Search Putnam County Court Dockets

Putnam County court docket records are held by the Superior Court Clerk in Eatonton, Georgia, and are open to the public under state law. These records include all civil case filings, criminal proceedings, and domestic matters heard in Putnam County Superior Court. You can search the Putnam County docket online through Georgia's free public portals or visit the clerk's office in person for direct access and certified copies of court documents.

Putnam County Clerk of Superior Court

The Putnam County Clerk of Superior Court is located at 100 South Jefferson Avenue, Eatonton, GA 31024. Phone: (706) 485-4501. The clerk's office manages all court records for Putnam County, including civil case files, criminal dockets, domestic relations records, real property deeds, and lien filings. The office is open weekdays during normal business hours and serves both attorneys and the general public.

You can search the docket in person by visiting the office. Staff can run a search by case number or party name. If you have neither, a general name search usually locates cases filed within a given year. Public access terminals may be available for self-service searches. For older records not available in digital form, staff may need to retrieve physical files from storage, which can take extra time.

When visiting, let staff know what type of case you are looking for, whether civil, criminal, or domestic. This helps them direct you to the right index quickly. The clerk's office also handles real property records, so specifying that you need court docket information helps avoid confusion with the property records side of the office.

Search Putnam County Court Dockets Online

re:SearchGA is Georgia's statewide Superior Court docket portal and covers Putnam County case records. The system is free to use, available at all hours, and does not require registration. Search by party name or case number to find civil, criminal, and domestic cases. Results include the filing date, case type, parties, attorney information, and current status. It is the fastest way to check on a Putnam County case without making a trip to Eatonton.

Shown below is the re:SearchGA portal, which provides online access to Putnam County court docket records through Georgia's statewide court system.

Look up Putnam County dockets through re:SearchGA.

GSCCCA at gsccca.org covers deed records, judgment liens, and UCC filings in Putnam County. If you are looking for a lien that resulted from a court judgment or a recorded document tied to a civil case, GSCCCA is the right secondary tool. Both portals are free for standard searches and work well together for thorough research.

Requesting Putnam County Court Records

Copies of Putnam County court records can be requested in person or by mail. In-person requests at the Eatonton courthouse are generally filled the same day. Mail requests should go to: Putnam County Clerk of Superior Court, 100 South Jefferson Avenue, Eatonton, GA 31024. Include the case number or party name, the document type you need, your contact information, and payment.

Copy fees are standard in Georgia. Plain copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that. Make checks payable to the Putnam County Clerk of Superior Court. If you are not sure of the page count, call the office first. Do not send cash. Mail requests take approximately one to two weeks.

Free inspection is available for any public court record. You can visit the clerk's office and review a file without paying anything. Inspection is a good option when you need general information from a case rather than a certified copy. Staff will pull the file and let you look through it at the counter or a review area.

What the Putnam County Docket Contains

The court docket is the official case log from filing to disposition. Civil dockets include the complaint, service, responses, motions, hearing dates, and final judgment. Criminal dockets list charges, bond hearings, grand jury action, arraignment, any trial dates, and the sentence or other disposition. Domestic dockets show divorce petitions, custody and support filings, temporary orders, and final decrees. Each entry shows the date and a brief description of the action taken.

The docket is an index, not a full case file. It points you to specific documents within the case. If you need the text of a particular order or motion, use the docket to identify the right entry and then request that document from the clerk. This approach prevents you from paying for records you do not need.

Georgia Open Records Law

Under O.C.G.A. section 50-18-70, the public has the right to request and inspect Georgia government records, including court dockets. No reason is needed. The clerk must respond within three business days. If the response takes longer, the clerk must inform you in writing and give an estimate of when the records will be ready.

Some records are not accessible. Sealed cases, juvenile records, and adoption proceedings are restricted by law. The clerk will identify any restriction that applies to a specific file. For most civil and criminal court records, public access is the standard and restrictions are uncommon.

If a request is denied improperly, file a complaint with the Georgia Attorney General's open records office. Get the denial in writing with the legal basis stated. That protects your right to appeal. Most routine Putnam County docket requests are processed quickly and without issue.

Statewide Resources

Georgia's eCertification portal at ecert.gsccca.org lets you order certified copies of some recorded documents online. The eFileGA system at odysseyefilega.com supports electronic filing for Georgia courts in the state program. PACER covers federal court records for U.S. District Court cases involving Georgia parties. Georgia Courts E-Access at georgiacourts.gov provides links to court record tools across Georgia's various court systems.

Georgia Legal Services Program offers free civil legal help to qualifying residents in Putnam County and the surrounding region. They assist with family law, housing, and other civil matters. The State Bar of Georgia has a lawyer referral service for private legal representation. Both services are available to Putnam County residents who need help navigating court records or related legal issues.

Cities in Putnam County

Eatonton is the county seat and primary city in Putnam County. Other communities include Milledgeville area border towns and rural settlements. No cities in Putnam County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All Superior Court docket matters for Putnam County residents are handled through the courthouse in Eatonton.

Nearby Counties

Putnam County sits in central Georgia and borders several counties in the Piedmont region. Each has its own clerk and online docket access through re:SearchGA.

Nearby counties include Morgan County, Greene County, Baldwin County, Jasper County, and Jones County.