Chattooga County Court Records Search
Chattooga County court records are filed with the Superior Court Clerk in Summerville, Georgia, and include civil case filings, criminal case documents, property instruments, and other public records maintained under Georgia law. This page explains how to search Chattooga County court records using statewide online tools and how to access records directly from the Summerville clerk's office.
Chattooga County Quick Facts
Chattooga County Court Records: Overview
Chattooga County sits in the northwestern corner of Georgia, surrounded by mountains and known for the Chattooga River. Summerville is the county seat and home to the Superior Court Clerk's office, which maintains all of the county's official court records. The county's relatively modest population means the court docket is less crowded than in metro Georgia counties, but all the same types of records are present: civil filings, criminal case records, property deeds, liens, and UCC instruments.
Georgia's open records law at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives you the right to access these records. Government agencies including court clerks must respond to open records requests within three business days. Most Chattooga County court records are public; exceptions under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 cover sealed proceedings, certain investigative records, and juvenile files.
Chattooga County is served by the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit along with neighboring Floyd, Gordon, Murray, and Walker counties.
How to Search Chattooga County Court Records
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority is the primary online resource for Chattooga County court records. GSCCCA provides statewide access to real estate records, UCC filings, and civil case data. Use the GSCCCA search portal to search by party name or case number. Monthly subscriptions cost $14.95 for regular access or $29.95 for premium.
The re:SearchGA system at researchga.tylerhost.net covers around 25 Georgia counties on the Tyler Technologies court platform. It is worth checking whether Chattooga County has joined this system. If it has, you can search case dockets and view electronic filings directly without a GSCCCA subscription.
The screenshot below shows the Superior Court Clerks of Georgia website, which can help you locate the Chattooga County clerk and access statewide tools. Find clerk information at gaclerks.org.
This site lists current contact information for all 159 Georgia Superior Court Clerks, including the Chattooga County clerk in Summerville.
PeachCourt at peachcourt.com offers e-filing services and public case record access. Document copies run $0.50 per page. For Chattooga County filings, this can be a useful supplement to the GSCCCA system for court case records as opposed to property instruments.
Visiting the Chattooga County Clerk's Office
The Superior Court Clerk in Summerville is the official source for all Chattooga County court records not available online. The office maintains physical case files, index books for older records, and the official recording system for all new instruments. In-person searches are welcome during business hours. Mail requests are accepted with the appropriate fee and case information.
| Office | Chattooga County Superior Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Summerville, GA |
| Find Clerk | Georgia Clerks FindMyClerk |
| Statewide Search | GSCCCA Search Portal |
| Judicial Circuit | Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit |
Certified copies of court records and recorded instruments carry a fee under state law. Bring a photo ID and the name, case number, or date information you have when you visit. Staff can guide you to the right index books or digital terminals depending on the age of the record.
Civil and Criminal Records in Chattooga County
Chattooga County Superior Court handles felony criminal matters, civil disputes, divorce proceedings, and equity cases under its general jurisdiction. Criminal case records include indictments, court orders, and sentencing documents. Civil records include complaints, motions, rulings, and judgments. These records are public and can be accessed through the clerk's office or the GSCCCA system.
Real estate activity in Chattooga County includes rural land sales, timber tracts, and residential properties. All deeds, mortgages, and liens are recorded with the Superior Court Clerk and searchable through GSCCCA. The FANS alert system at fans.gsccca.org lets you monitor new instrument recordings under any name in the county. The eCert tool at ecert.gsccca.org provides certified electronic copies of recorded documents without requiring a visit to Summerville.
Nearby Counties
Chattooga County borders these northwest Georgia counties.