Lee County Court Docket Records
Lee County court docket records are public documents held by the Clerk of Superior Court in Leesburg, Georgia, and are accessible to the public under Georgia's Open Records Act. This page covers how to search the Lee County court docket, what tools are available, how to contact the clerk's office, and how the county's Open Records fees work for copy requests.
Lee County At a Glance
Search Lee County Court Docket Records
The Lee County Superior Court is the court of general jurisdiction for the county and holds the official court docket for felony criminal cases, domestic relations filings, civil suits above Magistrate Court limits, and equity actions. The Clerk of Superior Court in Leesburg maintains this docket as a public record. Anyone may search it. No stated reason or legal interest in a case is required to access Lee County court records.
The statewide re:SearchGA portal at researchga.tylerhost.net is the primary online tool for searching Lee County court docket entries. This free system lets you search by party name or case number and returns case status, filing dates, party names, and scheduled hearings when available. No account is required for basic searches. Data in re:SearchGA typically reflects recent Lee County filings within one to two business days of the clerk's processing.
The GSCCCA statewide index covers deed records, liens, and UCC filings tied to Lee County. If you are tracking a civil case and want to check whether it produced a recorded judgment lien on Lee County property, the GSCCCA index is the place to look after the court docket confirms the judgment. Together these two systems cover most online research needs for Lee County court records.
Note: Lee County is served by the Dougherty Judicial Circuit, which also serves Dougherty County. Some circuit-wide information may list both counties together.
Lee County Clerk of Superior Court
The Clerk of Superior Court for Lee County is located at 100 Leslie Highway, Leesburg, GA 31763. Phone: (229) 759-6018. The clerk's office manages all incoming case filings for Lee County Superior Court, maintains the docket index, issues certified copies of court records, and handles Open Records requests from the public. In-person records searches are available during regular business hours. Bring the case number or party name to speed up your visit.
Lee County publishes specific fee information for Open Records requests. There is no charge for the first 15 minutes of staff time used to search for records. After that, staff time may be billed. Copy fees for standard letter or legal size documents are $0.10 per page under the county's Open Records schedule, consistent with the Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-74. Other types of documents or electronic media are charged at actual cost.
For certified copies of Lee County court documents, the fee schedule under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77 applies separately from the Open Records rates. Certified copies are $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 per page for each additional page. Call the clerk at (229) 759-6018 to confirm current payment methods and processing times before submitting a mail or in-person request.
Lee County also provides an online Open Records request portal at leecountyga.gov/government/open-records-requests for formal written requests. Using this system creates a documented record of your request and the county's response, which is useful if any dispute arises. Visit the Lee County Clerk of Superior Court page for additional details on clerk services and hours.
Lee County Court Records Online
Beyond the case docket search through re:SearchGA, Georgia offers several state-level platforms that support access to Lee County court records. The Georgia Courts E-Access page at georgiacourts.gov/eaccess-court-records is a statewide directory for court-specific search tools. It lists participating counties and links to the relevant systems. This is a helpful starting point if you need a specific Lee County record type and are not sure which portal to use.
Certified electronic copies of Lee County court documents can be ordered through the eCertification portal at GSCCCA. Registered users can request official certified copies without visiting Leesburg. Electronic certified copies are accepted by most courts and agencies in Georgia and many outside the state. Registration is free. The portal is used regularly by attorneys, title companies, and others who need authenticated Lee County court documents quickly.
The GSCCCA's FANS alert system allows you to monitor Lee County court filings by name. Set up an alert and receive email notifications when new cases involving your monitored name appear in the Lee County docket. The GSCCCA eFiling portal also supports electronic case filing in Lee County Superior Court when local rules permit it.
State portals connect to Lee County court docket data, making public case searches available without a trip to Leesburg.
Open Records Act - Lee County Court Access
Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74, gives anyone the right to access Lee County court docket records. You do not need to explain why you want the records. The law treats court filings, docket entries, judgments, and orders as public records by default. The clerk's office must respond to your request within three business days.
Lee County publishes its Open Records fee schedule clearly. No charge for the first 15 minutes of staff search time. Letter or legal size copies cost 10 cents per page. Other documents or electronic media are charged at actual cost. These rates reflect the standards set by O.C.G.A. § 50-18-74. Certified copies are priced under a different statute and will cost more per page. If you are requesting a large set of Lee County court documents, ask for a cost estimate before the request is fulfilled to avoid surprises.
Sealed Lee County court cases are the main exception to public access. Juvenile records are also confidential. But both are narrow exceptions. The overwhelming majority of Lee County court docket records are open without restriction, and any denial must be in writing with a specific statutory basis cited.
Lee County Courts
Lee County has Superior Court, Magistrate Court, and Probate Court. Superior Court holds the main Lee County court docket covering felony criminal, civil, domestic relations, and equity cases. Magistrate Court handles small claims up to $15,000 and county ordinance matters on its own separate docket. Probate Court deals with wills, estates, and guardianship proceedings. The Superior Court clerk does not manage Magistrate or Probate dockets, so contact those courts directly in Leesburg if you need records from them.
Nearby Counties
Lee County is in southwest Georgia and borders several neighboring counties. Multi-county cases may require searching more than one court docket.
Qualifying Cities Near Lee County
Lee County itself has no cities above the 100,000-population threshold for a dedicated city records page. The nearest qualifying city is Albany, which is in adjacent Dougherty County and serves as the regional hub for southwest Georgia court services, legal aid organizations, and federal offices. Albany's court docket is managed by the Dougherty County clerk, not the Lee County clerk.