Search Colquitt County Court Docket Records
Colquitt County court docket records are public documents held by the Clerk of Superior Court in Moultrie, Georgia, and are available to anyone under Georgia's Open Records law. This page covers how to access Colquitt County case filings online, what the local court docket contains, and how to contact the clerk's office for copies and in-person records requests.
Colquitt County At a Glance
Colquitt County Court Docket - How to Search
The Colquitt County Superior Court is the court of general jurisdiction for the county and handles the widest range of case types. Felony criminal matters, domestic relations cases, civil disputes above the Magistrate Court threshold, and equity actions all appear in the Colquitt County court docket. The Clerk of Superior Court in Moultrie maintains this docket as an official public record. Anyone may search it. You do not need a lawyer or a formal legal relationship to a case to request docket information.
The best starting point for online docket searches is the re:SearchGA portal at researchga.tylerhost.net. This Georgia statewide case search tool covers Colquitt County Superior Court filings and returns case status, party names, filing dates, and hearing schedules. It is free to use and does not require registration for basic searches. Results typically reflect recent filings within a day or two of the clerk's intake processing.
For deed records, liens, and civil judgment filings tied to Colquitt County property, the GSCCCA statewide index at GSCCCA.org is the right tool. This system complements the case docket search by showing recorded court judgments and related property instruments. If you are trying to trace a civil judgment from the court docket to a recorded lien, you need both systems.
Note: Some Colquitt County cases predating the county's adoption of electronic filing may not appear in online systems. The clerk's office can assist with older docket lookups by phone or in person.
Colquitt County Clerk of Superior Court
The Clerk of Superior Court is the official records custodian for Colquitt County court docket filings. The office sits at 101 South Main Street, Moultrie, GA 31768. The phone number is (229) 616-7420. Clerk staff manage all case filings coming into Colquitt County Superior Court, maintain the docket index, issue certified copies, and respond to Open Records requests. If you cannot find what you need through online tools, this office is the right place to call or visit.
In-person docket searches in Colquitt County are available during regular courthouse business hours. Bring the case number or the full party name to speed things up. Certified copies of Colquitt County court records cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77. Uncertified plain copies are $0.50 per page. Mail requests are also accepted; include a check or money order payable to the Clerk of Superior Court along with your request details.
Visit the Colquitt County Clerk of Superior Court page for current hours, forms, and additional service information. The county website is the most current source for any recent changes to office procedures.
Colquitt County Court Records Online Access
Several Georgia state systems support online access to Colquitt County court records. The Georgia Courts E-Access directory at georgiacourts.gov/eaccess-court-records lists court-specific search tools for counties across the state. It is a useful starting point if you are not sure which portal covers the type of Colquitt County record you need.
Certified electronic copies of Colquitt County court documents are available through the eCertification portal at GSCCCA. This system lets registered users request official certified copies online without visiting the Moultrie courthouse. The portal is widely used by legal professionals and others who need authenticated copies of Colquitt County court records for use in other proceedings. Electronic certified copies are accepted by most courts and agencies.
The GSCCCA's FANS alert service allows you to set up name-based filing alerts for Colquitt County. When a new case is filed involving your monitored name, the system notifies you by email. This is a hands-off way to track ongoing Colquitt County litigation without running repeated manual searches. The eFiling portal from GSCCCA supports electronic case filing in Colquitt County when permitted by local court rules.
Georgia Open Records Act - Colquitt County
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74 sets the rules for public access to Colquitt County court docket records. Court records are public by default. Any person may request to inspect or copy them. The clerk's office must respond within three business days of receiving a request. That response may be the records themselves, a written denial with legal grounds, or a notice that the request requires more time to fulfill due to its size or complexity.
The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free under the Open Records Act. After that, the agency may charge for employee time. Copies of standard letter and legal size documents cannot exceed 10 cents per page under Open Records Act rules. However, certified copy fees under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77 apply separately when you request certified versions, and those run higher than the Open Records Act copy rate. Know which type you need before you request copies.
Sealed cases, juvenile records, and certain restricted filings are not subject to Open Records requests. But these are exceptions, not the rule. Most Colquitt County court docket entries are fully open to public inspection. You do not need to give a reason for your request, and the clerk's office cannot demand one.
Colquitt County Court Case Types
The Colquitt County Superior Court docket covers felony criminal cases, domestic relations matters including divorce and custody, civil suits, and equity actions. Magistrate Court in Colquitt County handles small claims disputes up to $15,000 and county ordinance matters. Probate Court manages wills, estates, and guardianship proceedings. Each of these courts keeps its own records system separate from the Superior Court docket. If you need Magistrate or Probate records in Colquitt County, contact those courts directly in Moultrie.
Colquitt County may also have an active State Court, which handles misdemeanor criminal matters and some civil cases below the Superior Court threshold. Confirm with the courthouse which courts are currently active and accepting filings in Colquitt County.
Nearby Counties
Colquitt County is in southwest Georgia and shares borders with several neighboring counties. Cases involving parties or property in multiple counties may require searching more than one docket.