Find Clinch County Court Docket Records

Clinch County court docket records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Homerville, Georgia, part of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit in south Georgia. This page tells you how to find, search, and obtain those records.

Clinch County Superior Court and the Docket

The Clinch County Superior Court Clerk's office is at 25 Court Square, Homerville, GA 31634. The phone number is (912) 487-5854, and the office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The clerk holds the official court docket for all Superior Court cases in Clinch County, covering civil suits, criminal felony matters, and family law proceedings.

Clinch County is in the Alapaha Judicial Circuit, a large circuit that includes Atkinson, Ben Hill, Berrien, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, and Tift counties. A circuit judge holds court terms in Homerville on a rotating schedule. Between those sessions, the Clinch County clerk records all docket entries, accepts filings, and maintains case records. Homerville is the county's only incorporated city, so the courthouse there serves the whole county.

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74 grants the public the right to inspect and copy court docket records. The clerk is required to respond to written records requests within three business days. Walk-in requests at the Clinch County Courthouse in Homerville are typically handled the same day.

Clinch County Court Docket Search Online

The re:SearchGA portal is the top free online resource for Clinch County court docket records. It covers Superior Courts across Georgia and lets you search by party name, attorney, or case number. Results include the case type, filing date, assigned judge, and a timeline of docket events. This is the best place to start your search before making the trip to Homerville.

The re:SearchGA system updates as the clerk processes new filings. Active Clinch County cases should reflect recent docket activity. For older records not in the digital system, a direct request to the clerk in Homerville is needed. The portal covers both civil and criminal case types at the Superior Court level.

For court-related property records in Clinch County, GSCCCA is a valuable tool. Judgment liens, deed-related court filings, and other instruments tied to legal proceedings are indexed there by party name and document type. Combining a GSCCCA search with re:SearchGA gives the most complete view of Clinch County court docket activity.

Case Types in the Clinch County Court Docket

Superior Court in Clinch County handles civil cases, criminal felony proceedings, and family law matters. Civil cases cover contract disputes, property boundary issues, and personal injury claims. Each case generates a docket from the initial filing through final resolution. Anyone can review those docket entries at the clerk's office or through the online portals.

Criminal dockets in Clinch County track felony cases from indictment to sentencing. Given the county's small size, grand jury terms and court sessions happen on a limited but regular schedule. Indictments, arraignments, plea entries, trial dates, and verdicts are all recorded in the docket. Misdemeanor cases typically go to Magistrate or State Court.

Family law matters in Clinch County Superior Court include divorce, child custody, paternity, support enforcement, and adoption. These cases can span years, generating lengthy docket logs. The general docket is public. Specific sensitive documents may be sealed by the court on a case-by-case basis, but that does not make the entire docket unavailable.

Note: Juvenile court proceedings and sealed case files are excluded from public docket access under Georgia law.

Requesting Clinch County Court Record Copies

In-person requests are handled at the clerk's office at 25 Court Square in Homerville. Bring a photo ID and the case number or party names. Staff will look up the file and make copies. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, regular copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional certified page.

Mail requests go to the Clinch County Superior Court Clerk, 25 Court Square, Homerville, GA 31634. State the records you want, the case details, and include payment for fees. Allow one to two weeks for processing. Calling ahead can confirm whether the specific records you need are on-site.

Certified copies of certain Clinch County court documents can be ordered online through GSCCCA's eCertify portal. This is a convenient option for those who cannot easily get to Homerville. Confirm document availability in the system before ordering.

Electronic Filing and Docket Tracking

Attorneys file Clinch County court documents electronically through GSCCCA's eFiling portal. The system processes submissions and logs docket entries in real time. Public users can track case activity for electronically filed cases through the same portal. This makes it easier to follow active civil cases in Clinch County without repeated trips to Homerville.

The Georgia Courts eAccess portal may have some Clinch County records depending on the case type and filing year. It is worth checking alongside re:SearchGA for a complete online search. The GSCCCA FANS system handles real property-related court notices and may be useful if a Clinch County case involves property matters.

Clinch County Clerk Office Contact

Direct all public records requests for Clinch County court dockets to the Superior Court Clerk:

• Address: 25 Court Square, Homerville, GA 31634
• Phone: (912) 487-5854
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Judicial Circuit: Alapaha

Magistrate Court and Probate Court in Clinch County operate at the Homerville courthouse as well. The clerk's office can direct you to the correct office for records held by those courts.

Nearby County Court Dockets

Clinch County borders Ware, Atkinson, Lanier, Echols, and Charlton counties in south Georgia. For multi-county docket searches, the re:SearchGA portal covers most of these counties. Nearby county pages include Ware County, Atkinson County, Lanier County, and Echols County.

Valdosta in Lowndes County is the nearest qualifying city with expanded court services and legal resources for this part of south Georgia.