Search Carroll County Court Docket Records
Carroll County's Clerk of Superior Court in Carrollton, Georgia maintains all official court docket records for this west Georgia county, covering Superior Court civil and criminal case filings, real estate documents, divorce cases, name changes, warrants, and more. This page explains how to find Carroll County court docket entries, submit open records requests, and use online tools to access case records.
Carroll County At a Glance
Carroll County Superior Court Docket Records
The Carroll County Clerk of Superior Court is located at 323 Newnan Street, Carrollton, GA 30117. The main clerk phone number is (770) 830-5830. The clerk's office is the primary keeper of all court docket records for Carroll County Superior Court. This includes civil case filings, felony criminal matters, divorce cases, real estate documents, name changes, tax liens, warrants, indictments, and accusations. The office also handles civil cases from Magistrate Court, probate documents, and marriage licenses in conjunction with other courts in the county.
Carroll County's court system covers a broad range of record types. The Superior Court clerk handles the bulk of what people typically search for when looking at court docket records. For each case, the clerk indexes and stores every document filed and every order issued by the court. These docket entries provide a complete chronological record of a case's history. Searching by case number gives the fastest result, but name searches also work well for finding all cases tied to a specific person or business in Carroll County.
In-person access at the Carrollton courthouse is available during regular business hours. Public research terminals at the clerk's office let you look up cases on your own. A deputy clerk can help you locate records if you run into trouble. Once you find what you need, copies can be prepared. Standard copies cost $0.50 per page under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77. Certified copies are $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Call (770) 830-5830 before visiting to confirm current hours and procedures.
For more information about the clerk's office and services, visit the Carroll County Clerk of Superior Court page.
The image below shows the Carroll County Clerk of Superior Court page, which provides contact information and service details for those seeking court docket records.
Reviewing the clerk's office page online before calling or visiting can help you understand what records are available and how to request them.
Carroll County Open Records Requests
Carroll County handles Open Records requests under Georgia's Open Records Act, codified at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74. The county recognizes that its records are public records that citizens have the right to inspect and copy. Many Carroll County records are available online, including meeting agendas, minutes, resolutions, and ordinances. For court docket records specifically, the clerk's office is the right contact.
To submit an open records request for Carroll County court docket records, you need to provide your name, contact information, a description of the records you are looking for, and your preferred delivery method. You can pick up records in person, have them mailed, faxed, or emailed. Being specific about what you need, including dates, subjects, and record types, helps the office locate the right documents quickly. The Open Records phone line for Carroll County is 770-830-5800, which is separate from the clerk's main line.
The open records request page for Carroll County, shown below, outlines the process and what information to include when submitting a request.
Using the county's open records process is a straightforward way to get Carroll County court docket records if you cannot visit the courthouse in Carrollton in person.
Carroll County must respond to Open Records requests within three business days under state law. If the records cannot be produced immediately, the office will let you know when they expect to have them ready. Most standard court docket record requests are handled within a few days. Larger requests, such as a full case file from a complex civil matter, may take additional time to compile.
Statewide Tools for Carroll County Docket Searches
Georgia's statewide platforms provide options for searching Carroll County court docket records without visiting Carrollton. re:SearchGA is a free multi-county docket search tool that aggregates case filings from participating Georgia courts. Search by name or case number and check records from Carroll County alongside other nearby counties in a single search. This is a practical option when you are not sure which county a case was filed in or want to check multiple jurisdictions at once.
For real estate records and related filings in Carroll County, use the GSCCCA statewide index. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority indexes deed filings, lien documents, UCC records, and other property-related filings from clerk offices across Georgia, including Carroll County. If you need certified copies of any recorded document, the GSCCCA eCertification portal lets you order them online, which is faster than a mail request and avoids the need to drive to the Carrollton courthouse.
The FANS filing alert system is useful if you own property in Carroll County or need to track filings against your name. The service sends email notifications when matching documents are recorded at the clerk's office. The Georgia Courts E-Access Portal provides a statewide directory of online court record tools organized by court type, which can help you identify all digital access options for Carroll County's courts.
Carroll County Court Docket Case Types
The Carroll County Superior Court handles a broad set of case types, each generating docket records stored at the Carrollton clerk's office. Felony criminal cases make up a large share of the docket. Each criminal case generates entries from the indictment or accusation through arraignment, motion practice, trial or plea, and sentencing. The full docket gives you a timeline of every action taken in the case, including documents filed and orders issued by the judge.
Civil case filings in Carroll County cover contract disputes, property claims, personal injury suits, and business litigation. Each civil case produces a docket with all filings, hearings, and the final judgment or settlement. Divorce and domestic relations cases are another major category in the Carroll County Superior Court docket. These include initial divorce petitions, temporary order hearings, custody disputes, child support orders, and post-judgment modifications. Real estate documents, including deeds, mortgage filings, and tax liens, are also stored at the clerk's office, though those are indexed separately from court case dockets.
The Magistrate Court in Carroll County handles civil cases involving smaller amounts, arrest and search warrants, and county ordinance violations. Probate Court handles wills, estate proceedings, and marriage licenses. While these are separate from the Superior Court docket, the clerk's office can often help direct you to the right court if you are not sure which one heard a particular case. For most docket searches, starting with the Superior Court clerk at (770) 830-5830 is the right first step.
Cities in Carroll County with Court Docket Pages
Carrollton is the county seat and largest city in Carroll County. It qualifies for its own page in this directory. All court docket records for Carrollton cases are filed and managed at the Carroll County Superior Court clerk's office on Newnan Street.
Nearby Counties with Court Docket Records
Carroll County borders several Georgia counties to the east, south, and north. Each has its own Superior Court clerk and independent court docket records system.