Find Court Docket Records in Bacon County

Bacon County court docket records are filed and maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Alma, Georgia, serving the Waycross Judicial Circuit. This guide walks you through the ways to search, view, and request those records.

Bacon County Superior Court and Docket System

The Bacon County Superior Court Clerk sits at 502 West 12th Street in Alma, GA 31510. That office holds the official court docket records for all Superior Court cases filed in Bacon County. You can reach the clerk by phone at (912) 632-4915. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Bacon County belongs to the Waycross Judicial Circuit along with Ware, Brantley, Pierce, and Charlton counties. The circuit court judge travels to each county on a rotating schedule. That means hearing dates in Bacon County are set around the circuit calendar, and the local clerk manages the docket between judge visits.

Georgia's Open Records Act, found at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74, gives the public the right to inspect and copy court docket records. The clerk has three business days to respond to a written records request. Most basic docket searches at the counter are handled on the spot.

Online Search for Bacon County Court Dockets

The fastest way to search Bacon County court docket records from home is through the re:SearchGA portal. This free state system lets you enter a party name or case number and see case records from Superior Courts across Georgia, including Bacon County. Results typically show the case type, filing date, assigned judge, and docket history.

re:SearchGA updates as new filings come in. If you are tracking an active case, you can check back regularly to see new docket entries. The system covers both civil and criminal dockets at the Superior Court level for most Georgia counties, including Bacon.

The GSCCCA also maintains records that overlap with the court docket. When real estate or liens are involved in a case, GSCCCA is often the better search tool. Their index includes recorded instruments tied to court proceedings, like judgments and liens.

Types of Court Records in Bacon County

Bacon County courts handle several categories of cases. Superior Court covers the most serious matters: felony criminal cases, major civil lawsuits, divorces, and adoptions. Each case gets a docket entry at filing and is updated as the case moves forward. Indictments, motions, orders, and judgments all appear in the docket record.

Magistrate Court in Bacon County handles small claims disputes up to $15,000, landlord-tenant issues, civil arrest warrants, and some criminal misdemeanor hearings. These records are kept at the local magistrate office but may also appear in state case search systems depending on the filing year.

Probate Court deals with wills, estates, and guardianships for Bacon County residents. Those records are held separately from Superior Court. If you need probate docket data, contact the Bacon County Probate Court directly.

Note: Some criminal records, juvenile cases, and sealed orders are not available through public docket searches under Georgia law.

Getting Certified Copies of Bacon County Court Records

Certified copies are sometimes needed for legal proceedings, loan applications, or official name changes. You can get them from the Bacon County Superior Court Clerk in Alma. In-person requests are handled during office hours. Bring a photo ID and the case number if you have it.

To request copies by mail, write to the clerk at 502 West 12th Street, Alma, GA 31510. Include the case name or number, the documents you want, and payment for fees. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, standard copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that.

Online certified copy requests can be made through GSCCCA's eCertify tool. This is a good option when you need a document quickly but can't drive to Alma. Not all document types are available online, but many common court records can be ordered this way.

Electronic Filing in Bacon County

Georgia attorneys file court documents electronically through GSCCCA's eFiling system. Public users can view docket activity for electronically filed cases through the same portal. This gives you real-time visibility into when documents are filed, accepted, or rejected. The system is particularly useful for civil case tracking.

The Georgia Courts eAccess system is a complementary resource. It covers multiple court levels and shows case records from across the state. Bacon County records may appear here for cases filed in recent years.

Contacting the Bacon County Clerk's Office

All public records requests for Bacon County court dockets go through the Superior Court Clerk. Here is the full contact information:

• Address: 502 West 12th Street, Alma, GA 31510
• Phone: (912) 632-4915
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Judicial Circuit: Waycross

Staff at the counter can help you identify which court handled a case if you are not sure where to look. Magistrate Court and Probate Court have their own offices in the Bacon County Courthouse.

Nearby County Court Docket Resources

Bacon County shares borders with several neighboring counties. If your records search takes you beyond Bacon County, these nearby courts may have what you need: Pierce County, Ware County, Coffee County, Atkinson County, and Brantley County.

The re:SearchGA system covers most of these counties, so one search may return results across multiple nearby courts when you search by a party's name.