Search Fayette County Court Records

Fayette County court records are kept by the Superior Court Clerk in Fayetteville, Georgia. This page explains where to search Fayette County court records online and how to request documents in person or by mail, covering civil filings, criminal case data, and other public records maintained by the clerk's office.

Fayette County Superior Court Clerk

The Superior Court Clerk in Fayetteville is the primary record-keeper for court filings in Fayette County. The office handles civil case documents, felony criminal matters, domestic relations filings, real estate deeds and liens, and other documents required by Georgia law to be on file with the county. Most records are open to the public.

You can search records at the courthouse in Fayetteville during normal business hours. Staff can pull files by name, case number, or year. Certified copies are available for a per-page fee. The Find My Clerk directory run by GSCCCA lists current phone numbers, addresses, and hours for the Fayette County clerk's office.

Online Tools for Fayette County Court Records

Georgia's main statewide search portal is the GSCCCA search tool. It covers real estate records, UCC filings, and court index data for all 159 Georgia counties, including Fayette. Subscriptions are $14.95 per month for standard access. Printed pages cost $0.50 each.

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The GSCCCA platform above is the main statewide resource for document-level searches and is used by attorneys, title companies, and researchers across Georgia, including those working with Fayette County files.

For case filings from 2005 onward, PeachCourt provides direct access to court documents at $0.50 per page. You can search by party name or case number. PeachCourt also handles e-filing for attorneys and self-represented parties in Fayette County. Call 844-GA-EFILE for support.

The Georgia Judicial Gateway offers general guidance on the state court system and links to court resources by county. It helps you identify which court has jurisdiction over a particular case type in Fayette County.

Types of Records Held by Fayette County Courts

Fayette County superior court records cover felony criminal cases, civil disputes, divorce and family law matters, real property cases, and equity filings. These are the most comprehensive records held by the clerk's office. Magistrate court handles small claims, bad check matters, and county code violations. State court, if operating in the county, covers misdemeanor cases.

Under Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the public has the right to inspect and copy most of these records. Exceptions listed in O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 include sealed filings, juvenile records, and certain protected personal data. The clerk will tell you if a file you request falls under an exemption.

Requesting Fayette County Court Records in Person or by Mail

In-person requests are the fastest way to access Fayette County court records. Visit the clerk's office in Fayetteville and bring the full name of the party, the approximate filing year, and any case number you have. Staff will search the index and pull the file.

Mail requests are accepted but take more time. Write out what you need, include your contact details, and send payment for copy fees. Check with the clerk's office before mailing to confirm current rates. Payment is generally by check or money order.

Case Alerts and Electronic Records in Fayette County

You can track active cases in Fayette County without checking the portal manually. The FANS alert system from GSCCCA sends free email notifications when new documents are filed in a case you follow. Sign up at the FANS site and enter the case details. It covers all 159 Georgia counties at no cost.

For certified electronic copies of court documents, the GSCCCA's eCertification service issues digitally certified copies that many agencies accept in place of paper. Check with whoever is requesting the document to confirm whether an eCertified copy satisfies their requirements before ordering.

Cities in Fayette County

One city in Fayette County meets the population threshold for an individual city page.

Nearby Counties

Fayette County borders several other Georgia counties, each with its own Superior Court Clerk and separate records.