Elbert County Court Records
Elbert County court records are on file with the Superior Court Clerk in Elberton, Georgia, and include civil case filings, criminal dockets, domestic relations records, and the real property index for this northeast Georgia county. This page explains how to search Elbert County court records using statewide platforms and how to get documents from the Elberton courthouse.
Elbert County Quick Facts
Elbert County Superior Court Records
Elbert County is served by the Northern Judicial Circuit. The Superior Court in Elberton handles felony criminal matters, civil suits, domestic relations proceedings including divorces and custody disputes, and equity cases. The Clerk of Superior Court is the official custodian of all case files and maintains the real property index for the county, covering deeds, mortgage filings, liens, and plat maps. Elberton is the county seat and is where the courthouse is located.
The Clerk's office in Elberton is open weekdays during standard business hours. Staff can assist with case lookups, certified copy requests, and general information about the filing process. For older or archived records, there may be a short retrieval delay. Call ahead if you need a record from many years ago to see whether it is stored on-site or in archive.
Find the current contact information for the Elbert County Clerk by using the Find My Clerk directory.
Searching Elbert County Court Records Online
The GSCCCA search portal covers Elbert County civil filings, real property records, and UCC filings as part of Georgia's statewide court records database. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority maintains this system for all 159 counties. Standard subscriptions cost $14.95 per month and premium access is $29.95. Printed pages are $0.50. Using this portal, you can search Elbert County records by name or case number without visiting Elberton.
The Georgia Judicial Gateway is free and provides court directory links and clerk contact information across Georgia. For e-filed cases from 2005 onward, PeachCourt offers document access at $0.50 per page with support available at 844-GA-EFILE. The re:SearchGA system provides document-level access for counties that participate - confirm Elbert County's current status when you search.
Georgia's public records law at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 entitles the public to inspect court records. Agencies must respond within three business days. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Exempt categories are defined at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.
Court Record Types in Elbert County
Elbert County Superior Court handles the broadest range of case types: felony criminal cases, civil suits, domestic relations matters, and equity proceedings. State Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and smaller civil disputes. Magistrate Court covers civil claims up to $15,000, dispossessory actions, and ordinance violations. Probate Court maintains wills, estate records, guardianship orders, and marriage licenses - separate from Superior Court files.
Real property records in Elbert County include deeds for farmland, residential lots, and commercial properties. These are indexed in the Superior Court Clerk's real property system and searchable via GSCCCA. Criminal records show what was formally charged and how each case was resolved. Juvenile records are confidential by Georgia law and are not accessible through the public record system. Domestic relations records are generally public unless a judge seals specific financial exhibits.
FANS and Filing Alerts for Elbert County
The FANS service lets you create free email alerts for new filings in the GSCCCA system tied to your name or a property in Elbert County. This is a useful tool for landowners, individuals with ongoing legal matters, or anyone who wants to monitor for new liens or judgments. Registration is free through the GSCCCA website and requires only a few minutes to set up.
In-Person and Mail Requests for Elbert County Records
Walk-in requests are accepted at the Elbert County Courthouse in Elberton on weekdays. Bring the case number or party names when you visit. Certified copies carry the Clerk's official seal and are accepted for legal and financial use. The current fee for certified copies can be confirmed by calling the Clerk's office before you visit.
For mail requests, write to the Clerk's office with case details, return address, and payment. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return. Use the Find My Clerk tool for the correct mailing address. Turnaround is typically three to seven business days for standard requests.
The image below shows the GSCCCA homepage, the main statewide portal for searching Elbert County civil and property records.
GSCCCA provides statewide civil and real property index searches covering Elbert County and all other Georgia counties for a monthly subscription fee.
Elbert County Criminal Records
Felony criminal cases in Elbert County are filed in Superior Court. Misdemeanor cases go to State Court. Both are public records under Georgia law with narrow exceptions. Arrest and booking information is held by the Elbert County Sheriff, not the court Clerk. For a statewide criminal history search covering multiple counties, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation offers background check services through a separate process and fee schedule.