Bibb County Court Records

Bibb County court records are maintained by Superior Court Clerk Erica L. Woodford, Esq., at the Macon-Bibb County courthouse. Bibb County is home to Macon, Georgia's consolidated city-county government, and its superior court processes a high volume of civil, criminal, and property filings. This page covers how to search Bibb County court records online and how to request copies from the clerk's office in Macon.

Bibb County Superior Court Clerk Office

Clerk Erica L. Woodford, Esq., leads the Bibb County Superior Court Clerk's office at 601 Mulberry Street, Room 216, Macon, GA 31201. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1015, Macon, GA 31202-1015. You can reach the office by phone at (478) 621-6527, by fax at (478) 621-6033, or by email at ewoodford@maconbibb.us. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The clerk's office provides a broad range of services. Court-ordered payments, military discharge recording, passport agent services, UCC filings, real estate processing, civil filings, and criminal filings all run through this office. As a consolidated city-county government, Macon-Bibb handles functions that in other Georgia counties might be split between multiple offices. The clerk's official website is at maconbibb.us/courts/superior-court-clerk/.

With a population of around 155,000, Bibb County is one of the larger court jurisdictions in middle Georgia. The volume of Bibb County court records processed each year is substantial. Staff at the Mulberry Street office are experienced handling requests from the public, legal professionals, and title companies.

Search Bibb County Court Records Online

The screenshot below shows the GSCCCA statewide court records search portal, which covers Bibb County and all 158 other Georgia counties. The GSCCCA search portal lets you look up real estate records, UCC filings, and case index data by name, document type, or date at no charge.

The GSCCCA search portal draws data directly from clerk submissions across all 159 Georgia counties. For Bibb County real estate and UCC searches, it is the most efficient online tool available without a courthouse visit.

For case documents filed since 2005, PeachCourt is Georgia's official e-filing and document access platform. The Bibb County clerk's office uses PeachCourt for electronic filings. Document images cost $0.50 per page to download after a free search. The re:SearchGA portal may also provide direct case access for Bibb County - check whether it is currently a participating county.

Types of Bibb County Court Records

Bibb County court records span the full range of superior court jurisdiction. Felony criminal cases - from arraignment through sentencing and any appeals - generate extensive files in the clerk's archives. Civil cases cover contract disputes, personal injury claims, debt collection actions, and property disputes. Domestic relations cases including divorce, child custody, support orders, and adoptions are also handled at the superior court level.

Real estate documents are a major part of the Bibb County clerk's work. Macon is a regional hub, and property transactions in the county generate a consistent stream of deed, mortgage, lien, and easement recordings. These documents are indexed in the GSCCCA system and searchable from any internet connection. Military discharge documents and UCC filings are also recorded by the Bibb County clerk.

Passport agent services are available at the Bibb County clerk's office. This is a service not all Georgia county clerks provide. If you need to apply for or renew a U.S. passport in the Macon area, the clerk's office at 601 Mulberry Street is one of the options. Call ahead to confirm availability and scheduling.

Georgia Open Records and Bibb County

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives anyone the right to inspect and copy most Bibb County court records. The clerk must respond within three business days of a request. Fees for copying are allowed but must be reasonable. Access cannot be denied unless a specific exemption applies.

Exemptions under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 cover sealed court orders, juvenile records, certain personal data, and records related to ongoing criminal investigations. If a Bibb County court record is withheld, the clerk's office will identify which exemption applies. Partial access - such as a redacted copy - may still be available for some restricted documents.

Requesting Copies of Bibb County Court Records

Visit the clerk's office at 601 Mulberry Street, Room 216, Macon, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays. Bring the party name, case number if available, and the approximate year of filing. Staff can search the index and pull the file. Certified copies carry the official stamp and are suitable for courts, banks, and government agencies. Call (478) 621-6527 first to confirm the file is available and to get current copy fees.

Mail requests go to P.O. Box 1015, Macon, GA 31202-1015. Describe the record clearly, include your contact information, and send payment for the estimated copy fee. Bibb County processes a high volume of requests so turnaround can vary, but the Open Records Act requires a response within three business days for routine requests.

Electronic Filing and Court Alerts in Bibb County

Bibb County participates fully in Georgia's statewide e-filing system. Attorneys and self-represented filers submit documents through PeachCourt. E-filing in Bibb County is efficient and creates an immediate timestamped record. For ongoing case monitoring, the free FANS alert service sends email notifications each time a new document is added to a Bibb County case you are watching. Certified electronic copies of certain documents are available through the GSCCCA eCertification portal.

Cities in Bibb County

Macon is the consolidated city-county government for Bibb County and the primary municipality. All Bibb County court records are filed through the Superior Court Clerk's office on Mulberry Street.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Bibb County in central Georgia. Each has its own Superior Court Clerk and separate records.