Henry County Court Docket Search
Henry County is a growing suburban county south of Atlanta, and its court docket covers civil, criminal, and family case filings handled by the Clerk of Superior Court at 1 Courthouse Square in McDonough. This page covers how to search Henry County court records online, request copies through the clerk's office or statewide tools, and understand the open records rules that apply to these filings.
Henry County At a Glance
Henry County Clerk of Superior Court
The Henry County Clerk of Superior Court is at 1 Courthouse Square, McDonough, GA 30253. Call (770) 288-8022 to reach the clerk's office. This office is responsible for maintaining all Superior Court records for Henry County, including civil case filings, criminal dockets, real estate recordings, domestic relations matters, and related documents. Every case filed in Henry County Superior Court has a docket number and a running log of every document submitted and every order entered by the court.
Henry County has grown substantially in population over the past two decades. That growth means a larger and more active court docket with new civil and criminal cases added regularly. The Clerk's office manages this volume by indexing all filings electronically and connecting Henry County records to the statewide re:SearchGA portal and the GSCCCA statewide index. These two tools give you online access to most Henry County court docket records without visiting the courthouse.
The clerk's website at henrycountyga.gov provides basic information about services, contact details, and links to online tools. If you're new to searching Henry County court records, start there to get oriented before jumping into any search portal.
The Henry County Clerk of Superior Court website provides filing information, contact details, and links to online search tools for Henry County court docket records.
Henry County Court Docket: Online Search Options
Searching Henry County court records online starts with re:SearchGA at researchga.tylerhost.net. This statewide portal covers Henry County among many other participating Georgia counties. You create a free account before searching. Once registered, you can look up cases by party name, case number, or filing date range. Results show docket entries in chronological order so you can see the full history of a case from start to current status.
The re:SearchGA portal also allows online document purchasing for some Henry County records. If the document you need is available for purchase in the system, you can download it directly without mailing a request or visiting the clerk's office. This saves time when you only need a few specific documents from a case file rather than the entire docket.
The GSCCCA statewide index covers Henry County real estate recordings and civil document indexes. This is the right tool for deed searches, lien lookups, mortgage recordings, and lis pendens filings tied to Henry County property. The GSCCCA system lets you search by grantor or grantee name, document type, or date range. If a court case involves real property in Henry County, GSCCCA may surface related filings that don't appear in the case docket search.
The Georgia Courts E-Access Portal provides another path to court records from participating Georgia courts. Try this if re:SearchGA doesn't return the case you're looking for, since different systems may index records at different times and in different ways.
What Court Records Does Henry County Superior Court Handle
Henry County Superior Court is the main trial court for the county and handles the broadest range of cases. Felony criminal cases come through Superior Court along with civil disputes over $25,000, domestic relations matters including divorce, custody, alimony and child support, equity cases, and appeals from Magistrate Court and Probate Court. Each of these generates a court docket record maintained by the Henry County Clerk.
The docket for each case is a chronological log. It starts with the filing date and lists every document submitted, every scheduling order, every motion ruling, and every courtroom event. Searching the Henry County court docket online shows you this full record for any accessible case. Some documents within the file may be restricted if they contain sensitive personal information or were sealed by court order.
Henry County also has a Magistrate Court that handles small claims disputes up to $15,000, issues warrants, and conducts preliminary hearings. Magistrate Court records are generally public but may be in a separate system from Superior Court. Contact the Henry County Magistrate Court directly if you're searching for a small claims case that doesn't appear in the Superior Court docket search.
Note: Family court matters in Henry County, including divorce and custody cases, are part of the Superior Court docket. Some documents within those cases may be restricted to protect sensitive financial or personal information, particularly documents related to minors.
Requesting Certified Copies of Henry County Court Records
Certified copies of Henry County court docket records can be requested through three routes: in person, by mail, or through the eCertification service at GSCCCA. The eCertification option runs 24 hours a day and is the fastest choice when you need a certified copy quickly. You request the document online, pay the fee, and receive a secured PDF by email. This system covers both court records and real estate recordings from Henry County.
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 are $0.50 per page. These fees apply regardless of how you request the copies. For large case files, estimate the page count before requesting to avoid unexpected costs. The clerk's staff can give you a page count estimate if you call ahead at (770) 288-8022.
For in-person requests, visit the Henry County Clerk of Superior Court at 1 Courthouse Square, McDonough, during regular business hours. Bring the case number and the names of all parties so staff can locate the file efficiently. For mailed requests, send a written request to the same address with the case information, a description of the documents needed, your return address, and payment by check or money order.
Georgia's Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74) guarantees the public's right to inspect these records. The clerk must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free. After that, the clerk may charge a reasonable fee for additional search time. Most Henry County docket records are public and accessible without showing cause.
Henry County Court eFiling and Filing Alerts
Electronic filings for Henry County Superior Court go through the GSCCCA eFiling portal. This system connects to the Henry County Clerk's office and handles document submission along with fee payment. Once the clerk processes your filing, it appears in the case docket and becomes searchable through re:SearchGA and other connected tools.
The FANS filing alert system through GSCCCA lets you monitor new filings in Henry County under a specific name. You set up a name-based alert and receive an email notification whenever a matching document is filed. This is practical for attorneys tracking Henry County cases, lenders monitoring collateral, and property owners watching for filings on their parcels.
If you have questions about Henry County court procedures, filing requirements, or how to locate a specific record, the Clerk's office at (770) 288-8022 is the best point of contact. The Henry County Clerk maintains the official docket and can confirm whether a specific document is available, restricted, or requires a special request process.
Cities in Henry County
Henry County includes two qualifying cities with dedicated pages on this site. Court filings from both cities are handled through the county's Superior Court docket in McDonough.
Nearby Counties
Henry County is in the south Atlanta metro area and borders several other Georgia counties. If a legal matter involves multiple jurisdictions, these neighboring courts may have relevant docket records.