Calhoun County Court Docket Records

Calhoun County court docket records are held by the Superior Court Clerk in Morgan, Georgia, within the Pataula Judicial Circuit in southwest Georgia. This page explains where those records live and how to access them.

Calhoun County Superior Court and Court Docket

Calhoun County is among Georgia's smallest counties by population. The Superior Court Clerk is at 200 Court Street, Morgan, GA 39866. Call the office at (229) 849-2715 for assistance. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Despite the county's small size, the clerk maintains a full public record of court docket entries, case files, and judicial orders for all Superior Court cases filed here.

Calhoun County belongs to the Pataula Judicial Circuit. That circuit also covers Baker, Clay, Early, Miller, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Terrell, and Webster counties. A circuit judge visits Morgan on a scheduled basis to hold court sessions. The clerk records all docket entries between visits. For active case schedules in Calhoun County, call the clerk's office for the most up-to-date information.

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74 makes court docket records available to any member of the public. The clerk must respond to written requests within three business days. Walk-in requests are generally handled during the same visit.

Online Search for Calhoun County Court Dockets

The re:SearchGA portal includes Calhoun County Superior Court records in its statewide database. Search by name or case number to find matching cases. The portal shows the case type, filing date, judge, and a full history of docket events. It is free to use and is updated as the clerk enters new records.

Because Calhoun County is small, the number of cases in the system is more limited than in larger counties. Searches for common names may return fewer results, making it easier to identify the right case quickly. Older records that were never digitized will require a direct request to the clerk.

The GSCCCA index covers court-related real property documents from Calhoun County. Judgment liens, lis pendens notices, and other instruments tied to court proceedings appear here. If you are researching property connected to a Calhoun County lawsuit, GSCCCA is a useful second source.

Types of Court Docket Records in Calhoun County

Calhoun County Superior Court handles civil cases, felony criminal matters, and family law proceedings. Civil dockets include contract disputes, property claims, and tort cases. Each civil case generates a docket starting with the complaint and running through to final judgment or dismissal.

Felony criminal dockets record indictments, arraignments, motion hearings, and sentencing. In a small county like Calhoun, most felony cases are tried in front of the circuit judge during scheduled court terms. The clerk records each step as it happens, building a complete docket log that becomes part of the permanent court record.

Domestic relations cases in Calhoun County cover divorce filings, custody petitions, support orders, and adoptions. These cases are handled through Superior Court and generate docket entries at each stage. Most docket information is publicly available, though specific documents may be sealed if required by law or court order.

Note: Juvenile court proceedings and sealed case files in Calhoun County are not part of the public docket under Georgia law.

Getting Copies of Calhoun County Court Records

In-person requests for Calhoun County court documents go to the clerk at 200 Court Street in Morgan. This is the most direct way to get copies. Give the clerk the case number or party names, and staff will locate the file and print copies. Standard copy fees are $0.50 per page under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional certified page.

Mail requests can be sent to the Calhoun County Superior Court Clerk at 200 Court Street, Morgan, GA 39866. Include the case details, the documents you need, and a check or money order for fees. Given the small office size, calling ahead to confirm availability of specific records is a good idea before mailing a request.

Some Calhoun County court documents can be ordered online as certified copies through GSCCCA's eCertify system. This is a convenient alternative when you can't get to Morgan.

Electronic Filing and Remote Access

Georgia's GSCCCA eFiling portal supports electronic filing in Calhoun County Superior Court. Attorneys can submit documents without traveling to Morgan. Public users can track docket activity for electronically filed cases through the same portal. It is a transparent and useful system for following civil cases in smaller counties like Calhoun.

The Georgia Courts eAccess portal provides additional court record access. Some Calhoun County data may appear here depending on the case filing year. Check both this system and re:SearchGA for the most thorough online search.

Calhoun County Clerk Contact

Contact the Calhoun County Superior Court Clerk for all public records requests:

• Address: 200 Court Street, Morgan, GA 39866
• Phone: (229) 849-2715
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Judicial Circuit: Pataula

Given the small size of the office, calling ahead before visiting is always recommended. The clerk can confirm whether the records you need are available and advise on the best way to submit your request.

Nearby County Court Records

Calhoun County shares borders with Baker, Early, Randolph, Terrell, Dougherty, and Mitchell counties. Albany in Dougherty County is the nearest qualifying city with full court services. For multi-county docket searches, use re:SearchGA. Nearby county pages include Baker County, Early County, Dougherty County, and Mitchell County.