Search Madison County Court Dockets

Madison County court docket records are kept by the Superior Court Clerk in Danielsville, Georgia. These records document every civil, criminal, and domestic case filed in the Madison County Superior Court. Searching the docket lets you find case status, party names, hearing dates, and court orders. This page covers how to use Georgia's online docket tools, how to request copies from the clerk, what types of records the docket includes, and where to find legal resources for Madison County cases.

Madison County Clerk of Superior Court

The Madison County Superior Court Clerk is located at 91 Albany Avenue, Danielsville, GA 30633. The phone number is (706) 795-6310. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The clerk manages all Superior Court filings, including felony criminal matters, significant civil cases, and family law actions such as divorce, child custody, and guardianship.

Madison County is part of the Northern Judicial Circuit, which also includes Elbert, Hart, and Oglethorpe counties. Judges serve across all counties in the circuit on a rotating basis. To confirm which judge is assigned to a specific case or when a case is scheduled, contact the clerk's office directly or check the docket online. The county's website is at madisoncountyga.gov.

Walk-in searches are available during business hours. Bring the case number or the full name of a party when you visit. Older archived records may be stored off-site, so call ahead if you need files from many years back. Staff are helpful but cannot offer legal advice. You may also be able to view docket information at a public terminal in the clerk's office.

Search Madison County Court Dockets Online

The re:SearchGA portal gives free public access to Superior Court dockets across Georgia, including Madison County. Search by party name, case number, or date range. Results show case status, party roles, docket entries, and links to scanned documents in many cases. You do not need to create an account to search.

The re:SearchGA portal is the best free starting point for Madison County court docket searches.

This tool covers all Superior Court case types and is updated as new filings and orders are entered.

The GSCCCA is another statewide resource covering deeds, liens, UCC filings, and other property-related court documents across all 159 Georgia counties. For certified copy orders without a trip to Danielsville, the eCertification portal handles those requests online. Electronic filing in participating courts is available through eFileGA.

Requesting Madison County Court Records

To get records in person, visit 91 Albany Avenue in Danielsville during office hours. Provide the case number or party names to the clerk. Staff will locate the file and help you identify the documents you need. Copies are made at the courthouse. Cash and checks are the normal payment options. For large requests, bring a written list of what you need.

Copy fees follow O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77. Regular copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies run $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after. Certified copies carry the court's official seal and are generally needed for any formal legal or financial use. Always specify that you need a certified version when you make the request.

To request records by mail, write to Madison County Superior Court Clerk, 91 Albany Avenue, Danielsville, GA 30633. Include the case number or names involved, a clear description of the records you want, a check or money order for the estimated copy cost, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Standard requests usually take a few business days to process and return.

What the Madison County Docket Contains

The docket is a complete, time-ordered log of every step in a case. Civil dockets show the initial complaint, defendant responses, motions, court orders, continuance requests, and the final judgment. Criminal dockets record the charges, indictment, arraignment, bond hearings, plea entry, trial dates, and sentencing information. Domestic case dockets include divorce filings, temporary orders, child support motions, custody agreements, and final decrees.

Sealed records and restricted documents are not publicly accessible. Georgia closes juvenile court records entirely. Expunged cases and records under court seal do not appear in any public database. Victim information and some mental health records may be withheld or redacted. If a record does not appear in the search but you believe it should, call the clerk's office to ask whether access has been limited.

Georgia Open Records Law

O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public the right to inspect and copy most records held by Georgia government offices. Court clerk records are included. You do not have to give a reason for requesting court records. The law applies to everyone, regardless of where they live or whether they represent a business or organization.

Agencies must respond within three business days. The response can deliver the records, give a firm date for when they will be ready, or provide a written reason for withholding them. If only a portion of a document is protected, the rest must be released with the exempt section redacted. The clerk's office in Madison County operates under these same rules.

Standard exemptions cover Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, and protected victim data. Records sealed by a court order are fully restricted. They cannot be released even in response to a formal open records request. If you think a denial was improper, the Georgia Attorney General's office handles open records complaints and can investigate.

Statewide Tools and Resources

The Georgia Courts e-Access portal connects to multiple court databases across the state and serves as a useful hub for finding the right search tool. The GSCCCA eCertification portal lets you order certified copies without driving to Danielsville. Federal cases involving Madison County fall under the Middle District of Georgia, with records searchable through PACER at pacer.gov.

Georgia Legal Services Program at glsp.org offers free civil legal help for qualifying residents in rural counties. The State Bar of Georgia at gabar.org has a referral service for residents who need private legal counsel for Northern Circuit cases.

Cities in Madison County

Danielsville is the county seat of Madison County. Comer and Hull are other small communities in the county. None reach the 25,000-resident threshold for a dedicated city docket page on this site. For docket records in Madison County, use the clerk's office and statewide tools described above.

Nearby Counties

Madison County is in northeast Georgia and shares borders with several counties. Each has its own Superior Court Clerk but uses the same statewide online access tools.

Neighboring counties include Clarke County, Oglethorpe County, Elbert County, Hart County, Franklin County, Banks County, and Jackson County.