Find Court Dockets in Clayton County
Clayton County has its own online Court Case Inquiry portal that lets the public search civil and criminal case filings directly through the county's website, making it one of the easier Georgia counties for self-service court docket lookups. This page covers the Clayton County Clerk of Superior Court, the online case search system, and what to do when you need certified copies or records not available through the online portal.
Clayton County At a Glance
Clayton County Court Case Inquiry Portal
Clayton County operates its own Court Case Inquiry portal that gives the public direct access to civil and criminal case records. The portal includes two main search types: a Civil Search and a Criminal Search. The Civil Search lets you look up cases either by name or by case number. If you're searching for a docket by party name, you do not need to know the case number in advance, which makes it practical for quick lookups.
The Criminal Search works similarly, letting you locate criminal case docket entries tied to a specific individual or case number. These searches pull directly from the county's case management system and show basic case information including filing dates, parties, and case status. The Court Case Inquiry portal is hosted on the Clayton County Clerk of Superior Court's website.
The Clerk of Superior Court's office is at 9151 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA 30236. Call (770) 477-4565 to reach the clerk's staff during regular business hours. Staff can help you navigate the online system or pull records directly if you prefer to handle the request over the phone or in person.
The Clayton County Clerk of Superior Court website provides information on filing procedures, fees, and online case search access through the Court Case Inquiry portal.
Clayton County Court Docket: What the Search System Covers
Clayton County Superior Court handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes over $25,000, domestic relations matters, adoptions, equity cases, and appeals from lower courts. All of these generate court docket records that the Clerk maintains. The Court Case Inquiry portal covers civil and criminal dockets tied to the Superior Court's case management system.
The court docket for each case lists every document filed, every motion pending, every scheduled hearing, and every order entered by the judge. Searching by party name in the portal shows all cases involving that person in Clayton County's system, which is useful when you need a broader look at a party's litigation history within the county.
The Clayton County Court Case Inquiry portal provides civil and criminal docket searches by name or case number without requiring a courthouse visit.
For cases not in the online system, or for older records that were filed before electronic indexing, you'll need to visit the clerk's office at 9151 Tara Boulevard or submit a written request by mail. The re:SearchGA portal also covers Clayton County among many other participating Georgia counties, and may return results for cases the local portal does not show.
Statewide Tools for Clayton County Court Records
Beyond the county's own portal, several statewide Georgia tools give access to Clayton County court docket records. The re:SearchGA system at researchga.tylerhost.net lets you register for a free account and search case records across participating counties. Some documents are available for purchase and download directly through the portal, saving a trip to the courthouse.
The GSCCCA statewide index covers real estate recordings and civil document indexes for Clayton County. If you're searching for property-related court filings like liens, lis pendens notices, or deed recordings connected to a Clayton County case, GSCCCA is the right place to look. You can search by name, document type, or recording date.
For certified copies of Clayton County court records, the eCertification service through GSCCCA is available at any hour. You request the document, pay online, and receive a secured PDF by email. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that. Uncertified copies are $0.50 per page regardless of how you request them.
The Georgia Courts E-Access Portal is another statewide resource for electronic court records from participating courts. It is worth trying if neither the county's portal nor re:SearchGA returns results for the specific case you're researching.
Open Records and Requesting Clayton County Court Documents
Georgia's Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74) gives the public the right to inspect Clayton County court docket records and request copies. The clerk must respond to any request within three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free. After that, a reasonable fee may apply for the time it takes to locate and compile the records you need.
Most Clayton County Superior Court records are public and available without special justification. You don't need to be a party to a case or an attorney to request copies. Exceptions include juvenile records, sealed case files, and documents restricted under state or federal law. If you're not sure whether a record is available, call the clerk's office at (770) 477-4565 before making the trip.
Written requests by mail should go to the Clayton County Clerk of Superior Court, 9151 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA 30236. Include the case number or party names, the type of document you need, your mailing address, and payment for applicable fees. Payment by check or money order is standard for mailed requests. Staff processes requests as they come in, so turnaround depends on current volume.
Note: For electronic filings in Clayton County Superior Court, use the GSCCCA eFiling portal. This system routes your submission to the clerk's office and handles fee payment. Once processed, your filing will appear in the case docket.
Clayton County Court Filing Alerts
The FANS filing alert system through GSCCCA lets you monitor new filings in Clayton County under a specific name. You set up the alert online and receive email notifications when a new document is filed under that name in the county's records. This is especially useful for property owners, lenders, and attorneys who need real-time notice of filings in Clayton County without checking the system manually.
Attorneys who regularly practice in Clayton County can use the GSCCCA eFiling portal for electronic submissions to the Superior Court Clerk. The system integrates with the clerk's case management software and updates the docket once filings are processed. If you need to confirm a filing was received, check the court docket portal or call the clerk's office directly at (770) 477-4565.
Clayton County's Court Case Inquiry portal is a good first stop for most public docket searches. For records, certified copies, or older filings outside the portal's range, the clerk's office and statewide tools fill the gap. Keep the clerk's phone number handy if you run into any questions during your search.
Cities in Clayton County
Clayton County includes several cities. Jonesboro serves as the county seat, though its population is below the threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. Cases filed by residents of all Clayton County cities are handled through the county's Superior Court docket system in Jonesboro.
Nearby Counties
Clayton County is in the Atlanta metro area and borders several other Georgia counties. Court records from nearby jurisdictions may be relevant when a case involves parties or events that cross county lines.