Search Gwinnett County Court Docket Records
Gwinnett County is Georgia's second most populous county, and its court docket covers civil, criminal, real estate, and family case filings handled through the Clerk of Superior Court in Lawrenceville. This page covers how to search Gwinnett County court records online and what to expect when you request copies in person or by mail.
Gwinnett County At a Glance
Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court
The Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court is located at 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call (770) 822-8100 to reach the clerk's staff. This office is responsible for filing and maintaining all civil and criminal court records for Gwinnett County, along with real estate records and related documents.
The Clerk's office also provides passport application services and notary public services. If you need court records specifically, the clerk maintains the official docket for every case filed in Gwinnett Superior Court. Docket entries record each event in a case, from the initial filing through any appeals. You can search Gwinnett County court docket records through the statewide GSCCCA system, which indexes records from the Clerk's office.
Gwinnett County does not have a county-specific online docket portal separate from the statewide tools. Most case searches start at the re:SearchGA portal, which covers Gwinnett County along with many other participating counties. You register for a free account and then search by party name or case number. The system pulls docket entries showing the timeline of any case that is in the system.
The re:SearchGA portal serves as the primary online search tool for Gwinnett County court docket records and case filings.
Note: Some older Gwinnett County records may not appear in the online system and may require an in-person visit or a written request to the Clerk's office.
Gwinnett County Court Docket: What Records Are Available
Gwinnett Superior Court handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes over $25,000, domestic relations cases (divorce, custody, alimony), equity matters, and appeals from lower courts. These are the records most people search for. Every case filed in Superior Court gets a docket number, and the docket lists every document filed, every hearing scheduled, and every ruling issued.
The Gwinnett County State Court is located at the same address, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. You can reach State Court at (770) 822-8585. State Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil matters where the dispute is under $25,000. If you received a traffic citation in Gwinnett County or were charged with a misdemeanor, your case docket is in State Court rather than Superior Court.
Real estate records, including deed filings, lien recordings, mortgage documents, and lis pendens notices, are also part of what the Gwinnett Clerk maintains. These records can be searched through the GSCCCA statewide index by name or document type. If a court case involves a property in Gwinnett County, there may be parallel filings in both the court docket and the real estate index worth checking.
How to Search the Gwinnett County Court Docket Online
Searching Gwinnett County court records online starts with the right tool. The re:SearchGA portal at researchga.tylerhost.net is the main statewide case search system. You need to create a free account before searching. Once registered, you can look up cases by party name, case number, or filing date range. The results show docket entries in chronological order, which tells you where the case stands and what has happened so far.
The GSCCCA platform works well for real estate and civil index searches. It lets you search by grantor, grantee, or document type across Gwinnett County's recorded filings. This is especially helpful if you're researching liens, judgments, or property transactions rather than active court cases.
For certified copies of Gwinnett County court docket records, the eCertification service through GSCCCA is available around the clock. You request a certified copy online, pay the fee, and receive a secured PDF by email. This is faster than mailing a written request to the clerk. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Uncertified copies cost $0.50 per page.
The Georgia Courts E-Access Portal is another statewide tool. It provides electronic access to records from participating courts across Georgia, including some Gwinnett courts. This portal is worth checking if re:SearchGA doesn't return results for the case you're researching.
Requesting Gwinnett County Court Records by Mail or In Person
If you need a copy of a specific filing or the complete case file, you can visit the Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court in person at 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, during business hours. Bring the case number or the full names of all parties so staff can pull the record quickly. For large files, you may need to schedule time with the clerk in advance.
Written requests by mail should go to the Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Include the case number, the type of record you need, your mailing address, and payment for copying fees. Payment by check or money order is typical for mailed requests. The clerk's staff processes these in order of receipt, so turnaround time depends on current volume.
Georgia's Open Records Act, found at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74, gives the public the right to inspect and copy court records. The clerk must respond to a records request within three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free. After that, the clerk may charge a reasonable fee for the time spent locating records. Most standard Gwinnett County court docket records are public and available without showing cause.
Note: Records sealed by court order, juvenile records, and certain sensitive filings are exempt from public access under Georgia law and will not appear in standard searches.
Gwinnett County Court Docket Filing and Alert Services
Attorneys and parties with ongoing cases in Gwinnett County can file documents electronically through the GSCCCA eFiling portal. This system connects to the Gwinnett County Clerk's case management system and delivers filings directly. You register through GSCCCA and pay applicable filing fees at the time of submission.
The FANS filing alert system is a useful tool for anyone who needs to monitor new filings in Gwinnett County under a specific name. You set up an alert, and the system notifies you when a new document is filed under that name in the county's records. This is helpful for attorneys tracking matters involving their clients, as well as individuals keeping tabs on their own records.
If you need to verify a filing was received and docketed, check the re:SearchGA portal a day or two after submission. Gwinnett County processes filings and updates the docket regularly. If a filing doesn't appear after several business days, contact the Clerk's office directly at (770) 822-8100.
Cities in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County includes several cities with their own municipal services, though court filings go through the county's Superior Court system. The cities below have dedicated pages with more information on accessing local court records.
Nearby Counties
Gwinnett County shares borders with several other Georgia counties. Each has its own court system and docket records. If your research involves parties or events in adjacent jurisdictions, these counties may have relevant filings.