Chattahoochee County Court Docket Records

Chattahoochee County court docket records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Cusseta, serving the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit in west-central Georgia. This page covers how to search and access court records for Chattahoochee County.

Chattahoochee County Superior Court and Docket

The Chattahoochee County Superior Court Clerk is at 377 Broad Street, Cusseta, GA 31805. The office phone is (706) 989-3424, and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This office is the primary custodian of all court docket records for Chattahoochee County Superior Court. That includes civil cases, criminal felony proceedings, and family law matters.

Chattahoochee County sits in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, which serves Chattahoochee, Marion, Muscogee, Talbot, and Taylor counties. Columbus in Muscogee County is the circuit's largest city and an important hub for court services in the region. The circuit judge holds court terms in Cusseta on a rotating schedule. The local clerk in Cusseta manages the docket and accepts filings throughout the year.

Fort Benning, now redesignated as Fort Moore, borders Chattahoochee County. The county's population includes military families, which can affect the nature of civil cases filed in local courts. All public court docket records are available under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74. The clerk must respond to written records requests within three business days.

Online Search for Chattahoochee County Court Dockets

The re:SearchGA portal provides free online access to Chattahoochee County court docket records. Search by party name or case number to find results from Superior Court proceedings. Each result shows the case type, filing date, judge, and a log of all docket events. re:SearchGA is the best starting point for any online Chattahoochee County records search.

The portal reflects current docket data as updated by the clerk. For recently filed cases or cases with recent activity, results should appear in re:SearchGA quickly. For older cases that predate the digital era, contact the clerk directly in Cusseta. The system covers both civil and criminal dockets.

GSCCCA at gsccca.org indexes court-related documents affecting real property in Chattahoochee County. If litigation results in a lien, judgment, or property filing, those instruments appear in the GSCCCA index. This is a useful supplemental resource when a court case has property implications.

Types of Court Records in Chattahoochee County

Superior Court in Chattahoochee County handles civil suits, felony criminal cases, and family law. Given the county's small population, case volume is more limited than in urban counties. But every case that comes through Superior Court generates a docket, and those dockets are public records available to anyone who asks.

Civil dockets record lawsuits from initial complaint through final resolution. Cases might involve contract disputes, property boundaries, or personal injury claims. The docket tracks motions, hearings, and orders as the case unfolds. Anyone can view this information at the clerk's office or through re:SearchGA.

Criminal dockets in Chattahoochee County track felony cases from indictment through sentencing. Arraignments, bond hearings, plea negotiations, trial dates, and verdicts all appear in the docket. Family law dockets cover divorce, custody, support, and adoption cases. These are accessible to the public as a whole, with limited exceptions for sealed documents.

Note: Juvenile court records and sealed case files are excluded from public docket access consistent with Georgia law.

Requesting Copies of Chattahoochee County Court Records

Visit the clerk's office at 377 Broad Street in Cusseta for in-person copy requests. Staff will locate your case and make copies for the standard fees. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, regular copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Bring a photo ID and the case number when possible.

Mail requests are sent to the Chattahoochee County Superior Court Clerk, 377 Broad Street, Cusseta, GA 31805. Include a written description of the records, the case name or number, and a check or money order for fees. Processing takes one to two weeks for mail requests. Given the county's small staff, calling ahead is a good idea.

Certified copies of some Chattahoochee County court records can be ordered through GSCCCA's eCertify system. This is faster than mail and does not require a trip to Cusseta. Check available document types before ordering.

Electronic Filing and Online Docket Access

Attorneys use GSCCCA's eFiling portal to file court documents in Chattahoochee County electronically. The system processes submissions and updates the docket in real time. Public users can view docket activity for electronically filed cases through the same portal. This is a practical way to monitor active civil cases from anywhere.

The Georgia Courts eAccess system provides additional court record access and may include some Chattahoochee County case data. Use this alongside re:SearchGA for a thorough online search of Chattahoochee County court dockets.

Chattahoochee County Clerk Contact

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

• Address: 377 Broad Street, Cusseta, GA 31805
• Phone: (706) 989-3424
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Judicial Circuit: Chattahoochee

Calling ahead is strongly recommended for Chattahoochee County given the small office size. Staff can confirm which records are available on-site and how to best submit your request.

Nearby County Court Records

Chattahoochee County borders Muscogee, Harris, Marion, and Stewart counties. Columbus in Muscogee County is the nearest qualifying city with extensive court services and legal resources. Nearby county pages include Muscogee County, Harris County, Marion County, and Stewart County.