Webster County Court Docket Access

Webster County court docket records are held by the Superior Court Clerk in Preston, Georgia. These public records cover all civil, criminal, and domestic cases filed in the Webster County Superior Court. Webster County is one of Georgia's smallest counties by population, but its docket records are publicly available through the same statewide tools as every other Georgia county. This page covers how to search those records online, how to request copies from the clerk in Preston, and what the docket entries contain.

Webster County Clerk of Superior Court

The Webster County Superior Court Clerk's office is at 6330 Hamilton Street, Preston, GA 31824. The phone number is (229) 828-3525. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The clerk manages all Superior Court filings including felony criminal cases, major civil matters, and domestic proceedings such as divorce and child custody. As one of the smallest counties in the state, the office is small but provides the same public record access as larger county clerks.

Webster County is in the Southwestern Judicial Circuit, which includes several southwest Georgia counties. Judges travel across all counties in the circuit on a rotating schedule. For specific case scheduling or judge assignment information, contact the clerk's office directly or look the case up on the statewide portal. County contacts are listed at webstercountyga.gov.

In-person searches are available during business hours. Bring the case number or party name. Given the county's small size, the staff can often locate records quickly. For older archived files, call ahead to confirm they are on-site. Staff can help you find and understand documents but cannot offer legal advice.

Search Webster County Court Dockets Online

Georgia's re:SearchGA portal provides free public access to Superior Court dockets across all 159 counties, including Webster County. Search by party name, case number, or date range. The portal shows docket entries, case status, party information, and document links in many cases. No account is needed to search.

The re:SearchGA portal is the primary free tool for searching Webster County court dockets online.

This portal is updated regularly and covers all Superior Court case types filed in Webster County.

The GSCCCA covers all 159 counties and is useful for deed records, property liens, and related filings. Certified copies can be ordered online through the eCertification portal without a trip to Preston. Courts that participate in electronic filing use eFileGA.

Requesting Webster County Court Records

For in-person requests, visit the clerk's office at 6330 Hamilton Street in Preston during regular hours. Provide the case number or party names and state which documents you need. Copies are produced at the office. Cash and checks are the usual payment methods. For multi-document requests, a short written list can help the clerk pull records quickly.

Georgia copy fees are set under 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 page after. Certified copies carry the court's seal and are required for legal, real estate, and financial uses. Specify that you need certified copies when you make your request.

For mail requests, write to Webster County Superior Court Clerk, 6330 Hamilton Street, Preston, GA 31824. Include the case number or party names, a description of the records you need, a check or money order for the estimated cost, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Routine requests are generally returned within a few business days.

What the Webster County Docket Contains

The docket is a complete, time-ordered record of every action in a case. Civil dockets show the complaint, responses, motions, scheduling orders, discovery rulings, continuances, and final judgments. Criminal dockets document charges, indictments, arraignments, bond hearings, plea entries, trial settings, and sentencing. Domestic dockets include divorce filings, temporary protective orders, child support motions, custody agreements, and final decrees.

Some records are not available to the public. Georgia law closes juvenile court files entirely. Expunged records and cases under active court seal do not appear in any public search. Some victim-related documents and mental health evaluations may be withheld or redacted. If you cannot locate a record you expect to exist, call the clerk's office to ask whether it has been restricted.

Georgia Open Records Law

O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives any person the right to inspect and copy most records held by Georgia government bodies. Court records are included. No reason is required. The law applies to all requesters regardless of residency or affiliation.

Government offices must respond within three business days. The response can be the records themselves, a committed delivery date, or a written explanation for any withholding. If only part of a document is protected, the rest must be released in redacted form.

Common exemptions include Social Security numbers, financial account data, and protected victim information. Court-sealed records are fully off-limits and cannot be released in response to any open records request. If a denial seems improper, you may file a complaint with the Georgia Attorney General's open government office.

Statewide Tools and Resources

The Georgia Courts e-Access portal links to court databases across the state. The GSCCCA eCertification portal lets you order certified copies online without driving to Preston. Federal cases involving Webster County fall under the Middle District of Georgia. Those dockets are available through PACER at pacer.gov.

Georgia Legal Services Program at glsp.org provides free civil legal help for qualifying rural residents. The State Bar of Georgia at gabar.org offers a referral service for those needing private legal counsel.

Cities in Webster County

Preston is the county seat and only incorporated municipality in Webster County. With a population of roughly 2,300 for the entire county, no community here comes close to the 25,000-resident threshold for a dedicated city docket page on this site. Use the county-level resources on this page for all Webster County docket searches.

Nearby Counties

Webster County is in southwest Georgia and borders several counties, each with its own Superior Court Clerk and access to the same statewide online docket tools.

Neighboring counties include Sumter County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Randolph County, Schley County, and Marion County.