Murray County Court Records
Murray County court records are filed and maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Chatsworth, Georgia, and cover civil cases, criminal proceedings, domestic relations matters, real property documents, and probate filings. This guide covers how to search and access Murray County court records through statewide online platforms and through direct requests at the Chatsworth courthouse.
Murray County Quick Facts
Murray County Superior Court and Court Records
Murray County is served by the Conasauga Judicial Circuit. Superior Court in Chatsworth handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes, divorces and family law matters, and real property litigation. The Clerk of Superior Court in Chatsworth keeps all case files, dockets, and land records. With around 40,000 residents and a growing population in northwest Georgia, Murray County generates a significant number of filings each year. The Clerk's office manages both current filings and 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 holds estate records, wills, guardianship orders, and marriage licenses. Each court keeps its own records separately. A search of the Superior Court index will not show Magistrate or Probate Court filings, so knowing the right court for your matter is an important first step in any Murray County search.
Murray County borders Whitfield County, which includes Dalton - a larger city with its own court resources. If you need records from Whitfield County, those are kept by a separate clerk in Dalton. For Murray County records, the Chatsworth courthouse is the correct starting point.
Online Access to Murray County Court Records
The GSCCCA search portal is the primary statewide tool for Murray 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 are $0.50 per page. This portal covers all 159 Georgia counties and is the most widely used electronic resource for court record research in Georgia.
For e-filing and cases since 2005, PeachCourt allows document retrieval at $0.50 per page. Call 844-GA-EFILE for support. The Georgia Judicial Gateway provides a free directory of all Georgia courts and links to available search tools. The FANS alert system provides free email notifications when new filings tied to a name or property appear in the GSCCCA database - practical for monitoring Murray County filings over time without repeated manual checks.
The re:SearchGA platform offers document-level access to some Georgia counties. Verify whether Murray County currently participates. For e-filing in some courts, Odyssey eFileGA may serve Murray County - confirm whether the Chatsworth courthouse uses this system.
The GSCCCA homepage shown below is the most reliable starting point for searching Murray County civil and property records online through the Georgia statewide system.
GSCCCA covers Murray County civil filings and real property records and is accessible with a standard or premium monthly subscription.
Types of Court Records in Murray County
The Superior Court Clerk in Chatsworth maintains civil case files, felony criminal records, domestic relations filings (divorce, custody, and support orders), real property deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and UCC documents. These are the main record types for Murray County and are the primary content indexed through GSCCCA. Real property records in Murray County are actively searched given ongoing residential development in the area.
Divorce records filed in Superior Court are public in Georgia. Financial exhibits and sealed documents can be restricted by court order, but the case docket is generally accessible. Real property records and lien records are public and searchable through GSCCCA by owner name or address. Felony criminal records are public with narrow exceptions for sealed or expunged files. Arrest records are held by the Murray County Sheriff, not the Clerk, and require a separate request to the Sheriff's office.
In-Person and Mail Requests in Murray County
The Murray County Courthouse in Chatsworth is open during regular business hours. Bring party names, case numbers, and approximate filing dates when you visit. Staff at the Clerk's office can retrieve current files quickly. Older archived records may take more time to pull. Certified copies carry a fee set by the Clerk. For mail requests, write to the Murray County Clerk of Superior Court in Chatsworth with your contact details, case information, and payment.
The Find My Clerk tool has the current mailing address and phone for the Chatsworth office. Georgia's open records law at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 requires a response within three business days. Records exempt under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 include juvenile files and sealed case documents.
Georgia Statewide Resources for Murray County Research
The GSCCCA portal covers civil court indexes, real property, and liens for all 159 Georgia counties. The Georgia Judicial Gateway provides free court directories and tool links and is maintained by the state's court administration office. Both are official state resources and are dependable starting points for any Murray County research project.