Find Stonecrest Court Records
Stonecrest court records come from two main sources: the Stonecrest Municipal Court, which handles city-level cases, and the DeKalb County Superior Court, which covers criminal felonies, civil disputes, and family law matters for the entire county. This guide covers how to search for court records in Stonecrest, what each court handles, and how to get copies of case documents.
Stonecrest Quick Facts
Stonecrest Municipal Court Records
Stonecrest was incorporated in 2017, making it one of Georgia's newer cities. Shortly after incorporation, the city established its own Municipal Court to handle local matters. The court covers city ordinance violations, traffic citations issued within Stonecrest, and certain misdemeanor cases. Any case that falls under city law and happens inside Stonecrest goes to Municipal Court first.
Records from Stonecrest Municipal Court are public under Georgia's Open Records Act, found at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. The law gives any person the right to inspect or copy records held by public agencies, including city courts. Exemptions under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 may apply to certain records, but most routine case filings are open. The city court clerk handles open records requests and can tell you whether a specific file is available.
The Stonecrest Municipal Court page at stonecrestga.gov/180/Municipal-Court has current contact information, court schedules, and instructions for paying fines or contesting a citation. For Stonecrest traffic tickets specifically, the statewide ticket system at georgiacourts.gov lets you look up citations by citation number or license plate number.
The screenshot below is from the Stonecrest Municipal Court website, showing the court's public-facing portal with contact details and case information.
The portal gives access to court dates, fine payment options, and clerk contact information for Stonecrest residents and visitors with citations.
Stonecrest Court Records at DeKalb County Superior Court
Most serious legal matters in Stonecrest go to the DeKalb County Superior Court. Felony criminal cases, civil suits over $15,000, divorce and custody filings, and real estate disputes are all handled at the DeKalb County level. The Superior Court Clerk maintains these records and provides public access to case information. Because Stonecrest is entirely within DeKalb County, the county court system is the main source for Stonecrest court records beyond the municipal level.
DeKalb County has several courts operating under the same county court system. In addition to Superior Court, the county has State Court, Magistrate Court, Probate Court, and Juvenile Court. Each keeps its own records. State Court handles civil cases under $15,000 and some misdemeanor matters. Magistrate Court covers small claims and warrant hearings. If you are not sure which court handled a case in Stonecrest, a general name search through the county clerk's office is the best starting point.
The GSCCCA search at gsccca.org/search covers real estate instruments, liens, and UCC filings recorded by the DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk. If you are looking for a judgment lien, mortgage, or deed tied to a Stonecrest address, this is a good place to start. The system is free to use for basic searches and indexes documents recorded across all Georgia counties including DeKalb.
PeachCourt at peachcourt.com is the Georgia e-filing system that also provides public access to case records filed electronically. Many DeKalb County Superior Court civil and domestic cases appear here. Stonecrest residents with pending or recently closed cases may find their case status and filings through this portal.
Searching Stonecrest Court Records Step by Step
Finding the right court record in Stonecrest takes a few steps, but the process is straightforward if you know where to look. Start by identifying what type of case you are searching for, then pick the right system.
For traffic and city ordinance cases in Stonecrest, begin with the municipal court. The Georgia statewide ticket portal handles active and recent citations. For older cases or records not in that system, contact Stonecrest Municipal Court directly via the city website. The court clerk can search by name or citation number and tell you what is on file.
For civil, criminal, or family court records tied to Stonecrest, go to the DeKalb County level. The GSCCCA at gsccca.org covers real estate and recorded instruments. PeachCourt covers e-filed civil and domestic cases. For in-person searches, the DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk office can look up cases by name and provide copies. Use the statewide clerk finder at gaclerks.org to confirm the address and hours for the DeKalb clerk office before you go.
The screenshot below is from the GSCCCA search portal, which indexes recorded instruments for DeKalb County including documents tied to Stonecrest addresses.
This tool covers UCC filings, liens, and real estate instruments across all Georgia counties. It is free for basic index searches.
Monitoring New Stonecrest Court Record Filings
If you need to track new filings that affect a Stonecrest property or party, the GSCCCA FANS system can help. FANS stands for Filing Activity Notification System. You set up a free account, choose the counties and names you want to monitor, and the system emails you whenever a new document is recorded that matches your criteria.
This is useful for property owners, attorneys, and lenders who want to know right away if a lien, deed, or judgment is recorded against a Stonecrest address. Sign up at fans.gsccca.org. The service covers DeKalb County and all other Georgia counties where the GSCCCA indexes records.
For active Stonecrest court cases at the Superior Court level, PeachCourt also offers notification features for attorneys with active cases. Members of the public can log in to check case status on e-filed matters without needing to contact the clerk each time. This cuts down on back-and-forth calls and makes it easier to track case progress in Stonecrest.
DeKalb County Court Records
Stonecrest is in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Superior Court handles all county-level civil, criminal, and domestic cases for Stonecrest residents. For a full overview of DeKalb County courts, clerk offices, search tools, and court records access, visit the county page.