Marion County Court Docket Lookup

Marion County court docket records are held by the Superior Court Clerk in Buena Vista, Georgia. These records cover all civil, criminal, and domestic cases filed in the Superior Court of Marion County. Searching the docket gives you access to case status, party names, hearing schedules, and court orders. This page explains how to search Marion County dockets online, how to request copies from the clerk in Buena Vista, and what kinds of information the public record contains.

Marion County Clerk of Superior Court

The Marion County Superior Court Clerk's office is at 100 Broad Street, Buena Vista, GA 31803. The phone number is (229) 649-7321. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The clerk handles all case filings and record requests for the Superior Court, which covers felony criminal charges, major civil disputes, and family law cases including divorce and child custody.

Marion County is in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. The circuit includes multiple counties in the southwest Georgia region. Judges rotate across the circuit. For case-specific scheduling information, call the clerk's office or look up the case on the statewide portal. The county's website is at marioncountyga.gov.

In-person searches are available during business hours. Bring the case number or party names. Marion County is small, so staff can often help you locate a record quickly. Call ahead if you are looking for older files that may be stored off-site. Staff can help you find documents but are not able to give legal advice.

Search Marion County Court Dockets Online

Georgia's re:SearchGA portal provides free statewide docket access. Marion County Superior Court records are part of this system. Search by party name, case number, or filing date. The portal shows docket entries, case status, and party information. Document images are available for many cases. No account is required to search.

The re:SearchGA portal is the primary tool for finding Marion County court docket records at no cost.

The portal is updated as new case filings and judicial orders are entered into the system.

The GSCCCA covers all 159 Georgia counties and is useful for deed records, liens, and other property-related filings. Certified copies can be ordered online through the eCertification portal. Electronic court filings go through eFileGA for courts that participate.

Requesting Marion County Court Records

For in-person requests, go to the clerk's office at 100 Broad Street, Buena Vista, GA 31803 during business hours. Give the clerk the case number or party names and describe which documents you need. Copies are made at the office. Cash and personal checks are the typical payment options. For a large or multi-document request, a written list helps staff pull records more quickly.

Georgia sets copy fees 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 additional page. Certified copies carry the court seal and are required for legal proceedings, real property transactions, and financial matters. Specify that you need certified versions at the time of your request.

Mail requests go to Marion County Superior Court Clerk, 100 Broad Street, Buena Vista, GA 31803. Include the case number or party names, a description of the records you need, a check or money order for the estimated cost, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Most routine requests are filled within a few business days.

What the Marion County Docket Contains

The docket is a complete record of every step in a court case. Civil case dockets list the original complaint, responses, motions, discovery orders, continuances, and final judgment. Criminal dockets show the charges, indictment, arraignment date, bond hearings, plea, trial date, and sentencing. Domestic dockets include divorce filings, protective orders, child support motions, custody agreements, and final decrees.

Sealed and restricted records are not available to the public. Juvenile court records are closed by Georgia law. Expunged cases and files under court seal do not appear in any public database. Documents tied to victim identification or mental health proceedings may be withheld or redacted before release. If a record seems to be missing, contact the clerk to ask whether it has been restricted.

Georgia Open Records Law

O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives any person the right to inspect and copy most records kept by Georgia government offices. Court records are included. You do not need to provide a reason. The law does not limit access based on residency or organizational affiliation.

Offices must respond within three business days. The response can be the records themselves, a committed date for delivery, or a written statement of any legal basis for withholding them. If part of a document is exempt, only that section is withheld. The remainder must be released in redacted form.

Common exemptions include Social Security numbers, financial account data, and protected victim information. Records under a court seal order are fully off-limits regardless of an open records request. If a denial seems improper, you can file a complaint with the Georgia Attorney General's open government office.

Statewide Tools and Resources

The Georgia Courts e-Access portal links to multiple state court databases and is a good first stop for any Georgia court search. The GSCCCA eCertification portal lets you order certified copies without going to Buena Vista. Federal cases tied to Marion County fall under the Middle District of Georgia, accessible through PACER at pacer.gov.

Georgia Legal Services Program at glsp.org provides free civil legal help to qualifying residents in rural areas, including Marion County. The State Bar of Georgia at gabar.org offers a lawyer referral service for those who need private representation.

Cities in Marion County

Buena Vista is the county seat and largest community in Marion County. The city's population is well below the 25,000-resident threshold for a dedicated city docket page on this site. No city in Marion County qualifies for a separate page. Use the county clerk and statewide tools above to access all Marion County docket records.

Nearby Counties

Marion County is in west-central Georgia and is surrounded by several counties, each with its own Superior Court Clerk and docket system.

Neighboring counties include Muscogee County, Chattahoochee County, Webster County, Schley County, Macon County, and Taylor County.