Atkinson County Court Docket Records

Atkinson County court docket records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Pearson and cover civil, criminal, and family cases filed in the Alapaha Judicial Circuit. This page explains how to search, request, and use those records.

Atkinson County Superior Court Docket

The Superior Court Clerk in Pearson keeps all court docket records for Atkinson County. This includes civil filings, criminal indictments, and domestic relations cases. The clerk's office sits at 19 East Roberts Avenue, Pearson, GA 31642. You can reach them by phone at (912) 422-3343 during regular business hours.

Atkinson County is part of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit. That circuit also serves Clinch, Lanier, and Echols counties. Cases tried in the Superior Court here range from felony criminal matters to contract disputes and divorce filings. The docket log tracks each step a case takes from filing through final judgment.

Most public records in Georgia fall under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74, which make up the state's Open Records Act. Under that law, anyone can ask for court docket records without having to show a reason. The clerk must respond within three business days.

Searching the Atkinson County Court Docket Online

Georgia offers statewide case search tools that include Atkinson County records. The re:SearchGA portal lets you look up Superior Court, State Court, and Magistrate Court cases by party name or case number. It is free to use and covers a large portion of Georgia's court system.

The re:SearchGA portal pulls docket data directly from the Georgia court system. You can search by first name, last name, or case number. Results show the case type, filing date, parties, and current status. Some case types have limited public detail, but most civil and criminal dockets appear in full.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) maintains a separate system focused on real property and court documents. For Atkinson County records that involve land, deeds tied to legal proceedings, or liens, GSCCCA is a good second source. Both systems are free for basic searches.

Court Records You Can Find in Atkinson County

Several types of court records appear in the Atkinson County docket. Superior Court handles the largest share. Civil cases include contract disputes, property matters, and personal injury suits. Criminal dockets list felony charges, arrest warrants, and grand jury indictments. Family law dockets cover divorce, custody, child support, and adoption cases.

Magistrate Court handles small claims up to $15,000, civil warrants, and bad check cases. State Court handles misdemeanors and civil matters under its jurisdiction. Both courts file records with the clerk's office, and many of those records appear in the re:SearchGA system.

Probate Court records in Atkinson County deal with wills, estates, guardianships, and mental health hearings. Probate records are often kept separate from Superior Court records, so you may need to contact the Probate Judge's office directly if you need those files.

Note: Juvenile court records and some domestic violence cases are sealed under Georgia law and cannot be accessed through public docket systems.

Requesting Atkinson County Court Documents

You can request certified copies of court documents in person at the clerk's office. Walk-in service is available during courthouse hours, typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bring a valid photo ID and know the case number or party names to speed up the search.

Mail requests are also accepted. Send a written request to the Atkinson County Superior Court Clerk at 19 East Roberts Avenue, Pearson, GA 31642. Include the case name or number, the type of document you want, and a check or money order for the fee. Standard copy fees under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77 are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page.

The eCertify system from GSCCCA allows online requests for certified copies of some court documents. This tool is useful when you need a certified copy quickly and can't make the trip to Pearson.

Electronic Filing and Docket Access

Attorneys in Georgia can use the GSCCCA eFiling portal to submit documents to Atkinson County Superior Court electronically. Public users can also check docket status through this system for cases filed electronically. The portal shows real-time docket entries as documents are accepted by the clerk.

The Georgia Courts eAccess portal provides another avenue for checking court records. This system covers multiple court levels and may show Atkinson County case data depending on the case type and year filed.

Atkinson County Clerk Contact and Hours

The Superior Court Clerk serves as the main records custodian for Atkinson County. All written requests and in-person visits for court docket records go through this office. Here is the contact information:

• Address: 19 East Roberts Avenue, Pearson, GA 31642
• Phone: (912) 422-3343
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Judicial Circuit: Alapaha

For questions about probate records or magistrate cases, you may need to contact those courts separately. The courthouse in Pearson houses most of the county's court offices in one building.

Nearby County Court Records

Atkinson County borders several other Georgia counties. If a case involves parties from a neighboring area, you may need to search those dockets too. Nearby counties include Clinch County, Coffee County, Bacon County, Pierce County, and Ware County.

Each of those counties maintains its own docket. The re:SearchGA system covers many of them, so a single search may return results from multiple counties if you search by party name.