Access Morgan County Court Records
Morgan County court records are filed and maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Madison, Georgia - the county seat - and include civil cases, criminal proceedings, domestic relations matters, real property documents, and probate filings. The city of Madison, Georgia is the county seat of Morgan County; this is not to be confused with Madison County, which is a separate county with its seat in Danielsville. This guide covers how to find and access Morgan County court records online and at the Madison courthouse.
Morgan County Quick Facts
Morgan County Superior Court Overview
Morgan County is served by the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. Superior Court in Madison handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes, divorces and family law matters, and real property litigation. The Clerk of Superior Court in Madison keeps all case files, dockets, and land records. With around 18,000 residents, Morgan County has a steady volume of filings and a courthouse record collection going back to the county's founding. The Clerk's office is the official repository for all Morgan County Superior Court documents.
State Court handles misdemeanor cases. Magistrate Court takes small claims up to $15,000 and dispossessory filings. Probate Court holds estate records, wills, guardianship orders, and marriage licenses. Each of these courts keeps its own records, and a search in one does not turn up filings from the others. For any Morgan County court search, match the record type to the correct court first.
Morgan County is a short drive east of Atlanta and has attracted research interest given its real property market. Many title companies and attorneys doing property work in Madison and surrounding areas use GSCCCA and the county courthouse as their primary research tools. The Clerk's office in Madison maintains thorough records and can assist with both current and historical filings.
Online Tools for Morgan County Court Records
The GSCCCA search portal is the main statewide tool for Morgan 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 platform for Georgia court record research.
For e-filing and cases 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 state courts and links to available search tools. The FANS notification system sends free email alerts for new GSCCCA filings tied to a name or property - useful for ongoing monitoring of Morgan County records without repeated manual portal searches.
The re:SearchGA platform offers document-level access to some Georgia counties. Verify whether Morgan County currently participates. For e-filing through some courts, Odyssey eFileGA is worth confirming for Morgan County's Madison courthouse.
The PeachCourt e-filing system shown below provides access to Morgan County case documents filed since 2005 through a per-page retrieval model.
PeachCourt lets researchers access Morgan County case documents filed since 2005 at $0.50 per page with support available at 844-GA-EFILE.
Types of Court Records in Morgan County
The Superior Court Clerk in Madison holds civil case files, felony criminal records, domestic relations filings (divorce, custody, support orders), real property deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and UCC documents. These are the core record types for Morgan County. Real property records are particularly active given the county's real estate market and are frequently requested by title companies, attorneys, and lenders.
Divorce and custody records are public in Georgia, though sealed exhibits or confidential financial documents can be restricted by court order. Real property records and lien records - including tax liens and judgment liens - are public and searchable through GSCCCA by owner name or property address. Felony criminal records are public with limited exceptions for sealed or expunged cases. Arrest records are kept by the Morgan County Sheriff, not the Clerk, and require a separate request.
In-Person and Mail Requests in Morgan County
You can visit the Morgan County Courthouse in Madison during regular business hours to look up records and request copies. Bring case details - party names, filing dates, and case numbers if possible. The Clerk's staff can retrieve current files quickly. Older archived records may take more time. For mail requests, write to the Morgan County Clerk of Superior Court in Madison with your contact details, case information, and payment for copies.
The Find My Clerk tool has the current mailing address and phone for the Morgan County Clerk in Madison. Georgia's open records law at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public the right to inspect court records, with a three-business-day response requirement. Exemptions apply under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 for sealed and juvenile records.
Georgia Statewide Resources for Morgan County Research
The GSCCCA homepage is the most reliable starting point for Georgia court and property record research, covering all 159 counties including Morgan. The Georgia Judicial Gateway provides free court directories and links to available online search tools at no cost. Both are official state resources maintained by Georgia government bodies.