Chattahoochee County Court Records
Chattahoochee County court records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Cusseta, Georgia, and cover civil filings, criminal cases, property documents, and other official records. This is one of Georgia's smallest counties by population, but the same open records rules apply here as everywhere in the state. This page explains how to search Chattahoochee County court records online and in person.
Chattahoochee County Quick Facts
About Chattahoochee County Court Records
Chattahoochee County is a small county in west-central Georgia adjacent to Fort Moore, the large U.S. Army installation formerly known as Fort Benning. The county seat is Cusseta. Despite the small civilian population, the county's court system functions like any other Georgia county, with the Superior Court Clerk maintaining the official record of all court filings, property instruments, and recorded documents. The proximity to a major military base means the county sees some unique types of cases related to that community.
Georgia's open records law at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 entitles you to inspect and copy court records held by the clerk. Most civil and criminal case records in Chattahoochee County are public. Exceptions under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 cover sealed proceedings and certain sensitive categories. Juvenile records are also not public.
Chattahoochee County is part of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, which covers several counties in the Columbus area region.
Searching Chattahoochee County Records Online
The main statewide tool is the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. The GSCCCA search portal lets you search real estate records, UCC filings, and civil case data. For Chattahoochee County, which has a smaller record base, the GSCCCA system is often sufficient for finding property instruments and recent civil filings. A regular subscription runs $14.95 per month.
The screenshot below is from the GSCCCA homepage, the primary platform for searching Chattahoochee County records online. Access it at gsccca.org.
This statewide platform covers all Georgia counties including Chattahoochee, with real estate, civil, and UCC record types.
PeachCourt at peachcourt.com is another option. It provides public access to case dockets and document viewing in participating Georgia counties at $0.50 per page. The Georgia Judicial Gateway at georgiacourts.gov provides general court information and may have circuit-level resources for the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit.
Chattahoochee County Clerk Office
The Superior Court Clerk in Cusseta handles all in-person record requests for Chattahoochee County. The clerk's office is the only official source for certified copies of documents and for records not available through online tools. Mail requests are accepted, and you should include party names, approximate dates, and a payment for copy fees when sending a written request.
| Office | Chattahoochee County Superior Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Cusseta, GA |
| Find Clerk | Georgia Clerks FindMyClerk |
| Statewide Search | GSCCCA Search Portal |
| Judicial Circuit | Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit |
When searching older records in a small county like Chattahoochee, paper index books may be the only available source. Staff can search these on request. Bring as much identifying information as you have, especially for older cases where digital records may not exist.
Court Case Types in Chattahoochee County
The Chattahoochee County Superior Court handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes, divorce and domestic relations matters, and other proceedings within its jurisdiction. Criminal records are public and include indictments, plea documents, and sentencing orders. Civil records include complaints, court orders, and final judgments.
Property records filed in Chattahoochee County include deeds, mortgage instruments, and plats. These are recorded with the clerk and searchable through the GSCCCA real estate system. Given the county's small size and rural character, real estate filings tend to involve agricultural land, timber tracts, and residential properties.
The FANS system at fans.gsccca.org lets you receive alerts when new documents are recorded under a name in Chattahoochee County. The eCert system at ecert.gsccca.org provides certified electronic copies of recorded instruments without requiring an in-person visit to Cusseta.
Nearby Counties
Chattahoochee County borders these counties in west-central Georgia.