White County Court Docket Records

White County court docket records are kept by the Superior Court Clerk in Cleveland, Georgia. These public records cover all civil, criminal, and domestic cases filed in the White County Superior Court. Searching the docket gives you access to case status, party names, hearing dates, motions, and court orders. This page explains how to search White County dockets online through Georgia's statewide tools, how to request copies from the clerk in Cleveland, and what the docket information includes.

White County Clerk of Superior Court

The White County Superior Court Clerk's office is at 59 Barwick Street, Cleveland, GA 30528. The phone number is (706) 865-2613. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The clerk manages all Superior Court case filings, docket records, and copy requests for White County. This includes felony criminal cases, major civil claims, divorce, child custody, and adoption proceedings.

White County is in the Mountain Judicial Circuit, which covers White, Habersham, and Stephens counties in northeast Georgia. Circuit judges rotate among all three counties. For specific case scheduling or judge assignment information, contact the clerk's office or check the statewide docket portal. The county's general information is at whitecounty.net.

Walk-in searches are available during regular office hours. Bring the case number or a party name. Staff can help you locate the file and pull the documents you need. For very old records, call ahead to check whether they are stored on-site or off. Staff are helpful but cannot give legal advice.

Search White County Court Dockets Online

Georgia's re:SearchGA portal provides free public access to Superior Court dockets, including White County. Search by party name, case number, or date range. The portal displays case status, docket entries, party roles, and document links in many cases. No login is required to search.

The re:SearchGA portal is the primary free tool for White County docket searches online.

This portal covers all Superior Court case types and is updated as new filings and orders are entered.

The GSCCCA is a statewide resource covering deed records, property liens, and related court documents across all 159 Georgia counties. To order certified copies without going to Cleveland, use the eCertification portal. Electronic filing for courts that participate is available through eFileGA.

Requesting White County Court Records

For in-person requests, visit the clerk's office at 59 Barwick Street in Cleveland during business hours. Provide the case number or party names and explain which documents you need. Copies are made on-site. Cash and checks are the standard payment methods. For large requests, a written list of what you need helps staff pull records faster.

Georgia copy fees under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77 set the standard rates. Plain copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after. Certified copies have the court's official seal. Use certified copies for legal proceedings, real estate closings, and financial matters. Specify that you need certified versions at the time of your request.

For mail requests, write to White County Superior Court Clerk, 59 Barwick Street, Cleveland, GA 30528. Include the case number or party names, a clear description of the records you want, a check or money order for the estimated cost, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Most routine requests are processed in a few business days.

What the White County Docket Contains

The docket is a full, chronological log of every action taken in a case. Civil dockets list the initial complaint, defendant responses, motions, court orders, discovery rulings, and final judgment. Criminal dockets show charges, grand jury indictments, arraignments, bond hearings, plea entries, trial dates, and sentencing. Domestic dockets cover divorce filings, temporary restraining orders, child support motions, parenting plans, and final decrees.

Some records are restricted. Georgia law closes juvenile court records to the public. Expunged cases and files under court seal do not appear in any public database or portal. Victim-related documents and mental health records may be withheld or redacted before release. If you cannot find a record that should 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 offices. Court records are included. You do not need to state a reason for the request. The law covers residents and non-residents alike.

Government offices must respond within three business days. The response can include the records, a committed delivery date, or a written explanation for any denial. If only part of a document is protected, the rest must be released with the exempt section redacted. White County's clerk follows these standards.

Common exemptions cover Social Security numbers, financial account data, and certain victim information. Court-sealed records are fully restricted and cannot be released regardless of the type of request. Complaints about improper denials can be filed with the Georgia Attorney General's open government office.

Statewide Tools and Resources

The Georgia Courts e-Access portal links to multiple court databases across the state. The GSCCCA eCertification portal allows you to order certified copies online without visiting Cleveland. Federal cases involving White County fall under the Northern District of Georgia. Those dockets are accessible through PACER at pacer.gov.

Georgia Legal Services Program at glsp.org provides free civil legal help for qualifying residents in mountain Georgia, including White County. The State Bar of Georgia at gabar.org runs a referral service for those who need private legal representation in Mountain Circuit cases.

Cities in White County

Cleveland is the county seat of White County. Helen, a small mountain city in White County, draws visitors but has a small residential population. Neither Cleveland nor any other city in White County reaches the 25,000-resident threshold for a dedicated city docket page on this site. Use the county-level resources on this page for all White County docket searches.

Nearby Counties

White County is in the north Georgia mountains and shares borders with several neighboring counties. Each county has its own Superior Court Clerk and uses the same statewide docket tools.

Neighboring counties include Habersham County, Lumpkin County, Hall County, Union County, Towns County, and Rabun County.