Franklin County Court Records

Franklin County court records are filed with the Superior Court Clerk in Carnesville, Georgia, and this page covers how to search those records online or by visiting the courthouse in person. The clerk's office handles civil filings, criminal case documents, real estate records, and other public court records for Franklin County.

Franklin County Superior Court Clerk

The Superior Court Clerk in Carnesville keeps all official Franklin County court records. That includes filings for civil cases, felony criminal matters, domestic relations cases, and real estate documents recorded under Georgia law. The office is open Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Staff can help you search the index by party name, case number, or filing year.

For current contact details, the GSCCCA Find My Clerk directory lists the clerk's phone number, address, and hours. If you plan to visit in person, it is worth calling ahead to confirm hours and to ask whether the records you need are stored on-site or off.

Certified copies of Franklin County court documents carry a per-page fee set by state law. The clerk can tell you how much to expect and what forms of payment they accept. Generally, checks and money orders are the preferred payment method.

Searching Franklin County Court Records Online

The GSCCCA search portal is the best statewide starting point for Franklin County records. It covers all 159 Georgia counties and includes real estate records, UCC filings, and court index data. Standard access runs $14.95 per month.

For civil and criminal case documents filed since 2005, PeachCourt is Georgia's official platform. Search by name or case number, then download documents at $0.50 per page. PeachCourt handles e-filing for attorneys in Franklin County and can be reached at 844-GA-EFILE.

Below is a screenshot of the PeachCourt e-filing platform used for case access and document filing across Georgia, including Franklin County courts.

PeachCourt's case search covers most superior and state court filings in Franklin County going back to 2005, making it a practical tool for recent case lookups.

Franklin County Court Records by Case Type

Superior court handles felony criminal matters, civil disputes above the magistrate threshold, and domestic relations cases including divorce and child support. These are the main Franklin County court records most people search for. The clerk maintains a paper and digital index for all cases filed in superior court.

Magistrate court handles small claims, county ordinance violations, and bad check cases. Those records are not held by the Superior Court Clerk. If you need a magistrate court file in Franklin County, contact that court directly. The Georgia Judicial Gateway at georgiacourts.gov can help identify the right office.

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, gives the public the right to access most Franklin County court records. Exemptions under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 apply to juvenile files, sealed cases, and certain sensitive documents.

Requesting Records by Mail or In Person

Mail requests to the Carnesville courthouse require a written description of the record, your contact information, and payment for copy fees. Call ahead to get the current fee schedule before mailing a check. Responses can take several business days, especially for older records stored off-site.

In-person visits are often faster, particularly if you need multiple documents or are searching without a case number. Bring as much identifying information as possible. For free email notifications on active Franklin County cases, sign up for the FANS alert system run by GSCCCA.

Cities in Franklin County

No cities in Franklin County exceed the population threshold for individual city pages. All court filings for Franklin County are handled through the clerk's office in Carnesville.

Nearby Counties

Franklin County borders six counties in northeast Georgia, each with its own Superior Court Clerk and records system.