Fayette County Court Docket Records
Fayette County court docket records are public documents maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court in Fayetteville, Georgia. This page explains how to search active cases, pull filed documents, and access court records through official state and county channels.
Fayette County Court Docket Search
The Fayette County Superior Court Clerk maintains the official docket for all civil, criminal, domestic relations, and felony cases filed in the county. Searching the Fayette County court docket starts at the statewide re:SearchGA portal. This tool, run by Tyler Technologies on behalf of Georgia's court system, lets you look up active and closed cases across dozens of counties. You can search by name, case number, or filing date.
Georgia's re:SearchGA portal covers Fayette County Superior Court filings and gives real-time case status updates. It is free to use. You do not need an account to run a basic case lookup. Results show case type, filing date, parties, and upcoming hearing dates when they are scheduled.
The Georgia Superior Courts Clerks' Cooperative Authority also runs a statewide index. Visit GSCCCA.org for deed, lien, and UCC index searches tied to Fayette County. This resource is separate from the case docket but overlaps for civil judgment searches. Both systems pull from records the Fayette County clerk submits.
Note: Some older Fayette County cases may not appear in online systems. Contact the clerk's office directly for records predating electronic filing.
Clerk of Superior Court - Fayette County
The Clerk of Superior Court is the official records custodian for the Fayette County court docket. The office is located at 1 Center Drive, Fayetteville, GA 30214. You can reach the clerk by phone at (770) 716-4290. The clerk's office handles case filings, certified copies, court records requests, and in-person docket searches.
In-person access to Fayette County court docket records is available during regular courthouse business hours. Staff can pull case files, confirm case status, and provide copies. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, standard copy fees apply: $2.50 for the first page of a certified copy and $0.50 for each additional page. Plain (uncertified) copies run $0.50 per page. Bring the full case number or party name to speed up the lookup process.
For more on what the clerk's office handles, visit the Fayette County Clerk of Superior Court official page. The site lists office hours, forms, and filing information for Fayette County Superior Court cases.
Searching Fayette County Records Online
Several official state systems cover Fayette County court docket and related records. The Georgia Courts E-Access portal at georgiacourts.gov/eaccess-court-records provides links to court-specific search tools. This page serves as a central directory for Georgia's online court record resources, including Fayette County.
For certified electronic copies of Fayette County court documents, the eCertification portal at GSCCCA lets registered users request official certified copies without visiting the courthouse. This is useful for attorneys, title companies, and individuals who need authenticated documents for legal purposes.
The GSCCCA also runs a FANS alerts system that lets you set up notifications on Fayette County filings tied to a specific name or property. This is handy if you want to track new filings without running manual searches every day. Account registration is required for FANS but the setup is straightforward.
Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74, gives the public the right to access court docket records in Fayette County. Most court records are open. A narrow set of sealed or restricted cases are exceptions, but those require a court order to seal.
The re:SearchGA portal is the primary online tool for Fayette County court docket lookups statewide.
Types of Cases in the Fayette County Court Docket
The Fayette County Superior Court handles the broadest range of case types in the county's court system. This includes felony criminal cases, civil suits with amounts over $15,000, divorce and domestic relations cases, equity matters, and appeals from lower courts. Each case type gets its own filing code in the Fayette County court docket, which helps narrow searches.
Civil cases in the Fayette County docket include contract disputes, property claims, tort actions, and injunctions. Criminal filings show charges, arraignment dates, plea entries, and sentencing records. Domestic relations cases, including divorce, child custody, and support orders, are also part of the public docket in Fayette County though some exhibits and financial disclosures may be restricted.
Magistrate and State Court cases in Fayette County are handled by separate courts and may have distinct search systems. Check the county's official page or call the clerk at (770) 716-4290 to confirm which court holds the record you need. Not all case types route through Superior Court.
Requesting Copies of Fayette County Court Records
You can get copies of Fayette County court docket records in a few ways. The simplest is in person at the clerk's office at 1 Center Drive, Fayetteville. Staff can print copies on the spot. Mail requests are also accepted: include the case number, the specific documents you need, and a check or money order for fees. Call (770) 716-4290 to confirm current mail procedures before sending anything.
For certified copies needed for legal proceedings, the eCertification portal at ecert.gsccca.org handles electronic requests. Certified copies carry the court's official seal and are accepted by most courts, lenders, and government agencies. Turnaround times vary but online requests typically process faster than mail.
Fee schedules for Fayette County court docket copies follow state law under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77. The first page of a certified copy costs $2.50, and each additional page costs $0.50. Uncertified copies are $0.50 per page. There is no fee to view records in person at the courthouse, only for printed copies.
Additional Resources for Fayette County
If you are working on a legal matter involving Fayette County court docket records, several other resources may help. The Georgia Legal Aid finder at Georgia Courts E-Access links to legal assistance programs for those who qualify. The State Bar of Georgia's lawyer referral service can connect you with attorneys who handle Fayette County Superior Court cases.
For real estate and lien records tied to Fayette County, the GSCCCA deed index at gsccca.org covers recorded instruments going back decades. These records cross-reference well with civil judgment docket entries in Fayette County Superior Court. Both systems use grantor-grantee name searches and can be filtered by date range.
Cities in Fayette County
Fayette County includes several communities. The city of Peachtree City meets the population threshold for its own court docket records page with additional resources for residents filing or searching cases.
Nearby Counties
Looking for court docket records in a neighboring area? These counties border Fayette County and each has its own Superior Court clerk and docket system.