Habersham County Court Docket Records
Habersham County court docket records are public documents kept by the Clerk of Superior Court in Clarkesville, Georgia, covering civil, criminal, and domestic cases filed in the county. This page explains how to search the Habersham County court docket online and in person, what tools to use, and how to request certified copies of case records.
Habersham County At a Glance
Search Habersham County Court Docket Online
The Habersham County Superior Court handles felony criminal cases, domestic relations matters, civil suits above Magistrate Court limits, and equity actions. The Clerk of Superior Court in Clarkesville maintains the official court docket for all these case types. That docket is a public record, and most of its entries are accessible to anyone who asks. The easiest way to start is with the statewide re:SearchGA portal at researchga.tylerhost.net, which indexes Habersham County Superior Court case filings and lets you search by name or case number at no charge.
The GSCCCA statewide index at GSCCCA.org covers deed records, liens, and UCC filings tied to Habersham County and also supports civil judgment searches. If you are tracking a Habersham County case to see whether it produced a recorded judgment or lien on property, the GSCCCA index is a useful supplement to the case docket search. Both systems pull from the same clerk records but display different slices of that data.
For those who need certified copies of Habersham County court documents without traveling to Clarkesville, the eCertification portal at GSCCCA supports electronic certified copy requests. Attorneys and title researchers use this tool regularly. Registration is required, but access is available to the general public.
Note: Habersham County is part of the Mountain Judicial Circuit. Some circuit-wide information and resources may be listed under that circuit's name rather than the individual county.
Habersham County Clerk of Superior Court
The Clerk of Superior Court for Habersham County is the official custodian of all local court docket records. The office is located at 295 Llewellyn Street, Clarkesville, GA 30523. Phone: (706) 839-0300. The clerk's staff manage filings, maintain the case index, issue certified copies, handle Open Records requests, and assist with in-person docket searches. This is the direct point of contact for any records request that cannot be handled through online systems.
Copy fees in Habersham County follow the statewide schedule under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 per page for each page after that. Uncertified plain copies cost $0.50 per page. These fees apply to all Habersham County court docket documents whether you get them at the counter or by mail. Payment methods vary by office; call ahead to confirm what forms of payment the Habersham County clerk accepts.
The Habersham County Clerk of Superior Court official page lists additional details on office services, hours, and filing procedures. Check there for current business hours, which can shift around court terms and local holidays.
The Habersham County Clerk of Superior Court office in Clarkesville maintains the official docket for all local case filings.
Habersham County Court Records - State Tools
Georgia offers several statewide platforms that connect to Habersham County court records. The Georgia Courts E-Access page at georgiacourts.gov/eaccess-court-records serves as a central directory for court-specific search tools across Georgia. It points to county-level and circuit-level systems for docket searches, case status, and filing information.
The FANS alert service from GSCCCA lets you set up name-based notifications for new Habersham County court filings. If you want to know when a new case is filed involving a specific name, FANS will send you an alert. Account registration is free. This is especially useful for attorneys, process servers, or individuals tracking active litigation in Habersham County. The eFiling portal at GSCCCA also supports electronic case submissions for participating Georgia Superior Courts, including Habersham County, when authorized by local rules.
Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74, governs public access to Habersham County court docket records. The default is public access. A three-business-day response window applies to all records requests submitted to the clerk's office. The first 15 minutes of staff time spent on a request are free. Standard copy fees under the Open Records Act cap at 10 cents per page for letter and legal size documents.
What the Habersham County Court Docket Covers
The Habersham County Superior Court docket includes felony criminal cases, domestic relations filings, civil suits, and equity matters. Felony cases range from drug charges to violent offenses. Domestic relations cases include divorce, custody, child support modifications, and protective orders. Civil cases involve contract disputes, property disagreements, and tort claims above the Magistrate Court threshold. All of these case types appear in the official Habersham County court docket maintained by the clerk.
Magistrate Court and Probate Court keep their own separate dockets. Magistrate Court in Habersham County handles small claims, county ordinance violations, and bad check matters. Probate Court handles wills, estate administrations, and guardianship filings. Neither of those dockets is managed by the Superior Court clerk. If you need records from Magistrate or Probate Court, contact those offices directly in Clarkesville.
State Court, if active in Habersham County, handles misdemeanor criminal matters and some civil cases. Confirm directly with the courthouse whether a State Court docket exists and is active for Habersham County filings.
Requesting Habersham County Records by Mail
You can mail a records request to the Habersham County Clerk of Superior Court at 295 Llewellyn Street, Clarkesville, GA 30523. Your request should include the case number or the full names of the parties involved, the case type if known, and the approximate year the case was filed. State clearly whether you need certified or uncertified copies. Include a check or money order made payable to the Clerk of Superior Court, or ask for a fee quote first and send payment after you receive it.
Call ahead at (706) 839-0300 to confirm current turnaround times and accepted payment methods. Processing time for Habersham County mail requests depends on the clerk's current workload. During active court terms, staff are busier with in-court duties, which can slow records production. Allow extra time if you need records during a scheduled court term.
Nearby Counties
Habersham County sits in the northeast Georgia mountains and shares borders with several other counties. Each has its own Superior Court clerk and docket system.