Search Charlton County Court Docket Records

Charlton County court docket records are filed with the Superior Court Clerk in Folkston, Georgia, within the Waycross Judicial Circuit in far southeast Georgia. This guide covers how to find, access, and request those records.

Charlton County Superior Court and Docket Records

The Charlton County Superior Court Clerk sits at 1520 3rd Street, Folkston, GA 31537. The office phone is (912) 496-2354. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This office keeps the official court docket for all Superior Court cases in Charlton County, including civil matters, criminal felony proceedings, and family law cases.

Charlton County is part of the Waycross Judicial Circuit, which also includes Brantley, Pierce, Bacon, and Ware counties. The circuit judge travels to Folkston on a scheduled basis to hear cases. Charlton County's geographic position near the Florida border and the Okefenokee Swamp means it serves a somewhat spread-out population. The clerk manages the docket and maintains case records year-round in Folkston.

Court docket records in Georgia are public records under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74. Anyone can request to inspect or copy those records. The clerk must respond to written requests within three business days. In-person requests at the Charlton County Courthouse in Folkston are handled as quickly as staffing allows.

Online Docket Search for Charlton County

Use the re:SearchGA portal for free online access to Charlton County court docket records. You can search by party name, attorney, or case number. The system shows matching cases with the case type, filing date, assigned judge, and a complete log of docket events from start to current status. This is the primary online tool for searching Georgia court dockets, including those in Charlton County.

re:SearchGA is updated by clerks as they process documents. Active Charlton County cases should reflect recent docket activity. For historical cases that predate the system, a direct request to the Folkston clerk's office is the right approach. The portal covers both civil and criminal court dockets.

Real property instruments tied to Charlton County court proceedings are indexed by GSCCCA. Judgment liens, lis pendens filings, and recorded deeds connected to litigation appear in this system. Search by party name or document type to find records related to a specific Charlton County case or party.

Case Types in the Charlton County Court Docket

Charlton County Superior Court handles the full range of superior court jurisdiction. Civil dockets track lawsuits from initial filing to final judgment. Typical civil cases include contract disputes, property issues, and personal injury claims. Each step in the case generates a docket entry that is open to public review.

Criminal dockets record felony proceedings in Charlton County. Grand jury indictments, arraignments, hearings, plea entries, and sentencing all appear in the official docket log. This is how you verify the status of a felony case filed in Folkston. Misdemeanor and traffic cases generally appear in Magistrate or State Court records instead.

Family law cases in Charlton County go through Superior Court. Divorce filings, custody and visitation petitions, paternity determinations, and adoption cases all generate docket entries. These are public records, though specific documents may be restricted if the court finds grounds for sealing them.

Note: Juvenile court records are not public, and sealed case files are excluded from public docket access under Georgia law.

How to Request Charlton County Court Records

In-person requests are handled at the clerk's office at 1520 3rd Street in Folkston. Tell the clerk the case number or party names, and staff will look it up and provide copies. Fees are set by O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77: $0.50 per page for standard copies and $2.50 for the first certified page, then $0.50 for each additional certified page.

You can also mail a written request to the Charlton County Superior Court Clerk at 1520 3rd Street, Folkston, GA 31537. Describe the records you need and include payment for fees. Plan on one to two weeks for mail requests to be processed and returned. Calling ahead to confirm record availability before mailing is always a smart step.

Certified copies of some Charlton County court records can be ordered online through GSCCCA's eCertify service. This eliminates the drive to Folkston for many routine record requests. Check what's available in the system before submitting your order.

Electronic Filing and Docket Access

Attorneys file court documents in Charlton County electronically through GSCCCA's eFiling system. The portal processes submissions and updates the docket in real time. Public users can view that docket activity for electronically filed cases. This is a useful way to track active civil cases without going to Folkston.

The Georgia Courts eAccess portal may include Charlton County case data for certain filing types. It is worth checking alongside re:SearchGA for a thorough online search. The GSCCCA FANS portal handles real property court notices and may have additional data when litigation involves Charlton County property.

Charlton County Clerk Office Contact

All public records requests for Charlton County court docket records go to the Superior Court Clerk:

• Address: 1520 3rd Street, Folkston, GA 31537
• Phone: (912) 496-2354
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Judicial Circuit: Waycross

Magistrate Court and Probate Court are also part of the Charlton County Courthouse complex in Folkston. The Superior Court Clerk can direct you to those offices if needed.

Nearby County Courts

Charlton County borders Brantley, Ware, Camden, and Clinch counties. Camden County is just to the east, closer to the coast. For multi-county docket searches, re:SearchGA covers most of these counties in one search. Nearby county pages include Brantley County, Ware County, Clinch County, and Camden County.