Upson County Court Docket Records

Upson County court docket records are held by the Clerk of Superior Court in Thomaston, Georgia. The Superior Court handles all civil cases, felony criminal matters, and domestic relations proceedings for Upson County. The court docket is the official public log of every filing, hearing, and court order in each case. This guide explains how to search the Upson County docket online, how to request copies of case records in person or by mail, what information each docket entry provides, and the open records rules that give the public access to these documents under Georgia law.

Upson County Clerk of Superior Court

The Upson County Clerk of Superior Court is located at 116 Main Street, Thomaston, GA 30286. The clerk's office can be reached at (706) 647-7835. This office is responsible for all Superior Court records in Upson County, covering civil disputes, felony criminal cases, and domestic relations matters. Visit www.upsoncountyga.gov for county contact information and additional resources.

Clerk staff can search records by party name or case number. Upson County is a mid-sized Georgia county, and the court handles a steady volume of filings. For older records that have been archived, some retrieval time may be needed before copies can be made. Calling the clerk at (706) 647-7835 before visiting is a good way to confirm the file is accessible and that staff are available to assist.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The courthouse is on Main Street in Thomaston. Upson County is part of the Flint Judicial Circuit, which covers several surrounding counties.

Search Upson County Dockets Online

Georgia's re:SearchGA portal at researchga.tylerhost.net lets you search Superior Court dockets from counties using the Tyler Technologies case management system. Upson County cases can be searched by party name or case number. Results display docket entries with dates, document types, and case status. The portal is free and available to anyone without an account for basic searches.

Use the re:SearchGA portal to search Upson County Superior Court dockets online without traveling to the courthouse in Thomaston.

The GSCCCA portal at gsccca.org covers recorded real estate, lien, and UCC documents from the Upson County clerk. For civil cases that involve property or business transactions, GSCCCA is a useful supplement to re:SearchGA. If you cannot find what you need online, contact the clerk at (706) 647-7835 for direct assistance.

Requesting Court Records

You can request copies of Upson County court records in person at 116 Main Street in Thomaston or by mailing a written request to the clerk's office. For in-person requests, bring the case number or party names. Staff will pull the file and make copies. Mail requests should include the case details, the documents you need, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment for copy fees.

Per O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, standard copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Checks or money orders are the typical payment for mail requests. Call (706) 647-7835 to confirm the current payment methods and any expected processing delays before submitting a mail request.

The eCertification portal at ecert.gsccca.org provides online ordering of certified copies of certain court documents. This is a good option when you need a certified copy for legal or financial purposes but cannot make an in-person visit to Thomaston.

What's in the Upson County Docket

The Upson County Superior Court docket is the official record of every case from first filing to final judgment. Civil entries document complaints, answers, motions, court orders, and judgments in disputes over contracts, property, and civil rights. Criminal entries track felony cases through arraignment, pretrial hearings, pleas, verdicts, and sentencing. Domestic entries cover divorce filings, custody determinations, support orders, and any subsequent modifications. Each entry includes the date, the type of action, and the parties and attorneys involved.

The docket is the roadmap for any case file. It tells you what was filed, what the court decided, and when each step occurred. Not every document is included in the public docket view, but the entries are detailed enough to help you identify which specific records you want to request from the clerk. For active cases, the docket is updated as new filings are processed.

Open Records and Public Access

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, grants public access to Upson County court records. You are not required to state a reason for your request. The clerk must respond to a written request within three business days. Large or archived requests may take additional time to produce.

Most court records are open. Exceptions include records sealed by a judge, juvenile court records, and records covered by specific state or federal statutes. If part of a case file is sealed, the clerk will acknowledge the restriction without releasing the protected content. A court order is needed to access sealed records.

Expunged or restricted records do not appear in public docket searches. The clerk can confirm a restriction is in place without disclosing what is in the restricted record. Victims' personal information is typically redacted in released documents as required under Georgia law.

Statewide Search Tools

The Georgia Courts E-Access portal at georgiacourts.gov/eaccess-court-records provides links to court record systems across the state. Upson County is in the Middle District of Georgia for federal court purposes. Federal cases can be found through PACER at pacer.gov with a free account.

Georgia Legal Services Program at glsp.org assists qualifying low-income residents with free civil legal help. The eFileGA system at odysseyefilega.com handles electronic attorney filings. Once processed by the clerk, those filings appear in re:SearchGA for public viewing.

Cities in Upson County

Thomaston is the county seat and main city in Upson County. It is the largest community in the county and serves as a regional center for the area. Thomaston does not currently have a dedicated city page on this site based on population thresholds. The nearest qualifying cities are Macon in Bibb County to the east and Newnan in Coweta County to the northwest.

Nearby Counties

Upson County borders several counties in west-central Georgia. To the north is Lamar County and Pike County. To the northeast is Monroe County, and to the east is Crawford County. To the south is Talbot County, and to the west are Meriwether County and Spalding County. Each county maintains its own Superior Court clerk and docket records.