Taliaferro County Court Docket

Taliaferro County court docket records are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court in Crawfordville, Georgia. As one of Georgia's smallest counties by population, Taliaferro has a compact court system, but it maintains the same public docket records as any other Georgia Superior Court. The docket covers civil disputes, felony criminal cases, and domestic relations matters. This guide walks through how to access these records online or in person, what each docket entry contains, how to get certified copies, and what the public access rules allow.

Taliaferro County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court for Taliaferro County is located at 113 Monument Street, Crawfordville, GA 30631. The main phone number is (706) 456-2123. The clerk's office is the official keeper of all Superior Court records in the county and handles filings for civil, criminal, and domestic cases. You can check for additional information at www.taliaferrocountyga.gov.

Taliaferro is a very small county, so the clerk's office is typically a small team. Staff are usually able to answer basic questions about locating a case over the phone. For records research, it is best to call before visiting to make sure the office is open and that your request can be handled during your visit. Processing times for copy requests can be quick given the low volume of filings.

Courthouse hours generally run Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., though some small county offices observe a lunch break. Confirming hours before your visit saves time. The courthouse in Crawfordville is a historic building and a well-known landmark in the county.

Search Taliaferro County Dockets Online

The re:SearchGA portal at researchga.tylerhost.net is the primary statewide tool for online docket searches in Georgia. It covers counties using the Tyler Technologies case management system. You can search Taliaferro County records by party name or case number if the county participates in re:SearchGA. Results list docket entries with dates, case types, and current status.

The re:SearchGA portal is the best starting point for searching Taliaferro County court dockets online without visiting the courthouse.

If Taliaferro County is not yet available on re:SearchGA, the GSCCCA portal at gsccca.org can help with property-related and lien records from the clerk's office. For cases that are not accessible online, a direct call to the clerk at (706) 456-2123 is the most reliable approach. Staff can confirm whether a case exists and what documents are on file.

Requesting Court Records

Records requests can be made in person at 113 Monument Street in Crawfordville or by mail. To request by mail, write to the clerk's office and include the case number or party names, the specific documents you need, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Include payment for the expected copy charges.

Per 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. For a small county, the total cost of most requests is low. Payment by money order or check is typical. Call the clerk's office to confirm current payment options before sending a mail request.

The eCertification portal at ecert.gsccca.org allows online ordering of certified copies of certain types of court documents. This can be a convenient option if you cannot travel to Crawfordville. Not every document type is available through eCertification, so check the portal to see what is offered for Taliaferro County.

What's in the Taliaferro County Docket

The Taliaferro County court docket is a complete timeline of every case filed in the Superior Court. Each entry records the date and the type of action, whether it was a filing, a court order, a motion hearing, or a final judgment. Civil dockets cover disputes over contracts, real property, and other civil matters. Criminal dockets record the progression of felony cases from arraignment through sentencing. Domestic relations dockets cover divorce, child custody, alimony, and related family law matters.

Each docket entry identifies the parties and their legal representatives. It shows what was filed and any orders the court issued. The docket does not always include the full text of every document, but it is enough to tell you what happened and when. You can use these entries to request the specific court documents you want from the clerk.

Open Records and Public Access

The Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, makes most Taliaferro County court records available to anyone without requiring them to explain why they want access. A written request must receive a response from the clerk within three business days, though the actual records may take additional time to produce.

Most Superior Court docket records are public. Exceptions include records sealed by court order, juvenile records, and records protected by state or federal law. Victims' personal information may be redacted before records are released, depending on the type of case. If a record is sealed or restricted, the clerk will acknowledge that a file exists but cannot share the protected content.

If a record was expunged or restricted after a case closed, it will not appear in public searches. The clerk can confirm a restriction order is in place without describing the case details. Accessing restricted records requires a court order.

Statewide Search Tools

The Georgia Courts E-Access portal at georgiacourts.gov/eaccess-court-records links to court resources across the state, including information on how different courts handle public access. Taliaferro County falls within the federal jurisdiction of the Middle District of Georgia, so federal cases can be found through PACER at pacer.gov.

Georgia Legal Services Program at glsp.org assists residents who need help understanding court documents or pursuing a legal matter but cannot afford private legal help. The eFileGA system at odysseyefilega.com is the electronic filing portal used by attorneys, and filings made through that system appear in re:SearchGA's public docket search.

Cities in Taliaferro County

Crawfordville is the county seat and the only incorporated community in Taliaferro County. The population is very small, and Crawfordville does not meet the threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. The closest qualifying cities are Augusta in Richmond County to the east and Athens in Clarke County to the northwest.

Nearby Counties

Taliaferro County borders several counties in northeast Georgia. To the north is Wilkes County. To the northeast is Lincoln County. To the east is Glascock County. To the south is Hancock County, and to the west is Warren County and Greene County. Each county has its own Superior Court clerk and maintains separate docket records.