Bartow County Court Docket Search
Bartow County court docket records are public records filed with the Clerk of Superior Court at the Cartersville courthouse. This guide covers how to search Bartow County cases online, visit the clerk's office in person, and access certified court documents through Georgia's official record systems.
Bartow County Clerk of Superior Court
The Clerk of Superior Court maintains all Bartow County court docket records. The clerk's office is at 135 West Cherokee Avenue, Cartersville, GA 30120. You can reach the office by phone at (770) 387-5025. Office hours and current filing requirements are posted on the Bartow County Clerk of Superior Court website.
The Bartow County courthouse in Cartersville is where all Superior Court cases are filed and managed. The clerk's office handles criminal felony cases, civil actions, domestic relations matters, and equity filings. Staff at the front counter can pull case files, confirm case status, and help you identify the right documents to request. In-person access is the most direct way to see the full Bartow County court docket.
Copy fees at the Bartow County clerk's office follow Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Plain copies cost $0.50 per page. Viewing records at the counter is free. Mail requests are accepted; call (770) 387-5025 first to confirm current procedures and get a fee estimate for your specific documents.
Online Search for Bartow County Court Docket Records
Georgia's re:SearchGA portal covers the Bartow County court docket. This statewide system is free and requires no account for basic searches. Enter a party name or case number to pull up Bartow County Superior Court cases, their status, and scheduled hearing dates. Results are updated regularly as the Bartow County clerk enters new filings.
The clerk's office page on the Bartow County website also links out to case search tools. Checking that page directly can surface county-specific resources that are not always listed on state-level portals. Some Georgia counties maintain supplemental online search tools alongside re:SearchGA, so it is worth looking at both.
For property and lien records in Bartow County, visit the GSCCCA statewide index. Civil judgments in Bartow County Superior Court can attach to real property, so a GSCCCA deed search will show recorded judgment liens alongside deeds and mortgages. The GSCCCA system covers recorded Bartow County instruments going back many years.
The Bartow County Clerk of Superior Court page provides direct access to key filing resources.
The official Bartow County clerk page is a useful starting point for docket searches and document requests.
What Cases Appear in the Bartow County Court Docket
Bartow County Superior Court handles the widest range of case types in the county's court system. Felony criminal cases come to Superior Court after indictment by a grand jury or by accusation. Civil suits above the magistrate court's jurisdictional cap file in Superior Court as well. All divorces, child custody matters, adoptions, and domestic relations cases in Bartow County are part of the Superior Court docket, regardless of dollar amount involved.
Each case in the Bartow County court docket has a file number, an assigned judge, and a case type designation. Criminal cases show charge codes, arraignment dates, plea entries, and any scheduled hearings. Civil cases show plaintiff and defendant names, filing date, and case type. You can see this data through re:SearchGA without any cost.
Appeals from the Bartow County Magistrate Court and State Court move up to the Superior Court docket. These appeal cases get new Superior Court case numbers. If you are looking for a lower court ruling that was appealed, check both the originating court and the Bartow County Superior Court docket to get the full picture.
Note: Records from Bartow County's Probate Court are separate and not part of the Superior Court docket. For wills, estate filings, or guardianship records, contact the Bartow County Probate Court directly.
Certified Copies and Electronic Records
When you need official certified copies of Bartow County court docket records, two options are available. The first is visiting the clerk's office at 135 West Cherokee Avenue, Cartersville. Staff can certify copies on the spot during business hours. The second option is the eCertification portal operated by GSCCCA. Through this site, you can request electronic certified copies of Bartow County documents without making the trip to Cartersville.
Electronic certified copies carry the clerk's digital seal and are generally accepted by courts and lenders in place of paper originals. This matters if you are in another state or county and need Bartow County records quickly. Once a request is processed, documents download directly from the portal.
Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74, gives you the right to access Bartow County court docket records. The law presumes records are open. A court order is needed to seal any specific case or document, and sealed records in Bartow County are the exception rather than the rule.
Monitoring Bartow County Court Filings
If you want to track new filings in the Bartow County court docket without running repeated manual searches, the FANS alert system from GSCCCA is a useful tool. Set up a name or keyword alert, and the system will notify you by email when matching documents are recorded in Bartow County. This works well for attorneys tracking client matters and creditors watching for debtor filings.
The Georgia Courts E-Access page is also worth bookmarking. It serves as a clearinghouse for all online court record tools across Georgia, including Bartow County. If a new tool becomes available for the county, it will appear there first.
Cities in Bartow County
Bartow County includes the city of Cartersville, which has its own dedicated page for court docket records with resources specific to residents and filers in that city.
Nearby Counties
Bartow County borders several northwest Georgia counties, each with its own Superior Court clerk and court docket system.