Bulloch County Court Docket Records

The Bulloch County court docket is maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court in Statesboro and covers civil filings, criminal cases, and related proceedings heard in the county's Superior Court. This page explains how to search, access, and request copies of Bulloch County court records through official channels.

Bulloch County Clerk of Superior Court

The Bulloch County Clerk of Superior Court serves as the official custodian of all court docket records in the county. The office is located at 20 Siebald Street, Statesboro, GA 30458. You can reach the clerk's office by phone at (912) 764-9009 during regular business hours.

The clerk keeps the official record of every case filed in Bulloch County Superior Court. That includes civil suits, domestic relations cases, criminal indictments, real estate filings, and equity matters. If you need to find a specific case, the clerk's office is your first stop. Staff can help you search by party name, case number, or filing date.

Walk-in access is available during courthouse hours. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. If you already know the case number, searches go faster. For older records not yet digitized, staff may need to pull physical files from the archives plan extra time for those requests.

Search the Bulloch County Court Docket Online

Georgia courts offer several ways to search Bulloch County court docket entries without visiting the courthouse. The re:SearchGA portal provides multi-county docket access, including Bulloch County Superior Court filings. You can search by name, case number, or date range at no cost for basic lookups.

The screenshot below shows the GSCCCA portal, which indexes Bulloch County court records going back many years.

The GSCCCA index covers Superior Court filings and is useful for confirming whether a record exists before you request a certified copy.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) also maintains a statewide index that includes Bulloch County court filings. This is especially useful for real estate records and UCC filings linked to court proceedings. The E-Access Court Records portal through the Georgia Courts website provides another search option for some case types.

Requesting Copies of Bulloch County Court Records

Need an official copy of a Bulloch County court docket entry or case document? The clerk's office handles copy requests in person and by mail. The copy requests page on the clerk's website explains the process and lists current fees.

The copy request page below outlines what information you need to submit and how to pay.

Prepare your request with the case name or number, the type of document you need, and your contact information before submitting.

Copy fees in Bulloch County follow the state standard set under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77. A standard copy costs $0.50 per page. A certified copy costs $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. These rates apply to Superior Court documents. Other fees may apply for certified mail or expedited service.

If you're requesting a large file, estimate costs before you submit. For a 20-page document, a certified copy would cost $12.00 total. Payment methods vary call the clerk at (912) 764-9009 to confirm accepted forms of payment before mailing a check.

What's in the Bulloch County Court Docket

The Bulloch County court docket includes every case filed with the Superior Court. Civil docket entries cover contract disputes, property cases, and other matters between private parties. Criminal docket entries cover felony charges, indictments, pleas, sentencing, and related proceedings. Domestic relations cases divorce, child custody, support orders are also part of the Superior Court docket.

Each docket entry shows the case number, parties involved, filing date, and a chronological list of events and orders. Some entries include links to uploaded documents; others require an in-person records request to get the underlying filings. Older cases may have limited digital records.

Juvenile court records in Bulloch County are not public. These records are sealed by law. Expunged records are also not accessible through the public docket. If you're not sure whether a record is public, the clerk's staff can tell you before you submit a formal request.

Open Records Law and Access Rights

Georgia's Open Records Act, codified at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74, gives the public the right to inspect and copy government records, including court docket entries. The act requires agencies to respond to requests within three business days. That doesn't mean you'll have the records in three days it means you'll get a response about whether the records exist and when they can be provided.

Court records are generally open under the Open Records Act unless a specific exemption applies. Cases involving minors, sealed proceedings, and certain sensitive filings may be withheld. If the clerk denies a request, the denial must state the legal basis for withholding the records.

You don't need to be a Georgia resident to request public court records. You don't need to give a reason. Just submit a clear written request with enough detail to identify the records you're looking for. The eCertification portal from the GSCCCA lets you order certified copies of some records electronically without visiting the courthouse in person.

Statewide Tools for Bulloch County Court Research

Beyond the clerk's office, several statewide tools can help you research Bulloch County court docket records. The re:SearchGA system is the most current option for Superior Court filings. GSCCCA covers a broader historical index. E-Access covers some case types that re:SearchGA doesn't, so it's worth checking both if your search comes up empty.

For federal cases involving Bulloch County parties, check the federal PACER system through the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. State court records and federal court records are separate systems and must be searched independently.

Legal aid resources in the area include Georgia Legal Services Program, which serves southeast Georgia and can help low-income residents understand how to access court records and navigate court processes. The State Bar of Georgia's website also lists attorneys in the Statesboro area who handle records matters.

Cities in Bulloch County

Statesboro is the county seat and the largest city in Bulloch County. It qualifies as a major city and has its own records page: Statesboro court docket records.

Nearby Counties

Bulloch County borders several other Georgia counties, each with their own Superior Court clerk and court docket records system. Nearby counties include Emanuel, Candler, Tattnall, Bryan, Effingham, Jenkins, and Screven. Each county maintains its own docket separately. Use re:SearchGA to search across multiple counties at once if your case may have been filed in a neighboring jurisdiction.