Butts County Court Docket Records

Butts County court docket records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Jackson, Georgia, serving the Towaliga Judicial Circuit. This page covers how to search and access court docket records for Butts County cases.

Butts County Superior Court Clerk and Docket

The Butts County Superior Court Clerk is at 625 West 3rd Street, Jackson, GA 30233. Call the office at (770) 504-1805. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The clerk's office holds the official court docket for all Superior Court cases in Butts County, including civil lawsuits, felony criminal cases, and family law matters.

Butts County is part of the Towaliga Judicial Circuit, which also covers Lamar and Monroe counties. A circuit judge holds court sessions in Jackson on a regular schedule. The clerk manages the docket and records all case activity between those sessions. Butts County has grown as part of the greater Atlanta metro commuter area, which means case volume has increased in recent years.

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74 establishes the right to access court docket records. The law covers court clerk offices and requires them to respond to written records requests within three business days. In-person requests at the Butts County Courthouse in Jackson are typically handled on the spot.

How to Search Butts County Court Dockets Online

The re:SearchGA portal is the primary online search system for Butts County court docket records. It is free and covers Superior Courts across Georgia. Search by party name or case number to find matching cases. Results show the case type, filing date, judge, and a docket event log. This is the fastest way to find a case without going to the Jackson courthouse.

The re:SearchGA system updates in near real time as clerks process new documents. If a case in Butts County Superior Court had a motion filed yesterday, it should appear in re:SearchGA today. For older cases predating the digital system, contact the clerk's office directly.

GSCCCA at gsccca.org is the right tool when a Butts County court case involves property. Judgment liens, recorded deeds tied to court proceedings, and lis pendens notices all appear in the GSCCCA index. Searching by party name may surface records not visible in the main docket search.

Court Record Types in Butts County

Butts County Superior Court covers the same broad jurisdiction as all Georgia Superior Courts. Civil cases involve contract disputes, personal injury, and property matters. The docket tracks each step from filing through final resolution, making it easy to see the current status of any civil case in the county.

Criminal dockets in Butts County record felony cases from indictment through sentencing. The grand jury meets in Jackson to consider indictments. Once a case is indicted, the docket records every subsequent action: arraignment, motions, hearing dates, verdicts, and appeals. This information is all public unless a judge seals it.

Family law is a significant part of the Butts County Superior Court caseload. Divorce petitions, child custody filings, paternity actions, and support modifications all go through the Superior Court docket. Many of these cases stay active for months or years, building lengthy docket records. The public can view these entries unless a specific document is restricted by court order.

Note: Juvenile records and sealed case filings are excluded from public docket access under Georgia law.

Requesting Copies of Butts County Court Records

In-person document requests at the Butts County clerk's office at 625 West 3rd Street in Jackson are the quickest way to get copies. Tell the clerk the case number or the names of the parties. Staff will pull the file and make copies. The fee under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77 is $0.50 per page for regular copies. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page.

Mail requests go to the same address. Include the case details and a check or money order for the fees. Processing by mail usually takes one to two weeks. For urgent needs, consider the in-person option or the online eCertify system.

Certified copies of certain Butts County court documents can be ordered through GSCCCA's eCertify portal. This online service is faster than mail and does not require a trip to Jackson. Check the available document types before ordering to confirm your specific record is in the system.

Electronic Docket Access in Butts County

Georgia's GSCCCA eFiling portal is used by attorneys to file Butts County court documents electronically. Public users can view real-time docket activity for electronically filed cases through this system. This is particularly useful for tracking active civil cases in Butts County without making repeated courthouse visits.

The Georgia Courts eAccess portal provides additional case information for courts across Georgia. Some Butts County docket records may appear here depending on the filing year and case type. Use both this and re:SearchGA for the most complete search.

Butts County Clerk Contact Information

Here is where to direct your Butts County court docket records requests:

• Address: 625 West 3rd Street, Jackson, GA 30233
• Phone: (770) 504-1805
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Judicial Circuit: Towaliga

Magistrate Court and Probate Court in Butts County are also at the courthouse in Jackson. The Superior Court Clerk can direct you to those offices if your records search leads there. The city of Jackson does not meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

Nearby County Court Records

Butts County borders Henry, Lamar, Monroe, Spalding, Newton, and Jasper counties. Several nearby counties are part of the greater Atlanta metro area and have robust court systems. McDonough in Henry County and Stockbridge in Henry County are qualifying cities nearby. Nearby county pages include Henry County, Lamar County, Newton County, Spalding County, and Monroe County.