Brooks County Court Docket Records

Brooks County court docket records are managed by the Superior Court Clerk in Quitman, Georgia, within the Southern Judicial Circuit. This page explains how to search, access, and obtain court records from Brooks County courts.

Brooks County Superior Court and Docket Records

The Brooks County Superior Court Clerk's office is at 100 Southcreast Boulevard, Quitman, GA 31643. The phone number is (229) 263-4747. The office keeps regular hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This office is the official custodian of all court docket records, orders, and case files for Brooks County Superior Court.

Brooks County is part of the Southern Judicial Circuit. This circuit serves Brooks, Colquitt, Echols, Lowndes, and Thomas counties. The circuit judge travels to Quitman on a schedule to hear cases. In between those sessions, the clerk in Quitman handles new filings, records docket activity, and maintains case files. For current hearing dates or case status, you can call the clerk or check the online systems.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74, court records are public in Georgia. Any person can ask to see or copy those records. The clerk must respond to written requests within three business days. If you visit in person, most basic docket inquiries are handled right at the counter.

Searching Brooks County Court Dockets Online

The re:SearchGA portal is the primary online tool for Brooks County court docket records. It is free to use and covers Superior Courts across Georgia, including Brooks County. Enter a party name or case number to pull up results. Each result includes the case type, filing date, judge assignment, and a timeline of docket events from filing to current status.

The re:SearchGA system is kept current by the court clerks who enter data as cases are filed and processed. For recent Brooks County cases, you should see entries within a short time of filing. Older archived cases may not appear in the digital system, so a direct clerk inquiry may be needed for very old docket records.

The GSCCCA provides a supplemental records index. If a Brooks County court case affects real property, the GSCCCA index often includes relevant documents like judgment liens or lis pendens filings. Searching both systems gives you a more complete view of any litigation involving property in Brooks County.

What the Brooks County Court Docket Contains

Brooks County Superior Court handles civil cases, felony criminal proceedings, and family law matters. Civil dockets track lawsuits involving contracts, property disputes, and personal injury claims. Felony criminal dockets record the path of a case from indictment through trial and sentencing. Each step generates a docket entry that becomes part of the permanent public record.

Family law dockets in Brooks County cover divorce filings, custody and visitation matters, child support cases, and adoptions. These cases can be lengthy, and the docket entry log grows with each motion, hearing, order, and appeal. Public access to these dockets is the default, though specific documents may be sealed if the judge finds good cause.

Magistrate Court in Brooks County handles small claims cases up to $15,000 and warrant-related matters. Probate Court deals with wills, estate administration, and guardianship. Both courts operate in the county courthouse in Quitman and maintain their own sets of records. Contact the clerk's office to confirm which court holds the records you need.

Note: Juvenile court records and sealed orders are not available through public docket access under Georgia law.

How to Get Copies of Brooks County Court Records

Visit the Brooks County Superior Court Clerk at 100 Southcreast Boulevard in Quitman to request copies in person. Tell the clerk the case number or party names, and staff will look up the file and make copies. Payment is required at the time of the request. Fees under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77 are $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 go to the same address. Write a letter describing the case and documents you need. Include a check or money order for fees. Processing typically takes one to two weeks by mail. If you need the records quickly, in-person or the online eCertify tool may be better options.

Certified copies of some documents can be ordered through GSCCCA's eCertify service. Check what's available for Brooks County before submitting an online order. The system is fast and eliminates the need for a trip to Quitman.

Electronic Filing and Court Docket Access

Attorneys in Brooks County file court documents electronically through GSCCCA's eFiling system. The system processes filings and updates the docket immediately upon acceptance. Public users can view docket activity for cases filed through this system, providing real-time access to case status in Brooks County Superior Court.

The Georgia Courts eAccess portal links to court records across Georgia's court system. Some Brooks County case data may appear here. Check both eAccess and re:SearchGA for the broadest possible view of Brooks County court docket records.

Brooks County Clerk Contact Information

All public records requests and court docket inquiries go through the Brooks County Superior Court Clerk. Here are the details:

• Address: 100 Southcreast Boulevard, Quitman, GA 31643
• Phone: (229) 263-4747
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Judicial Circuit: Southern

The clerk's office in Quitman can also direct you to Magistrate Court or Probate Court if the records you need are held by those courts. All three are in the Brooks County Courthouse.

Nearby County Courts

Brooks County shares borders with Thomas, Colquitt, Lowndes, Echols, and Berrien counties. Valdosta in Lowndes County is the nearest qualifying city and has expanded court facilities and legal resources. For multi-county record searches, use re:SearchGA. Nearby county pages include Thomas County, Lowndes County, Colquitt County, and Berrien County.