Richmond County Court Docket Records
Richmond County operates as a consolidated city-county government with Augusta, and the Superior Court clerk manages all court docket records for civil, criminal, and real estate cases filed in this jurisdiction. If you need to look up a case, check a filing date, or review docket entries from Richmond County Superior Court, this page explains the main access points and what you can expect to find.
Richmond County At a Glance
Richmond County Superior Court Docket Search
The Clerk of Superior Court for Richmond County maintains the official docket records for all cases filed in the Superior Court. The clerk's office is located at 735 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901, and can be reached by phone at (706) 821-2460. The office handles case filings, stores docket entries, and provides access to court records under Georgia's Open Records Act.
Richmond County is a consolidated city-county, meaning that the city of Augusta and Richmond County share a unified government structure. This consolidation affects how court records are organized and where you go to request them. For most civil and criminal case records, the Superior Court clerk is your first stop. Real estate records, liens, and related filings are also part of the clerk's holdings. You can visit the office in person or contact them directly to ask about specific docket entries or case files.
The clerk's office provides access to court records in line with O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74, which is Georgia's Open Records Act. Most court docket records in Richmond County are available to the public. There are some exceptions for sealed cases, juvenile matters, and records protected by court order. If you are unsure whether a specific case is public, call the clerk's office before making the trip.
For the clerk's full list of services and online options, visit the Richmond County Superior Court Clerk page on the Augusta government site.
Statewide Docket Search Tools for Richmond County
Georgia offers several statewide tools that let you search court docket records across multiple counties, including Richmond. The most useful starting point is re:SearchGA, which is a multi-county docket search platform run through Tyler Technologies. It provides access to case records from participating Georgia courts and is free to use. Not every court in the state participates, but the tool is worth checking before you visit a clerk's office in person.
Another key resource is the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA). This statewide index includes real estate filings, UCC records, and related documents from Superior Court clerks across Georgia, including Richmond County. If you need a certified copy of a document, the GSCCCA eCertification portal lets you order certified copies online. That can save a trip to the courthouse if you just need a certified version of a document for legal or financial purposes.
The Georgia Courts E-Access Portal is another option maintained by the Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts. It lists available online access tools by court type. Some courts have more online coverage than others. If you want alerts when new filings are made against a name or property in Richmond County, look at the FANS filing alert notification system through GSCCCA.
The state image below shows the re:SearchGA portal, which can be used to search Richmond County court docket entries along with records from other participating Georgia counties.
Using re:SearchGA is a practical first step when you want to check whether a case exists in Richmond County without driving to the courthouse.
What Richmond County Court Docket Records Contain
Richmond County court docket records cover a wide range of case types. Superior Court handles felony criminal cases, civil cases involving large sums, domestic relations matters, real estate disputes, and equity cases. The docket for each case shows the case number, party names, filing date, and a list of every document filed or action taken. You can trace the full history of a case through its docket entries.
Civil case docket records in Richmond County include suits between private parties, contract disputes, personal injury claims, and similar matters. Criminal docket entries show charges, hearing dates, plea entries, verdicts, and sentencing information. Real estate filings such as deeds, mortgages, and liens are also indexed by the clerk's office, though those are typically found through the GSCCCA index rather than a court case search. Divorce and domestic relations cases are Superior Court matters in Georgia, so those docket records are held by the Richmond County clerk as well.
Copy fees follow the schedule set out in O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77. Standard copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. These rates apply to in-person requests at the clerk's office. Mail and fax requests may carry additional processing fees. Always confirm current fees with the office before submitting a records request.
In-Person Access to Richmond County Docket Records
The Richmond County Superior Court Clerk's Office is open to the public during regular business hours. Public research terminals are available at the courthouse for those who want to search docket records on-site. You can look up cases by party name, case number, or filing date using these terminals. Staff can help if you run into trouble finding a specific record, though they are not able to give legal advice.
When you visit in person, bring as much identifying information as you can. A party name and an approximate filing year will help narrow the search. If you already have a case number, the lookup is much faster. For real estate records, having the property address or parcel number is useful. Once you find the records you need, you can request copies from a deputy clerk. Payment for copies is due at the time of the request.
Note: Call the clerk's office at (706) 821-2460 before visiting to confirm current hours and any requirements for in-person access.
Open Records Requests in Richmond County
Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74, any person can submit a written Open Records request to the Richmond County clerk's office or to Augusta's consolidated government. The law requires the agency to respond within three business days. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The agency must either provide the records, give you a written reason for any denial, or let you know when records will be available if production takes more time.
For court docket records specifically, most requests can be handled by visiting the clerk's office directly or by submitting a written request by mail. Include the case number, party names, and the type of records you want. If you are requesting a large volume of records or need certified copies for a legal proceeding, mail requests are available but take longer to process. Fees for mailed certified copies can be higher than in-person rates, so it is worth confirming with the office before you send payment.
Cities in Richmond County
Richmond County is a consolidated city-county with Augusta as the primary municipality. Augusta has its own page with more detail on court docket resources specific to that city.
Nearby Counties
Richmond County borders several other Georgia counties, each with its own Superior Court clerk and court docket records system.