counties in Georgia by population, and its courts process a high volume of cases each year.

Because the county courthouse is in Lawrenceville, residents of this city have direct access to all Gwinnett County court offices. You can walk in to the clerk's office to search records, pay fees, or file documents. That is a convenience not available to residents of other Gwinnett cities who have to travel to Lawrenceville for county court business.

Lawrenceville Municipal Court

The Lawrenceville Municipal Court handles traffic citations and city ordinance violations issued within Lawrenceville city limits. Officers with the Lawrenceville Police Department write citations that come before this court. Major criminal matters and civil disputes are handled at the Gwinnett County level, not here. The municipal court focuses on city-level code violations and traffic enforcement.

The court is located at 70 South Clayton Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. The phone number is (770) 963-6666. Information about hearings, fines, and procedures is available at lawrencevillega.org. If you received a citation from Lawrenceville Police, call the clerk before your court date to confirm the hearing time and any documents you may need to bring. The court is within easy walking distance of the county courthouse complex.

Municipal court records are separate from Gwinnett County Superior Court records. If you need files from both, you must contact each office separately. They do not automatically share records with each other.

Search Lawrenceville Court Dockets Online

Gwinnett County Superior Court dockets are searchable through re:SearchGA at researchga.tylerhost.net. No account is required for basic searches. You can look up cases by party name, case number, attorney name, or date range. Results include case type, filing date, current status, and upcoming hearings. Gwinnett County is one of the most active counties in the re:SearchGA system, and its records are well-indexed.

The GSCCCA portal at gsccca.org is a broader statewide index that covers Gwinnett County court filings along with real estate and lien records. This is useful for cross-referencing court and property data for Lawrenceville-area individuals. Many Gwinnett document images are available through GSCCCA without a trip to the clerk's office.

The image below shows the Lawrenceville Municipal Court page, the local contact for traffic and ordinance cases specific to Lawrenceville city limits.

The Georgia Courts E-Access portal is a supplemental tool for courts on the state's unified case management platform. If re:SearchGA does not return results for a specific Gwinnett County filing, try E-Access as a follow-up.

Requesting Copies of Court Records

Because Lawrenceville is the county seat, Gwinnett County Superior Court records can be requested directly at the clerk's office at the Gwinnett County Courthouse on Langley Drive. Georgia law sets copy fees at $0.50 per page for standard copies. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Lawrenceville residents are close to the courthouse and can often request records in person with minimal travel. Mail requests are also accepted.

The Georgia eCertification portal at ecert.gsccca.org allows online ordering of certified copies for certain document types. Even if you live close to the courthouse, the online portal may be faster for straightforward certified copy requests. Check whether the document you need is available there before scheduling an in-person visit.

Open Records Access

Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 gives the public the right to inspect and copy court dockets and most other government records. Court records in Lawrenceville and Gwinnett County are public records. Agencies must respond to written requests within three business days. You do not need to state why you want the records.

Certain records are not available to the public. These include juvenile court proceedings, sealed cases, and files involving minor victims protected under Georgia law. Any denial of a records request must cite the specific legal exemption. If you believe a denial is improper, you have the right to challenge it in court.

Legal Resources

Lawrenceville residents who need free civil legal help can contact the Georgia Legal Services Program at glsp.org. The State Bar of Georgia at gabar.org offers a referral service for licensed attorneys in Gwinnett County. The Georgia Courts website has general court information, self-help forms, and resources for people navigating the court system without an attorney.

Gwinnett County's large and diverse population means that some legal service providers operate specifically in or near Lawrenceville. When contacting legal aid organizations, ask whether services are available in a language other than English if that applies to your situation.

Nearby Cities

Several Gwinnett County cities close to Lawrenceville have their own court docket pages. Duluth is to the west and also uses Gwinnett County Superior Court for major cases. Sugar Hill is to the north and has its own municipal court. Peachtree Corners is to the southwest and has a municipal court established after its 2012 incorporation. Gainesville is to the north in Hall County. Each city page has specific contact information and online search links for that area.