Evans County Court Records Search
Evans County court records are held by the Superior Court Clerk in Claxton, Georgia, and include civil case filings, criminal dockets, domestic relations matters, and the real property index for this southeast Georgia county. This guide explains how to search Evans County court records using state platforms and how to request documents from the courthouse in Claxton.
Evans County Quick Facts
Evans County Superior Court and Clerk
Evans County's Superior Court sits in Claxton and is part of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit. The Clerk of Superior Court manages all case filings for the county, which includes felony criminal matters, civil suits, domestic relations proceedings, and equity cases. The Clerk's office also maintains Evans County's real property index, which indexes deeds, mortgages, plats, judgment liens, and UCC filings for all property in the county.
Note that Evans County, with its courthouse in Claxton, is a separate entity from the city of Evans in Columbia County - if you are looking for records connected to the city of Evans, that is a different jurisdiction entirely handled by Columbia County courts. Evans County's records are filed and held at the Claxton courthouse.
The Clerk's office in Claxton is open on weekdays during regular business hours. For contact details including address and phone number, use the Find My Clerk directory. Staff can confirm hours and whether specific records are available before your visit.
Online Search for Evans County Court Records
The GSCCCA search portal is the main statewide platform for Evans County civil filings and real property records. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority runs this system for all 159 Georgia counties. Standard subscriptions cost $14.95 per month; premium is $29.95. Printed copies cost $0.50 per page. For Evans County property records and civil case indexes, GSCCCA is usually the fastest online option.
The Georgia Judicial Gateway is free and provides court directory links and contact pages for all Georgia courts. For e-filed cases since 2005, PeachCourt offers document access at $0.50 per page with support at 844-GA-EFILE. The re:SearchGA portal covers participating counties at the document level - verify whether Evans County is currently active in that system when you search.
Georgia's open records statute at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public the right to inspect court records. Agencies must respond within three business days. Copying costs $0.10 per page for standard documents. Exempt record types are listed at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.
The image below shows the FANS notification interface, a free tool from GSCCCA that covers Evans County new filings.
FANS lets you set up free email alerts for new filings in Evans County tied to your name or a property you specify - registration is free on the GSCCCA website.
What Evans County Court Records Include
Superior Court records in Evans County cover felony criminal cases, civil suits, domestic relations matters including divorces and custody orders, and equity proceedings. State Court handles misdemeanor cases and civil claims within its jurisdiction. Magistrate Court covers civil claims up to $15,000, dispossessory filings, and county ordinance violations. Probate Court maintains estate records, wills, guardianship orders, and marriage licenses on a separate filing system.
Real property records are a key resource for title searches in Evans County. Deeds, mortgages, and liens are indexed in the Superior Court Clerk's real property system and searchable through GSCCCA. Criminal records show formal charges, case progress, and final disposition. Domestic filings including divorce decrees are public unless specific exhibits are sealed by court order. Juvenile records are confidential under Georgia law.
Certified Copies and In-Person Requests
The Evans County Courthouse in Claxton is the place to go for in-person record requests and certified copies. Certified copies carry the Clerk's official seal and are accepted in legal proceedings and financial transactions. Walk-in requests for files stored on-site are usually completed the same day. For archived records, expect a short additional wait time.
For mail requests, write to the Clerk of Superior Court in Claxton. Include the case details - case number or party names and filing year - along with your return address and payment for the copy fee. Use a self-addressed stamped envelope for document return. Turnaround is typically three to seven business days. Contact the Clerk's office for the current fee schedule before sending payment.
Evans County Criminal Records
Felony criminal cases in Evans County go to Superior Court. Misdemeanor matters are handled by State Court. Both are public records in Georgia with narrow exceptions for sealed files and juvenile matters. For arrest records and booking information, contact the Evans County Sheriff's Office directly - those records are not held by the court Clerk. For a statewide criminal history that covers all Georgia counties, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation handles background check requests through a separate process.
Statewide Resources That Cover Evans County
Beyond the GSCCCA portal, Georgia offers several statewide tools useful for Evans County records. The Georgia Judicial Gateway provides free court directory links for all counties. The FANS notification service is free and lets you monitor for new filings. For traffic matters, the Georgia courts ticket portal covers participating courts. Each platform covers a different slice of Evans County's public record landscape.