Macon Court Records Lookup
Macon court records are held by the Bibb County Superior Court Clerk under the Macon-Bibb County consolidated government, which unified city and county operations in 2014. Searching Macon court records means working with Bibb County's filing system, whether you're looking for a civil judgment, a criminal case history, a divorce decree, or a property lien. This guide covers the online tools, in-person options, and specific contact details for the Bibb County clerk's office.
Macon Quick Facts
Bibb County Superior Court Clerk: Macon's Record Keeper
The Bibb County Superior Court Clerk is Erica L. Woodford, Esq. Her office is the official repository for Macon court records at the Superior Court level. The address is 601 Mulberry Street, Room 216, Macon, GA 31201. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The phone number is (478) 621-6527, and you can also reach the office by email at ewoodford@maconbibb.us.
The clerk's office maintains the index for all Macon-Bibb County Superior Court filings. That includes civil lawsuits, criminal cases (felonies), family law matters, and real property recordings. The official website for the clerk is at maconbibb.us/courts/superior-court-clerk/. From there, you can find links to court forms, filing procedures, and fee schedules. If you're unsure whether a specific case is in the Superior Court index, the clerk's staff can confirm this by phone before you make a trip in.
Macon-Bibb consolidated in 2014. Records from before that date are still filed under Bibb County and are fully accessible - the consolidation did not change how records are indexed or stored, just how the local government is organized administratively.
How to Search Macon Court Records Online
The GSCCCA online portal is the best starting point for any online search of Macon court records. Operated by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, this statewide index covers Bibb County Superior Court filings. You can search by party name or case number without paying anything. The results show the case type, filing date, and parties. To view actual documents, use PeachCourt, which provides document copies at $0.50 per page. PeachCourt also handles e-filing for Macon-Bibb Superior Court cases, so attorneys and parties with pending matters can submit documents electronically.
The image below shows the PeachCourt platform, which serves as both the e-filing system and the document purchase portal for Macon-Bibb County court records.
PeachCourt accounts are free to create, and document purchases do not require a subscription - you pay per page as needed.
For Macon Municipal Court matters, traffic ticket lookups and payments go through the Georgia municipal courts portal. Municipal court records are separate from the GSCCCA index and are maintained at the municipal court level. Contact the Macon-Bibb Municipal Court directly for case-specific information. The Georgia Judicial Gateway provides directory information for all Georgia court levels, including municipal courts in Macon.
Types of Macon Court Records
Bibb County Superior Court holds several categories of Macon court records. Criminal records include felony indictments, arrest warrants issued by the court, arraignment records, plea documents, trial transcripts (in some cases), and sentencing orders. Civil case files cover lawsuits, contract disputes, personal injury actions, appeals, and collection matters. Family law records include divorce petitions and final decrees, child custody orders, child support modifications, and adoption records.
Real property records are also part of the Superior Court Clerk's responsibilities. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and UCC filings are indexed separately from case files. The GSCCCA's real property search tools cover Bibb County and can be accessed from the same portal as case records. This is useful if you're researching a property in Macon and need to check for outstanding liens or confirm ownership history.
Georgia's open records law gives the public a clear right of access to these filings. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, any person may inspect or copy public records. Courts are covered agencies. Juvenile court records, records sealed by judicial order, and certain sensitive filings are exempt, but the vast majority of Macon court records are publicly accessible. If access is denied, the clerk must state the specific statutory exemption in writing.
Getting Certified Copies and In-Person Access
Certified copies are often needed for legal proceedings, insurance claims, or official documentation. To get a certified copy of a Macon court record, contact the Bibb County Superior Court Clerk at 601 Mulberry Street, Room 216. You can call ahead at (478) 621-6527 to confirm the case exists and ask about current copy fees. Staff will tell you what identification to bring and whether you can request the copy by mail.
Mail requests are possible for some document types. Include the case number, party name, the specific document you need, and a check or money order for the estimated fee. Call first to confirm the exact amount - fees vary based on page count and whether certification is required.
Legal Aid in Macon
Georgia Legal Services Program has offices serving Macon and the middle Georgia region. They offer civil legal help to qualifying low-income residents in matters involving housing, family law, consumer issues, and more. The Macon Judicial Circuit Public Defender handles criminal defense for indigent defendants in Bibb County cases. Central Georgia Legal Aid may also have resources for Macon residents with civil legal needs.
The Macon Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia's Lawyer Referral Service can connect residents with private attorneys in the Macon area. For self-represented litigants, the Bibb County courthouse law library has form packets and guides on common court procedures. Court staff can direct you to the right forms for your situation.
Bibb County Court Records
Macon's court records are filed and maintained through Bibb County under the consolidated Macon-Bibb County government. The county page has clerk contact information, courthouse details, and search guidance specific to Bibb County Superior Court.