Liberty County Court Records

Liberty County court records are filed with the Superior Court Clerk in Hinesville, Georgia, the county seat. This page covers how to search Liberty County court records using the county's own resources, Georgia's statewide platforms, and direct requests at the Hinesville courthouse, including civil filings, criminal case data, real estate documents, and domestic relations matters.

Liberty County Superior Court Clerk

The Superior Court Clerk in Hinesville is the official keeper of Liberty County court records. The office maintains filings for civil proceedings, felony criminal cases, domestic relations matters, and real estate documents for the county. Liberty County has a substantial population due in part to Fort Stewart, one of the largest Army installations in the eastern United States, and the clerk's office handles a high volume of filings as a result.

The Liberty County government website at libertycountyga.com provides access to county departments and services, including court-related resources. You can find contact information for the Superior Court Clerk and details about how to access records through the county's official site.

The image below shows the Liberty County government website, which is the official online hub for county services including the Superior Court Clerk's office that maintains Liberty County court records.

For current direct contact with the clerk's office, the Find My Clerk directory lists the Liberty County clerk's phone number, courthouse address in Hinesville, and office hours. In-person visits are welcome on weekdays during regular business hours.

Search Liberty County Court Records Online

The GSCCCA search portal is the main statewide tool for searching Liberty County court records online. It covers all 159 Georgia counties and provides free index searches of real estate documents, UCC filings, and civil case data. The GSCCCA database includes property records filed with the Liberty County clerk going back many decades, making it a reliable source for deed and lien searches.

For recent court filings, PeachCourt provides public access to superior court case documents filed since 2005. You can search Liberty County cases by party name or case number and download documents for $0.50 per page. PeachCourt is the most practical online option for recent civil and criminal filings from the Hinesville courthouse.

The Georgia Judicial Gateway provides general information about Georgia's court system and links to resources by county. It doesn't offer direct case searches but helps you understand which court in Liberty County handles a specific matter. The Gateway also links to court fee information and other procedural resources.

Liberty County's proximity to the coast and Fort Stewart means the courthouse processes a diverse mix of case types. Military personnel, their families, and civilians all appear in the county's court records, and the clerk's office is familiar with handling requests from parties who have relocated after cases were filed.

Types of Liberty County Court Records

Liberty County Superior Court handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes above the magistrate threshold, divorce and custody matters, real property cases, and equity proceedings. The clerk's office in Hinesville maintains all related filings. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, most court records are open to any member of the public who requests them.

Real estate records are a significant component of the clerk's holdings. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats recorded in Liberty County are stored with the clerk and accessible through GSCCCA. Property activity in the county is substantial, driven by both civilian growth and military housing around Fort Stewart and Hinesville.

Not all records are publicly accessible. Juvenile filings, sealed court orders, and documents protected by O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 are restricted. Magistrate court records are kept separately from superior court files. If you need a small claims or minor civil matter, ask where to direct that specific request rather than starting with the Superior Court Clerk.

Requesting Liberty County Court Records In Person or by Mail

The Hinesville courthouse is open for in-person record requests during regular weekday hours. Bring identifying information including the full name of a party, the approximate year of filing, and the type of case if you know it. Staff will search the index and retrieve the file. For records that need to be pulled from archives, calling ahead can reduce your wait time.

Mail requests are accepted. Include a clear description of the record, your return address, and payment for copy fees. Georgia law sets per-page copy rates. Certified copies are more expensive than plain copies. Call the clerk's office to confirm current fees and acceptable payment forms before mailing anything.

Additional Tools for Liberty County Records

The FANS notification system from GSCCCA is a free service that emails you when new documents are filed under a name or property you track in Liberty County. This is useful for people monitoring real estate transactions, watching for new court filings, or keeping tabs on an ongoing case from out of the area.

GSCCCA's eCertification portal lets you order certified copies of certain real estate and court documents online without traveling to Hinesville. Check the portal to see which document types are available for Liberty County before deciding whether an in-person visit is necessary.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority maintains directories and resources for all 159 county clerk offices, and their statewide tools including GSCCCA and FANS all extend to Liberty County. The organization's website is also a source for clerk training, legislative updates, and other administrative information relevant to the court system.

Cities in Liberty County

Hinesville is the largest city in Liberty County and has its own court records page.

Nearby Counties

Liberty County is on Georgia's coast. Neighboring counties each have their own Superior Court Clerk and courthouse for court record requests.