Camden County Court Docket Records

Camden County court docket records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court in Woodbine and include all civil, criminal, and domestic filings handled by the county's Superior Court. This page covers how to search, access, and request Camden County court records through the clerk's office and official state tools.

Camden County Clerk of Superior Court

The Camden County Clerk of Superior Court is the official custodian of all court docket records in the county. The office is located at 205 East 4th Street, Woodbine, GA 31569. Phone: (912) 576-5631.

Every case filed in Camden County Superior Court is processed by the clerk's office. The clerk receives initial filings, assigns case numbers, creates official docket entries, and maintains the complete record for each case until it's closed. Civil suits, criminal indictments, domestic petitions, and real estate-related court filings all come through this office.

Woodbine is a small town, and the courthouse is accessible for residents across the county. Walk-in access is available at 205 East 4th Street during business hours. Bring a photo ID. Staff can search by party name or case number. For older records or large document requests, call (912) 576-5631 ahead of time to give staff a chance to locate the files.

Camden County is in the Brunswick Judicial Circuit. Cases involving parties from Camden and the neighboring coastal counties may require checking more than one county's docket. The re:SearchGA system can search across the full circuit, which helps when you're not sure where a specific case was filed.

Searching Camden County Court Records Online

The re:SearchGA portal is the main online tool for Camden County court docket searches. This multi-county system covers Superior Court filings across Georgia and lets you search Camden County records by party name or case number at no cost.

The GSCCCA statewide index offers complementary coverage for Camden County court records. GSCCCA is particularly useful for real estate-related court filings and for older cases that may predate the re:SearchGA database coverage. Camden County's coastal location means real estate court filings are common, and GSCCCA handles those well.

The GSCCCA portal below allows searches across Camden County Superior Court filings and real estate-linked records from this part of coastal Georgia.

GSCCCA is an especially strong resource for Camden County court records involving property transactions, liens, and judgment filings tied to real estate.

The Georgia Courts E-Access portal provides a third search option for some case types not covered in re:SearchGA or GSCCCA. Use all three tools for a comprehensive Camden County court docket search, especially if your initial results come up empty.

What's in the Camden County Court Docket

The Camden County court docket is the official record of every case before Superior Court. Each docket entry logs the case number, parties involved, filing date, and every event in the case: motions, responses, court dates, orders, and final dispositions. It's the most reliable way to track the full history of a Camden County case from start to finish.

Civil cases in the Camden County docket include contract disputes, property actions, personal injury claims, and general civil litigation. Camden County's coastal and rural character means property and boundary disputes are a meaningful portion of the civil docket. Criminal entries cover felony charges, arraignments, pleas, and sentencing records. Family law matters divorce, custody, and support are part of the Superior Court docket as well.

Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base is in Camden County and, as with Fort Stewart in neighboring Liberty County, creates some unique considerations for court cases involving military personnel. State court records in the Camden County docket cover state-level proceedings only. Military court records are separate systems with different access rules.

Not all Camden County court records are public. Juvenile records are sealed by law. Adoption records carry privacy protections. Expunged records don't appear in the public docket. If a search yields no results for a case you believe exists, ask the clerk whether a sealed or restricted record is involved.

Requesting Copies of Court Records

Copy requests for Camden County court docket records are handled in person at 205 East 4th Street, Woodbine, and by mail. Call (912) 576-5631 before sending a mail request to confirm the correct format, required information, and payment method.

Copy fees follow the state schedule set by O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77. Standard copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. For a 20-page certified document, the cost is $12.00. Always confirm the total before sending payment, especially for large requests or when you're not sure of the page count.

Some certified Camden County court documents can be ordered electronically through the GSCCCA eCertification portal. If the specific document you need qualifies for eCertification, this is faster than a mail request and avoids a trip to Woodbine. Check the portal first to see what's available.

Georgia Open Records Law

Camden County court docket records are public records under Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74. This law gives any person the right to inspect and copy public records held by Georgia government agencies, including the Camden County Clerk of Superior Court. The clerk must respond to a written records request within three business days.

Three days is the response deadline. Actual delivery of records may take longer for large requests, archived files, or complex document sets. Any denial of a public records request must be made in writing and cite the specific legal exemption that applies. Improper denials can be challenged through the Georgia Attorney General's office.

You don't need to explain why you want the records. No residency requirement applies to public records requests in Georgia. Just write a clear request identifying the case or documents you're looking for and submit it to the clerk's office. Email, mail, and in-person requests are all valid approaches. A phone call first can often clarify what's available before you commit to a formal written request.

Local Legal Resources

Woodbine is the official county seat, but Kingsland and St. Marys are the more populated communities in Camden County. Legal services for Camden County residents are primarily centered in Kingsland and available through regional organizations serving southeast Georgia. Georgia Legal Services Program covers this part of the coast and can assist low-income residents who need help accessing or understanding Camden County court docket records.

The State Bar of Georgia's referral service can connect you with attorneys who practice in the Brunswick Judicial Circuit. Self-help resources for unrepresented parties may also be available at the courthouse ask the clerk's office in Woodbine.

Cities in Camden County

Camden County includes Kingsland, St. Marys, and Woodbine, among other communities. Kingsland has a population of around 18,000, which does not meet the 100,000 threshold for a dedicated city records page. All Camden County residents should use the county clerk resources and online tools above to access court docket records.

Nearby Counties

Camden County borders Brantley, Charlton, and Glynn counties in Georgia. Glynn County is home to Brunswick and the surrounding Golden Isles region. Each county maintains its own Superior Court docket separately. Use re:SearchGA to search across Camden and neighboring coastal Georgia counties from a single portal when you need to cover multiple jurisdictions.