Find Redan Court Records
Redan is a census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia, not an incorporated city. It has no city government and no municipal court of its own. All court matters for Redan residents go through the DeKalb County court system. Whether you're searching for a civil case, a criminal docket, or property records, this page explains which courts handle Redan cases, how to search online, and how to contact the right clerk's office for copies or case information.
Redan Quick Facts
Redan Court Records: No City Government, No Municipal Court
This is important to understand before you search. Redan is not an incorporated city. It's a census-designated place, which means it's a defined geographic area recognized for statistical purposes by the U.S. Census Bureau, but it has no mayor, no city council, and no city government of any kind. Because there is no city, there is no Redan Municipal Court. If you've seen a reference to "Redan Court" or "City of Redan," that's a mistake. No such court exists.
All legal matters involving Redan residents are handled by DeKalb County. That includes felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, civil disputes, family law matters, small claims, evictions, and property filings. The DeKalb County Superior Court, State Court, Magistrate Court, and other county-level courts are the correct courts for any Redan case.
Traffic citations issued in the Redan area go to DeKalb County courts, not a city court. There is no separate Redan traffic court. Unincorporated DeKalb County is served by the DeKalb County Police Department, and their citations route to the county court system.
DeKalb County Courts: What Handles Redan Cases
DeKalb County has a full court system that serves Redan and all other unincorporated parts of the county. Here is how the courts break down:
Superior Court is the main trial court. It handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes over $15,000, divorces, adoptions, custody proceedings, and real property cases. The Clerk of Superior Court maintains all Superior Court records. This is where the bulk of significant legal filings are kept and where you'll search for most cases.
State Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, civil claims under $25,000, and traffic violations issued by county officers or the Georgia State Patrol. State Court records are accessible through the county's online case search tools.
Magistrate Court handles small claims (up to $15,000), dispossessory filings (evictions), issuance of warrants, and other lower-level matters. Records are kept by the Magistrate Court clerk. Not all Magistrate records appear in online search tools, so a direct contact with the clerk may be needed.
Juvenile Court handles cases involving minors. These records are sealed by law and are not available to the general public.
Search Redan Court Records Online Through GSCCCA
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority provides the most widely used free statewide search for Georgia court records. The GSCCCA search portal at gsccca.org/search includes DeKalb County. You can search by name or document type for records filed with the DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk. This covers real property filings, liens, UCC documents, and other records filed at the clerk's office.
No account is needed for basic searches. The results show document type, filing date, book and page reference, and often a link to the scanned document. For Redan residents researching property records or liens, this is often the fastest way to check.
The GSCCCA search portal, shown below, is a free tool covering all 159 Georgia counties including DeKalb. It's the main online search for Superior Court clerk records.
Search by name or document type at gsccca.org/search to find records filed with the DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk on behalf of Redan residents and properties.
How to Contact DeKalb County Courts for Redan Records
For any court records connected to Redan, your starting point is the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court. The clerk's office is located in Decatur, the DeKalb County seat. You can visit in person during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Bring the case number if you have it, or the full names of the parties involved in the case. Staff can look up cases and tell you what documents are available for copying.
Mail requests are also accepted. Send a written request to the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court, include the case number or party names, describe which documents you need, and include payment for copy fees. Call ahead to confirm current fee rates before mailing a check.
For Magistrate Court matters, contact the DeKalb County Magistrate Court clerk separately. The Magistrate Court has its own staff and records system. Phone numbers and addresses for all DeKalb County court offices are on the county's official site.
The GSCCCA Find My Clerk tool at gaclerks.org/Clerks/FindMyClerk.aspx confirms clerk contact information, addresses, and office hours for the DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk.
PeachCourt and Electronic Filings for DeKalb County
PeachCourt at peachcourt.com handles electronic filing for civil cases in Georgia courts. DeKalb County courts use e-filing for civil cases. If a civil case connected to Redan was filed electronically, the case docket is accessible through PeachCourt's public search. This includes civil filings in State Court and Superior Court. Criminal cases are not filed through PeachCourt.
The PeachCourt e-filing platform is shown below. Civil cases filed in DeKalb County courts are accessible through its public docket search.
PeachCourt provides public case docket access for electronically filed civil cases. DeKalb County is included, covering cases that would apply to Redan residents.
Open Records Act and Your Rights as a Redan Resident
Even though Redan has no city government, residents have the same rights to access court records as any other Georgia resident. The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public the right to inspect and copy government records including court filings. Requests must be responded to within three business days.
Some records are exempt. The exemptions are listed at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 and include juvenile records, law enforcement investigative files, and records sealed by court order. If a clerk denies your request, they are required to state which exemption applies. You can appeal a denial.
FANS, the Filing Activity Notification System at fans.gsccca.org, lets Redan residents set up free email alerts for filings made in their name at any Georgia Superior Court clerk's office, including DeKalb County. Useful for property owners and anyone tracking ongoing matters.
DeKalb County Court Records
Redan is an unincorporated part of DeKalb County. All court records for Redan cases are held by the DeKalb County court system. The county page covers clerk contact details, all court divisions, and search tools for DeKalb County cases.