Find Lowndes County Court Records
Lowndes County court records are filed and maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Valdosta, Georgia, and include civil cases, criminal proceedings, domestic relations matters, real property documents, and probate filings. This guide covers how to search Lowndes County court records online through state platforms and how to make direct requests at the Valdosta courthouse.
Lowndes County Quick Facts
Lowndes County Superior Court Overview
Lowndes County is served by the Southern Judicial Circuit. The Superior Court in Valdosta handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes, divorces and family law matters, and real property litigation. The Clerk of Superior Court maintains all case files and dockets and serves as the official keeper of land records for the county. With a population of over 117,000, Lowndes is one of the larger counties in south Georgia and processes a substantial number of filings each year.
State Court handles misdemeanor cases and civil claims under certain dollar thresholds. Magistrate Court covers small claims up to $15,000, dispossessory filings, and local ordinance violations. Probate Court holds records for estates, wills, guardianship appointments, and marriage licenses. Each of these courts keeps its own records separately, so a search in one may not turn up filings from another. Knowing which court handled your matter saves time.
The Lowndes County government website at lowndescounty.com includes contact information for the Clerk of Superior Court, courthouse address, office hours, and links to county departments. It is the best first stop for current Lowndes County courthouse details.
The image below from the Lowndes County government site shows the official county web presence and contact resources for court-related inquiries.
The Lowndes County site links to the Clerk of Superior Court and other departments that handle public record requests in Valdosta.
Online Access to Lowndes County Court Records
The GSCCCA search portal is the primary statewide tool for Lowndes County civil filings, real property indexes, liens, and UCC records. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority operates this system and charges $14.95 per month for standard access or $29.95 per month for premium. Document copies are $0.50 per page. Attorneys, lenders, and researchers across Georgia rely on this portal for county court data.
For e-filing and document access covering cases since 2005, PeachCourt is available at $0.50 per page. Call 844-GA-EFILE for support. The Georgia Judicial Gateway provides a free directory of all state courts and links to available case search tools. It is a reliable starting point for anyone not sure where to begin searching Lowndes County records.
The FANS notification system gives you free email alerts when new filings tied to a name or property appear in the GSCCCA database. This is useful for monitoring Lowndes County filings without checking the portal repeatedly. The re:SearchGA platform offers document-level access for participating Georgia counties - confirm whether Lowndes County is currently active in that system.
Types of Records at Lowndes County Courts
The Superior Court Clerk in Valdosta maintains civil case files, felony criminal records, domestic relations files (divorce, custody, support), real property deeds, mortgages, liens, and UCC filings. These are the most searched record types in Lowndes County and are the primary content available through GSCCCA. Most records filed since the county's organization remain on file at the Valdosta courthouse.
Divorce records and custody orders are generally public in Georgia. Financial exhibits and sealed attachments may be restricted by court order, but the case docket is typically accessible. Real property records are public and widely searched by title companies, attorneys, and private researchers. Liens - including tax liens and judgment liens - appear in the property index and can be found through GSCCCA by owner name or property address.
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. Records that are exempt under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 include juvenile files and some sealed case documents.
In-Person and Mail Requests in Lowndes County
You can visit the Lowndes County Courthouse in Valdosta during regular business hours to view records and request certified copies. Bring as much information as you can - case number, party names, and approximate filing year. Staff at the Clerk's office can search the index and pull files for you. Certified copies carry a fee set by the office.
For mail requests, write to the Lowndes County Clerk of Superior Court with your contact details, case information, and payment. The Find My Clerk tool provides the current mailing address and phone number for the Lowndes County Clerk. Turnaround on mailed requests is generally two to five business days, though volume can affect timing.
Lowndes County Criminal Court Records
Felony criminal cases in Lowndes County go to Superior Court. Misdemeanor matters go to State Court. Both types of records are public in Georgia with narrow exceptions. The GSCCCA portal focuses on civil records, so criminal case searches may need direct contact with the Clerk's office or access through re:SearchGA if Lowndes County participates. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains a statewide criminal history database separately from local court records.
Arrest records and booking information are held by the Lowndes County Sheriff, not the court. Contact the Sheriff's office for those materials. Court records from the Clerk show charges filed, case progression, and the final disposition - not every step in the arrest and booking process.