Burke County Court Records

Burke County court records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Waynesboro, Georgia. Burke County is one of Georgia's larger rural counties by land area, situated in the eastern part of the state. This page explains how to search Burke County court records online through statewide portals and how to request copies from the Waynesboro courthouse for civil cases, criminal filings, and real estate documents.

Burke County Superior Court Clerk

The Burke County Superior Court Clerk operates from the courthouse in Waynesboro. This elected official is the official custodian of Burke County court records - civil filings, felony criminal cases, domestic relations matters, real estate recordings, and all other matters that come before the superior court. Burke County covers a large geographic area with a population of around 22,000, which means the clerk handles filings from across a sprawling rural region.

The Find My Clerk directory from the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority provides current contact details for the Burke County clerk, including the officeholder's name, phone number, and mailing address. This directory is updated after each election, making it the most reliable reference for current information.

In-person visits to the Waynesboro courthouse during business hours are the most direct way to search Burke County court records. For older archived cases that may not be in the active file room, calling ahead gives staff time to retrieve the physical record from storage before you arrive.

Searching Burke County Court Records Online

The GSCCCA search portal provides free online access to court and property records for all 159 Georgia counties. Burke County records are part of this statewide index. You can search by party name, document type, or filing date without creating an account. Real estate documents are among the most frequently searched record types here - deeds, mortgages, and liens are all indexed and available without a courthouse visit.

For case documents going back to 2005, PeachCourt is the official platform. Case document images cost $0.50 per page after a free search. PeachCourt is also the e-filing system used by Burke County, so it contains the most current data for active cases.

The image below is from the re:SearchGA portal, a Tyler Technologies platform that provides direct online case access for a select group of Georgia counties. Check whether Burke County currently participates. The re:SearchGA system covers about 25 counties statewide and can offer a more detailed case view than the GSCCCA index for participating counties.

The re:SearchGA portal aggregates case data from participating county clerks and gives attorneys and researchers a way to view docket entries and documents directly online for the counties it covers.

Types of Burke County Court Records

Burke County court records at the superior court level span the full range of matters that court handles. Felony criminal proceedings generate extensive files - charging documents, motions, hearing records, orders, and the final disposition are all part of the permanent case file. Civil cases include debt disputes, property actions, and contract claims. Family law matters like divorce, custody, support orders, and adoptions are handled by the superior court and maintained by the clerk.

Real estate recordings are a significant part of the Burke County clerk's archive. Given the county's large land area, property transactions generate a steady stream of deed and mortgage recordings. These are indexed in the GSCCCA database and freely searchable.

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes most Burke County court records available to the public within three business days of a written request. Exemptions under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 cover sealed records, juvenile filings, and certain personal data. If access is denied, the clerk must say which exemption applies.

Getting Copies from the Burke County Clerk

Visit the Waynesboro courthouse during business hours. Bring the party name, case number if available, and approximate year filed. Staff will locate the file and make copies. Certified copies carry the official stamp needed for most legal and financial purposes. Plain copies are less expensive for informational use. Call (or check the GSCCCA Find My Clerk page) before your visit to confirm the clerk's current fees and hours.

Mail requests are accepted. Write a clear description of what you need, include your contact information and payment for the estimated fee, and mail to the clerk's address in Waynesboro. Response times vary. The three-day statutory window applies to routine requests, but processing physical copies and mailing them back can take additional time.

Electronic Filing and Monitoring Tools

Burke County participates in Georgia's e-filing system through PeachCourt. Filings submitted electronically appear in the PeachCourt database and are searchable by the public shortly after processing. Monitor active cases through the free FANS alert service - sign up, add the cases you want to watch, and receive email notifications when new documents are filed. Get certified digital copies of certain document types through the GSCCCA eCertification portal without visiting the courthouse.

Cities in Burke County

No cities in Burke County exceed the 25,000 population threshold for individual city pages. All Burke County court records are filed and maintained at the Superior Court Clerk's office in Waynesboro.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Burke County in eastern Georgia. Each has its own Superior Court Clerk and separate court records.