Search Madison County Court Records
Madison County court records are filed and maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Danielsville, Georgia, and include civil cases, criminal proceedings, domestic relations matters, real property documents, and probate filings. This guide explains how to search Madison County court records through statewide online tools and how to make direct requests at the Danielsville courthouse.
Madison County Quick Facts
Madison County Superior Court Overview
Madison County is served by the Northern Judicial Circuit. The Superior Court in Danielsville is the main court of record, handling felony criminal cases, civil disputes, divorces, child custody proceedings, and real property litigation. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all case files, land records, and dockets. With around 29,000 residents, Madison County generates a steady number of filings, and the Danielsville courthouse maintains both current files and older archived records going back to the county's founding.
State Court handles misdemeanor cases and civil matters under certain thresholds. Magistrate Court covers small claims up to $15,000 and dispossessory filings. Probate Court maintains estate records, wills, guardianship orders, and marriage licenses. These courts each keep their own filing systems. A search in one court's records will not turn up documents from another, so matching the right court to the record type is an important first step in any search.
Madison County is adjacent to Clarke County, which is home to Athens and the University of Georgia. The proximity means some researchers are looking for records from both counties. Make sure you have the correct county before starting your search, since the Athens-Clarke consolidated government operates its own separate court system.
Online Tools for Madison County Court Records
The GSCCCA search portal is the primary online tool for Madison County civil filings, real property indexes, liens, and UCC records. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority runs this system and charges $14.95 per month for standard access or $29.95 for premium. Document copies run $0.50 per page. GSCCCA covers all 159 Georgia counties and is the most comprehensive statewide tool for court record research.
The Georgia Judicial Gateway offers a free directory of all Georgia courts and links to online search tools. For cases filed since 2005, PeachCourt provides document access at $0.50 per page with support available at 844-GA-EFILE. The FANS notification system lets you set up free email alerts for new filings linked to a name or property in the GSCCCA database - useful for monitoring Madison County records without repeated manual checks.
The re:SearchGA platform covers some Georgia counties with document-level access. Check whether Madison County currently participates in that system. For e-filing through some Georgia courts, Odyssey eFileGA may also be an option worth confirming for Danielsville-area filings.
The PeachCourt interface shown below illustrates the e-filing and document retrieval system used across many Georgia counties, including Madison County for cases since 2005.
PeachCourt allows users to search and retrieve Madison County case documents filed since 2005 at $0.50 per page.
Types of Madison County Court Records
The Superior Court Clerk in Danielsville holds civil case files, felony criminal records, domestic relations filings (including divorce and custody orders), real property deeds, mortgages, plats, liens, and UCC filings. These are the most commonly requested record types for Madison County and are the primary content available through GSCCCA. Many researchers also request certified copies of deeds and liens for real estate transactions.
Divorce and custody records filed in Superior Court are public in Georgia, though financial exhibits and sealed documents may be restricted by the court. Real property records are public and heavily used by title companies and lenders. Lien records - including tax liens, judgment liens, and mechanic's liens - appear in the property index and are searchable by owner name or property address through GSCCCA. Criminal records from Superior Court are public with limited exceptions for sealed or expunged files.
In-Person and Mail Requests for Madison County Records
The Madison County Courthouse in Danielsville is open during regular business hours for in-person record searches. Bring as much identifying information as possible - party names, case number, and approximate filing date. The Clerk's staff can retrieve current files quickly. Archived records may take longer depending on the age of the documents.
For mail requests, write to the Madison County Clerk of Superior Court in Danielsville and include your contact details, case information, and payment for copies. The Find My Clerk tool has the current address and phone number for the Danielsville clerk's office. Georgia's public records law at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public the right to inspect most court records, with exemptions at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 for sealed and protected records.
Georgia Statewide Resources for Madison County Research
The GSCCCA homepage is the broadest tool for Georgia court and property records, covering all 159 counties including Madison. The Georgia Judicial Gateway provides free court directories and links to search resources. Both are maintained by official state bodies and reflect current availability across Georgia's court system.
Arrest records and booking information are kept by the Madison County Sheriff, not the Superior Court Clerk. Contact the Sheriff's office separately for those materials. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains a statewide criminal history database that is separate from local court records and has its own request process for accessing criminal history data.