Newnan Court Docket Search

Court docket records in Newnan are split between the Newnan Municipal Court, which handles local traffic and ordinance matters, and the Coweta County Superior Court, which maintains the official docket for civil, criminal, and domestic cases. Newnan serves as the county seat of Coweta County, which means most county-level filings are processed here. This page explains how to find court records for Newnan-area cases, which systems to use online, and where to go for certified copies of court documents.

Court Records in Newnan

Newnan is the county seat of Coweta County, and the Coweta County Superior Court is located here. The Superior Court handles felony criminal cases, major civil actions, domestic relations matters such as divorce and child custody, and appeals from lower courts. The Coweta County Clerk of Superior Court serves as the official custodian of docket records for all cases filed at the Superior Court level.

Because Newnan is the county seat, many residents can access Coweta County court offices without traveling far. The clerk's office is the first stop for case lookups, certified copies, and general filing questions. Coweta County also operates a State Court, Magistrate Court, and Probate Court, each with its own docket and jurisdiction. State Court handles misdemeanor criminal matters and civil cases below the Superior Court threshold. Magistrate Court covers small claims and preliminary hearings. Probate Court handles wills, estates, and guardianships.

If you are trying to find a case and are not sure which Coweta County court handled it, the clerk of Superior Court can usually point you in the right direction. The case type and filing date help narrow down which court and docket to search.

Newnan Municipal Court

The Newnan Municipal Court hears traffic citations and city ordinance violations issued within Newnan city limits. Officers with the Newnan Police Department write citations that come before this court. The court does not handle felonies or large civil claims. Those go to Coweta County courts. The municipal court is specifically for matters arising under city law and local ordinances.

The court is located at 1 Court Square, Newnan, GA 30263. The phone number is (770) 253-2680. More information about court dates, fines, and procedures is available at cityofnewnan.org. If you received a citation from Newnan Police, call the clerk before your court date to confirm the hearing time and any documents you should bring. Arriving prepared makes the process faster for everyone.

Municipal court records are kept separate from Coweta County Superior Court records. If you need records from both courts, you will have to request them from each office individually. They do not share files automatically.

Search Newnan Court Dockets Online

The main online tool for Coweta County Superior Court dockets is re:SearchGA, available at researchga.tylerhost.net. The portal is free to use and does not require registration for basic case searches. You can look up cases by party name, case number, attorney name, or date range. Results show case type, filing date, court status, and scheduled hearings. Coweta County records are included in the system and generally well-maintained.

The GSCCCA portal at gsccca.org provides a broader index that covers court filings, real estate records, and lien filings across all Georgia counties including Coweta. This is useful if you need to cross-reference court records with property records for someone in the Newnan area. Many document images are accessible directly through the GSCCCA system.

The image below shows the Newnan Municipal Court webpage, the starting point for local traffic and ordinance case information specific to the city.

The Georgia Courts E-Access portal is another option if you need to search courts on the state's unified case management system. Try it as a secondary step if re:SearchGA does not return results for a specific Coweta County case.

Requesting Copies of Court Records

To get certified copies of Coweta County Superior Court records, contact the clerk of court at the courthouse in Newnan. Georgia law sets copy fees at $0.50 per page for plain copies. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that. You can request records in person or by mail. Call ahead to confirm current procedures and whether online ordering is available for the specific document type you need.

The Georgia eCertification portal at ecert.gsccca.org lets you order certified copies of certain court documents online. This saves a trip to the courthouse if the document type you need is available through the system. Check what Coweta County document types are listed there before deciding how to request your copies.

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 Newnan and Coweta County are public records. Government agencies must respond to written requests within three business days. You do not have to explain why you are requesting the records.

Some records are not public. Juvenile court proceedings, sealed cases, and records involving minor victims are protected under Georgia law. Any denial of an access request must cite the specific legal exemption. If you believe a denial is improper, you have the right to challenge it through the courts.

Legal Resources

Newnan residents who need free or low-cost legal help can contact the Georgia Legal Services Program at glsp.org. This organization serves rural and lower-income Georgians with civil legal matters. For attorney referrals in Coweta County, the State Bar of Georgia at gabar.org runs a lawyer referral service that connects callers with licensed attorneys. The Georgia Courts website also has self-help resources and general court information.

Coweta County has grown significantly in recent years. Local legal resources may be limited for some case types. If you cannot find a local attorney, ask the Georgia Legal Services Program or the State Bar referral line about lawyers who serve Coweta County from nearby areas.

Nearby Cities

Several cities near Newnan have their own court docket pages. Peachtree City is to the east in Fayette County and has an active municipal court. Carrollton is to the northwest in Carroll County. Douglasville is to the northeast in Douglas County and is another significant metro Atlanta suburb with its own court system. Each of those city pages has local courthouse contact information and links to online search tools for that area.