Search Peachtree City Court Records
Peachtree City court records fall under two jurisdictions: the city's own Municipal Court, which handles local traffic citations, ordinance violations, and minor misdemeanor cases, and Fayette County Superior Court, which handles the full range of civil lawsuits, felony criminal cases, and family law filings. Both systems are accessible to the public. This page walks through how to find records in each, what documents are available, and where to go when you need a certified copy or in-person access.
Peachtree City Quick Facts
Peachtree City Court Records: Municipal and County
Peachtree City Municipal Court is the starting point for local violations. Traffic tickets issued within city limits, city ordinance cases, and some low-level criminal matters are handled here. The court's information page at peachtree-city.org/118/Municipal-Court has contact details, scheduled court dates, and guidance on what to expect if you have a case pending. If you received a citation from Peachtree City police, this is the court that has your record.
Fayette County Superior Court handles everything above that threshold. Felony charges, civil suits, divorce and custody matters, property disputes, and adoption proceedings all go to the county level. Fayette County Superior Court is based in Fayetteville, the county seat. That's where all filings for Peachtree City residents land when they involve the Superior or State court systems. The Fayette County Clerk maintains those records.
These are two distinct systems with separate clerks, separate filing processes, and separate records. Don't assume a record that isn't in one system doesn't exist - it may just be in the other. Checking both is the safest approach when you're not sure which court handled a matter.
How to Search Peachtree City Court Records Online
For Fayette County Superior Court records, the GSCCCA online search portal is the primary tool. It covers all Georgia counties including Fayette. Search by name or case number, select Fayette County, and the system returns matching index entries from Superior Court. This is free for basic searches. Full document access is available through PeachCourt, which charges per page for electronic copies of case documents.
Municipal Court records in Peachtree City are not included in the GSCCCA system. They're maintained separately by the city. To find a municipal case, contact the Peachtree City Municipal Court directly through the number or email listed on the court's page. Some citation information may also be available through the Georgia statewide ticket portal, which covers many municipal courts across the state.
The image below shows the Peachtree City Municipal Court page - the direct access point for looking up local violations, payment options, and court schedule information.
From this page you can find the clerk's contact information, learn about upcoming court dates, and get guidance on how to handle a pending citation or violation in Peachtree City.
Types of Court Records Available in Peachtree City
Fayette County Superior Court records that involve Peachtree City include felony criminal cases with full case histories from indictment through sentencing, civil lawsuits and judgments, family law matters such as divorce decrees, custody agreements, and support orders, and real property records. These are public documents under Georgia law. The only common exceptions are juvenile cases, sealed cases ordered by a judge, and certain mental health or sensitive protective order filings.
Peachtree City Municipal Court records cover a narrower range. City traffic violations are the most common type. Code enforcement cases and local ordinance matters make up most of the rest. These records are public too, but they don't appear in statewide indexes - you'll need to go to the city directly.
Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, Georgia's open records law, the public has the right to inspect and copy government records including court filings. If a clerk denies access, you can ask for a written explanation citing the specific exemption. Most court records don't qualify for any exemption and must be provided on request.
In-Person Access and Certified Copies
The Fayette County Clerk of Superior Court in Fayetteville handles certified copy requests for all Superior Court cases in Peachtree City. Bring a photo ID and the case number if you have it. The clerk can search by name and date range if you don't. Certified copies carry a fee that varies by document type and page count.
For Peachtree City Municipal Court records, contact the court clerk directly. The city website lists contact information for the court, and staff can tell you what's available, how to request copies, and what fees apply. Showing up in person during court hours is often the fastest way to get what you need from the city court.
For ongoing case monitoring, the FANS alert system from GSCCCA sends email notifications when new documents are filed in a specific Fayette County Superior Court case. Set up an alert with the case number and you won't need to check the portal manually.
The GSCCCA portal is where most online searches for Fayette County Superior Court records begin. The image below shows the main GSCCCA homepage and entry point for statewide case searches.
Select Fayette County after reaching the search portal to narrow results to cases tied to Peachtree City and surrounding areas.
Fayette County Court Records
Peachtree City Superior Court records are maintained by Fayette County. Visit the county page for clerk contact details, courthouse address in Fayetteville, circuit information, and search tools specific to Fayette County courts.