Wilkinson County Court Docket Records

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

Wilkinson County Clerk of Superior Court

The Wilkinson County Superior Court Clerk's office is at 100 West Main Street, Irwinton, GA 31042. The phone number is (478) 946-2221. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The clerk handles all Superior Court filings and record requests for Wilkinson County, covering felony criminal cases, large civil matters, and family law actions including divorce, custody, and adoption.

Wilkinson County is in the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit, which covers Bibb, Baldwin, Monroe, Putnam, and Jones counties in addition to Wilkinson. Circuit judges rotate across all counties in the circuit. For judge assignment or case scheduling details, contact the clerk or search the statewide docket portal. County contacts are at wilkinsoncountyga.gov.

In-person searches are available during regular business hours. Bring the case number or party name. For older records that may be stored off-site, call ahead before the trip to Irwinton. Staff can help locate files and pull documents but cannot provide legal advice.

Search Wilkinson County Court Dockets Online

Georgia provides free public access to Superior Court dockets through the re:SearchGA portal. Wilkinson County records are included in this statewide system. Search by party name, case number, or date range. The portal shows docket entries, case status, party information, and links to scanned documents in many cases. No account is needed.

The re:SearchGA portal is the primary free tool for Wilkinson County court docket searches.

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

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

Requesting Wilkinson County Court Records

For in-person requests, go to 100 West Main Street, Irwinton, GA 31042 during office hours. Provide the case number or party names and indicate which documents you need. Copies are made on-site. Cash and checks are the typical payment methods. A written list of the documents you need can help staff work more efficiently on large requests.

Georgia copy fees are set under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77. Standard copies run $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after. Certified copies carry the court's official seal. They are required for legal proceedings and formal financial or property transactions. Specify at the time of request if you need certified copies.

To request by mail, write to Wilkinson County Superior Court Clerk, 100 West Main Street, Irwinton, GA 31042. 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 typically returned within a few business days.

What the Wilkinson County Docket Contains

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

Not all records are available to the public. Georgia closes juvenile court records entirely by law. Expunged cases and files under active court seal do not appear in any public database. Victim-related documents and mental health records may be withheld or redacted. If you cannot find a record you expect to be public, contact the clerk's office to ask whether it has been restricted.

Georgia Open Records Law

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, any person has the right to inspect and copy most records kept by Georgia government offices. Court records are included. You do not need to state a reason for your request. The law applies to all requesters regardless of residency or affiliation.

Offices must respond within three business days. The response can be the records themselves, a firm delivery date, or a written explanation for any denial. If only part of a document is exempt, the rest must be released with the protected portion redacted. Wilkinson County's clerk follows these same standards.

Common exemptions include Social Security numbers, bank account data, and protected victim information. Court-sealed records are fully restricted and cannot be released under any open records request. Complaints about improper denials can go to the Georgia Attorney General's open government office.

Statewide Tools and Resources

The Georgia Courts e-Access portal links to multiple state court databases. The GSCCCA eCertification portal allows you to order certified copies of court documents online without a trip to Irwinton. Federal cases involving Wilkinson 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 assistance to qualifying residents in rural counties. The State Bar of Georgia at gabar.org has a referral service for those who need private legal representation in Ocmulgee Circuit matters.

Cities in Wilkinson County

Irwinton is the county seat of Wilkinson County. Gordon is another small community in the county. Neither city comes close to the 25,000-resident threshold for a dedicated city docket page on this site. For Wilkinson County docket records, use the county-level tools and resources described on this page.

Nearby Counties

Wilkinson County is in central Georgia and shares borders with several other counties. All are part of Georgia's statewide docket system and have their own Superior Court Clerks.

Neighboring counties include Baldwin County, Twiggs County, Bibb County, Jones County, Washington County, Johnson County, and Laurens County.