Search Brookhaven Court Records
Brookhaven court records include cases from Brookhaven Municipal Court, which handles city-level violations and traffic matters, and from the DeKalb County Superior Court, which covers felony criminal cases, civil lawsuits, and domestic relations filings for the entire county. This page explains how to locate and access court records in Brookhaven through online systems and in-person requests.
Brookhaven Quick Facts
Brookhaven Municipal Court Records
Brookhaven was incorporated in 2012, and it set up a Municipal Court to handle cases arising within city limits. The court has jurisdiction over city ordinance violations, traffic citations, and certain misdemeanor offenses. Cases that go beyond the city court's authority - such as felony charges - move to DeKalb County Superior Court.
Brookhaven Municipal Court records are public under Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Any person can request to see or copy most case records. Certain records may be withheld under exemptions listed in O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, but routine traffic and ordinance files are generally open. The city court clerk is the right contact for open records requests on Brookhaven Municipal Court cases.
The Brookhaven Municipal Court page is at brookhavenga.gov/municipal-court. It lists court hours, contact information, and procedures for contesting citations or paying fines online. If you received a traffic citation in Brookhaven, you can also use the Georgia statewide ticket portal at georgiacourts.gov/municipal/locate-or-pay-my-ticket/ to search by citation number or license plate.
The screenshot below is from the PeachCourt e-filing and case access portal, which handles electronic filing for DeKalb County cases including matters from Brookhaven.
PeachCourt gives the public access to case status and filings for electronically filed civil and domestic cases across Georgia, including DeKalb County cases that involve Brookhaven residents.
Brookhaven Court Records at DeKalb County Superior Court
Brookhaven is fully within DeKalb County, so county-level court records for Brookhaven residents and businesses are maintained by the DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk. This covers a wide range of case types: felony criminal matters, civil suits over $15,000, divorce and child custody filings, real estate disputes, and probate cases. These records are separate from the city's municipal cases and are kept at the county courthouse.
DeKalb County runs several courts. In addition to Superior Court, there is State Court for smaller civil matters and some misdemeanors, Magistrate Court for small claims and warrants, Probate Court for wills and estates, and Juvenile Court for cases involving minors. Each court keeps separate records. If you do not know which court handled a specific Brookhaven case, start with a general name search through the Superior Court Clerk. They can often point you to the right court if the case is not in their system.
For Brookhaven real estate, lien, and recorded instrument records, search the GSCCCA portal at gsccca.org/search. This system indexes documents recorded by the DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk, including deeds, mortgages, judgment liens, and UCC filings. Searches are free for basic index results. The main GSCCCA site at gsccca.org also has links to premium search options and research tools for deeper document retrieval.
Online Tools for Brookhaven Court Records
Georgia has several statewide online tools that cover Brookhaven court records. Knowing which tool matches which case type keeps your search efficient.
The GSCCCA homepage at gsccca.org is the central hub for recorded instruments in Georgia. It connects to the clerk's database for DeKalb County and all other counties. For Brookhaven property owners, creditors, or anyone tracking recorded documents, this is the go-to system. Searches by party name, document type, or book and page number are available. Documents recorded in recent years are typically available online; older records may require an in-person visit to the DeKalb County clerk.
PeachCourt at peachcourt.com handles e-filed civil and domestic cases. Attorneys in Brookhaven use it to submit filings and track case progress. The public can access case status for e-filed matters. If a Brookhaven divorce, custody, or civil case was filed electronically, it is likely visible here without needing to go to the courthouse.
The FANS notification system at fans.gsccca.org lets you set up email alerts for new filings in DeKalb County. If you want to know when a new lien or deed is recorded against a Brookhaven address, FANS sends you a notice automatically. It is free to use and covers all Georgia counties in the GSCCCA network.
The screenshot below is from the GSCCCA homepage, which serves as the main access point for recorded court documents across Georgia including Brookhaven and DeKalb County.
The GSCCCA site links to search portals for real estate records, lien filings, and other instruments recorded at county courthouses throughout Georgia.
Getting Brookhaven Court Records in Person
Some Brookhaven court records are only available in person, especially older files that have not been digitized. Walk-in access at the county clerk's office is reliable for getting copies of case documents quickly.
The DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk office is the main in-person location for Brookhaven court records at the county level. Bring the full name of at least one party and the approximate year the case was filed. Staff can search by name or case number and provide plain copies or certified copies for a fee. Use the clerk finder at gaclerks.org to confirm the current address and hours before your visit.
For Brookhaven Municipal Court records, contact the city court clerk directly. The Brookhaven city website at brookhavenga.gov/municipal-court has current hours and contact information. Municipal records for city ordinance and traffic cases are typically available quickly. Older archived records may take a few extra days to retrieve.
DeKalb County Court Records
Brookhaven is in DeKalb County. County-level court records for Brookhaven, including Superior Court filings and recorded instruments, are maintained by the DeKalb County courts. For full details on courts, clerk offices, and records access across DeKalb County, visit the county page.