Pike County Court Docket Search

Pike County court docket records are public files maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Zebulon, Georgia. All civil cases, criminal matters, and domestic filings heard in Pike County courts are logged in the docket and available for public inspection. You can search Pike County court dockets online through Georgia's statewide portals or visit the clerk's office in Zebulon for in-person searches and certified copies of court records.

Pike County Clerk of Superior Court

The Pike County Clerk of Superior Court is located at 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, GA 30295. Phone: (770) 567-2000. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday during standard business hours. The clerk maintains the official court docket for all cases heard in Pike County Superior Court, as well as real property records, liens, and other filed documents. This is the starting point for all public record requests in Pike County.

When you visit in person, staff can help you search the docket index by case number or by party name. A public access terminal may be available for self-service searches. Knowing the case number in advance makes the search faster. Without it, a name search usually pulls up results quickly. Most routine searches take just a few minutes. Bring identification and be ready to describe what you are looking for.

Pike County is a growing county in the middle Georgia region, and the clerk's office handles a mix of civil, criminal, and domestic cases. The office also maintains deed records and other documents. For court docket inquiries specifically, tell staff what type of case you are researching so they can direct you to the right part of the index.

Search Pike County Court Dockets Online

Georgia's re:SearchGA portal is the main statewide tool for accessing Pike County Superior Court dockets online. It is free to use, available at all hours, and does not require an account. You can search by party name or case number and see results showing case type, filing date, parties, and current status. The portal is updated as filings are processed by the clerk's office, so it reflects recent case activity.

The image below shows the re:SearchGA portal, where Pike County docket records are available to search at no cost.

Search Pike County court dockets using re:SearchGA.

GSCCCA at gsccca.org provides access to Pike County deed records, liens, and UCC filings. It is especially useful when a court case resulted in a lien against property in the county. GSCCCA and re:SearchGA complement each other well for complete court and property record research in Pike County.

Requesting Pike County Court Records

You can request Pike County court records in person at the Zebulon courthouse or by mail. In-person requests are usually filled the same day. For mail requests, write to: Pike County Clerk of Superior Court, 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, GA 30295. Describe the record you need, include the case number or party name, provide your contact information, and send a check or money order for the applicable fees.

Georgia copy fee rates are standard across Superior Courts. Plain copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Call the clerk's office to confirm the page count before you send payment so you include the right amount. Make checks payable to the Pike County Clerk of Superior Court. Do not mail cash. Mail requests take approximately one to two weeks to process.

Review without copying is free. If you want to look at a case file without getting a formal copy, visit the clerk's office and ask to inspect the record. Staff will pull the file for your review. This option works well when you need information from a case but do not need a certified document for legal purposes.

What the Pike County Docket Contains

The court docket is a complete record log for each case. Civil dockets list the complaint, summons, answers, motions, hearings, and final judgment or order. Criminal dockets record the charges, bond hearing dates, indictment or accusation, arraignment, trial date, and sentencing. Domestic dockets cover divorce petitions, temporary restraining orders, child custody and support filings, and final decrees.

The docket is the case summary, not the full text of documents. Each entry briefly describes what happened on a given date. To get the actual document, use the docket as a guide. Find the entry that describes the document you want, then request that specific item from the clerk. This two-step process keeps searches efficient and copying costs manageable.

Georgia Open Records Law

The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. section 50-18-70 gives the public the right to access government records, including court dockets. No reason is required to make a request. The clerk must respond within three business days. If delivery takes longer, the clerk must explain why in writing and give an expected date.

Some records are restricted. Sealed cases, juvenile proceedings, adoption files, and other protected matters are not available to the general public. The clerk will tell you if a record falls into one of these categories. For most civil and criminal docket data, there are no restrictions, and access is straightforward.

If a request is denied without proper legal basis, you can file a complaint with the Georgia Attorney General's open records office. Ask the clerk for a written denial with the legal reason stated. That documentation supports any challenge you may want to file. Most routine requests in Pike County are handled without issue or denial.

Statewide Resources

Several Georgia-wide tools support court record research beyond Pike County. The eCertification portal at ecert.gsccca.org allows online ordering of certified copies of recorded documents. The eFileGA system at odysseyefilega.com supports e-filing for courts in the state system. PACER provides access to federal court records for U.S. District Court cases in Georgia. Georgia Courts E-Access at georgiacourts.gov links to court record tools available across Georgia's various court levels.

Georgia Legal Services Program provides free civil legal assistance to qualifying residents in Pike County and neighboring areas. They cover family law, housing, and other civil matters. The State Bar of Georgia offers a lawyer referral service for paid legal help. Both services are available to Pike County residents who need guidance on court records or civil legal issues.

Cities in Pike County

Zebulon is the county seat and main city in Pike County. Concord and Williamson are smaller communities within the county. None of these places reach the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All court cases for Pike County residents, regardless of which community they live in, are filed and heard at the Superior Court in Zebulon.

Nearby Counties

Pike County sits in middle Georgia and borders several counties that are part of the Atlanta metro and central Georgia regions. Each has its own clerk's office and docket system.

Nearby counties include Spalding County, Lamar County, Monroe County, Upson County, and Meriwether County.