Search Montgomery County Court Dockets

Montgomery County court docket records are public files held by the Superior Court Clerk in Mount Vernon, Georgia. They cover civil suits, criminal charges, domestic cases, and all other matters on the county's court calendar. Whether you need to look up a pending case or find information on a closed matter, you can search Montgomery County dockets through Georgia's online portals or visit the clerk's office in person. This guide walks you through both options.

Montgomery County Clerk of Superior Court

The Montgomery County Clerk of Superior Court is located at 400 South Railroad Avenue, Mount Vernon, GA 30445. The clerk's phone number is (912) 583-2362. The office is open on weekdays during standard business hours. As the official record keeper for the Superior Court, the clerk maintains all dockets, case files, and related documents. The clerk's office is the right place to start for any court record request in Montgomery County.

When you visit, staff can search the docket index for you or allow you to use a public access terminal if one is available. Searching by party name works well if you do not have a case number. If you do have a case number, that is the fastest way to pull up a docket. Staff can also tell you which documents are in the file and what each one costs to copy.

Montgomery County is a small rural county, so the clerk's office is not large. Call ahead to confirm current hours and availability, especially around holidays. The staff can answer basic questions about what records are available and how to request them.

Search Montgomery County Court Dockets Online

The re:SearchGA portal, operated by Tyler Technologies for Georgia's court system, provides online access to Montgomery County Superior Court case records. You can search for free by party name or case number. The system shows case type, filing date, party names, attorney information, and current status. It is the most direct way to find active or recently closed cases without visiting the courthouse.

The image below shows the re:SearchGA interface, the main statewide tool for searching Montgomery County court dockets online.

Search Montgomery County dockets using re:SearchGA.

GSCCCA at gsccca.org is a second statewide resource. It focuses on real property records, liens, and UCC filings, but also includes some court-related data. If you are searching for a judgment lien tied to a court case in Montgomery County, GSCCCA can often surface that information. Both portals are free to use for basic searches.

Requesting Montgomery County Court Records

You can get official copies of Montgomery County court records by visiting the clerk's office or sending a written mail request. In-person requests are handled the same day in most cases. Mail requests need a written description of what you want, a case number or party name to identify the record, and a check or money order for the copying fees. Mail requests to: Montgomery County Clerk of Superior Court, 400 South Railroad Avenue, Mount Vernon, GA 30445.

Standard copy fees in Georgia are $0.50 per page for plain copies. Certified copies are $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page after that. These are set by state law. Call the clerk to get a page count before you send payment so you know the total. Do not send cash through the mail.

If you only need to view a document without getting a copy, you can typically inspect it for free at the clerk's office. There is no charge to look at a public record, only to copy it. Many people visit in person just to review a file and take notes without paying copying fees.

What the Montgomery County Docket Contains

A court docket is a running log of all actions taken in a case. In civil cases, the docket lists the complaint, summons, responses, motions, hearings, and the final judgment. In criminal cases, it records the charges, arraignment, any bond hearings, trial dates, and disposition. Domestic cases show filings related to divorce, child custody, and support orders. Each entry notes the date, the type of filing, and any court orders entered that day.

The docket is not the same as the full case file. It is an index. If you need the text of a specific motion or order, the docket entry points you to that document. You then request that particular document from the clerk. Using the docket to find what you need first saves time and money, since you only pay for the pages you actually want.

Georgia Open Records Law

O.C.G.A. section 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act, gives the public the right to inspect and copy most government records, including court dockets. You do not need to give a reason. Any person can make a request. The clerk must respond within three business days. If the records take longer to gather, the clerk must let you know in writing with an estimated delivery date.

Some records are restricted by law or by court order. Sealed cases are not available to the public. Juvenile records have strict access rules. Adoption files are confidential. The clerk will tell you if a record falls into one of these categories. For records that are not restricted, you have a clear legal right to access them.

If you feel a record request was wrongly denied, you can file a complaint with the Georgia Attorney General's open records office. In practice, most routine requests for docket information and case files are handled without problems. The law gives clerks little wiggle room on standard public records.

Statewide Resources

Beyond Montgomery County, several statewide tools cover Georgia court records broadly. The eCertification system at ecert.gsccca.org allows you to order certified copies of certain recorded documents online. The eFileGA platform at odysseyefilega.com handles electronic filing for courts that participate in the state system. For federal cases in Georgia, PACER covers U.S. District Court records for all federal districts in the state. The Georgia Courts E-Access portal at georgiacourts.gov also provides general guidance on finding court records statewide.

Georgia Legal Services Program offers free civil legal help to low-income residents across the state, including in rural counties like Montgomery. They can assist with understanding court records, navigating family law matters, and more. The State Bar of Georgia's lawyer referral service can connect you with an attorney if you need paid legal advice. Both are available to residents of Montgomery County.

Cities in Montgomery County

Mount Vernon is the county seat and the main community in Montgomery County. Other small towns include Ailey, Higgston, and Uvalda. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All court filings for Montgomery County residents are handled through the Superior Court in Mount Vernon.

Nearby Counties

Montgomery County is located in southeast Georgia and shares borders with several other counties. Each has its own clerk's office and access to the re:SearchGA portal for online docket lookups.

Nearby counties include Toombs County, Treutlen County, Emanuel County, Laurens County, and Wheeler County.