Find Johns Creek Court Records
Johns Creek court records come from two separate court systems. The Johns Creek Municipal Court manages traffic tickets, city code violations, and ordinance cases within city limits, serving a population of about 81,167 in northeast Fulton County. Felony criminal matters, civil lawsuits, divorces, and real estate filings go through the Fulton County Superior Court. Georgia law treats most of these records as public, and many are now searchable online. This page explains where to look, what records are available, and how to request copies from each court.
Johns Creek Quick Facts
Johns Creek Municipal Court Records
The Johns Creek Municipal Court has jurisdiction over cases that arise within the city. Traffic citations issued by Johns Creek Police, violations of city ordinances, and similar local matters are all handled here. The court operates out of City Hall, and its full contact information, hours, and procedures are posted at johnscreekga.gov/departments/municipal-court.
The municipal court clerk can provide information on open cases, upcoming court dates, and how to pay or contest a citation. If you received a ticket in Johns Creek and want to check its status or find your hearing date, the municipal court is the right place to start. For fine payments, many cities in Georgia also participate in the statewide ticket payment portal at georgiacourts.gov/municipal/locate-or-pay-my-ticket.
The Johns Creek Municipal Court website details the court's services, procedures, and contact information. Johns Creek Municipal Court handles traffic and ordinance cases within city limits.
The page covers how to handle citations, request hearings, and reach court staff for case status questions.
Johns Creek Municipal Court does not handle felony charges, civil suits between private parties, or family law matters. A felony arrest made by Johns Creek Police will result in a case filed at Fulton County Superior Court, not the municipal court.
Fulton County Superior Court Records for Johns Creek
Fulton County Superior Court is where you'll find major case records involving Johns Creek residents. This includes felony criminal cases, civil lawsuits above the magistrate threshold, divorce and custody proceedings, and all recorded real estate documents. The Fulton County Clerk of Superior and Magistrate Courts manages access to these records. Their main office is located at 136 Pryor Street SW in Atlanta, and their phone number is (404) 613-5313.
The clerk's online portal allows name and case number searches for civil and criminal filings. Most records are viewable digitally, though some older files may require an in-person visit. For real estate records specifically, the GSCCCA system at gsccca.org/search is the most comprehensive tool - it indexes deeds, liens, and recorded documents from all 159 Georgia counties and allows free searches by name or property identifier.
Fulton County also has a State Court that handles misdemeanor criminal cases and mid-range civil claims. That court has its own clerk, separate from the Superior Court Clerk. If you're not sure which court holds the record you need, a quick call to the Fulton County Clerk's main line can usually point you in the right direction without much delay.
How to Search Johns Creek Court Records
Several online tools cover Johns Creek court records from different angles. The GSCCCA at gsccca.org is Georgia's statewide hub for real estate and many civil records. PeachCourt at peachcourt.com provides public access to certain e-filed case documents. The Georgia Judicial Gateway at georgiacourts.gov links to all of Georgia's court systems and is a good place to start if you're not sure where a case was filed.
Georgia's open records law at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 establishes the public's right to inspect and copy court records. Agencies must respond to records requests in a reasonable time. Most court records are open unless sealed by order or restricted by statute. If you submit a records request and a clerk denies it, they are required to state in writing which exemption applies. That gives you a basis to follow up or appeal if you believe the denial is not proper.
One tool worth knowing about is the FANS system at fans.gsccca.org. FANS stands for Filing Activity Notification System, and it sends you an email when a new document is filed under a name you're tracking. It's free to use and useful for monitoring ongoing cases or property activity tied to a specific person or address in Johns Creek.
What Johns Creek Court Records Include
The types of records available depend on which court handled the case. Here's a basic breakdown:
- Traffic and city code violations: Johns Creek Municipal Court
- Misdemeanor criminal cases: Fulton County State Court
- Felony criminal cases: Fulton County Superior Court
- Small claims: Fulton County Magistrate Court
- Divorce, custody, and adoption: Fulton County Superior Court
- Deeds, liens, and real estate recordings: GSCCCA or Fulton County Clerk
Within each case file, the documents vary. Criminal case files typically include the charging document, arraignment record, any plea or trial record, and the final disposition. Civil case files hold the initial complaint, defendant responses, motions, and the judgment. Real estate records include the deed, any mortgage or lien documents, and related filings that affect title to the property.
Some records are not public. Juvenile court cases, certain proceedings under seal, and records where a judge has limited access are restricted. Also, under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, certain categories of information - like victim addresses in criminal cases or some law enforcement investigative files - are exempt from the open records requirement.
Legal Aid and Resources for Johns Creek Residents
Georgia Legal Aid provides free legal help for qualifying residents on civil matters such as housing, family law, and consumer issues. Their intake process and office locations are listed at georgialegalaid.org. Johns Creek residents fall within the Atlanta Legal Aid Society's service area as well, which covers Fulton County.
The State Bar of Georgia maintains a lawyer referral service at gabar.org. If your court record question involves an active legal matter, speaking with an attorney is often the safest path. The referral service can connect you with someone who practices in the relevant area of law. Many attorneys will do an initial review at a reduced or flat fee before you commit to full representation.
The Fulton County Clerk's office is also a practical resource. Staff can tell you whether a case was filed in Superior or another court, help with the document request process, and explain what copies cost. They can't give legal advice, but the administrative help alone can save you a lot of time.
Fulton County Court Records
Johns Creek is in Fulton County. Civil suits, felony cases, divorces, and real estate filings for Johns Creek residents all go through Fulton County Superior Court. The Fulton County Clerk maintains those records and provides online and in-person access at their Atlanta office.
Nearby Cities with Court Records
Several nearby north Fulton and Gwinnett cities have their own court records pages covering municipal and county-level cases.