Find Burke County Court Docket Records

Burke County court docket records are filed with the Superior Court Clerk in Waynesboro and cover cases within the Augusta Judicial Circuit in east-central Georgia. This guide explains how to search and access those records.

Burke County Superior Court and Docket System

The Burke County Superior Court Clerk is located at 111 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830. The office phone is (706) 554-2279, and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This office is the primary keeper of court docket records for all Superior Court cases in Burke County, covering civil lawsuits, felony criminal matters, and family law proceedings.

Burke County is part of the Augusta Judicial Circuit. The circuit also covers Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, and Richmond counties. Augusta is the largest city in the circuit and has a major courthouse complex. The circuit judge schedules court sessions in Waynesboro on a rotating basis. The local clerk manages the Burke County docket between those sessions.

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74, gives the public the right to inspect and copy court docket records. Court clerk offices are subject to this law. Written records requests must be answered within three business days. In-person requests at the counter in Waynesboro are usually handled more quickly.

Searching Burke County Court Dockets Online

The free re:SearchGA portal includes Burke County Superior Court records. Search by party name, case number, or attorney. The system returns matching cases with filing dates, case types, judge assignments, and docket event logs. This is the best starting point for any online records search involving Burke County courts.

The re:SearchGA system is maintained by Tyler Technologies on behalf of Georgia courts. It reflects current docket data for most case types. If a case in Burke County Superior Court has had recent activity, it will typically show up in re:SearchGA within a short time. Very old records that were never digitized may require a direct clerk request.

Because Burke County is adjacent to Richmond County and the Augusta metro area, the GSCCCA system is particularly useful for researching court-related property records. Judgment liens, deed filings related to court orders, and other instruments are indexed here and searchable by party name or document type.

Case Types in the Burke County Court Docket

Burke County Superior Court handles the full range of Georgia's superior court jurisdiction. Civil dockets cover disputes between parties over contracts, property, and torts. Each civil case generates a docket from the initial complaint through service, motions, discovery, trial, and judgment. All of that information is publicly accessible in the docket record.

Felony criminal cases form a major part of the Burke County docket. From grand jury indictment through arraignment, plea, trial, and sentencing, each step appears in the official docket log. If you want to find out whether a specific person has a felony case pending or resolved in Burke County, searching the Superior Court docket is the right move.

Domestic relations and family law cases in Burke County run through Superior Court. Divorce filings, child support enforcement, custody modifications, and adoptions all appear in the docket. Most of this information is available to the public unless the judge has sealed specific documents or proceedings.

Note: Burke County juvenile court records are not part of the public docket. Sealed case files are also restricted from public access under Georgia law.

Getting Copies of Burke County Court Records

In-person requests for copies of Burke County court docket documents go to the clerk at 111 East 6th Street, Waynesboro. Bring a photo ID and the case number if you have it. Staff will locate the file and provide copies at the standard fee. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page.

Mail requests are sent to the Burke County Superior Court Clerk, 111 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830. Include the case details and a check or money order for fees. Allow one to two weeks for processing. If you need records faster, the in-person option or the online eCertify system are better choices.

Certified copies of some Burke County court records can be ordered online via GSCCCA's eCertify tool. The system is straightforward and much faster than mail. Not every document type is available, but many common court records are included.

Electronic Access to Burke County Court Dockets

Attorneys filing in Burke County Superior Court use GSCCCA's eFiling portal to submit documents electronically. This system also allows public users to view docket activity for electronically filed cases. If you are tracking an active civil case in Burke County, the eFiling portal's public docket view is one of the best tools available.

The Georgia Courts eAccess system is another resource for case data. It covers multiple court levels across the state. Burke County records may appear here for cases filed under the system. Combining eAccess with re:SearchGA gives the broadest online view of Burke County court dockets.

The GSCCCA FANS portal lists foreclosure and real property court notices. For Burke County cases involving property, FANS may have filings not visible in the main case search. This is especially useful when a civil judgment leads to property enforcement actions.

Burke County Clerk Contact Details

For all public records requests and court docket inquiries in Burke County, contact the Superior Court Clerk:

• Address: 111 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830
• Phone: (706) 554-2279
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Judicial Circuit: Augusta

Magistrate Court and Probate Court in Burke County also operate from the county courthouse in Waynesboro. The clerk's office staff can point you to the right office if your search leads to one of those courts.

Nearby County Courts

Burke County borders Richmond, Jefferson, Emanuel, Jenkins, Screven, and Effingham counties. Augusta in Richmond County is the nearest qualifying city and has a full range of court facilities and legal services. For multi-county docket searches, re:SearchGA is the best starting point. Nearby county pages include Richmond County, Jefferson County, Screven County, and Effingham County.