Paulding County Court Docket Search
Paulding County's Superior Court clerk maintains all official court docket records for this fast-growing northwest Georgia county, covering civil, criminal, and real estate case filings from the courthouse in Dallas. Whether you are looking up an active case or need docket entries from a past filing, this page walks through the main ways to access Paulding County court records.
Paulding County At a Glance
Paulding County Superior Court Docket Records
The Clerk of Superior Court for Paulding County is the primary keeper of court docket records in this jurisdiction. The clerk's office is located at 11 Bluffs Parkway, Dallas, GA 30132, and can be reached at (770) 443-7535. The office handles all case filings for the Superior Court, maintains docket entries for every case, and provides public access to those records as required under Georgia law.
Paulding County has grown rapidly over the past two decades, and the court system has expanded to keep pace. Superior Court in Paulding handles felony criminal matters, civil suits, domestic relations cases, and real estate filings. The clerk indexes these records by case number and party name, which makes it possible to search for a specific case without knowing the exact filing date. Staff can also assist you with locating records if you have limited information about the case you are searching for.
Visiting the clerk's office in person is typically the most direct route to accessing Paulding County court docket records. Public research terminals are available at the courthouse for on-site searches. If you find a record you need, you can request copies from a deputy clerk. Copy fees follow the state fee schedule under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77: $0.50 per page for standard copies, and $2.50 for the first page plus $0.50 for each additional page for certified copies. Confirm current fees when you call.
For more information about the clerk's services, visit the Paulding County Clerk of Superior Court page.
The state image below shows the re:SearchGA portal, which is a useful starting point for any Paulding County court docket search before heading to the courthouse.
re:SearchGA is free to use and may return Paulding County docket entries if the court participates in the platform's data sharing.
Statewide Resources for Paulding County Docket Lookup
Georgia provides several statewide tools that can help you find Paulding County court docket records without an in-person visit. The first place to try is re:SearchGA, which aggregates case filings and docket entries from participating Georgia courts. It is free to use, and you can search by name or case number across multiple counties at once. This is especially helpful if you are not sure which Georgia county a case was filed in.
For real estate records and related filings in Paulding County, the GSCCCA statewide index is a key tool. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority collects deed records, UCC filings, plat records, and lien filings from clerk offices across the state. Paulding County data is part of this index. If you need a certified copy of any recorded document, the GSCCCA eCertification portal lets you request one online and have it delivered electronically.
Property owners in Paulding County who want to track new filings against their name or property can use the FANS filing alert notification system. This free tool sends an email when a new document is recorded that matches your name or parcel. The Georgia Courts E-Access Portal also provides a directory of online court record resources by jurisdiction, which can help you identify what is available digitally for Paulding County.
Types of Cases in the Paulding County Court Docket
The Paulding County Superior Court docket includes records from several categories of legal proceedings. Felony criminal cases make up a significant portion, covering charges from theft and drug offenses to more serious violent crimes. Each criminal case generates a docket with the indictment or accusation, hearing dates, motions, plea entries, and the final disposition. Civil case filings appear on the docket as well, including suits between private parties over money, property, and contract disputes.
Domestic relations cases are also a core part of the Superior Court docket in Paulding County. Divorce filings, child custody cases, adoption proceedings, and related family law matters are all filed in Superior Court under Georgia law. These docket entries are public records in most situations, though certain details in custody cases may be restricted. Real estate filings, including deeds, mortgages, and property liens, flow through the clerk's office as part of the official land records for Paulding County.
Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74, the public has the right to inspect and copy these court docket records. The clerk's office must respond to Open Records requests within three business days. Most records are accessible without a court order, but sealed cases and certain juvenile matters are protected from public view. If you have questions about whether a specific record is available, contact the clerk at (770) 443-7535 before making the trip to Dallas.
Submitting Open Records Requests in Paulding County
If you cannot visit the courthouse in person, you can submit an Open Records request to the Paulding County clerk's office by mail or in writing. Include your name, contact information, a clear description of the records you want, and your preferred method of delivery. Being specific helps the office locate the right records faster. Case numbers, party names, and approximate filing dates are all useful details to include.
Mail requests for certified copies take longer than in-person requests. Budget extra time for processing and return shipping. Payment must accompany or follow your request, and the clerk will typically contact you with a cost estimate before proceeding with a large order. For simple lookups, visiting the courthouse or using re:SearchGA online will save you time. For complex records requests involving many documents or multiple case files, a written request gives the office a clear paper trail and helps ensure you get what you need.
Note: Paulding County does not have any cities that exceed the 100,000 population threshold for this directory, so no city subpages are linked from this county page. Dallas, the county seat, has a much smaller population and is referenced here for geographic context only.
Nearby Counties with Court Docket Records
Paulding County borders several other Georgia counties, each with its own court docket system and Superior Court clerk's office.