Houston County Court Docket Records
Houston County's Superior Court clerk in Perry, Georgia maintains the full set of court docket records for civil, criminal, and domestic relations cases filed in this central Georgia county, which is home to Warner Robins. This page covers how to search Houston County court docket entries, where to request copies, and which statewide tools can help you find case information faster.
Houston County At a Glance
Houston County Superior Court Docket Access
The Houston County Clerk of Superior Court is located at 201 Perry Parkway, Perry, GA 31069. The main phone number is (478) 218-4800. The clerk's office maintains all official court docket records for Superior Court, including civil case filings, criminal docket entries, domestic relations matters, and real estate records. This is the primary office you contact when you need to access case information or request copies of documents filed in Houston County Superior Court.
Houston County serves as a regional hub in central Georgia. Warner Robins, the county's largest city, sits inside Houston County and is home to Robins Air Force Base. The county's population has grown steadily, which has increased the volume of court case filings and docket entries managed by the clerk's office. Despite this growth, the clerk's office in Perry remains the single point of access for all Superior Court records in the county.
Visiting in person is often the most efficient way to search Houston County court docket records for older or complex cases. The clerk's office has public research terminals that let you look up cases by name or case number. When you find a record you need, you can ask a deputy clerk to pull the file and prepare copies. Standard copy fees under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77 are $0.50 per page, and certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Call (478) 218-4800 to confirm current hours and fees before visiting.
For general information about the clerk's office and available services, see the Houston County Clerk of Superior Court page on the county website.
The re:SearchGA platform is a good first stop for Houston County docket lookups before contacting the clerk's office directly.
Statewide Tools for Houston County Docket Records
Georgia's statewide court record tools can save time when you need to search Houston County case filings. re:SearchGA is a free multi-county docket search platform that pulls records from participating Georgia courts. You can search by party name or case number across multiple counties at once. If Houston County participates in the platform, you may be able to pull docket entries without visiting the courthouse. Even if coverage is partial, it is worth checking before making the drive to Perry.
The GSCCCA statewide index is another valuable resource for Houston County records. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority indexes real estate filings, deed records, UCC documents, and lien filings from Superior Court clerks across the state. Houston County data is included in this index. If you need a certified copy of a recorded document, the GSCCCA eCertification portal lets you order it online rather than requesting it in person or by mail.
For those tracking new filings in Houston County, the FANS notification system from GSCCCA sends email alerts when documents matching your name or property are recorded. The Georgia Courts E-Access Portal provides a comprehensive directory of online court record tools by court type and jurisdiction across the state.
What You Find in Houston County Court Docket Entries
Each Houston County court docket entry documents a specific action or filing in a case. Criminal docket records cover the full timeline of a felony prosecution, from indictment or arrest warrant through hearings, motions, plea entry, and final disposition. Civil docket entries track lawsuits from the initial complaint through any appeals. Every event in a case, including continuances, stipulations, orders, and judgments, gets an entry on the docket. This makes the docket the most complete chronological record of what happened in a case.
Domestic relations docket records are a significant category in Houston County Superior Court. Divorce filings, custody disputes, child support modifications, and adoption proceedings all go through Superior Court and are reflected in the court docket. These records are generally public, though some details in adoption cases may be sealed. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74 gives citizens the right to inspect and copy public records, including most court docket entries.
Real estate records filed with the Houston County clerk, including deeds, mortgages, and liens, are separate from court case dockets but are maintained by the same office. These records are searchable through the GSCCCA index and can also be accessed in person at the courthouse. If you are doing a title search or tracking property ownership in Houston County, the GSCCCA tool is generally faster than an in-person request for these specific record types.
Open Records Requests for Houston County Court Records
You can submit a written Open Records request to the Houston County Clerk of Superior Court if an in-person visit is not practical. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74, the clerk must respond within three business days of receiving your request. Your written request should include your name, contact information, a description of the records you want, the case number if known, and the names of parties involved. Being specific helps the office process your request efficiently.
Mail requests for certified copies take additional time beyond the three-day response window. The clerk will typically notify you of the total cost before processing, so you can send payment. For straightforward requests such as a single case's docket sheet or a specific filed document, mail requests are manageable. For larger records pulls, visiting in person remains the most efficient option. Always confirm the fee schedule and processing timeline with the clerk at (478) 218-4800 before mailing a request and payment.
Note: Houston County does not charge separately for Open Records requests that involve only inspection of documents. Fees apply when copies are made.
Cities in Houston County with Court Docket Pages
Warner Robins is the largest city in Houston County and the only city in this county that qualifies for its own page in this directory. Court docket records for Warner Robins cases are filed and maintained at the Houston County Superior Court clerk's office in Perry.
Nearby Counties with Court Docket Records
Houston County borders several other central Georgia counties. Each of these counties has its own Superior Court clerk and court docket records system.