Crawford County Court Records Search
Crawford County court records are held by the Superior Court Clerk in Knoxville, Georgia, and include civil case files, criminal dockets, domestic filings, and real property indexes. This page covers the main ways to search Crawford County court records using Georgia's statewide online tools and the county courthouse in Knoxville.
Crawford County Quick Facts
Crawford County Superior Court and Clerk
Crawford County's Superior Court is part of the Flint Judicial Circuit. The Clerk of Superior Court in Knoxville handles all filings for civil cases, felony criminal matters, domestic relations proceedings, and real property records for the county. Because Crawford is a small rural county, the Clerk's office is compact, and staff are generally familiar with the filing history going back many years.
The courthouse in Knoxville serves as the central location for all in-person record requests. Staff can pull case files, prepare certified copies, and confirm what documents exist for a given case number or party name. Hours are standard weekday business hours, and it is a good idea to call ahead if you plan to visit, since staffing can be limited in smaller counties.
Use the Find My Clerk directory to get the current phone number and mailing address for the Crawford County Clerk of Superior Court.
Online Crawford County Court Record Search
The GSCCCA search portal indexes Crawford County civil filings, real property records, and liens. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority maintains this system statewide. A standard subscription runs $14.95 per month and a premium plan costs $29.95 per month. Printed pages from the system cost $0.50 each. This is the most widely used tool for searching court and property records across Georgia's 159 counties, including Crawford.
The re:SearchGA portal provides document-level access for participating counties. Check whether Crawford County is currently active on the platform. For e-filed cases since 2005, PeachCourt is another option at $0.50 per page, with support available at 844-GA-EFILE. The Georgia Judicial Gateway offers free links to court directories and basic information for every county in the state.
The image below from the GSCCCA homepage shows the statewide interface used to search Crawford County records.
This portal is the primary online gateway for searching civil and real property filings in Crawford County, Georgia.
Georgia's public records law at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 grants the public the right to inspect and copy government records within three business days of a request. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Exempt categories are listed under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.
Types of Crawford County Court Records
Superior Court records in Crawford County cover felony criminal cases, civil claims, domestic relations matters, and real property filings. State Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and smaller civil matters. Magistrate Court deals with civil disputes under $15,000, dispossessory actions, and county ordinance violations. Probate Court keeps records for estates, wills, guardianship appointments, and marriage licenses.
Each court maintains its own dockets and filing system. Not all Crawford County court records appear in statewide online databases - smaller courts like Magistrate and Probate may require direct contact. Criminal records showing final dispositions are public under Georgia law. Sealed records, juvenile files, and certain law enforcement materials are restricted.
Real property records - deeds, mortgages, plat maps, and liens - are among the most commonly searched Crawford County records. These are indexed in the Superior Court's real property system and searchable through GSCCCA.
FANS Alerts and Crawford County Filings
The FANS system - Filing Activity Notification Service - is a free alert tool from GSCCCA that notifies you by email when a new filing appears in the system tied to your name or a property you specify. It covers participating Georgia counties and is free to sign up. For property owners or anyone who wants to monitor legal activity on their records, FANS is a simple way to stay informed without checking the system manually every week.
Getting Certified Copies of Crawford County Records
Certified copies carry the official seal of the Clerk's office and are accepted in legal proceedings, loan applications, and other formal situations. To get a certified copy from Crawford County, you can request it in person at the Knoxville courthouse or by mailing a written request to the Clerk. Include the case number or party names, the type of document you need, and payment for the copy fee. The Clerk's office can tell you the current fee schedule when you call.
Turnaround for walk-in requests is generally the same day for on-site files. Mail requests typically take three to seven business days. For records that have been archived or that predate electronic filing, retrieval may take longer. Staff will advise you on timing when you submit your request.