Early County Court Records
Early County court records are kept by the Superior Court Clerk in Blakely, Georgia, and include civil case filings, criminal dockets, domestic relations records, and the county real property index. This page walks through how to search Early County court records through statewide Georgia platforms and how to request documents from the Blakely courthouse.
Early County Quick Facts
Early County Superior Court Records
Early County's Superior Court is part of the Southwestern Judicial Circuit. The Clerk of Superior Court in Blakely manages all court filings for civil cases, felony criminal matters, domestic relations proceedings, and equity suits. The Clerk's office also maintains the real property index, which records deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats for Early County. Blakely is the county seat and home to the county courthouse where all official records are held.
With a population of around 10,000, Early County is one of Georgia's smaller counties. The Clerk's office is compact, and staff are generally accessible and helpful with record lookups. In-person visits are welcome during weekday business hours. Call ahead if you need to search older or archived files, since retrieval may take extra time if records have been stored off the main floor.
Use the Find My Clerk directory for the current phone number and mailing address for the Early County Clerk of Superior Court.
How to Search Early County Court Records Online
The GSCCCA search portal indexes Early County civil filings, real property records, and liens as part of Georgia's statewide court records database. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority runs this system and charges $14.95 per month for standard access and $29.95 for premium. Printed copies run $0.50 per page. Most civil and property records filed in Early County since the early 2000s can be pulled from this system without a trip to Blakely.
The Georgia Judicial Gateway is a free resource that links to court directories and clerk contact pages across Georgia. For e-filed cases from 2005 forward, PeachCourt is available at $0.50 per page with support at 844-GA-EFILE. The re:SearchGA platform offers document-level access for participating counties - check whether Early County is active in the system when you search.
Georgia's open records statute at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 requires government agencies to respond to public records requests within three business days. Copying fees are $0.10 per page for standard documents. Restricted categories are outlined at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.
Court Record Types in Early County
Superior Court records in Early County include felony criminal cases, civil suits, domestic relations filings including divorce and custody, and equity proceedings. State Court handles misdemeanor criminal matters and smaller civil cases. Magistrate Court covers disputes up to $15,000, dispossessory cases, and county ordinance violations. Probate Court keeps separate records for estates, wills, guardianship orders, and marriage licenses.
Real property records - deeds, mortgages, and liens - are often the most searched documents in Early County given agricultural and rural property transactions. These are indexed in the Superior Court Clerk's real property system and searchable via GSCCCA. Criminal records at the Superior Court level are public unless sealed or expunged. Juvenile records are confidential under Georgia law and are not available to the public through any channel.
FANS Alerts for Early County Filings
The FANS service from GSCCCA lets you sign up for free email alerts when new filings in the GSCCCA database match your name or a property address in Early County. This is especially useful for landowners in a rural county like Early where agricultural property transactions and liens can affect title unexpectedly. Registration is free and takes just a few minutes on the GSCCCA website.
Requesting Early County Court Records by Mail or In Person
Walk-in requests at the Early County Courthouse in Blakely are processed during weekday hours. Bring the case number if you have it, or provide party names and a filing date range to help staff locate the record. Certified copies carry the Clerk's official seal. The Clerk's office will let you know the current copy fee when you call or visit.
For mail requests, write to the Clerk of Superior Court in Blakely, include case details and a check or money order for the fee, and add a self-addressed stamped envelope. Turnaround time for mail requests is typically three to seven business days. Archived records may take longer. Confirm timing when you contact the office.
Early County Criminal Records
Felony criminal cases in Early County go to Superior Court. Misdemeanor cases are handled at the State Court level. Both types of records are public in Georgia unless sealed by a court order. Arrest and booking records are held by the Early County Sheriff - contact that office directly for arrest data. A Georgia Bureau of Investigation request covers criminal history across all Georgia counties and is a separate process from a local court records search.
The image below from the Georgia Judicial Gateway shows the statewide portal used to locate court resources for Early County and other Georgia counties.
The Georgia Judicial Gateway links to court directories for all 159 counties including Early County and its Clerk's office in Blakely.