Union City Court Docket Records

Court docket records in Union City are divided between two systems. The Union City Municipal Court handles local traffic citations and ordinance violations within city limits. The Fulton County Superior Court holds the official docket for major civil, criminal, and domestic cases involving Union City residents. Union City is located in southern Fulton County, and county-level cases are processed at the Superior Court in Atlanta. This page explains how to search those records online, which portals to use, and how to request certified copies from the right office.

Court Records in Union City

Union City is part of Fulton County, and the Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta is where major cases involving city residents are heard. The Superior Court handles felony criminal cases, civil actions above the jurisdictional threshold, domestic relations matters such as divorce, custody, and adoption, and appeals from lower courts. The Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court is the official custodian of the docket for all Superior Court filings.

Fulton County also operates a State Court, Magistrate Court, and Probate Court. State Court takes misdemeanor criminal matters and lower-value civil cases. Magistrate Court handles small claims and preliminary hearings. Probate Court oversees wills, estate administration, and guardianship proceedings. Fulton County is the most populous county in Georgia and processes an extremely high volume of court cases. Online access tools are generally well-maintained for Fulton County records.

Union City is in the southern part of Fulton County. The Fulton County Courthouse is in downtown Atlanta, which can mean a significant commute for Union City residents who need to visit court offices in person. Online search tools and mail-in requests are worth using when possible to avoid that drive. If you are unsure which Fulton County court heard a specific case, the Superior Court clerk's office can direct you.

Union City Municipal Court

The Union City Municipal Court handles traffic citations and city ordinance violations issued within Union City limits. Citations from Union City Police officers come before this court. It does not handle felony criminal cases or large civil matters. Those go to Fulton County courts. The municipal court is for local traffic enforcement and code compliance matters within the city.

The court is located at 5040 Union Street, Union City, GA 30291. The phone number is (770) 964-2288. Information about hearings, fines, and court procedures is available at unioncityga.org. If you received a citation from Union City Police, call the clerk before your hearing date to confirm the scheduled time and any materials you should bring. The municipal court serves a city that has seen significant growth in recent years.

Union City Municipal Court records are separate from Fulton County Superior Court records. The two offices do not share files. If you need records from both courts, contact each one independently to make your requests.

Search Union City Court Dockets Online

Fulton County Superior Court dockets can be searched through re:SearchGA at researchga.tylerhost.net. No account is needed for basic case searches. You can search by party name, case number, attorney name, or date range. Results show case type, filing date, current status, and upcoming hearings. Fulton County is one of the most active counties in the re:SearchGA system, and its records reflect the volume of cases processed in Georgia's largest county.

The GSCCCA portal at gsccca.org provides a broader statewide index covering Fulton County court filings as well as real estate and lien records. This is useful when you need both court and property data for someone in Union City. Many Fulton County document images are available through GSCCCA without a visit to the courthouse.

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

The Georgia Courts E-Access portal is an additional search tool for courts on the state's unified platform. Try E-Access if re:SearchGA does not return results for a specific Fulton County case you are searching.

Requesting Copies of Court Records

Certified copies of Fulton County Superior Court records are available from the clerk of court at the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta. 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. Union City residents may want to call ahead given the distance to downtown Atlanta during business hours.

The Georgia eCertification portal at ecert.gsccca.org allows online ordering of certified copies for certain Fulton County document types. This is a useful alternative for Union City residents who cannot easily make the trip to downtown Atlanta. Check which document types are available through the online portal before deciding on your preferred request method.

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 Union City and Fulton County are public. Agencies must respond to written requests within three business days. You do not have to give a reason for the request.

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 legal exemption. If you believe a denial is improper, you can challenge it through the courts.

Legal Resources

Union City residents needing free civil legal help can contact the Georgia Legal Services Program at glsp.org. The State Bar of Georgia at gabar.org runs a lawyer referral service connecting callers with licensed attorneys in Fulton County. The Georgia Courts website provides general court information and self-help tools for people navigating Georgia courts without an attorney.

Fulton County has a large and active legal community. Legal aid and attorney referral services in the county can connect Union City residents with help for civil matters. When reaching out to legal services providers, mention that you are in southern Fulton County so they can identify the best resource for your area and case type.

Nearby Cities

Several cities near Union City have court docket pages. Atlanta is to the north and is the Fulton County seat where the Superior Court is located. East Point is to the northeast, also in Fulton County. South Fulton is a neighboring Fulton County city. Each of those city pages has local courthouse contact details and links to online docket search tools.