Coffee County Court Docket Records
Coffee County court docket records are public documents maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court in Douglas, Georgia, and cover all case filings in Coffee County Superior Court. This page explains how to search the Coffee County court docket online and by mail, what tools are available through official state systems, and how to get certified copies of local court records.
Coffee County At a Glance
Coffee County Court Docket - How to Search
The Coffee County Superior Court is the court of general jurisdiction for the county and handles felony criminal cases, divorce and domestic relations filings, civil suits above Magistrate Court limits, and equity actions. All of these case types appear in the Coffee County court docket maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court in Douglas. The docket is a public record, and anyone may search or request copies from it.
The primary online tool for Coffee County court docket searches is the re:SearchGA portal at researchga.tylerhost.net. This Georgia statewide case search system is free to use and does not require registration for basic lookups. You can search Coffee County Superior Court cases by party name, case number, or filing date range. Results include case type, filing date, assigned judge, and current status. Hearing dates appear in the results when they are scheduled in the Coffee County court system.
The GSCCCA statewide index at GSCCCA.org supports deed records, liens, and UCC filing searches tied to Coffee County. For civil judgment searches where you need to confirm whether a judgment was recorded as a lien on property, the GSCCCA index picks up where the case docket search leaves off. Together, these two systems cover most Coffee County court record needs that can be handled online.
Coffee County Clerk of Superior Court
The Clerk of Superior Court for Coffee County is located at 101 South Peterson Avenue, Douglas, GA 31533. Phone: (912) 384-2881. The clerk's office manages all case filings for Coffee County Superior Court, maintains the docket index, issues certified copies of court records, and handles Open Records requests. In-person visits during regular courthouse hours are the most direct way to access Coffee County docket records that are not available online. Bring the case number or party names with you to make the search faster.
Copy fees in Coffee County follow the statewide schedule set by O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 per page after that. Uncertified copies are $0.50 per page. These fees apply to all Coffee County court documents whether you pick them up at the counter, request them by mail, or order them through the electronic certification system. Contact the clerk's office before sending a mail request with payment to confirm current accepted payment methods and turnaround times.
Visit the Coffee County Clerk of Superior Court page on the official county website for current hours, available forms, and additional service information.
Coffee County Court Records Online
Several official Georgia platforms support access to Coffee County court records. The Georgia Courts E-Access page at georgiacourts.gov/eaccess-court-records is a statewide directory of court-specific search tools. It lists which courts and counties participate in online systems and links directly to those tools. Use this page if you are unsure which portal to use for a specific Coffee County record type.
For certified electronic copies of Coffee County court documents, the eCertification portal at GSCCCA allows registered users to order official certified copies without traveling to Douglas. The portal delivers certified copies in electronic format, which many courts and agencies accept in place of paper originals. Registration is free and open to the public. This is a practical option for attorneys, title researchers, and others who need authenticated Coffee County court records quickly.
The GSCCCA's FANS filing alert system lets you set up name-based alerts for Coffee County court filings. When a new case involving your monitored name appears in the docket, you receive an email notification. The GSCCCA eFiling portal supports electronic case submissions in Coffee County Superior Court when authorized by local court rules.
Georgia's official state portals index Coffee County court docket entries and allow free public searches by name or case number.
Open Records Act - Coffee County Court Access
Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74, gives the public the right to inspect and copy Coffee County court records. The law treats court docket entries, case filings, judgments, and orders as public records. You do not need to state a reason for your request. The clerk's office must respond within three business days. That response can be the records, a written denial with the specific legal basis cited, or notice that a complex or large request needs more time.
The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free under the Open Records Act. After that, the agency may charge for staff time. Standard copy fees for letter and legal size documents max out at 10 cents per page under the Open Records Act. Note that certified copies are priced under a different statute, O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, and those rates are higher. Know which type of copy you need before submitting your request.
Sealed cases are the primary exception to public access. Juvenile records are also confidential by statute. But most Coffee County court docket entries are open to any member of the public who asks. The default rule is access, not restriction.
Coffee County Court System
Coffee County's courts include Superior Court, Magistrate Court, and Probate Court. Superior Court carries the main Coffee County court docket for felony criminal, domestic relations, civil, and equity cases. Magistrate Court handles small claims up to $15,000, county ordinance matters, and bad check filings. Probate Court deals with wills, estates, and guardianship proceedings. Each court keeps its own separate docket. The Superior Court clerk does not manage Magistrate or Probate Court records, so contact those offices directly in Douglas for records from those courts.
Coffee County may also have an active State Court handling misdemeanor criminal matters. Confirm with the courthouse which courts are currently active before submitting filings or records requests to the wrong office.
Nearby Counties
Coffee County is in southeast Georgia and borders several neighboring counties. If a case involves parties or property in more than one county, you may need to search multiple court dockets.