Stockbridge Court Records Lookup
Stockbridge court records are split between the city's own Municipal Court, which handles traffic and ordinance matters within city limits, and Henry County Superior Court, which processes criminal, civil, and family law cases for this Henry County city of about 35,893 residents. Both courts maintain records that are open to the public under Georgia law. This page explains where each type of record is held, how to look them up online or in person, and what statewide tools can help supplement your search.
Stockbridge Quick Facts
Stockbridge Municipal Court Records
Stockbridge operates a Municipal Court that handles local traffic violations, city ordinance enforcement cases, and lower-level misdemeanor matters within city limits. If you received a traffic citation from a Stockbridge police officer, or were cited for a code violation by city enforcement, that case runs through the Municipal Court. This court is separate from Henry County's court system and maintains its own docket and case files.
Court information is available at stockbridgega.org/departments/municipal-court. That page lists contact details for the Municipal Court clerk, hearing schedules, and instructions for paying fines or contesting a citation. If you want to look up a case or get a copy of a court document from a Stockbridge city matter, that's your first stop.
Municipal courts in Georgia have narrow jurisdiction. Felony charges, civil suits, divorces, and other matters above the ordinance level all go to Henry County courts. So a felony arrest in Stockbridge would result in a county-level case file, not a city one. Knowing which system handled a case will save you time when you're trying to track down records.
Stockbridge's municipal court page at stockbridgega.org includes contact information, court schedules, and fine payment options.
The city's municipal court page is the right starting point for traffic citations, ordinance violations, and other city-level cases in Stockbridge.
Henry County Superior Court and Stockbridge Records
Henry County Superior Court handles the full range of serious legal matters for Stockbridge residents and everyone else in the county. Felony criminal cases, civil lawsuits, divorces and custody cases, real estate disputes, probate matters, and adoptions all go through this court. The Henry County Clerk of Superior Court maintains these records and provides access through the clerk's office in McDonough, the county seat.
The Henry County Clerk's office is available at henrycountyga.gov/265/Clerk-of-Superior-Court. That page includes contact details, office hours, and information about how to search for cases or request certified copies of documents. For in-person access, you'll visit the Henry County courthouse in McDonough, which is a short drive from Stockbridge. Mail-in requests are also accepted.
Henry County also has a State Court that handles misdemeanor criminal cases and civil matters, a Magistrate Court for small claims and bond hearings, and a Probate Court for wills and estates. Each court keeps its own records through a separate clerk's office. If you're looking for a specific case, it helps to know whether it's a felony (Superior Court), a misdemeanor (State Court), a small claim (Magistrate), or a will or estate matter (Probate) - calling the right office first will save back-and-forth.
Stockbridge's proximity to the county seat in McDonough makes in-person access to county records fairly convenient. The Henry County courthouse complex houses multiple courts, and most county judicial business runs through that central location. Real estate records for Stockbridge properties - including deeds, liens, and mortgages - are filed with the Henry County Clerk and are also searchable through the statewide GSCCCA system.
Searching Stockbridge Court Records Online
The GSCCCA statewide portal at gsccca.org/search covers Henry County and is the fastest way to search property and recorded documents tied to Stockbridge addresses. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and UCC filings are indexed by name and parcel. The system is free to use and includes document images for most recorded items. If you're looking for real estate records, start here rather than calling the county clerk.
PeachCourt at peachcourt.com provides some public access to civil case documents that were filed electronically through Georgia's e-filing system. Henry County Superior Court civil filings submitted through PeachCourt may be viewable there. It's a useful supplement if the county clerk's system doesn't have everything you need for a civil case search.
The FANS notification system at fans.gsccca.org lets you sign up for email alerts when new documents are recorded in any Georgia county under a specific name. For ongoing monitoring of Henry County filings - rather than a one-time search - FANS is a free and practical tool. You can set alerts for Henry County specifically so you don't get notifications from other counties.
Public Access to Stockbridge Court Records
Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, court records in Georgia are generally public. Criminal case dockets, civil complaints, judgments, divorce filings, and recorded real estate documents are all open to inspection and copying by any member of the public. Clerks are required to respond to records requests and allow access during normal business hours. You don't need to explain why you're asking.
Some records are restricted by law. Juvenile proceedings, sealed criminal cases, adoption records, and certain mental health filings are closed under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. If a clerk says a record isn't available, asking them to cite the specific exemption is appropriate. For standard civil and criminal cases in Henry County, however, the records are open and can be accessed through the clerk's office by visit, mail, or online search where available.
Certified copies of court documents carry fees. The amount depends on the type of document and which court issued it. Contact the Henry County Clerk's office before your visit to confirm the current fee and what information you'll need to provide - typically a name, case number, or document type is enough to get started.
Legal Resources in Stockbridge
Georgia Legal Aid serves Henry County residents who qualify based on income and face civil legal issues. You can find contact information and intake details at georgialegalaid.org. For other legal needs, the State Bar of Georgia's referral service at gabar.org connects callers with attorneys who handle specific case types in the area. The Find My Clerk tool at gaclerks.org/Clerks/FindMyClerk.aspx gives you the direct contact details for the Henry County Clerk's office if you need to reach them quickly. Clerks can help you find and access documents but cannot provide legal advice - for guidance on what a record means or what to do about a legal filing, you need an attorney or legal aid organization.
Henry County Court Records
Stockbridge is in Henry County, and all serious court filings - felony cases, civil suits, divorces, and real estate matters - go through Henry County Superior Court. The Henry County Clerk of Superior Court is available at henrycountyga.gov/265/Clerk-of-Superior-Court with contact details and guidance for accessing case records.
Nearby Cities with Court Records
McDonough, the county seat of Henry County, has its own court records page with information on the courthouse and county filing procedures.