Search Peachtree City Court Docket

Court docket records in Peachtree City are maintained at two levels. The Peachtree City Municipal Court handles local traffic citations and ordinance violations within city limits. The Fayette County Superior Court holds the official docket for major civil, criminal, and domestic cases. Peachtree City is the largest city in Fayette County, and most county-level court matters go through the Fayette County courthouse in Fayetteville. This page explains where those records are kept, how to search them online, and how to request copies.

Court Records in Peachtree City

Peachtree City is in Fayette County, and the Fayette County Superior Court is the venue for major cases involving city residents. The Superior Court hears felony criminal matters, civil actions above the jurisdictional limit, domestic relations cases such as divorce, custody, and adoption, and appeals from lower courts. The Fayette County Clerk of Superior Court is the official record keeper for all Superior Court docket entries.

Fayette County also has a State Court, Magistrate Court, and Probate Court. State Court takes misdemeanor criminal matters and civil cases below the Superior Court threshold. Magistrate Court covers small claims disputes and first appearance hearings. Probate Court handles wills, estates, guardianships, and mental health commitments. Each of these courts keeps a separate docket, so knowing the case type helps you identify the right court when searching.

Fayette County is a mid-sized county south of Atlanta. Its court system is smaller than those of Atlanta-area counties, but the records are maintained and indexed. If you need to verify which Fayette County court handled a specific matter, the Fayette County Superior Court clerk's office in Fayetteville is the best starting point for that inquiry.

Peachtree City Municipal Court

The Peachtree City Municipal Court handles traffic citations and city ordinance violations issued within Peachtree City. Citations from Peachtree City Police officers come before this court. It does not have jurisdiction over felony cases or large civil disputes. Those matters go to Fayette County courts. The municipal court focuses on city-level infractions and code enforcement matters.

The court is located at 350 Highway 74 North, Peachtree City, GA 30269. The phone number is (770) 487-7657. Information about hearings, payment options, and procedures is available at peachtree-city.org. If you have a citation from Peachtree City Police, call the clerk to confirm your court date and what you should bring. Showing up prepared helps the process go more smoothly.

Peachtree City Municipal Court records are not shared with Fayette County Superior Court files. The two systems are separate. If you need records from both, contact each court office independently to request what you need.

Search Peachtree City Court Dockets Online

Fayette County Superior Court dockets can be searched through re:SearchGA at researchga.tylerhost.net. The portal is free and requires no account for basic searches. You can search by party name, case number, attorney, or filing date. Results show case type, status, parties, and scheduled hearings. Fayette County cases are included in the system, though the volume is smaller than larger metro counties.

The GSCCCA portal at gsccca.org provides a broader index covering Fayette County court filings as well as real estate and lien records. This is useful when you need both court and property records for someone in Peachtree City. Document images for many Fayette County filings are available through GSCCCA without a trip to the courthouse in Fayetteville.

The image below shows the Peachtree City Municipal Court page, the local contact point for traffic and ordinance matters filed within city limits.

The Georgia Courts E-Access portal is an additional search option for courts on the state's unified platform. If re:SearchGA does not return what you are looking for in Fayette County, check E-Access as a second step.

Requesting Copies of Court Records

Certified copies of Fayette County Superior Court records are available from the clerk of court at the courthouse in Fayetteville. Georgia law sets standard copy fees at $0.50 per page for plain copies. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Requests can be submitted in person or by mail. Call the clerk's office in advance to ask about current hours and whether mail or online ordering is available for your specific document type.

The Georgia eCertification portal at ecert.gsccca.org lets you order certified copies of certain document types online. Check whether the Fayette County document you need is available through the system before making a trip to Fayetteville. Online ordering is a practical option for Peachtree City residents who cannot visit the courthouse during business hours.

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 other government records. Court records in Peachtree City and Fayette County are public. Government agencies must respond to written records requests within three business days. You do not have to give a reason for requesting records.

Some records are not publicly accessible. Juvenile court proceedings, sealed cases, and materials involving minor victims are protected under Georgia law. Any denial of a records request must identify the specific statutory exemption. Improper denials can be challenged through the courts.

Legal Resources

Peachtree City residents needing free civil legal help can reach the Georgia Legal Services Program at glsp.org. The State Bar of Georgia at gabar.org offers a referral service for licensed attorneys in Fayette County and surrounding areas. The Georgia Courts website has court forms, general information about the court process, and self-help tools for people without an attorney.

Fayette County is a relatively small county, so local legal aid resources may be limited for some case types. The Georgia Legal Services Program can help identify options for Fayette County residents with civil legal needs who cannot afford private counsel.

Nearby Cities

Cities near Peachtree City with court docket pages include Newnan to the west in Coweta County, which is the county seat for Coweta and home to that county's Superior Court. Douglasville is to the north in Douglas County and has its own court system. Both of those city pages have courthouse contact information and online search links for their respective counties.