Long County Court Records Search
Long County court records are filed and kept by the Superior Court Clerk in Ludowici, Georgia, and cover civil cases, criminal proceedings, domestic relations matters, real property filings, and probate documents. This guide covers the main ways to find and access Long County court records through online state tools and direct requests to the courthouse in Ludowici.
Long County Quick Facts
Long County Superior Court and Court Records
Long County sits in the Atlantic Judicial Circuit. Superior Court in Ludowici is the main court of record. It handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes, divorces, child custody matters, and real property litigation. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all case files, dockets, and land records going back to the county's formation. For a county of around 19,000 people, Long generates a steady volume of filings each year, and the Clerk's office manages both current and archived records.
State Court handles misdemeanors and civil claims under certain thresholds. Magistrate Court covers small claims up to $15,000, dispossessory actions, and county ordinance violations. Probate Court holds records for wills, estates, guardianship orders, and marriage licenses. Each court keeps its own filing system. A search in one court's records does not capture filings from the others, so it helps to know which court handled the matter you are looking for before you start your search.
Long County is a smaller, rural county with fewer online resources than larger metro counties. Many records are accessible through statewide tools, but older filings may require a direct visit or mail request to the Ludowici courthouse.
Online Tools for Long County Court Records
The GSCCCA search portal is the main online resource for Long County civil court filings, real property indexes, liens, and UCC filings. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority operates this system and charges $14.95 per month for a standard subscription or $29.95 per month for premium access. Document copies run $0.50 per page. Attorneys, lenders, and researchers use this tool regularly for Georgia county-level court data.
For cases filed since 2005, PeachCourt provides e-filing access and document retrieval at $0.50 per page. Call 844-GA-EFILE for support questions. The Georgia Judicial Gateway lists all state courts and links to available search tools at no cost. It is a good first stop if you are not sure which court or tool covers Long County records.
The FANS notification system lets you set up free email alerts for new filings in the GSCCCA database tied to a name or property. This is useful if you want to monitor Long County records without checking the portal manually. The re:SearchGA platform offers document-level access for some Georgia counties - check whether Long County participates at any given time, as coverage can change.
The screen below from the GSCCCA portal shows the type of statewide search interface used to locate Long County court records online.
Researchers use this portal to search Long County civil filings, real property records, and lien indexes by party name or document type.
In-Person and Mail Requests for Long County Records
The Long County Courthouse in Ludowici is where you can view records in person and request certified copies. Walk in during business hours and bring as much case detail as possible - party names, approximate filing date, and case number if you have it. The Clerk's staff can search the index and pull current files quickly. Archived records may take more time to retrieve depending on how old they are.
Mail requests to the Clerk of Superior Court should include your contact information, the case details you are searching for, and payment for copy fees. The Find My Clerk tool provides the current mailing address and phone number for the Long County Clerk. Turnaround on mail requests is usually a few business days, though high-volume periods may take longer.
Georgia's open records law at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public the right to inspect most court records. Agencies must respond within three business days. Certain records are exempt under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, including juvenile files and some sealed case documents.
Types of Court Records Maintained in Long County
The Superior Court Clerk in Ludowici maintains civil case files, felony criminal case files, domestic relations records (including divorce and custody), real property deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and UCC filings. These are the most commonly requested records in Long County and are the primary focus of the GSCCCA portal.
Divorce records and custody orders filed in Superior Court are generally public in Georgia. Financial exhibits and sealed documents can be restricted by court order, but the case docket itself is usually accessible. Real property records are also public and among the most searched records statewide. Lien records - including tax liens and judgment liens - appear in the real property index and are searchable through GSCCCA by property address or owner name.
Criminal case records in Superior Court are public except for certain sealed or expunged files. Arrest records and booking information are held by the Long County Sheriff, not the court. Contact the Sheriff's office separately for those materials. The court record shows charges filed, how the case moved through the court, and the final outcome.
The image below from the Georgia Superior Court Clerks site shows tools available for searching Long County and other Georgia county court records.
The clerks association site provides clerk contact information and links to county-level resources across Georgia, including Long County.
Georgia Statewide Resources for Long County Research
The GSCCCA homepage covers civil court indexes, real property records, liens, and UCCs across all 159 Georgia counties, including Long. The Georgia Judicial Gateway provides court directories and links to available online tools at no cost. Both sites are run by official state bodies and are updated regularly.
For e-filing and case document access, Odyssey eFileGA serves some Georgia courts. Check whether Long County participates directly. The FANS system offers free filing alerts tied to the GSCCCA database. These tools together give researchers a solid set of options for accessing Long County court records without always needing to visit Ludowici in person.