Find McIntosh County Court Records
McIntosh County court records are filed and kept by the Superior Court Clerk in Darien, Georgia, and include civil cases, criminal proceedings, domestic relations matters, real property documents, and probate filings. This guide explains how to search McIntosh County court records through statewide online tools and how to make direct requests at the Darien courthouse.
McIntosh County Quick Facts
McIntosh County Superior Court Overview
McIntosh County is served by the Brunswick Judicial Circuit. Superior Court in Darien handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes, divorces and family law matters, and real property litigation. The Clerk of Superior Court in Darien maintains all case files, dockets, and land records, and this office is the official keeper of McIntosh County court documents going back to the county's founding. Staff at the Darien courthouse can assist with record searches during business hours.
State Court, Magistrate Court, and Probate Court also operate in McIntosh County. Magistrate Court covers small claims up to $15,000 and dispossessory matters. Probate Court holds estate records, wills, guardianship orders, and marriage licenses. Each of these courts keeps its own records. A search in one court's index does not show filings from another, so identifying the right court before you start is the most efficient approach.
McIntosh County is a coastal Georgia county with around 14,000 residents. It is a smaller county compared to neighboring Glynn County, which includes Brunswick and St. Simons Island. If you are looking for records from Glynn County, those are kept by a separate clerk's office in Brunswick. For McIntosh County records, the Darien courthouse is the right starting point.
Online Tools to Search McIntosh County Court Records
The GSCCCA search portal is the main statewide tool for McIntosh County civil filings, real property indexes, liens, and UCC records. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority runs this system. Monthly subscriptions cost $14.95 for standard or $29.95 for premium access. Document copies are $0.50 per page. GSCCCA is the most widely used platform for Georgia court record research and covers all 159 counties including McIntosh.
For cases filed since 2005, PeachCourt allows document retrieval at $0.50 per page. Phone support is at 844-GA-EFILE. The Georgia Judicial Gateway provides a free directory of all Georgia courts and links to current online search tools. The FANS notification system lets you sign up for free email alerts when new GSCCCA filings match a name or property you are tracking in McIntosh County.
The re:SearchGA system provides document-level access to participating Georgia counties. Verify whether McIntosh County currently participates at any given time, as coverage can change. For e-filing through some Georgia courts, Odyssey eFileGA may also be an option - confirm whether Darien-area filings use this platform.
The GSCCCA search portal shown below is the primary online resource for locating McIntosh County civil and property records statewide.
This portal lets researchers search McIntosh County civil filings, real property records, and liens by party name or case number with a monthly subscription.
Types of Court Records in McIntosh County
The Superior Court Clerk in Darien holds civil case files, felony criminal records, domestic relations filings (divorce, custody, support orders), real property deeds, mortgages, liens, and UCC documents. These are the most requested record types for McIntosh County. Because McIntosh is a coastal county, real property records - including tidal and marsh land records - are frequently requested by surveyors, title companies, and attorneys handling coastal property matters.
Divorce and custody records filed in Superior Court are public in Georgia, with exceptions for sealed exhibits and confidential financial attachments. Real property records and lien records are public and searchable through GSCCCA. Felony criminal case files are public with narrow exceptions. Arrest records, booking information, and jail records are kept by the McIntosh County Sheriff's office, not the court clerk, and require a separate request process.
In-Person and Mail Requests at McIntosh County
Visits to the McIntosh County Courthouse in Darien can be made during regular business hours. Bring as much case detail as possible - party names, approximate filing date, and case number. Staff can retrieve current files quickly. Older archived records may require more time. Certified copies carry a fee set by the clerk's office.
For mail requests, send your request to the McIntosh County Clerk of Superior Court in Darien along with your contact details, case information, and payment. The Find My Clerk tool provides the current mailing address and phone for the Darien office. Georgia's public records law at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 requires agencies to respond to record requests within three business days. Exemptions apply under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.
Georgia Statewide Resources for McIntosh County
The GSCCCA homepage covers civil court indexes, real property records, and liens across all 159 Georgia counties. The Georgia Judicial Gateway offers free court directories and links to available search tools and is updated by the state's court administration. Both are official state resources and reliable starting points for any McIntosh County court record search.