Berrien County Court Docket and Case Search

Berrien County court docket records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Nashville, Georgia, within the Alapaha Judicial Circuit. This page explains where those records are kept, how to search them, and how to get copies.

Berrien County Superior Court Clerk and Docket Records

The Berrien County Superior Court Clerk is at 201 North Davis Street, Nashville, GA 31639. You can call the office at (229) 686-5501 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This office is the official custodian of all Superior Court case files and docket records for Berrien County.

Berrien County is part of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit, one of Georgia's larger circuits by county count. The circuit covers Atkinson, Ben Hill, Berrien, Clinch, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, and Tift counties. A circuit judge travels to Nashville on a rotating basis to conduct hearings and trials. The local clerk keeps the docket current throughout the year.

Court docket records in Georgia are public records under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74. This means anyone can inspect or request copies of those records without providing a reason. The clerk's office must respond to written records requests within three business days. In-person requests are usually handled the same day.

Online Access to Berrien County Court Dockets

Georgia's re:SearchGA system lets you search Berrien County court docket records for free from any internet-connected device. Search by party name, case number, or attorney. The system returns matching cases with the type, filing date, judge, and docket history. It is the fastest way to find an active or recent case in Berrien County courts.

The re:SearchGA portal is the most comprehensive free online source for Berrien County court docket data. It pulls information directly from the court's case management system and updates as the clerk processes new filings. If a case was recently filed or moved forward in Berrien County Superior Court, it should appear in re:SearchGA within a short time.

For court-related property records, the GSCCCA maintains a searchable index. This is particularly useful when a court case in Berrien County results in a judgment lien or encumbrance on real property. GSCCCA lets you search by name or document type to find such instruments.

Types of Court Docket Records in Berrien County

Superior Court handles Berrien County's most significant legal matters. Civil dockets cover contract disputes, personal injury suits, and property cases. The docket records each step from filing through judgment, giving the public a full view of how the case progressed. Civil docket entries include motions, orders, continuances, and final verdicts.

Criminal dockets in Berrien County record felony proceedings. From indictment through trial and sentencing, every docket event is logged by the clerk. If you need to check whether someone has a felony case pending in Berrien County, the docket is the place to look. Minor traffic cases and misdemeanors generally go to State or Magistrate Court instead.

Family law cases in Berrien County go through Superior Court and cover divorce, paternity, child support, and custody. Many of these cases are lengthy, generating dozens of docket entries. The docket is public unless a specific document or case is sealed by the judge.

Note: Juvenile proceedings and sealed court orders are restricted from public access under Georgia law. These will not appear in public docket searches.

Getting Copies of Berrien County Court Records

Visit the clerk at 201 North Davis Street in Nashville for in-person copies of Berrien County court docket records. Bring a photo ID and the case number or party names. The clerk will locate the file and provide copies. Fees apply under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77: $0.50 per page for regular copies and $2.50 for the first certified page plus $0.50 for each additional certified page.

Mail-in requests are accepted at the same address. Send a written request describing the records you need, along with payment. Processing time varies by case volume and clerk availability. Allow one to two weeks for mail requests to be filled and returned.

Certified copies of some documents are available online through GSCCCA's eCertify tool. This is a good option if you need a certified copy quickly without driving to Nashville. Check availability for the specific document type you need before ordering.

Electronic Filing in Berrien County Courts

Berrien County Superior Court accepts electronic filings through GSCCCA's eFiling portal. Attorneys submit documents without coming to the courthouse, and the system logs each submission in real time. Public users can view the docket activity for electronically filed cases through the same portal, making it a useful tool for tracking civil case progress.

Check the Georgia Courts eAccess portal for additional case data. This system covers multiple court levels and may include Berrien County records for cases filed in recent years. Both this and re:SearchGA are worth checking for a thorough search.

The GSCCCA FANS portal provides access to foreclosure and other real property notices tied to court proceedings. If a Berrien County court case involves property, FANS may have additional filings relevant to your research.

Berrien County Clerk Contact Information

All public records requests and court docket inquiries for Berrien County go through the Superior Court Clerk. Contact details:

• Address: 201 North Davis Street, Nashville, GA 31639
• Phone: (229) 686-5501
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Judicial Circuit: Alapaha

Magistrate and Probate Court offices are also located in the Berrien County Courthouse in Nashville. Staff at the Superior Court Clerk's office can direct you to the correct office for your records request.

Nearby County Courts

Berrien County borders Cook, Lowndes, Lanier, Atkinson, Coffee, Tift, and Colquitt counties. Court records searches that go beyond Berrien County can be conducted through re:SearchGA for a multi-county view. Nearby county pages include Cook County, Lowndes County, Coffee County, and Tift County.

Valdosta in Lowndes County is the nearest qualifying city and offers expanded court and legal services for residents of Berrien County and neighboring areas.