Find Court Dockets in Columbia County
Columbia County's Superior Court clerk maintains the official court docket records for all case filings in this growing CSRA-area county, with the clerk's office based in Evans, Georgia. This page covers how to access Columbia County court docket entries, what tools are available online, and how to request copies of court records by mail or in person.
Columbia County At a Glance
Columbia County Superior Court Docket Records
The Columbia County Clerk of Superior Court is located at 640 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans, GA 30809. The office phone number is (706) 312-7139. The clerk handles all court docket records for Superior Court in Columbia County, including civil case filings, felony criminal matters, domestic relations cases, and real estate records. This is the central office for accessing any case that has been filed in Columbia County Superior Court.
Columbia County sits directly west of Augusta and shares a border with Richmond County, the seat of another major Georgia court jurisdiction. Because of this proximity, some residents of Columbia County have ties to proceedings in both counties. If you are unsure where a case was filed, try searching both Columbia and Richmond County court docket records. The statewide re:SearchGA tool can help you run a name search across both jurisdictions at once without visiting two courthouses.
The clerk's office in Evans has public research terminals available for in-person docket searches. You can look up cases by party name or case number. Once you find what you need, a deputy clerk can pull the file and prepare copies. Standard copies cost $0.50 per page under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, and certified copies are $2.50 for the first page plus $0.50 per additional page. These fees are set by state law, though specific local policies may vary slightly, so confirm with the office before visiting.
More information about services and online options is available at the Columbia County Clerk of Superior Court page.
re:SearchGA is a practical tool for searching Columbia County court docket entries before making a trip to the Evans courthouse.
Statewide Docket Search Tools for Columbia County
Georgia's statewide platforms provide remote access to court docket records from Columbia County and many other jurisdictions. Start with re:SearchGA, which is a free multi-county docket search tool. You can search by name or case number and see results from multiple Georgia courts at once. Coverage depends on whether individual courts have joined the platform, but it is the easiest place to begin a search without knowing exactly where a case is filed.
The GSCCCA statewide index covers real estate records, lien filings, and other documents recorded with Georgia's Superior Court clerks. Columbia County is part of this index. If you need deed records, mortgage filings, or property-related documents from the county, GSCCCA is the right tool. You can also order certified copies of recorded documents through the GSCCCA eCertification portal without visiting the courthouse.
The FANS filing alert system is worth setting up if you own property in Columbia County or want to monitor for new filings against your name. The system is free and sends email notifications when new documents are recorded. The Georgia Courts E-Access Portal lists online access options by court type across the state, which can help you find additional tools specific to Columbia County proceedings.
Court Docket Case Types in Columbia County
Columbia County Superior Court covers a range of case types, and the docket for each tells a different story. Criminal case filings include felony charges, arraignments, motion hearings, plea entries, and sentencing. Every step of the process gets recorded as a docket entry, so you can trace the full timeline of a case just by reading through the docket. Civil case filings cover lawsuits between individuals and businesses, including contract disputes, personal injury claims, and property disputes.
Domestic relations matters are another significant category. Divorce filings, child custody disputes, support orders, and modification petitions all go through Columbia County Superior Court. These cases generate detailed docket records that track every filing, hearing, and order in the case. While most of these records are public, certain adoption proceedings and cases involving minor children may have restricted access.
Real estate filings are maintained alongside court docket records at the clerk's office. Deeds, mortgages, plats, and liens are all indexed and stored by the Columbia County clerk. These records do not appear on a standard court docket, but they are accessible through the same office and through the GSCCCA index online. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74, the public has a clear right to access and copy these records. The clerk must respond to Open Records requests within three business days.
Requesting Columbia County Court Records by Mail
You can submit a written records request to the Columbia County Clerk of Superior Court at 640 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans, GA 30809. Your request should include your name, the best way to reach you, a description of the records you want, and any case numbers or party names that will help the office locate the right files. The more detail you provide, the faster the office can process your request.
Mail requests for certified copies take longer than in-person requests. The clerk's office will typically send a cost estimate before preparing copies, so you can confirm the amount and submit payment. Keep in mind that mailing time adds to the overall turnaround. If you need records urgently, visit the courthouse or call (706) 312-7139 to ask about expedited options. For certified copies of recorded real estate documents, the GSCCCA eCertification portal is usually faster than a mail request to the clerk.
Note: Always confirm current fees and procedures with the Columbia County clerk before mailing a payment, as processing details can change.
Cities in Columbia County with Court Docket Pages
Columbia County includes Evans and Martinez, both census-designated places with populations that qualify for their own pages in this directory. Court docket records for both communities are managed at the Columbia County Superior Court clerk's office in Evans.
Nearby Counties with Court Docket Records
Columbia County shares borders with several other Georgia counties. Each county maintains its own court docket records through the local Superior Court clerk's office.