Greene County Court Records Search

Greene County court records are filed with the Superior Court Clerk in Greensboro, Georgia, and this page covers how to search those records online or by visiting the courthouse. Civil filings, criminal case documents, real estate records, and other public court materials for Greene County are all held by the clerk's office in Greensboro.

Greene County Superior Court Clerk

The Superior Court Clerk in Greensboro is the main keeper of Greene County court records. That includes civil case filings, felony criminal matters, domestic relations documents, real estate deeds and liens, and other items required by Georgia law to be on file with the county. The courthouse in Greensboro is the place to go for in-person record access.

Business hours are Monday through Friday. Bring as much identifying information as you can when you visit: the party's full name, the approximate year the case was filed, and any case number or document reference you have. Staff will search the index and pull the file. Certified copies carry a per-page fee. Current clerk contact details are in the GSCCCA Find My Clerk directory.

Greene County is a smaller county by population, which can mean quicker in-person service for records requests. For older files not yet digitized, an in-person visit is often the most reliable option.

Searching Greene County Court Records Online

The GSCCCA search portal is the primary statewide resource for Georgia court records. It covers all 159 counties including Greene and provides access to real estate records, UCC filings, and court index data. Standard access is $14.95 per month, with printed pages at $0.50 each. For Greene County real estate transactions - particularly around Lake Oconee, which draws significant property activity - this portal is a key tool for title searches and lien checks.

For case documents from 2005 forward, PeachCourt lets you search by name or case number and download documents at $0.50 per page. E-filing for attorneys in Greene County is also available through PeachCourt at 844-GA-EFILE.

Below is a screenshot of the GSCCCA search interface, which feeds from the county clerk's database including Greene County recordings.

Title companies and attorneys working on Greene County property matters use that portal regularly. It is updated as new recordings come in from the county clerk.

Greene County Court Records by Case Type

Superior court in Greene County handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes above the magistrate threshold, domestic relations filings, and real property matters. These are the most comprehensive records held by the clerk in Greensboro. Magistrate court handles small claims and county ordinance violations separately.

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, makes most of these records public. Exemptions for juvenile records, sealed filings, and certain sensitive materials are found in O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. If a record you request falls under an exemption, the clerk's office will let you know.

Requesting Records by Mail or In Person

In-person visits to the Greensboro courthouse work well for Greene County court records searches, especially for older files or when you lack a case number. Mail requests are also accepted - include a written description of the record, your contact information, and payment for copy fees. Call ahead to confirm the current fee schedule.

For free email alerts on active Greene County cases, the FANS system from GSCCCA is the best option. Sign up, enter the case details, and you will get an alert each time a new document is filed. It covers all Georgia counties at no cost.

Cities in Greene County

No cities in Greene County exceed the population threshold for individual city pages. All court filings for Greene County are processed through the Superior Court Clerk in Greensboro.

Nearby Counties

Greene County borders five counties in central Georgia. Each has its own Superior Court Clerk and separate court record system.