Gwinnett County Court Records

Gwinnett County court records are maintained through the Gwinnett Courts system in Lawrenceville, Georgia, covering one of the most populous and diverse counties in the state. This page explains how to search Gwinnett County court records online, request documents in person, or use the county's municipal court directory to find local court filings across Gwinnett's many cities and courts.

Gwinnett County Courts System

Gwinnett County operates one of the largest and most active court systems in Georgia. The Gwinnett Courts website at gwinnettcourts.com is the central hub for court information, including links to the Superior Court, State Court, Magistrate Court, and Juvenile Court. The Superior Court Clerk in Lawrenceville maintains the primary record index for civil and criminal filings.

The screenshot below shows the main Gwinnett Courts website, which gives access to case search tools, court schedules, and contact information for all Gwinnett County courts.

That portal is the best starting point for any Gwinnett County court records search. From there you can access case lookup tools, find clerk contact details, and navigate to individual court pages for specific case types.

For current contact information on the Superior Court Clerk and other Gwinnett County offices, the GSCCCA Find My Clerk directory provides up-to-date phone numbers and addresses for every Georgia county.

Gwinnett County Municipal Courts

Gwinnett County includes numerous cities with their own municipal courts. The Gwinnett County Municipal Court Directory lists those courts and their contact details. The screenshot below shows that directory page.

Municipal courts in Gwinnett County handle local ordinance violations, traffic matters, and other city-level cases. Records from those courts are held by the individual municipal courts, not by the Superior Court Clerk. Use the directory above to find the right court for a specific city within Gwinnett County.

Online Search Tools for Gwinnett County Court Records

The GSCCCA search portal covers all 159 Georgia counties including Gwinnett and includes real estate records, UCC filings, and court index data. Standard access is $14.95 per month, with a premium tier at $29.95. Printed document pages cost $0.50 each. Given Gwinnett's size, real estate filings and deed records in the GSCCCA system are extensive.

For civil and criminal case documents from 2005 forward, PeachCourt provides direct access at $0.50 per page. Search by party name or case number. Electronic filing for Gwinnett County superior court cases is also available through PeachCourt at 844-GA-EFILE. The re:SearchGA portal covers about 25 Georgia counties - check whether Gwinnett is included.

Free email alerts on Gwinnett County cases are available through the FANS notification system. Sign up at the FANS website and enter the case details to receive updates when new documents are filed.

Gwinnett County Court Records by Type

Superior court handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes, domestic relations filings including divorce and child custody, and real property matters. State court covers misdemeanor criminal cases and civil matters up to a higher threshold. Magistrate court handles small claims, bad check cases, and dispossessory actions. Juvenile court maintains its own records, which are generally not public.

Most Gwinnett County court records held by the Superior Court Clerk are public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Sealed filings, juvenile records, and certain protected documents are exempt under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. The clerk's office will tell you if a specific file is restricted.

Requesting Gwinnett County Records in Person or by Mail

In-person visits to the Lawrenceville courthouse are the most direct route for accessing Gwinnett County court records, especially for older files or complex searches. Bring full names, case numbers, and filing year estimates. The volume of cases in Gwinnett is high, so having specific case details speeds things up considerably.

Mail requests are accepted. Include a written description of the record, your contact information, and payment for copy fees. Call the clerk's office first to get the current rates. For electronic certified copies, the GSCCCA eCertification service issues certified digital documents that many agencies accept in place of paper.

Cities in Gwinnett County

Several cities in Gwinnett County meet the population threshold for individual city pages.

Nearby Counties

Gwinnett County borders eight counties in the Atlanta metro area. Each has its own clerk's office and separate court records.