Macon County Court Docket Records

Macon County court docket records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Oglethorpe, Georgia. Note that Macon County is a separate jurisdiction from the city of Macon, which is in Bibb County. The county seat is Oglethorpe, a small city in southwest-central Georgia. Public docket records in Macon County cover civil, criminal, and domestic cases filed in the Superior Court. This page explains how to search those records online, how to request copies, and what the docket information includes.

Macon County Clerk of Superior Court

The Macon County Superior Court Clerk's office is at 117 East Lamar Street, Oglethorpe, GA 31068. The main phone number is (478) 472-7661. Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The clerk handles all case filings, docket maintenance, and record requests for the Superior Court, which is the primary trial court for felony criminal cases, major civil claims, divorce, child custody, and adoption.

It is important to be clear: Macon County and the city of Macon are two distinct places. The city of Macon is the county seat of Bibb County, roughly 50 miles to the northeast. If you need records from the city of Macon, you need Bibb County court records, not Macon County. Macon County's seat is Oglethorpe, GA. For general county contacts, check maconcountyga.gov.

Macon County is in the Southwestern Judicial Circuit. Walk-in record searches are available during regular business hours. Bring the case number or party names. For older archived files, call ahead to confirm they are on-site before making the trip to Oglethorpe. Staff can assist with locating documents but cannot provide legal advice.

Search Macon County Court Dockets Online

Georgia's re:SearchGA portal provides free public access to Superior Court docket data. Macon County's records are included in this statewide system. You can search by party name, case number, or filing date. The portal displays case status, party roles, docket entries, and document links where available. No login is needed for basic searches.

The re:SearchGA portal is the primary free tool for searching Macon County Superior Court dockets statewide.

Use this portal for the most current docket data, including recently filed cases and updated case statuses.

The GSCCCA covers all 159 Georgia counties and is a good resource for property-related filings, deed records, and liens. For ordering certified copies without traveling to Oglethorpe, the eCertification portal handles online copy requests. Electronic filings can be submitted through eFileGA for courts that participate.

Requesting Macon County Court Records

Visit the clerk's office at 117 East Lamar Street, Oglethorpe, GA 31068 during business hours to request records in person. Provide the case number or the names of the parties involved. The clerk's staff will pull the relevant file and identify which documents are available. Cash and check are the standard payment methods. For complex or multi-document requests, a written list helps speed things up.

Georgia sets copy fees for Superior Court records under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77. Standard copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that. Certified copies bear the court's official seal and are required for most legal, financial, and real estate transactions. Be sure to specify if you need certified versions when you request them.

For mail requests, send your request to Macon County Superior Court Clerk, 117 East Lamar Street, Oglethorpe, GA 31068. Include the case number or party names, a description of which records you need, a check or money order for the estimated fees, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Routine requests typically take a few business days to fill.

What the Macon County Docket Contains

The docket is a full, time-stamped log of every action taken in a case from filing through final disposition. Civil dockets list the complaint, responses, motions, scheduling orders, discovery rulings, and judgments. Criminal dockets document charges, indictments, arraignments, bond settings, continuances, plea entries, and sentences. Domestic case dockets cover divorce filings, protective orders, child custody motions, support orders, and final decrees.

Sealed and restricted records do not appear in public searches. Georgia law closes juvenile court records to the public entirely. Expunged records and files under active court seal are not accessible. Some victim-related documents and mental health evaluations may be withheld or redacted. If you expect a record to exist but cannot find it, call the clerk's office to ask whether access is restricted.

Georgia Open Records Law

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, any person has the right to inspect and copy most records maintained by Georgia government offices, including court clerks. You do not need to state a reason for your request. The law applies equally to residents and non-residents, individuals and businesses.

The office must respond within three business days. The reply can include the records, a definite date for delivery, or a written explanation of any legal reason for withholding them. If only part of a record is exempt, only that part may be withheld. The rest must be released with the protected portion redacted.

Common exemptions include Social Security numbers, bank account data, and protected victim information. Records sealed by a court order are entirely off-limits and cannot be released in response to any open records request. If a denial seems improper, you may contact the Georgia Attorney General's office, which has authority to investigate open records complaints.

Statewide Tools and Resources

The Georgia Courts e-Access portal is a central hub linking to state court databases across Georgia. The GSCCCA eCertification portal allows you to order certified copies of court documents without visiting Oglethorpe. Federal cases tied to Macon County fall under the Middle District of Georgia, with dockets searchable through PACER at pacer.gov.

Georgia Legal Services Program at glsp.org provides free civil legal help to qualifying low-income residents in rural counties like Macon County. The State Bar of Georgia at gabar.org runs a referral service for those who need private legal representation.

Cities in Macon County

Oglethorpe is the county seat and primary city in Macon County. The city has a population well below the 25,000-resident threshold used on this site for dedicated city docket pages. No qualifying city in Macon County has a separate page here. Use the county-level resources above to access docket records for this area.

Nearby Counties

Macon County is in southwest-central Georgia and borders several other counties. Each county handles its own docket records through a local Superior Court Clerk, and all are accessible through the same statewide online tools.

Neighboring counties include Schley County, Marion County, Taylor County, Crawford County, Bibb County, Houston County, and Dooly County.