Statesboro Court Docket Search

Court docket records in Statesboro are maintained by the Statesboro Municipal Court for city-level cases and by the Bulloch County Superior Court for major civil, criminal, and domestic matters. Statesboro is the county seat of Bulloch County and the home of Georgia Southern University, which contributes to a steady flow of local court activity. This page explains where to find those records, how to search dockets online, and what to do when you need certified copies of court documents.

Court Records in Statesboro

Statesboro is the county seat of Bulloch County, and the Bulloch County Superior Court is located here. The Superior Court handles felony criminal cases, civil actions above the magistrate court limit, domestic relations matters including divorce and child custody, and appeals from lower courts. The clerk of the Bulloch County Superior Court is the official custodian of the docket for all Superior Court cases and is the main contact for Superior Court records in the area.

Bulloch County also has a Magistrate Court for small claims and preliminary criminal matters, a State Court for misdemeanor criminal cases, and a Probate Court for estate and guardianship proceedings. Each court keeps its own docket. If you are looking for a specific record and are not sure which court handled it, start with the Superior Court clerk's office and they can direct you to the right place.

The university population in Statesboro means the local courts see cases that reflect both a college-town environment and the needs of a county seat in southeast Georgia. Traffic and ordinance matters tied to the student population move through municipal court, while more serious matters flow through the county court system.

Statesboro Municipal Court

The Statesboro Municipal Court handles traffic citations and city ordinance violations within Statesboro city limits. Citations issued by Statesboro Police Department officers are heard here. The court also deals with minor city code matters and local ordinance infractions. More serious criminal charges and major civil disputes are referred to the Bulloch County court system.

The court is located at 20 Siebald Street, Statesboro, GA 30458. The phone number is (912) 764-5468. The city's court information is available at statesboroga.gov. Court staff can provide hearing schedules, fine payment options, and information about your rights if you want to contest a citation. The court handles a significant number of cases given Statesboro's population and the presence of a major university.

Municipal court records in Statesboro are separate from Bulloch County Superior Court records. If you received a city citation, the municipal court clerk has those records. If the matter was transferred or escalated to a higher court, contact the appropriate county clerk.

Search Statesboro Court Dockets Online

Bulloch County Superior Court dockets can be accessed through re:SearchGA at researchga.tylerhost.net. The portal is free and open to the public, and it allows searches by party name, case number, or date range. Bulloch County records appear in the system, so you can look up cases involving Statesboro residents without making a trip to the courthouse. The portal shows current case status, party names, case types, and upcoming hearing dates.

The GSCCCA portal at gsccca.org provides a broader index covering Bulloch County court filings, real estate records, and liens. This is useful when you need to look up court records and property records together for the same person or entity in the Statesboro area. Many document images are viewable directly through GSCCCA without a courthouse visit.

The image below shows the Statesboro Municipal Court page, which is a useful starting point for city-level court information in Statesboro.

The Georgia Courts E-Access portal is a secondary option for courts using the state's unified case management system. If re:SearchGA does not return results for a specific Bulloch County case, try E-Access as a follow-up before assuming the record is not online.

Requesting Copies of Court Records

Certified copies of Bulloch County Superior Court records are available from the clerk of court at the Bulloch County Courthouse in Statesboro. Standard Georgia copy fees apply: $0.50 per page for plain copies, $2.50 for the first page of a certified copy, and $0.50 for each additional page. In-person requests are typically the fastest method. Mail requests are also accepted; call ahead to confirm current procedures.

The Georgia eCertification portal at ecert.gsccca.org allows online ordering of certified copies for certain document types. This is useful if you need a document and cannot make it to the courthouse. Check what is available for Bulloch County before placing an online order.

Open Records in Statesboro

Under Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, the public has the right to inspect and copy court dockets and other government records. Court dockets in Statesboro and Bulloch County are public. Agencies must respond to written requests within three business days. You do not have to provide a reason for your request.

Juvenile court proceedings, sealed cases, and records involving minor victims are not accessible to the general public. If a request is denied, the agency must cite the law that allows the denial. Improper denials can be challenged through the Georgia court system.

Legal Help in Statesboro

Statesboro residents who need civil legal help can contact the Georgia Legal Services Program at glsp.org. The program helps qualifying residents with family law, housing, public benefits, and other civil matters at no cost. For attorney referrals, the State Bar of Georgia at gabar.org can match you with licensed attorneys who practice in Bulloch County. The Georgia Southern University College of Law also maintains legal clinics that may provide assistance in certain types of cases.

The Georgia Courts website provides self-help guides and contact information for courts across the state. This is a good starting point if you are navigating the court system on your own and need to understand how to file or respond to a case.

Nearby Cities

Statesboro is close to other Georgia cities with court docket pages. Savannah is to the east in Chatham County and is one of Georgia's largest court systems on the coast. Hinesville is to the southeast in Liberty County and serves as that county's seat with its own Superior Court and municipal court. Both cities are accessible and have robust online court access through re:SearchGA and the other Georgia statewide portals.