Cook County Court Docket Records

Cook County court docket records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Adel, Georgia, serving the Alapaha Judicial Circuit in south Georgia. This page covers the full process for searching and accessing Cook County court records.

Cook County Superior Court and Court Docket

The Cook County Superior Court Clerk is located at 212 North Hutchinson Avenue, Adel, GA 31620. The office phone is (229) 896-7716. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The clerk's office holds the official court docket for all Superior Court cases in Cook County, including civil suits, criminal felony cases, and family law matters.

Cook County is part of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit. That circuit is one of Georgia's larger circuits, covering Atkinson, Ben Hill, Berrien, Clinch, Coffee, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, and Tift counties in addition to Cook. The circuit judge holds court sessions in Adel on a rotating schedule. Between those sessions, the local clerk manages the docket, records filings, and keeps the court's records current. Interstate 75 runs through Adel, making Cook County accessible from several directions for those who need to visit the courthouse in person.

Under Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74, court docket records are public records. Anyone can request to inspect or copy them without giving a reason. The clerk must respond to written requests within three business days. In-person requests at the Adel courthouse are typically handled the same day.

Online Court Docket Search for Cook County

Georgia's re:SearchGA portal is the primary free tool for searching Cook County court docket records online. The system lets you search by party name, attorney, or case number and returns results from Superior Courts across the state, including Cook County. Each result shows the case type, filing date, judge assignment, and a full history of docket events. Start any online records search here.

The re:SearchGA system is maintained by Tyler Technologies in partnership with Georgia courts. It reflects docket data as updated by the clerk. Active cases in Cook County Superior Court should show recent activity in the system. Very old records that were never digitized will require a direct request to the Adel clerk's office.

The GSCCCA website provides a supplementary search for court-related property instruments in Cook County. Judgment liens, recorded deeds connected to court proceedings, and lis pendens filings appear in the GSCCCA index. Searching by party name there can reveal records not visible in the main case docket search.

What the Cook County Court Docket Covers

Cook County Superior Court has jurisdiction over civil cases, felony criminal matters, and family law proceedings. The civil docket records lawsuits from initial filing through judgment. Typical cases include breach of contract claims, property disputes, and personal injury matters. All civil docket entries are public and accessible through re:SearchGA or at the clerk's office.

Criminal dockets in Cook County track felony cases from grand jury indictment through sentencing. Arraignments, bail hearings, motion filings, trial dates, and verdicts each generate a docket entry. If you need to check whether a person has an active or resolved felony case in Cook County, the Superior Court docket is where you look. Misdemeanors and traffic matters generally appear in Magistrate or State Court records.

Family law cases are a significant part of the Cook County docket. Divorce petitions, custody orders, child support modifications, paternity determinations, and adoption filings all go through Superior Court. The docket for each of these cases is accessible to the public, with some individual documents possibly restricted by court order in sensitive matters.

Note: Juvenile records and sealed court orders are not part of the public docket under Georgia law.

Getting Copies of Cook County Court Records

Walk-in requests for Cook County court documents go to the clerk at 212 North Hutchinson Avenue in Adel. Bring a photo ID and the case number if available. Staff will locate the file and make copies for the standard fees set by O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77: $0.50 per page for regular copies and $2.50 for the first certified page plus $0.50 for each additional certified page.

Mail requests go to the Cook County Superior Court Clerk, 212 North Hutchinson Avenue, Adel, GA 31620. Include the case name or number, the specific documents you need, and a check or money order for fees. Processing by mail usually takes one to two weeks. For faster turnaround, consider the in-person option or the online eCertify system.

Certified copies of some Cook County court records can be ordered through GSCCCA's eCertify service. This online tool is faster than mailing a request and does not require traveling to Adel. Check available document types in the system before placing your order.

Electronic Filing and Docket Access

Attorneys use GSCCCA's eFiling portal to file documents electronically in Cook County Superior Court. The system processes submissions and updates the docket in real time. Public users can view docket activity for electronically filed cases through the same portal. It is one of the most efficient ways to track active civil cases in Cook County without visiting the courthouse in Adel.

The Georgia Courts eAccess portal covers court records across multiple levels of the Georgia court system. Some Cook County records may appear here, particularly for more recently filed cases. Combine eAccess with re:SearchGA for the most complete online view of Cook County court dockets.

Cook County Clerk Contact Information

All public records requests for Cook County court dockets go through the Superior Court Clerk. Contact details:

• Address: 212 North Hutchinson Avenue, Adel, GA 31620
• Phone: (229) 896-7716
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Judicial Circuit: Alapaha

Magistrate Court and Probate Court in Cook County are also at the county courthouse in Adel. The Superior Court Clerk's office can direct you to those courts if your records inquiry leads there.

Nearby County Court Records

Cook County borders Berrien, Lowndes, Colquitt, Tift, Irwin, Coffee, and Atkinson counties. Valdosta in Lowndes County is the nearest qualifying city with comprehensive court services. For multi-county docket searches, re:SearchGA is the best single tool. Nearby county pages include Berrien County, Lowndes County, Coffee County, and Tift County.