Pooler Court Docket Records

Court docket records in Pooler are maintained at two levels. The Pooler Municipal Court handles traffic citations and city ordinance violations within city limits. The Chatham County Superior Court holds the official docket for major civil, criminal, and domestic cases involving Pooler residents. Pooler has grown rapidly as a suburb of Savannah, and its court activity reflects that growth. This page covers where to find Pooler court records, which online tools to use, and how to request certified document copies from the right office.

Court Records in Pooler

Pooler is located in Chatham County, and major court matters involving Pooler residents go before the Chatham County Superior Court in Savannah. The Superior Court handles felony criminal cases, civil actions above the jurisdictional threshold, domestic relations matters including divorce and custody, and appeals from lower courts. The Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court maintains the official docket for all Superior Court filings in the county.

Chatham County also operates a State Court, Magistrate Court, and Probate Court. State Court handles misdemeanor criminal matters and lower-value civil cases. Magistrate Court covers small claims disputes and preliminary hearings. Probate Court oversees wills, estate administration, guardianships, and related matters. Each of these courts has its own separate docket, so case type is important when determining where to look for a specific file.

If you are searching for a Pooler-area case and are not sure which Chatham County court heard it, the Superior Court clerk's office in Savannah is a good starting point. They can help identify the right court based on case type and filing date. Chatham County courts are generally accessible to Pooler residents via the highway connection between the two cities.

Pooler Municipal Court

The Pooler Municipal Court handles traffic citations and city ordinance violations issued within Pooler city limits. Citations issued by Pooler Police Department officers come before this court. It does not handle felony criminal cases or large civil matters. Those go to Chatham County courts. The municipal court is the right place to start for a speeding ticket, a parking violation, or a local code citation from within the city.

The court is located at 100 Southwest Highway 80, Pooler, GA 31322. The phone number is (912) 748-7261. Court schedules, payment information, and procedures are available at pooler-ga.gov. If you received a citation from Pooler Police, call the clerk to confirm your hearing date and what documents you may need. Pooler is one of the faster-growing cities in coastal Georgia, and the municipal court handles a growing volume of traffic and ordinance cases.

Pooler Municipal Court records are not linked to Chatham County Superior Court records. The two systems are independent. If you need records from both courts, you must request them from each office separately.

Search Pooler Court Dockets Online

Chatham County Superior Court dockets can be searched through re:SearchGA at researchga.tylerhost.net. The portal is free and does not require registration for basic case searches. You can search by party name, case number, attorney, or filing date. Results show case type, status, parties involved, and hearing schedule. Chatham County records in the system include cases from Pooler and the broader Savannah area.

The GSCCCA portal at gsccca.org is a broader statewide index that covers Chatham County court filings as well as real estate and lien records. This is useful when you need both court and property information for someone in the Pooler area. Many Chatham County document images are accessible directly through GSCCCA without visiting the courthouse in Savannah.

The image below shows the Pooler Municipal Court page, the local contact for traffic and ordinance cases within Pooler city limits.

The Georgia Courts E-Access portal is an additional tool for courts on the state's unified case management system. If re:SearchGA does not return results for a specific Chatham County case, try E-Access as a second option.

Requesting Copies of Court Records

Certified copies of Chatham County Superior Court records can be requested from the clerk of court at the courthouse in Savannah. 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. Requests can be made in person or by mail. Call the Chatham County clerk's office to confirm current hours and whether online or mail ordering is available for the document type you need.

The Georgia eCertification portal at ecert.gsccca.org lets you order certified copies of certain document types online. This can be a useful option for Pooler residents who want to avoid driving into Savannah during business hours. Check whether your specific document type is available through the eCertification system before deciding how to submit your request.

Open Records Access

Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 establishes the public right to inspect and copy court dockets and other government records. Court records in Pooler and Chatham County are public. Government agencies must respond to written requests within three business days. No reason is required to request records.

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

Legal Resources

Pooler 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 operates a lawyer referral service connecting callers with licensed attorneys in Chatham County and the surrounding coastal region. The Georgia Courts website has general court information and self-help tools for people navigating Georgia courts without an attorney.

Chatham County has legal services providers in Savannah that also serve the broader county area, including Pooler. If you cannot reach a local organization, the Georgia Legal Services Program can help identify resources available for your case type and location.

Nearby Cities

Cities near Pooler with court docket pages include Savannah, just to the east, which is the Chatham County seat and home to all county-level courts. Statesboro is to the northwest in Bulloch County and has its own court system. Both city pages have local courthouse contact information and links to online docket search tools for their areas.